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Enforcement against illicit sector must be sustained to reclaim lost revenue
Islamabad (News Desk)- During a media briefing in Islamabad, officials of the Pakistan Tobacco Company appreciated the recent Government efforts to clampdown on the illegal tobacco sector. Collectively the law enforcement agencies have led…
Bowel Cancer Increasing Rapidly Among Younger Adults, Study Warns
ISLAMABAD: Bowel cancer was long considered a disease affecting mostly older adults, but recent years have seen a worrying shift, with cases rising rapidly among younger people worldwide.
Medical experts are increasingly concerned as a…
Pakistan Faces Winter Surge of Dangerous H3N2 Flu
ISLAMABAD – Parts of the world, including Pakistan, witnessed surge in H3N2 cases, and experts raised alarm about influenza A virus, which is often referred as “super flu” due to its rapid spread and potential to cause more severe illness…
NIH Issues Advisory as Influenza Cases Rise in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health has issued a precautionary advisory regarding the prevention and management of seasonal influenza (H3N2) after an increase in cases reported both internationally and within Pakistan.
The…
Pakistan Achieves Milestone with First International Tele-Robotic Surgery
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing its first-ever international tele-robotic surgery.
The procedure was carried out at Lyari General Hospital, Karachi, where a gynecological operation on…
Islamabad Food Authority Launches Major Crackdown on Adulteration Mafia
Islamabad: The Islamabad Food Authority (IFA) has intensified its crackdown against the adulteration mafia, successfully sealing a fake milk manufacturing unit that was producing up to 100,000 liters of counterfeit milk daily by frequently…
Simple Exercises to Strengthen Bones and Prevent Weakness
ISLAMABAD: Bone weakness can affect people of all ages, with deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, or an inactive lifestyle playing a major role, experts say. As people age, bone mass naturally decreases, particularly in women, increasing the…
Pakistan Launches Final Polio Vaccination Campaign of 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday launched its final polio vaccination campaign of 2025, aiming to reach 45 million children nationwide.
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) reported that over 23 million children in Punjab will…
Punjab to Launch Province-Wide Anti-Polio Campaign December 15
LAHORE: The Punjab government will launch a province-wide national anti-polio campaign from December 15 to 30, 2025, aiming to vaccinate millions of children against the virus.
An online meeting of the Provincial Task Force for Polio…
