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Pakistani women have the highest death rate from heart disease among five countries

Sep 28, 2026

Pakistan has the highest death rate from heart disease among women among five South Asian countries, according to health experts. According to health experts, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity and unhealthy diet are incr…

Pakistan’s health tech sector is on the path of rapid growth, with significant progress being made in creating a modern medical system.

Apr 09, 2026

With effective policy facilitation from SIFC, Pakistan’s health tech sector has entered a new phase of stable growth. Health tech has emerged as the second most dynamic sector in Pakistan in terms of investment and growing number of deals in Pakistan. …

Risk of lung and mouth cancer from vaping use

Apr 03, 2026

A comprehensive scientific study conducted in Australia has revealed worrying revelations about e-cigarettes, or vaping, warning that their use may be linked to lung and oral cancer. Experts have urged that urgent precautionary measures be taken instea…

Scientists have discovered an effective way to quit smoking!

Apr 01, 2026

A new review of smoking cessation efforts worldwide from 2014 to 2023 has found that the most effective way to quit smoking is with nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes (vapes). Evidence suggests that nicotine-containing vapes are more effective t…

New technique developed to protect patients from stroke

Mar 24, 2026

Scientists have discovered a new technique that can reduce the risk of stroke. There is a pouch on the left side of the upper part of the heart called the 'left atrial appendage'. When the heart is beating irregularly, blood collects in this pouch inst…

Use of artificial intelligence is making people ‘bhija fry’: Research

Mar 10, 2026

According to a new study, artificial intelligence tools are causing people to suffer from severe mental fatigue, commonly known as ‘brain fry’. Harvard Business Review researchers surveyed 1,500 US-based employees across multiple industries and identif…

High cholesterol: A silent danger that can be prevented with timely precautions

Mar 06, 2026

Health experts call high cholesterol a silent enemy of the heart that can remain in the body for years without any obvious symptoms. Most people are unaware of this disease until it affects the heart, brain, or other vital organs. This silence makes it…

Punjab govt orders recall of substandard medicines amid public health concerns

Feb 18, 2026

LAHORE : The Punjab government has taken strong action against substandard medicines, ordering the recall of two drugs from the market. The Health Department issued an alert regarding Cetirizine 10mg tablets and Ivermectin injections, declaring them un…

Dancing may be effective in treating depression: Research

Feb 12, 2026

Dancing may be as effective as antidepressants in treating depression, according to a new study. Australian researchers say aerobic exercise such as jogging, swimming and dancing have the most significant impact on symptoms of depression and anxiety. …

First National Polio Campaign of 2026, Vaccination of Over 40 Million Children Completed

Feb 08, 2026

Today is the sixth and final day of the first National Polio Eradication Campaign of 2026, in which more than 44.1 million children have been vaccinated across the country. According to the National EOC, more than 22.9 million children have been vaccin…

If a local vaccine is not developed, the annual cost will reach $1.2 billion by 2031, says the Health Minister

Feb 04, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that the Pakistani government is providing 13 types of vaccines free of cost to its citizens, but none of them are manufactured in the country. If a local vaccine is not developed, the annual cost …

October 3, 2026 Opinion

China’s expanding role in a changing world

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Pakistani National Charged in $100MUSPS Counterfeit Postage Scheme

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Asian Games: Pakistan wins first silver medal

October 2, 2026 Latest News | Pakistan

Government and PTI talks inconclusive; another meeting will be held tomorrow, inside story of the first round revealed

Sardar Khan Niazi

(Tamgh-i-Imtaiz) Journalist, Business Leader, Entrepreneur

High cholesterol: A silent danger that can affect the heart, how can it be prevented?

Apr 10, 2026

Medical experts describe high cholesterol as a silent problem that grows in the body for years without any apparent symptoms, but over time can pose serious risks to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. Most people realize this when the disease ha…