The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has become the first government medical facility in the country to establish modular operation theatres, enhancing its surgical […]
Author: Ibtehaj Tahir
White house withdraws FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in April 2022, citing their highly addictive nature […]
Health minister downplays COVID-19 concerns amid rising cases in Karachi.
Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho has reassured citizens that COVID-19 is not spreading in Karachi, stating that the virus has “vanished across the world.” […]
Pakistan to launch nationwide anti-polio drive from February 3.
Pakistan will kick off its first nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2025 from February 3 to 9, aiming to vaccinate over 4.54 million children across the […]
China dismisses CIA’s lab leak theory, urges U.S. to stop politicizing covid origins.
China has reiterated that a laboratory leak of Covid-19 is “extremely unlikely,” citing findings from the China-WHO joint expert team that conducted field visits to […]
Sindh government enforces strict regulations on formula milk sales.
The Sindh government has implemented the Sindh Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Act, imposing stringent regulations on the sale and promotion of […]
OpenAI warns of Chinese firms attempts to tap U.S. AI Technology.
OpenAI stated on Tuesday that Chinese companies are “constantly” attempting to access U.S. AI advancements to enhance their own artificial intelligence models. “As a leading […]
Ministry of railways abolishes over 17,000 posts under rightsizing policy.
The Ministry of Railways has eliminated 17,101 positions as part of its Rightsizing Policy to enhance efficiency and optimize resources. During a meeting of the […]
SBP to roll out new currency notes with enhanced security features in 2025.
The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, announced plans to issue new currency notes starting in the second half of 2025. […]