Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Sindh Chapter demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of Dr. Nosheen at Chandka Medical College, Larkana. She was found dead in her hostel room on November 24th, 2021. A team from PMA virtually met Dr. Mirza Ali Azhar on Monday and showed deep concern over the loss of their student’s […]
Just when we thought things are getting back to the “new normal” post-COVID, another variant decided to surprise us. Named as Omicron variant, the virus was first found in South Africa and is believed to have an “unprecedented number of spike mutations”. The WHO has warned that the virus may spread fast and that more […]
According to the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranking, Pakistan is ranked 92nd out of 116 countries. This is considered serious and is a grave concern for the authorities. Though Pakistan’s position is still better than the neighbour India (standing at 101), our other two neighbours in the region are comparatively doing better with Bangladesh […]
More than 6 million children have been vaccinated in Pakistan so far. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the government to focus more on vaccinating adults and the elderly than youngsters. The WHO has issued a statement in collaboration with Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunisation and its Covid-19 Vaccines Working […]
An Indian man was kept in a hospital morgue after he was declared dead followed by a road accident. However, when his relatives went to see him in the morgue, they found him breathing. Srikesh Kumar from Moradabad had an accident with a motorcycle. He was then rushed to a hospital where the doctors of […]
The government of France has confirmed on Sunday that COVID-19 infection cases in the country are increasing alarmingly and have nearly doubled in the last week. The number of cases which were 9,458 last week have now climbed to 17,153 in this week. This according to the health department is an 81% increase and is […]
Finally good news for Pakistan. NCOC reports that the number of COVID-19 affected patients is at its lowest in the last 14 months. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) shared the data on Tuesday according to which only 216 patients were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, dropping the COVID-19 positivity […]
Asad Umer, Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms & Special Initiatives, signalled towards conducting regular classes in all educational institutions from 11th October 2021. Umer made this announcement on Thursday via a tweet that read, “Based on the reduced level of disease spread and the launch of the school vaccination program, it has been decided […]
Ever since Expo 2020 has started, the Pakistani Pavilion has been the centre of attention for many reasons. If you are only impressed by the vibrant façade, be sure to be fascinated by what is inside it. The best of Pakistan’s artists, filmmakers, designers and craftsmen have joined hands to portray the country’s rich heritage, […]
Extending support to the governmental initiative of mass immunization while ensuring rider safety, foodpanda Pakistan has announced PKR 1 crore as cash incentives to compensate riders for the time spent in getting their COVID vaccine shots. As the nation is successfully steering out of the third wave of coronavirus, mass immunization has turned out to […]
[Karachi 15 January 2021] Muhammad Ayan and Muhammad Aman, born as conjoined twins to Mr. and Mrs. Israr Ahmed, are now living as two healthy children after a successful separation surgery performed at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) on 12 December 2020. Ayan and Aman were Omphalopagus type of conjoined twins, in which the […]
Pakistan is amongst the few countries where polio virus is still spreading. While other countries have used vaccine and other preventive measures to get rid of this virus, Pakistan is still struggling to vaccinate children and change mindsets of people regarding this vaccine at the same time. Recently, Polio Vaccine Drives have been happening frequently […]
Short days and long winter nights feel so draining. All you want is to stay in your cosy bed and binge watch your favourite shows. However, this is not possible in reality. You have to get up and participate in the real life. Here are some easy activities that can make your life better and […]
Winter brings with it dull and dry skin as it takes away all the moisture. Thanks to some easy winter care tips that are guaranteed to make your skin look healthy and glowing despite the harsh weather. Stay Hydrated Water intake is considerably less in winter due to the cold outside. However, one must remember […]
Pakistan has confirmed 3 cases of the new variant of COVID-19 on Tuesday. According to an official statement by Sindh Health Department, samples of 12 UK returnees were taken for genotyping and 6 of them were positive. Out of these, 3 showed resemblance with the new COVID-19 variant. Genotyping in the first place also revealed […]
Tabba Heart Institute Commemorates World Heart Day 2020 Use heart to beat heart diseases for society, your loved ones and you World Heart Day is the biggest awareness-raising platform for Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). CVD is the number one cause of death on the planet. It has many causes: from smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure and […]
Ushna Shah is a renowned actor in the Pakistani media industry today. Known for being vocal about her stance on topics happening around the world; she isn’t afraid to hold back. On Iffat Omar’s show, ‘Say It All’, Ushna discusses everything ranging from mental health, being a celebrity, social media and the tribulations of acting. […]
Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, has appointed Kashan Hasan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Pakistan business. Kashan will be spearheading the health business with immediate effect. Kashan has been associated with RB for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the […]
To instill ownership amongst Pakistanis to keep themselves and their surroundings clean, ‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan’ (“HSP”), powered by Dettol, has launched a new Safai Anthem. The anthem envisions a Saaf Pakistan featuring all the HSP ‘Safai Champions’ which include Fahad Mustafa and Shaniera Akram as the prime champions, along with Waseem Badami and Iqrar ul […]
Alkaram Studio Partnered Up with Nusrat Hidayatullah and KIA Get Fit Pakistan to Showcase Their Active Wear Collection AlKaram Studio and MAK geared up to show their Active Wear Collection at KIA Get Fit Pakistan, on Sunday at Beach Luxury Hotel. Partnering up with Nusrat Hidayatullah, the event included the Animal Flow workout session by […]
