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Al-Shifa Trust treated 30 million people in three decades

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March 11, 2024 0 2 yrs

President Al-Shifa Trust (AST) Eye Hospital Maj. Gen. (Retd) Rehmat Khan on Monday said that diabetes is becoming more and more common in Pakistan, which is one of the primary reasons for vision problems. Recent reports suggest that every fourth person in the country has […]

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Pakistan seeks child mental health collaboration with US hospital

WASHINGTON D.C., June 3 (ABC): Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Malik Ahmed Mukhtar visited Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. to explore collaboration in child and adolescent mental health and strengthen international partnerships in healthcare. The visit was part […]

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One Health approach urged to tackle emerging infectious diseases

ISLAMABAD, June 3 (ABC): Experts have called for adopting a comprehensive One Health approach to strengthen Pakistan’s preparedness and response to emerging infectious diseases, stressing the need for closer coordination among human, animal and environmental health sectors. The call was made during a one-day advocacy […]

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2m electricity consumers register for subsidy under QR code system

ISLAMABAD, Jun 03 (ABC): Around two million single-phase electricity consumers in Pakistan have registered under a QR code system launched to verify subsidy eligibility. According to Ministry of Energy’s official documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the number of protected consumers has increased from 9.5 million […]

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Rs 950m minerals project to be launched in GB

ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (ABC): The government will launch a Rs949.96 million project for the exploration, beneficiation, and extraction of precious metals and critical minerals in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the two-year (2026-2028) project will be executed by the Pakistan Council of […]

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Six in 10 smokers reduced cigarette use, finds Pakistan’s first vaping survey

ISLAMABAD: A new survey by the Endit Foundation has found that many smokers who use vaping products report cutting down on cigarette consumption, while researchers have also raised concerns about weak regulation and underage access to vaping products in Pakistan. The report, Vaping Voices: Exploring […]

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OGDCL makes 19 oil, gas discoveries since 2023

ISLAMABAD, June 1 (ABC): The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has made 19 oil and gas discoveries across Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since 2023, marking a major boost to Pakistan’s energy security and a key step toward cutting reliance on expensive fuel […]

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