LAHORE: The Punjab government has converted 2,115 regular posts of general cadre doctors in the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) into locum (temporary) positions, sparking widespread resentment within the medical community. Read More: Over 50% of Pakistani doctors migrating abroad, Senate says The decision follows approval by the provincial cabinet on December 15 of the “Punjab […]
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Sindh reports 1,083 official dengue cases in 2025
KARACHI — The Sindh Health Department has reported 1,083 confirmed dengue cases across the province so far in 2025, with 439 new infections recorded in October, according to its latest official data. However, independent figures from major hospitals and laboratories suggest a far more alarming reality, with the actual number of dengue cases likely exceeding […]
Private medical and dental institutions express concerns on PMC decisions
Pakistan Association of Private Medical and Dental Colleges Institutions (PAMI) on Wednesday urged the Prime Minister to take notice of the irregularities and discriminatory decisions taken by the Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). The PAMI in a statement issued here said that the PMC either abolish the need to pass MDCAT and keep it as a […]