An inquiry committee formed by Nishtar Medical University has held nine doctors and hospital officials responsible for negligence and protocol violations in a case involving surgery performed on a patient later found to be HIV-positive. Read More: FIA uncovers Rs 36.2m corruption scam at Shaikh Zayed Hospital According to the inquiry report submitted to the Punjab […]
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Nishtar Hospital seals operation theatre after HIV scare
An operation theatre at Nishtar Hospital has been sealed after a suspected HIV positive patient was reportedly operated on alongside other patients before test results were confirmed. Read More: HIV outbreak: investigation exposes senior doctors’ negligence According to hospital officials, the incident occurred in Multan, where a patient underwent surgery before the mandatory HIV screening report […]
Hearing aids bring smiles to children for the first time in Multan
A special ceremony was held at a government school in Shujaabad for children with hearing problems, where 90 hearing aids were given to 77 children. The event took place at the Government Special Education School. Commissioner Multan Division, Amir Kareem Khan, handed over the hearing aids. These devices were arranged by the divisional administration with […]
Multan ready to host PSL 11 matches
The historic city of saints was gearing up to host matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season-XI, with the Multan Cricket Stadium set to stage four matches starting from April 1. Preparations for the mega cricket event were reviewed at a joint meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and district administration chaired by […]
PCB to take over owner-less Multan Sultans for next PSL season
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Multan Sultans will be operated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) itself during the upcoming 11th edition of the tournament, the board’s chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday. The decision comes amid a protracted dispute between the board and the franchise’s former owner, Ali Khan Tareen, whose agreement was not […]
Multan doctor sacked after video shows misbehaviour with patient’s family
MULTAN: Nishtar Hospital has terminated an additional house officer, Dr. Qasim Jamal, after a video showing him misbehaving with a patient’s family went viral on social media. The incident occurred when the patient’s attendants expressed anger over the refusal of a blood transfusion, and the doctor responded by raising his middle finger and walking away. […]
Sarsabz Kissan Convention celebrates top farmers in Multan
Fatima Fertilizer, in partnership with the Punjab Agriculture Department, hosted the Sarsabz Kissan Convention in Multan, drawing over 1,300 farmers to discuss innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. The event focused on strategies to improve wheat yields and overall farm productivity, highlighting the benefits of using Sarsabz Nitrophos and Sarsabz CAN fertilisers. The convention recognised farmers […]
COAS Munir: Pakistan can’t afford to lose lives to floods every year
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, visited flood-affected areas in Kasur and Multan to review the situation. He stressed the need for strong coordination between civil and military institutions. During his visit, he received a detailed briefing on rescue and relief operations in the affected zones. He emphasized urgent infrastructure development to […]
Flood crisis deepens in Multan as Chenab surges
Floodwaters have hit another large area of Multan as dozens of villages in Shujaabad tehsil went underwater on Friday. A powerful flood wave struck the region after an 80-foot-wide breach appeared in the Dhondu flood embankment. As the water surged, nearby villages flooded quickly, and panic spread among residents. People rushed to safety, many climbing […]
Jalalpur Pirwala surrounded by floods, thousands evacuated
Jalalpur Pirwala, a tehsil of Multan, has been surrounded by floodwaters from all sides. In response, emergency evacuation efforts are ongoing. Authorities have launched a large-scale rescue operation to relocate people from the affected areas. Since early morning, rescue teams have been operating at the 86-M embankment, a critical area near Jalalpur Pirwala. Senior provincial […]