3 h. ago PM calls stringent mechanisms to eliminate counterfeit medicines’ trade

Premier Shehbaz reiterates govt’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality healthcare to citizens Emphasizes provision of best possible healthcare facilities to the public remains govt’s top priority Vows no political interference would be tolerated in the implementation of health reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the deployment of advanced technology to eliminate […]

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3 h. ago President Zardari briefed on navy’s readiness, praises ‘operation haq’ success

ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters on Wednesday, where he was briefed on Pakistan Navy’s operational preparedness and recent achievements in ‘Operation Haq’. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf welcomed the president and presented a guard of honour on his arrival. The president paid tribute at the Martyrs’ Monument, laying […]

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7 h. ago Pakistan achieves over 99% drop in polio cases, says health minister

ISLAMABAD – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal announced that Pakistan has achieved a remarkable 99% reduction in polio cases, highlighting the government’s firm commitment to eradicating the disease entirely. Speaking at a joint session of Gavi and the Polio Oversight Board (POB) via video link, the minister represented Pakistan and shared key updates on the […]

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13 h. ago Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza as global focus shifts to Iran conflict

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 140 people across Gaza in the last 24 hours, local health officials reported. Many Palestinians feel their suffering is being overlooked as the world’s attention turns to the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. The Gaza health ministry confirmed that 40 people died on Wednesday due to Israeli […]

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61 h. ago Israeli tank shelling kills 45 in Gaza as civilians waited for aid

At least 45 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured after Israeli tank shelling hit a crowd waiting for aid in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, the health ministry reported. The attack targeted civilians who had gathered along a main eastern road, hoping to receive essential food and supplies. According to medics, Israeli tanks opened fire […]

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6 d. ago Pakistan chosen for WHO program offering free cancer drugs for children

Pakistan has been selected to join a global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that will provide free, essential cancer medicines for children starting this year, the country’s health ministry said on Thursday. The program, known as the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines, aims […]

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1 week ago Bilawal offers peace talks with India at neutral venue, thanks Trump for ceasefire

WASHINGTON – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced that Pakistan is ready to hold peace talks with India at a neutral location. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in South Asia and welcomed international support for this cause. Bilawal thanked former U.S. […]

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2 w. ago India’s unilateral suspension of IWT a ‘blatant act of water aggression’: PM

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan would also triumph on the water front just as it achieved victory in the recent war Sets up a high-powered committee under Deputy PM to oversee funding strategies for new dam projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday termed India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as […]

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2 w. ago 27 killed, dozens injured by Israeli fire near Gaza aid site

GAZA: At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli strike on a crowd gathered for aid in Rafah, southern Gaza, near a distribution site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Previously, three Palestinians were reportedly killed, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters. According to Gaza’s Civil Defence […]

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2 w. ago 27 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza aid site, UN demands investigation

At least 27 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured after an Israeli strike hit a humanitarian aid center in Rafah, southern Gaza. The attack targeted civilians waiting for aid near the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a facility backed by the U.S. and Israel, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and Al Jazeera. The United Nations Secretary-General […]

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2 w. ago Haris hits unbeaten ton as Pakistan whitewash Bangladesh in T20I series

Mohammad Haris hit an unbeaten ton as Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third and final game of the PAK vs BAN T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 197, Pakistan achieved the target in 17.1 overs, with seven wickets in hand and 16 balls to spare. With the victory in the […]

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2 w. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 32, wound 136 in Gaza during past 24 hours

US rejects counterproposal by Hamas for ceasefire as ‘totally unacceptable’ GAZA STRIP: At least 32 Palestinians have been killed and 136 others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, the territory’s Health Ministry said on Sunday. The latest wave of strikes hit several areas, including Rafah and northern Gaza, […]

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2 w. ago Three ultrasound machines at PIMS make a mockery of health minister’s claims

PIMS asking OPD patients to visit after three to four months for a simple ultrasound test Pakistan’s premiere healthcare facility,

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2 w. ago Pakistan railways rides to record Rs. 83 billion revenue in just 11 months

LAHORE, May 30, 2025 — Pakistan Railways has achieved a major financial milestone by generating a record-breaking Rs. 83 billion in revenue over the first eleven months of the current fiscal year. This is the highest-ever income recorded in this time frame in the organization’s history, signaling a strong rebound in operations and management reforms. […]

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3 w. ago Microfinance in Pakistan: Achievements, but Miles to Go and some questions to ask!

By: Malik Mirza Microfinance in Pakistan has emerged as a critical tool for financial inclusion, extending access  to credit and essential financial services to millions who remain unbanked. The industry operates within a structured regulatory framework involving two key regulators, namely State Bank of Pakistan for micro finance banks and the Securities and Exchange Commission […]

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3 w. ago Heartbreaking loss: Israeli airstrike kills 9 of doctor’s children in Gaza

CAIRO – May 25, 2025: A devastating Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, killed nine of a pediatrician’s ten children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry and her colleagues. Dr. Alaa Najjar, who was on duty at Nasser Hospital during the attack, rushed home only to find her house engulfed in flames and most of […]

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3 w. ago Billions of rupees being allocated for improvement of health system: Salman

Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique suddenly reached DHQ Teaching Hospital Narowal. He also inaugurated the polio campaign by administering

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3 w. ago Aseefa, WB officials hand over home ownership papers to flood

Anna Bejerde, Managing Director of the World Bank, accompanied by First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Health Minister, Azra Fazal Pechuho and World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine, visited the flood rehabilitation housing project in village Nazr Muhammad Laghari Goth, Shaheed Benazirabad district. This project, under the Sindh […]

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4 w. ago Major diplomatic security milestones achieved during China visit, says Dar

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a routine […]

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4 w. ago Significant progress made on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during China trip: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday calling his recent three-day China visit “highly successful,” said that Pakistan had achieved significant progress on diplomatic, strategic and economic fronts during the engagements held in Beijing. The deputy prime minister, addressing a news conference, said that it was not a […]

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