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Has government shut down Punjab Food Authority?
LAHORE – The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has strongly denied recent rumors circulating on social media about its closure, labeling them as baseless and misleading.
A spokesperson for the PFA clarified that the authority remains fully…
Poliovirus Detected Again in Lahore Sewage Despite Vaccination Drive
LAHORE: Despite ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, the risk of the virus spreading in Lahore persists after poliovirus was once again detected in the city’s sewage, officials confirmed on Thursday.
According to health authorities, sewage…
Free health card facility rolled out in another region
MUZAFFARABAD – Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore has directed relevant authorities to immediately activate the health card facility across the region.
Addressing a high-level meeting in Muzaffarabad,…
WHO Reports Over 500,000 Chikungunya Cases Worldwide
Islamabad: According to a recent report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, as of December 10, approximately 502,264 cases of chikungunya have been reported worldwide.
The WHO stated that the global risk of…
Tajikistan, Pakistan Strengthen Medical Education and Healthcare Cooperation
Islamabad: The First Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection of the Population of Tajikistan, Salamuddin Yusufi, has appreciated the significant role played by Avicenna Tajik State Medical University in promoting bilateral relations…
2025: A Year of Systemic Collapse and Corruption in Pakistan’s Health Sector
Islamabad: The year 2025 has emerged as one of the darkest chapters for Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSRC). An extensive review of internal documents, audit reports, and FIA investigations…
Hidden Chemicals in Food Packaging Pose Growing Health Risks
ISLAMABAD: Food packaging plays a vital role in preserving and transporting food, but growing scientific evidence suggests that many packaging materials contain hidden chemicals that pose risks to human health. Common substances such as…
Approval of New Weight-Loss Pill Sparks Changes in US Food Industry
WASHINGTON: The approval of a new weight-loss pill in the United States has begun to trigger significant changes in the food industry.
Affordable and easy-to-take GLP-1 pills are becoming more popular than injections, with the number of…
How to Choose Sweet and Juicy Guavas: Expert Tips
ISLAMABAD: Guava is a delicious fruit packed with health benefits, including vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, which help fight infections, protect cells, support heart health, and maintain blood sugar levels.
However, not all…
