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 […]
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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 […]
Transforming healthcare in Sindh: PPP vision realised!
Under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, PPP government in Sindh has made the health sector a top priority, driving multiple reforms, major infrastructure deployments and service-expansions aimed at delivering free or highly subsidised, world-class healthcare for the people of Sindh – and for many patients from other provinces of Pakistan. Major achievements and […]
Chinese investors target Pakistan’s green and health sectors
ISLAMABAD — A high-level business delegation from China’s All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) met with the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Wednesday. The group, led by Director Yi Jiang, discussed investment opportunities in Pakistan. They explored sectors like renewable energy, healthcare, education, and logistics. During the meeting, CCP Chairman Dr. Kabir Ahmed […]
RDMC pledges jobs, education, and healthcare for Balochistan communities
QUETTA: CEO of Barrick Mining Corporation, Mark Bristow, has reaffirmed the Reko Diq Mining Company’s (RDMC) commitment to empowering local communities in Balochistan through focused efforts in employment, education, and healthcare. During a visit to Humai village, located near the Reko Diq project site, Mr. Bristow highlighted the company’s growing impact. “We are creating job […]
PM Shehbaz launches plan to turn Islamabad into Pakistan’s first smart city
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to transform Islamabad into a model smart city using the latest digital technologies. The move aims to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity through an integrated national strategy. Speaking on Monday, the minister shared that the Ministry of […]
CDA announces merit-based recruitment to boost healthcare standards
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced merit-based recruitment for doctors at Capital Hospital, a move aimed at improving patient care and academic excellence. CDA announces merit-based recruitment to enhance healthcare standards at Capital Hospital The announcement was made by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, during the concluding ceremony of the […]
Pakistan’s CNIC to serve as medical record number: A game-changer for healthcare
Pakistan has taken a significant step in healthcare by declaring the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) as each citizen’s Medical Record (MR) number. This decision has been praised as a historic milestone by many in the health sector. It comes from high-profile organizations like the Health Research Advisory Board (HealthRAB). Prof. Abdul Basit, Chairman of […]
Mustafa Kamal advocates for telemedicine to revolutionize healthcare in Pakistan
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has emphasized the importance of incorporating telemedicine into Pakistan’s healthcare system. Speaking to the media after visiting PIMS Hospital in Islamabad, Kamal pointed out that relying solely on traditional healthcare methods is no longer practical for treating the entire population. He highlighted the lack of basic health units, which […]
Sehat on the cards
Healthcare is one of the fundamental rights of people the world over. Many developed countries and welfare states such as Austria, France, Finland, Germany and Denmark provide Universal Health Care (UHC) to their denizens free of cost. Although developing countries are trying to utilize resources by employing various approaches to provide health coverage to the […]