As Pakistan enters the seasonal period of intense atmospheric smog, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, has announced the launch of its “Breath of Care” initiative, distributing 8,000 Smog Safety Kits to its dedicated rider fleet across the country this week. The program is designed to provide immediate relief and protection, highlighting the company’s commitment…
The government is accelerating efforts to promote domestic vaccine manufacturing to strengthen health security and reduce import dependence. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Incentivizing Local Manufacturing of Vaccines at the Ministry of National Health Services. The meeting…
Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal says universities, not PM&DC, will bear full responsibility for transparency and conduct of MDCAT-2025 scheduled on October Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, in a press conference held at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) head office, has asked the provincial authorities…
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council introduces performance-based systems, ERP implementation, and nationwide facilitation centers to improve service delivery and transparency. Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has launched a comprehensive restructuring initiative to modernize its systems through full digital transformation and align operations with global best practices.PMDC President Calls for Stringent Measures to Ensure Transparency in…
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has directed the National Highway Authority (NHA) to expedite efforts for the early launching of an Air Ambulance Service on Motorways and Highways to ensure the immediate transfer of accident victims to the hospitals. He emphasized that in the first phase, the heli service should commence with…
The city of Lahore continues to face worsening air pollution, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 264, a level that falls in the very unhealthy category. Data from the Swiss air monitoring firm IQAir shows that the city air is heavily polluted with PM2.5 particles measured at 189 micrograms per cubic meter. These tiny…
The World Health Organization has warned that child vaping addiction is fuelling a new global wave of nicotine dependence. According to WHO estimates, more than 100 million people, including 15 million children, currently use e-cigarettes worldwide. Children are nine times more likely to vape than adults, revealing an alarming trend that threatens decades of anti-tobacco…
Council clears backlog of 175,000 cases, expands regional offices for easier access The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced a major breakthrough in its digital transformation drive as it cuts case processing time to just three to four days. It cleas a backlog of more than 175,000 applications. The initiative marks a significant…
Citi Pharma Limited (CPHL) has posted a profit of Rs 213 million during the 4QFY25 which is up 40 % compared to the same period last year. The company announced 4QFY25 results on Thursday, where in company posted earnings of Rs213mn (EPS Rs0.93) as compared to net earnings of Rs152mn (EPS Rs0.67) during the same…
The Punjab government has rolled out free dialysis services across multiple hospitals in Sargodha Division under the Chief Minister’s Dialysis Program, targeting kidney patients directly. This critical initiative is designed to provide life-saving treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney disease, ensuring access without the financial stress of medical costs. In Sargodha district, free dialysis…