The Punjab government has introduced a mobile app and web portal under the ADWC program to simplify assistive device access for persons with disabilities. The initiative, launched by the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, aligns with the Digital Punjab Vision of CM Maryam Nawaz to bring essential public services online. Through this platform, citizens can…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) denied reports of any official’s arrest over an alleged admission scam, clarifying that only a low-ranked driver was detained by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for misusing the Council’s name. The PM&DC said on Thursday that no officer or official had been taken into custody by any law…
The Punjab Assembly has passed the Locum Hiring Act 2025, marking a move to resolve the ongoing shortage of medical staff in public healthcare facilities. The newly enacted law authorizes the provincial government to temporarily recruit qualified doctors and specialists, ensuring smooth healthcare delivery. As per the details, a Locum Policy Committee will be formed…
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…