By Aftab Ahmed | January 10, 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a province-wide plan to establish cardiac catheterisation laboratories in every district of Punjab, bringing advanced care. On her directions, cardiac catheterisation laboratories will soon become functional at district headquarters hospitals in Jhang, Mianwali and Vehari, initially under the project. Officials said the initiative marks an unprecedented expansion of…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025

The government has decided to set up National Vaccine Fund as a dedicated, professionally managed investment vehicle anchored by the State to produce vaccine locally. This fund will be established under new vaccine policy. Under this policy, approved vaccine manufacturers may be allowed 35% withholding of export proceeds in dollars to manage expenses in export…

By Aftab Ahmed | December 31, 2025

Pakistan has finalised its National Vaccine Policy, moving closer to local vaccine manufacturing and reduced dependence on imports as part of a broader health security strategy. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on industries and production, Mr. Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired a high-level meeting on the local manufacturing of vaccines, marking a major step toward…

By Salman Khan | December 9, 2025

The Punjab government announced free treatment for cancer and cardiac patients, offering significant relief to those facing high costs. The provincial government will cover full expenses for cancer treatment and cardiac surgeries through a newly introduced Special Initiative Card. Under directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, each eligible patient will receive treatment worth up to…

By Salman Khan | December 1, 2025

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the proposed acquisition of Elite Hospitality Ventures (Private) Limited by JS Hotel REIT. The approval granted under Section 11 of the Competition Act, 2010 and the Competition (Merger Control) Regulations, 2016. JS Hotel REIT is a newly established Shariah-compliant Hybrid REIT Scheme operating under the Real Estate…

By Salman Khan | November 27, 2025

The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation and strengthen oversight of Pakistan’s pharmaceutical and therapeutic goods market through improved data and information sharing. The MoU was inked by Salman Amin, Member CCP, and Dr. Obaidullah, Chief Executive Officer DRAP….

By Salman Khan | November 27, 2025

A shortage of environmental allergy vaccine at the National Institute of Health has left hundreds of patients unable to receive treatment as temperatures fell. Allergy centres now provide testing only, and patients from across the country returned home without receiving the vaccine, the details said on Wednesday. The National Health Institute required more than six…

By Salman Khan | November 26, 2025

Pakistan is witnessing a sharp and troubling rise in caesarean sections, according to Pakistan Medical Association president-elect Dr Sher Shah Syed. Speaking at a news conference, he said caesarean rates in several hospitals had risen to 50–70 percent, well above WHO’s recommended 15 percent. Dr Syed warned that unnecessary surgical deliveries were a violation of…

By Salman Khan | November 25, 2025

The Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking to lift the nationwide ban on gutka, reinforcing public health safeguards. According to the details, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi highlighted the severe risks posed by this chewable product made from betel nut. During the hearing, the judge said gutka is more harmful than cigarettes and…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 18, 2025

The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council held a high-level meeting in Islamabad to ease student concerns and clarify its 2025–26 admission policy. The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council convened a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday as student anxiety over the 2025–26 admissions cycle grew amid recent media reports. The council acted after acknowledging the…