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Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia Hospitalized in Critical Condition
DHAKA: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, aged 80, has been admitted to hospital with a lung infection and is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.
Zia was admitted on November 23, and her condition has been…
Punjab to Be Cleared of Drugs in 72 Hours, Says CCD Chief
LAHORE: Sohail Zafar Chattha, head of the CCD, has announced that drugs will be eradicated from Punjab within the next 72 hours.
He stated that comprehensive lists of drug dealers across the province have already been prepared.
Chattha…
Woman gives birth to quadruplets in Swabi
SWABI – At Bacha Khan Medical Complex, a couple has given birth to four children simultaneously.
According to the hospital spokesperson, the parents are from Salim Khan area in Swabi. The mother and all the babies are healthy, including…
CCP and DRAP Join Forces to Closely Monitor Pharmaceutical Industry
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening oversight of the pharmaceutical market.
Their join relationship will have a…
Punjab Ends Monthly Stipend and Free Hostel Facility for Nursing Students
LAHORE: In a major policy shift, the Punjab government has abolished the monthly stipend of Rs31,600 and the free hostel facility for nursing students, placing the full financial burden of education on families already struggling with…
Study Proves TikTok Scrolling is Damaging Your Brain
ISLAMABAD: A new study by the American Psychological Association (APA) has drawn a direct connection between short-form video scrolling and a neurocognitive condition widely referred to as “brain rot.” Researchers say the issue is no longer…
Youth Mental Health: Pakistan’s Silent Crisis and the Nation’s Greatest Upcoming Test
In Pakistan, serious discourse on mental health has not progressed at a pace commensurate with the rapid social, economic, and technological transformations reshaping the lives of the younger generation. Entrenched misconceptions, pervasive…
Together We Can Protect Our Youth from Tobacco and New Nicotine Threats: Dr. Khalil
ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized an interactive discussion with journalists to highlight the growing threats posed by tobacco use and emerging nicotine products among Pakistani youth.…
NIH Faces Anti-Allergy Vaccine Shortage, Losing Millions Daily
ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) continues to face a shortage of the anti-allergy vaccine, causing daily losses of Rs 1.2 to 1.5 million, sources reported on Tuesday.
According to officials, 1,200 to 1,500 patients are…
