Health

Dengue cases continue to raise across Sindh: Health Deptt

KARACHI: At least 11 dengue fever cases were reported in last 24 hours, quoting Sindh Health Department data. According to Health Department report, majority number of cases in Karachi have been reported in district east, where total of 6 patients ha...

Sindh Health Minister bans gutka, cigarette during duty hours

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Health Minister Dr Saad Khalid Niaz banned use of gutka, mainpuri and cigarettes during duty hours in province. Caretaker Sindh Minister showed his resentment over use of gutka and cigarettes by health staff in public sector...

Alkhidmat women’s wing organises ‘Aao Watan Savare’ event

Karachi: Alkhidmat Karachi’s women’s wing organised ‘Aao Watan Savare’, an event for girls as part of their Independence Day celebrations at their head office. Students from 16 community centres participated in event which inc...

PM issues special fund for journalists

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced a special fund for journalists, along with issuing health cards for media workers and artists. According to the details, a ceremony was held in Islamabad regarding the distribution of heal...

Marriyum Aurangzeb launches health insurance registration form for journalists

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said registration in connection with health insurance card for journalists has been started under directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Health card will be issued on Augus...

Dr. Ziauddin Hospital organises awareness seminar to commemorate World Hepatitis Day

Karachi: "It is our duty to raise awareness among public about importance of seeking treatment before disease becomes threat", said Dr. Zulfiqar Dharejo Additional Director of CDC Hepatitis Control Programme Sindh. Speaking audience as chief guest at...

Health and hygiene

Up-to-the-minute, it has become so vital to take care of one's health and hygiene. With the rising population levels, pollution levels, emission of harmful gases, it has to be a priority for everyone to maintain their health and hygiene. The health a...

Healthcare measures stressed to stay safe during Eid celebrations

Lahore: Dr. Javed Akram, Caretaker Health Minister of Punjab has advised the people to take precautionary measures during Hajj and Eid-ul-Azha to stay safe from Covid-19, as the epidemic still exists, not gone. Addressing a press conference he said t...

Health Minister visits PIMS, reviews cooling system break down

ISLAMABAD: Minister of health Abdul Qadir Patel visited Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and reviewed break down, said Health Ministry spokesperson. Minister expressed indignation and scolded cooling system in charge. He issued strict di...

Hairy moles may contain cure for baldness: Study

ISLAMABAD: Researchers may have discovered elusive cure to baldness in an unlikely place, those unsightly hairs that sometimes grow out of skin moles. Researchers found that specific molecule in those hairy moles "Causes normally dormant and diminuti...

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COLLABORATIVE SECURITY IN THE INDIAN OCEAN: AMAN-25, A SUCCESSFUL ENDEAVOUR

By Dr Maliha Zeba Khan The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is considered one of the busiest maritime regions,having a distinction of being the hub of economic, political, and strategic activities with implausible impact on the geo-strategy and maritime se...

Time to prioritise education

Education has never been the priority of our successive governments, both civilian and military. That's why our eudcation system is lagging far behind. There were times when we thought that the education system in Punjab and KP seemed to be good befo...

Gaddafi Stadium’s new look ahead of Champions Trophy 2025

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released an exciting video on Thursday, showcasing the ongoing renovations at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ahead of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The video highlights the extensive renovations being car...

ICC Awards 2024: Winners’ announcement dates revealed

Dubai: International Cricket Council has revealed the dates for the announcement of ICC Awards 2024 winners in both men’s and women’s cricket. According to a statement by the ICC, the announcements will be made across five days, starting...
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