ISLAMABAD: Eversight, a global non-profit eye bank, annually collects 10,000 cornea donations in the US, of which 30 percent are provided to other countries, including Pakistan. Collin Ross, vice president of Eversight, said that for over 75 years, Eversight has enabled donors and their families to give the gift of sight to people in need….
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the beginning of the new year, the BRICS cooperation has made new advances. On Jan. 1, 2025, countries including Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Cuba, Bolivia, and Uganda officially became BRICS partner countries; on Jan. 6, Indonesia became a full member of the BRICS. The new additions mark the beginning of a…
ISLAMABAD: The National Skills University Islamabad organized a welcome ceremony for two distinguished educational leaders: Prof. Dr. Shazia Anjum, Vice Chancellor of the Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, and Prof. Dr. Saeed Ahmad Buzdar, Vice Chancellor of Thal University Bhakkar. This celebration was a true reflection of academic excellence and successful mentorship. Prof. Dr….
ISLAMABAD: Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital inaugurated a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory to prevent and control eye cancer in children. Genetic testing offers significant benefits; it can alleviate uncertainty and guide individuals in making informed decisions about healthcare management. If the result is negative, it may reduce the need for unnecessary check-ups, said the president of…
ISLAMABAD: Dr Rana Hajjeh, new President and CEO of Population Council called on Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad Malik, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health in his office. Dr. Soofia Yunus, DG-Population, MoNHSR&C, also joined the meeting. Dr. Rana was accompanied by Dr. Zeba Sathar, Country Director, Population Council and Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir, Senior Director…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC), Government of Pakistan and the Aga Khan Foundation, Pakistan (AKF-P) signed a letter of Understanding to collaborate on livelihood security of the people living in rural areas of Pakistan including coastal areas of Sind and rural areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The signing ceremony…
KARACHI: Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C), Islamabad, accompanied by Mr. Irshad Ali Sodhar, Coordinator, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Sindh, and Dr. Ahmad Ali Shaikh, BMG Focal Person for Sindh, visited SHRUC Ittihad-2 in District Keamari. The delegation engaged in comprehensive discussions with…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s National Coordinator on Health Dr Mukhtar Ahmed Bharat has said that following the directions of the Prime Minister, proactive measures are being ensured in Islamabad to control pollen allergy. In a statement, he said according to environmental experts, wild mulberry is the most significant source of allergy due to its abundance and…
ISLAMABAD: With over four years of dedicated effort, the Accelerate Prosperity in Central and South Asia (AP Asia) project – funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Accelerate Prosperity (AP) through the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) has catalyzed entrepreneurship, transforming lives and businesses across Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. This groundbreaking initiative has…
By Harry Johnstone As a boy Salam Hazar and his family used to relax in a beautiful meadow by Gahkuch, surrounded by emerald-green terraced fields, mulberry and almond trees. They would swim and catch fish in the Gilgit river running through the surrounding Karakoram mountains. It was an idyll. But in the past 20 years,…
