Azmat Habib

80 Essential Medicines Brands Missing From Market

ISLAMABAD: At least 80 important medicines are not available in Pakistan, including 25 which have no substitutes, creating serious problems for patients suffering from diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychiatric illness, heart disease and for children needing vaccines. Doctors and pharmacists say the shortage of most-prescribed brands is now a health…
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Pakistan Launches Its First National Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines

In a landmark step to save newborn lives, the Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA) has launched the country’s first neonatal resuscitation guidelines tailored for healthcare providers working in tertiary as well as resource-constrained settings. The guidelines were unveiled at the seventh Aga Khan University Paediatrics & Child Health research conference last…
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City Sees Alarming Rise In Rabies Deaths

KARACHI: The rising number of stray dogs in the city has become a serious public safety concern, particularly for children, with over 26,000 dog bite cases and 21 rabies-related deaths reported across the city so far this year. Stray dogs frequently chase and bark at pedestrians, particularly at night and…
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BIEK Announces Inter Results With 55.59% Pass Rate

KARACHI: The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) has announced the results of the Intermediate Part-II (Science General Group) annual examinations 2025. The first position was jointly secured by Maira Khan, daughter of Raja Khan Burdi, a student of Government Degree Science and Commerce College Malir Cantt, and Muhammad Haroon,…
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Public Schools Produce Abysmal Results

PESHAWAR: The recently announced matriculation results under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar paint a bleak picture of learning outcomes in government schools, raising serious concerns about the government’s commitment to its own promise of prioritizing education. While the PTI-led administration boasts about increasing the education budget…
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Iran Offers Full Support In Flood Relief Efforts

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Sikandar Momeni, on August 25, who expressed condolences and assured full support for the victims of the recent floods and torrential rains. The floods have caused extensive loss of life and destruction, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and…
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3.8m Unsafe Abortions Every Year in Pakistan: Report

LAHORE: A staggering 3.8 million unsafe abortions have been taking place in Pakistan annually, the official data gathered from hospitals reveals. “The unreported cases of unsafe abortions would take the figures even higher, pointing towards a disparaging state of women’s reproductive health in the country, says a damning report by…
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Bajaur IDPs Suffering From Stress, Depression

PESHAWAR: Professor Dr Khalid Mufti, a senior mental health expert, arranged a free mental health camp at the Commerce College in Bajaur to provide support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the conflict. The camp, held in a location housing 586 displaced persons, was aimed at addressing the psychological…
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Stage Actress Held After Rape Of Maid By Five At Her House

LAHORE: Police have arrested a stage actress on Tuesday for her alleged involvement in the torture and repeated rape of a minor girl, she had employed as home help, some days ago. Nawab Town police registered a case against the actress, her employee and four unidentified men under rape and…
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