ISLAMABAD: Al-Shifa Trust (AST) issued a compelling call for mandatory eye screenings for all children at the time of their school admission. The non-profit stressed the critical need for immediate action to address this pressing issue and ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Dr. Najam, General Manager of Al-Shifa Centre for Community…
ISLAMABAD: Denmark’s Ambassador met with Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal to discuss bilateral cooperation in the health sector and matters of mutual interest. The ambassador congratulated Mustafa Kamal on assuming charge as the Minister of NHSR&C and briefed him on the ongoing health sector projects between Denmark and Pakistan. Minister Kamal acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding ties…
ISLAMABAD: The President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), Dr. Rizwan Taj, met with Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, to discuss the current medical education system in the country. The meeting was aimed at reviewing and improving the quality of medical education in Pakistan. During the meeting, PMDC President Dr. Rizwan…
ISLAMABAD: The Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Pakistan, Dr. Luo Dapeng, along with his delegation, met with Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal to discuss ongoing collaboration and key health priorities, according to the Ministry of Health spokesperson. During the discussion, the WHO Representative briefed the Federal Minister on various health…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf has admired the humanitarian and noble work of KBM CARE FOUNDATION in the country and hoped that the organization will use all its resources to serve those who need the most. The Minister was talking to KBM CARE delegation headed by Founder of…
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…
