Punjab approves Rs135m healthcare upgrade programme for Hazro tehsil
HASSAN ABDAL: The Punjab government has approved a Rs135 million healthcare development programme to upgrade basic health facilities across Hazro tehsil in Attock district, officials said. The programme aims to…
PIEAS career fair highlights Pakistan’s next wave of innovators
ISLAMABAD, May 18: More than 120 student projects were showcased as the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences concluded its Open House and Career Fair 2026 in Islamabad. The…
Three-day anti-polio campaign launched in Taxila with 651 teams deployed
RAWALPINDI: A three-day special anti-polio campaign was launched in Taxila on Monday, with 651 teams deployed to vaccinate children under the age of five through door-to-door coverage. Member of the…
Sindhi poet and educationist Apa Mariyam Majeedi passes away at 80
Renowned Sindhi poet, writer and educationist Apa Mariyam Majeedi passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Monday morning after a brief illness. She was 80. The daughter of…
Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open to extend Masters 1000 streak
ROME: Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday, beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to claim a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title and strengthen his position as the leading…
New blood test may help detect failing prostate cancer treatment earlier
Scientists have tested a new blood test that may help doctors identify when prostate cancer treatment is starting to fail, according to a study led by University College London. The…
Unsafe food and water linked to rise in hepatitis, stomach infections
ISLAMABAD: Health experts have warned that unhygienic food and unsafe drinking water are contributing to a rise in hepatitis and stomach infections during the summer season, with children and pregnant…
Decision on Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit expected this week
ISLAMABAD: A decision on PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s India visit is expected this week as Pakistan considers an ICC invitation for him to attend a board meeting in Ahmedabad and…
Karandaaz, Finnect partner to expand offline payments in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 18: Karandaaz Pakistan has partnered with Finnect to support the deployment of offline payment solutions in areas where internet connectivity is weak or unavailable. The partnership aims to…
Hypertension kills nearly 400,000 Pakistanis each year, experts warn
Medical experts have warned that hypertension kills nearly 400,000 people in Pakistan every year, calling for urgent preventive action as high blood pressure cases rise among adults and younger age…
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