Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that stroke centres will be established across the province, ensuring timely emergency care for patients in every district. Speaking at a meeting reviewing the Stroke Management Programme, she said the plan would be implemented in phases, starting with 30 district headquarters hospitals, followed by 15 in the second […]
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Peshawar burn centre sees 66pc rise in cases last year
PESHAWAR: The Burns and Plastic Surgery Centre in Peshawar reported a 66 per cent increase in patient admissions last year, highlighting the urgent need for a provincial burn prevention programme. Since its establishment in 2018, the 120-bed public sector facility has emerged as the sole dedicated centre for burn injuries in the region, also treating […]
PPP sets new benchmark in quality healthcare
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday said that providing free, world-class healthcare to all citizens-without discrimination of colour, race or religion lies at the heart of the PPP’s manifesto. He said his party’s government in Sindh has built a sustainable public healthcare network that is no longer measured […]
Governor Punjab honors Rizwan Aftab Ahmed for excellence in sports, healthcare, and philanthropy
Lahore: In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Pakistan’s sports, healthcare, and humanitarian sectors, the Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, hosted an exclusive meeting with prominent registered dietitian and healthcare entrepreneur Rizwan Aftab Ahmed at the Governor House. During the meeting, the Governor praised Ahmed’s tireless efforts in uplifting national athletes and advancing […]
Sindh CM reiterates resolve to providing free, dignified, accessible healthcare for all
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that the newly inaugurated SIUT Trust Hospital Dialysis and Lithotripsy Centres embody the Sindh government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare as a fundamental right for all citizens. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony presided over by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who officially opened the Dr Syed […]
Pakistan Unlocks AI Potential with Local Data Centre
Pakistan AI data centre launches to boost artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare, finance, agriculture, and public safety. Telenor and Data Vault opened the first locally hosted sovereign AI cloud. It allows enterprises to access advanced Nvidia GPUs for AI computing. The project ensures all data remains inside Pakistan, enhancing cybersecurity and national data protection. Experts […]
KP’s Sehat Card Plus scheme to offer compensation to bereaved families
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has yet to implement its decision to provide Rs500,000 to Rs1 million to families whose heads die in hospitals during treatment under the Sehat Card Plus (SCP) health insurance programme. Read More: KP government releases Rs3 billion for health card program Officials said the scheme was approved by the cabinet, but the […]
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches Phase I of Rawalpindi green electric bus service
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Phase I of the green electric bus service in Rawalpindi on Wednesday, unveiling a fleet of 45 buses operating on four key routes across the city. The new e-buses come equipped with air-conditioning, CCTV cameras, free Wi-Fi, and mobile charging ports. The fare is set at Rs20 per […]
Punjab’s new postgraduate induction policy sparks backlash
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a revised Central Induction Policy-2026 (CIP-2026) for postgraduate training under the FCPS and MD/MS programmes, prompting strong criticism from public sector medical graduates. The policy, critics say, disproportionately favors private and foreign medical graduates, severely limiting opportunities for those from government institutions. Under the new rules, marks previously awarded […]
Medicine prices likely to rise after DRAP deregulation
KARACHI: Medicine prices in Pakistan are expected to increase further after the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) allowed pharmaceutical companies to set the prices of 50 percent of medicines. DRAP CEO Dr. Ubaid Ullah confirmed that the authority to regulate half of all drug prices now rests with the companies themselves. Read More: Soaring […]