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Pakistan’s Smoking Quit Rate Stalls

Pakistan’s Smoking Quit Rate Stalls

September 15, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The rate at which smokers in Pakistan are attempting to quit has remained largely unchanged over the past decade, according to figures from…

Experimental Lung Cancer Drug Gotistobart

Experimental Lung Cancer Drug Gotistobart

September 15, 2026

WASHINGTON: An experimental antibody drug called gotistobart has shown promising results in a clinical trial for patients with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer,…

New Vaccination Centre Coming to Karachi

New Vaccination Centre Coming to Karachi

September 14, 2026

KARACHI: Work has begun on establishing another vaccination centre in Karachi, with a new facility being developed at Jacob Lines near Saddar to expand…