Pakistan is facing a devastating heart health crisis, with a shocking 146 people dying every hour from cardiac issues—a staggering increase from just 12 per hour three years ago. Even more alarming is the fact that 77% of these cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital, whether at home, work, or in public. In 93% of these cases, a family member or friend is present, but due to a lack of training, the survival rate is a tragically low 10%. According to cardiologist Professor Dr. Fasih Hashmi, the solution to this tragedy lies in widespread training in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation). This…
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PESHAWAR – The spread of dengue fever in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is taking a worrying turn, with health officials confirming 71 new cases within the last 24 hours. According to a report from the Directorate General Health Services (DGHS), 27 of the new patients required hospitalization, bringing the total number of individuals currently receiving treatment in hospitals across the province to 48. The report revealed that 3,582 cases have been laboratory-confirmed in the province so far this year. While 3,314 individuals have recovered, the virus has claimed two lives. Salahuddin Khan Marwat, the provincial medical entomologist for the Dengue Control Program,…
BOSTON, USA – In a landmark achievement that promises to unlock new frontiers in medicine, medical experts have successfully developed functional 3D models of the human brain in a laboratory, offering profound hope for understanding and treating complex neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Developed by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), these models are dubbed ‘multicellular integrated brains’ (miBrains). They are not merely clusters of cells but intricate systems that integrate all the key components of the brain: neurons, glial cells, and vascular networks. Crucially, these models can be grown from patients’ own cells and genetically tailored…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has achieved a massive logistical feat, vaccinating over 43.3 million children against polio in its latest national campaign. However, this success is overshadowed by a grave warning from the Global Polio Monitoring Board that overall eradication efforts are “failing.” The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) confirmed the figure from the first five days of the drive, which is pursuing a total target of 45 million children. The battle is against an incurable enemy: polio, a highly infectious disease that can cause lifelong paralysis. Pakistan, alongside Afghanistan, remains one of the last two countries in the world where…
A recent, large-scale study has raised serious concerns about the impact of heavy social media use on children’s cognitive development, revealing a link to poorer memory, learning, and overall mental performance. The study, conducted in the United States and published on a prominent medical website, analyzed 6,554 children between the critical developmental ages of 9 and 13. Researchers identified three distinct usage patterns: a majority (58%) who used social media minimally or not at all; 37% who started with low use but increased over time; and a smaller group of 6% who engaged in heavy and rapidly escalating use from…
RAWALPINDI – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, the sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, for the third time after her persistent failure to appear in court. ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah was presiding over a case registered against Ms. Khan and 10 others related to a protest on November 26. During the hearing, the 10 other co-accused individuals and five prosecution witnesses were present in court. However, Aleema Khan once again failed to appear. Expressing displeasure over the continued non-compliance, the court not only re-issued the warrant for Ms.…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is set to undergo a significant expansion in Sindh province, announcing a major recruitment drive for 200 new employees and the procurement of multiple plots of land to establish new offices. According to details, the 200 Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) positions will be filled across five districts in Karachi and nine districts in interior Sindh. This initiative is expected to create new employment opportunities for the region’s educated youth. The eligibility criteria require candidates to have an Intermediate qualification, with a maximum age limit of 25 years. To expedite the process,…
LAHORE – Citizens in Pakistan’s provincial capital of Lahore are grappling with a devastating surge in food prices, as the district administration appears to have completely failed to enforce its own mandated rates. Official price lists have been reduced to a mere formality, leaving consumers at the mercy of arbitrary pricing in a clear failure of governance. The gap between official and actual market prices reveals the extent of the crisis: Item Official Price (PKR per kg) Actual Market Price (PKR per kg) Tomatoes 175 400 – 480 Ginger (China) 560 780 – 800 Garlic (Thailand) 460 740 – 760…
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended his congratulations to the Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world on the occasion of Diwali, describing the festival as a powerful symbol of hope, unity, and positive thinking. In his message, the Prime Minister emphasized the festival’s deep spiritual meaning, noting that Diwali “reflects the celebration of the victory of light over darkness and hope over despair.” He urged, “On this occasion, we should collectively look to the future with positive thinking, unity, and brotherhood.” Highlighting Pakistan’s multicultural fabric, Sharif stated that the nation takes pride in its diversity.…
ISLAMABAD – In a significant move to advance Pakistan’s development agenda through sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally robust initiatives, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has greenlit 18 projects across critical sectors including agriculture, energy, health, and transport. Of these, 12 projects valued at 35.40 billion rupees were approved at the CDWP level. Six larger, high-impact projects, carrying a substantial cost of 280.20 billion rupees, were referred to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final approval due to their massive scale. A strong emphasis was placed on revitalizing agriculture, recognized as the backbone of the economy and…
