RAWALPINDI: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, specialist surgeons from the Pakistan Army successfully restored the eyesight of two soldiers through pioneering eye transplants. The operations were performed on 30-year-old soldier Aliullah and 26-year-old Falak Sher at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO). Both soldiers regained their vision, marking a historic achievement in Pakistan’s medical […]
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Punjab’s Children Face Obesity Time Bomb
LAHORE: A new World Obesity Federation report has sounded the alarm on the rapid rise of childhood obesity in Punjab, warning that the province is heading towards a severe diabetes crisis if urgent action is not taken. The international study ranks Pakistan fifth globally for childhood obesity, with Punjab recording the sharpest increase in overweight […]
Warren Accuses RFK Jr. of Restricting COVID Vaccines
Warren asked Kennedy to explain the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine recommendation. Kennedy said anyone can get the COVID booster shot. However, he added the shot is not recommended for healthy people. Warren pointed out that when the government does not recommend a vaccine, many states restrict access. She explained that insurance companies only cover […]
ECNEC clears Rs1.5tr projects in record time
In a surprising move, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) approved 27 development projects worth over Rs1.5 trillion during a brief two-hour meeting on Thursday. Most of these projects focus on Sindh and Balochistan, covering energy, infrastructure, education, health, and environmental initiatives. However, the rapid approvals have raised concerns about the level […]
PM chairs key cabinet meeting today with six-point agenda
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to chair an important federal cabinet meeting today in Islamabad, where a six-point agenda covering major national matters will be discussed. The session aims to address issues related to trade, health, legislation, and public welfare. Key decisions are expected that could directly impact the economy and citizen well-being. One […]
Islamabad high court warns action against PM over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui case
ISLAMABAD — The Islamabad High Court expressed strong anger at the federal government for failing to submit a report on Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s release, health, and return to Pakistan. The court hinted at possible action against the Prime Minister and federal ministers for contempt of court. During the hearing, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan questioned […]
What is the Nipah virus and how is it treated?
India’s southern state of Kerala shut some schools and offices this week as officials raced to halt the spread of the deadly Nipah virus after it killed two people in the fourth outbreak since 2018. Here is what we know about the virus: WHERE DID THE VIRUS COME FROM? The Nipah virus was first identified […]
EU approves first vaccine against common respiratory virus
The European Commission has followed the United States in approving the world’s first vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, to be used by adults aged 60 and over, its maker GlaxoSmithKline said Wednesday. The United States approved the drug, named Arexvy, last month, while the vaccine is the culmination of a decades-long hunt to protect […]
How sleep quality impacts your lung health
Pulmonary fibrosis, or lung scarring, is a serious condition in which connective tissue builds up in the lungs, making them thick and rigid, and causing difficulty breathing. While medications can ease the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis, none can repair the lung damage caused by this sometimes-fatal disease. It confirms a previously-discovered link between the […]
Health activists hails hike in FED on cigarettes
ISLAMABAD: Health activists have expressed satisfaction on government’s decision to double the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes. Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) says the decision will go a long way in solving Pakistan’s financial woes and recommended government to remain steadfast against tobacco industry’s misinformation campaign. Malik Imran, […]