The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health has raised questions about the Pakistani Parliament Dispensary’s provision of 30% discounted medicines. Member of the committee, Aliya Kamran, asked the Drug Regulatory Authority to explain the matter. During the committee’s meeting, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pakistan Baitus Sacred Hospital, Dr. Obaidullah, stated that 19 out of 36 samples of medicines tested have yet to produce results, while all the rest have been cleared. He added that the prices of medicines have been controlled by the federal government. Aliya Kamran responded, “The doctors at the Polyclinic admit that our medicines…
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A recent incident in Lahore’s Bhatai Gate area has sparked outrage, with allegations of police harassment and coercion being leveled against officials involved in the case. The incident, which resulted in the tragic loss of a mother and daughter, has led to a public outcry and a swift response from the government. According to reports, the woman and her daughter fell into a sewer line in the Bhatai Gate area, resulting in their deaths. The incident was initially downplayed by the authorities, who claimed that the woman had been taken into custody for questioning after a domestic dispute with her…
Article: The Secretary of the Privatization Commission clarified that Arif Habib Consortium is not a part of the Military Foundation that is buying Pakistan’s national airline. The Senate Committee on Privatization held a meeting under the chairmanship of Senator Afranullah Khan, where the Secretary Privatization briefed and informed that 25% of the shares of the national airline are with the government. The committee questioned the Parliament Dispensary’s provision of 30% subsidized medicines, and a report from the Drug Regulatory Authority was sought. The Secretary Privatization stated that Arif Habib Consortium has extensive experience in running businesses, the Military Foundation is…
Article: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Qaiser has accused government ministers of lying about the health of PTI’s founder Imran Khan. During a press conference in Swabi, Asad Qaiser said that false information about Imran Khan’s health had been circulating, with ministers repeatedly lying about his condition. “The PTI leader has not met with a provincial chief minister today,” he said. “What difference does it make if he had met with one? It’s not as if meeting with one would have made a difference.” Asad Qaiser added that the people of Swabi were expected to come out in large…
Article: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has met with Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, after the government refused to meet with him. Sources say that Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan, and PTI leader Sindh, Haleem Adil Sheikh, met with Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, at the Supreme Court. According to sources, PTI leader Sindh, Haleem Adil Sheikh, and Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail, also met with the Attorney General after meeting with the Registrar of the Supreme Court. PTI Chairman, Imran Khan, has stated that if the government is serious about…
The Pakistani security forces have revealed that the Valley of Tora Bora has become a gathering place for terrorists, Fidayeen-e-Hind, and Khawarij elements. The operations in the region are intelligence-based and focus on eliminating all threats, with no military operations taking place. The security officials briefed the media about the situation in Karachi, stating that the intelligence-based operations have been ongoing in the region, with the aim of eliminating the last terrorist. The officials also mentioned that Pakistan has achieved self-sufficiency in drone technology and is working on advanced anti-drone technology in the context of ongoing wars. According to the…
The Federal University of Islamabad has appointed Dr. Ghulam Reza Bhatty as the new Vice Chancellor for a period of two years. Dr. Asim Hussain, the Chief Trustee of Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, made the announcement, which has been officially notified. Dr. Bhatty has held positions such as Vice Chancellor of Sheikh Ayaz University, Skardu, and Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission. In a separate development, the Pakistani government has announced the establishment of the first-ever Agricultural Culture, Food, and Drug Authority in Punjab province. The Islamabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic plan for a rally scheduled to take…
Pakistan’s Islamabad High Court has ordered the removal of a paragraph from a judgment that mentioned four countries, in a case related to controversial tweets against Eman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattah. The court’s judge, Afzal Majoka, issued the order after a request for a correction was made. The correction was made to correct an error in paragraph 36 of the judgment, which incorrectly mentioned the names of four countries. The stenographer who wrote the judgment stated that the sentence was deleted during the proofreading process, but was mistakenly included in the final print. The court ruled that the stenographer’s…
Article: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Salmán Akram Raja expressed satisfaction on Wednesday after meeting with Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, saying that despite initial difficulties, they have managed to obtain Imran Khan’s medical report. The PTI leader, accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Suhail Ahmad Khan, addressed the media following a meeting with the chief justice. Salmán Akram Raja stated that after days of negotiations, the current breakthrough is not satisfactory and has not brought the desired results. “The PTI’s concerns have been conveyed to the chief justice, and today’s efforts have borne fruit in the sense that Imran…
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather advisory from January 31 to February 4, warning of unseasonal rain and snowfall in various parts of the country. According to the NDMA spokesperson, Punjab is expected to experience cold and dry weather, while Mera, Galiyat, and Potohar regions may see light rain and snowfall from January 31 to February 3. In most parts of Balochistan, cold and dry weather is anticipated, while northern and central Balochistan may see light rain and snowfall by February 1. The weather advisory also warns of cold and dry weather in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s plain…
