The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has introduced a new requirement for Hajj 2026, directing all pilgrims to complete a medical form through the Pak Hajj App. The move is aimed at ensuring better health preparedness and streamlined medical support during the pilgrimage. According to officials, the digital medical questionnaire has already been […]
Pakistan Assures Stable Supply of Ghee and Cooking Oil Amid Global Uncertainty
Pakistan currently has sufficient stocks of ghee and cooking oil to meet domestic demand for at least the next two months, according to industry representatives. The assurance comes at a time when rising geopolitical tensions and potential disruptions in global supply chains have raised concerns about the availability of essential food commodities. Officials from the […]
Punjab to Build 1,000-Bed Children’s Hospital, Announces CM Maryam Nawaz
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art 1,000-bed children’s hospital, marking a major step toward strengthening pediatric healthcare services in the province. The announcement was made during a ceremony held for the CM Children Heart Surgery Program. Addressing the gathering, the chief minister emphasized that the new facility will significantly […]
Pakistan-Born Cardiothoracic Surgeon Awarded OBE in UK
A Pakistan-born cardiothoracic surgeon has been honoured in the United Kingdom’s prestigious New Year Honours List, highlighting the global impact of Pakistani professionals in medicine. Professor Syed Saeed Ashraf has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cardiac surgery, medical education, and the training of surgeons […]
KP Government Suspends Eight Officials Over Expired Wheat Seed Scandal
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have suspended eight senior Agriculture Department officials following a major scandal involving expired wheat seeds that destroyed approximately 36,000 acres of farmland, causing severe financial losses for farmers. The suspended officers include District Director of Agriculture Extension Dr. Muhammad Anwar Khan, Deputy Directors Ikramullah, Muhammad Waqas, Dr. Aslam Shahid, Ehtesham, Farm […]
Germany Pledges $131 Million for Climate and Energy Reforms in Pakistan
Germany has pledged over $131 million in new development assistance to support climate resilience and energy transition initiatives in Pakistan. The commitment was made during the latest round of bilateral development cooperation talks held in Islamabad, signaling a renewed partnership between the two countries in tackling climate and sustainability challenges. According to the agreement, the […]
AQI in Lahore Shoots to 603, Making It the Most Polluted City in the World
Doctors urge citizens to stay indoors as air quality plunges to hazardous levels Lahore once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) skyrocketed to 603, marking an alarming rise in smog and toxic particulate matter. According to data reported by 24NewsHD TV, the air […]
Eat More Eggs, Live Longer? Scientists Say Yes—In Moderation
Recent research from Monash University in Australia is challenging long-held dietary norms about egg consumption, especially when it comes to heart health and aging. The study, published in Nutrients, followed 8,756 seniors aged 70 and older and found a strong correlation between moderate egg intake (1–6 per week) and reduced mortality. Specifically, the results indicated […]
Launch of the ‘Youth Council for Sustainable Action’ and BOLO Health – a digital health marketplace for youth
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan – USAID’s flagship private sector health project, Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage, has launched the Youth Council for Sustainable Action in Sindh. The youth council aims to amplify youth voices and promote sustainable health practices, particularly in family planning services across Pakistan. FHM Engage is a global cooperative agreement that provides technical […]
Pakistan Marks Medical Milestones: First Split Liver and Pancreas Transplants
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at Pakistan’s Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Centre (PKLI) in Lahore have made history. They’ve completed the country’s first-ever split liver transplant and its first pancreas transplant, offering renewed hope for thousands of patients. The Need for Liver Transplants Sadly, an estimated 8,000 people in Pakistan require life-saving […]