ISLAMABAD– The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) and the Social Policy and Development Centre (SPDC) have urged the government to increase the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by Rs. 39 per pack in the upcoming fiscal year, as part of the launch of the Tobacco Fact Sheet 2025….
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf appreciated KBM Care Foundation’s efforts to bring food and healthcare at the doorsteps of those in need.“I would also say that health is a gift from Allah and people should be mindful of this gift. We should not engage in addiction and bad…
ISLAMABAD: Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C), today chaired an important meeting to discuss the National Health and Population Policy (NHPP) 2025-34. The meeting included representatives from the World Bank, UNFPA, the Population Wing (M/o NHSR&C), and other key stakeholders. The Minister emphasized that the NHPP…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal paid a visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital to assess healthcare services, ongoing projects, and the challenges faced by the institution. During the visit, the hospital administration provided a detailed briefing to the minister. He was informed about the medical facilities available, the…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf appreciated KBM Care Foundation’s efforts to bring food and healthcare at the doorsteps of those in need. “I would also say that health is a gift from Allah and people should be mindful of this gift. We should not engage in addiction and…
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 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…
