ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal has officially assumed charge of his office, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Health. Upon his arrival at the Ministry, Federal Health Secretary Nadeem Mehboob, along with senior officials, warmly welcomed the newly appointed Minister. Following the formal assumption…
ISLAMABAD: With over 160,000 Pakistanis dying each year due to smoking-related illnesses, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to implement stronger tobacco taxation policies. Increasing taxes on cigarettes is a globally recognized strategy to curb tobacco consumption, particularly among youth and children, while also generating…
Punjab government has allotted prime land for the project; Hospital will serve millions of underprivileged patients ISLAMABAD: In a monumental initiative that is set to revolutionize eye care in the region, the Al-Shifa Trust (AST) announced on Monday its plan to establish South Asia’s largest eye hospital in Lahore. This hospital, which will be a…
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing Pakistan’s cybersecurity landscape. The agreement focuses on knowledge sharing, capacity building, and deploying advanced cybersecurity solutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Major General (R) Hafeez…
Muzaffarabad: Kashmir Digital, a project of Azaad Digital—home to Azaad English, Azaad Urdu, Azaad Arabia, and Azaad Chinese—was officially launched in February, marking a significant step towards modernizing news reporting in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Muzaffarabad, CEO Musawir Abbasi expressed gratitude to the esteemed guests for their presence and…
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission has appointed Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arif, Former Dean, Agriculture University, Peshawar, as Chairperson of the National Agriculture Education Accreditation Council (NAEAC). The appointment has been made for a period of four years w.e.f. January 15, 2025, as per section 3 and 4(j) of the approved bylaws of the Council. The…
ISLAMABAD: The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Gilgit has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands of poor people suffering from vision-related ailments even before its completion. The hospital’s construction started in July 2024 and was scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. Still, the exceptionally high demand for quality eye care…
ISLAMABAD: Nadeem Mahbub, Secretary, Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, carried out a surprise visit to the Outpatient Department (OPD) of PIMS Hospital to review healthcare services and administrative arrangements. During his visit, the Secretary inspected the attendance of doctors and medical staff. He emphasized that hospital administration must ensure the availability of…
ISLAMABAD: The rising trend of tobacco consumption, including emerging tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and other new tobacco products, poses a grave threat to Pakistan’s youth. Each year, tobacco use claims more than 160,000 lives in the country. Even more alarming is that nearly 1,200 children aged between 6 and 15 start smoking every single…
