IQAir Reveals Most Polluted City of Pakistan

    By Salman Khan | October 14, 2025

    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…

    Child Vaping Surge Prompts WHO Global Warning

    By Salman Khan | October 6, 2025

    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…

    PM&DC Digital Shift Cuts Case Processing to 3–4 Days

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | October 4, 2025

    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…

     City Pharma Profits up 40% in 4QFY25

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | October 2, 2025

    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…

    Free Dialysis Program Widens Access in Four Punjab Districts

    By Salman Khan | September 23, 2025

    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…

    Over 140,000 Candidates Register for MDCAT 2025

    By Salman Khan | September 18, 2025

    Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC) has announced that over 140,000 applicants have registered for the Medical & Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2025, which will be conducted nationwide as well as at designated only one international centers i.e, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Earlier, the MDCAT examination was scheduled to be held on October…

    How to Check Your Sehat Card Eligibility Easily

    By Salman Khan | September 17, 2025

    The Punjab Government has issued clear instructions for citizens to check their Sehat Card eligibility amid confusion about the health scheme. Officials confirmed that the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) now functions as the Sehat Card. Patients can present their CNIC at any designated private hospital to receive free treatment under the programme. To verify…

    Govt Seeks Intelligence Agencies Input to Appoint Drug Inspectors

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | September 17, 2025

    The government has sought input from Intelligence agencies to appoint Federal Inspector of Drugs (FIDs) and their area of jurisdiction under the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The cabinet, in a recent meeting, has approved the appointment of new Federal Inspectors of Drugs (FIDs) and notified their areas of jurisdiction under the Drug Regulatory…

    Pakistan on High Dengue Alert as PMD Warns of Outbreak

    By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025

    Major cities across Pakistan face a looming dengue outbreak as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-risk alert for the post-monsoon period beginning September 20. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar have been marked as the most vulnerable urban centers. Flooding and heavy rainfall have left behind stagnant water in low-lying areas,…

    PMDC President Calls for Stringent Measures to Ensure Transparency in MDCAT 2024

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | August 29, 2024

    Islamabad: The President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Prof.Dr.Rizwan Taj has directed all universities to take complete measures to ensure that the upcoming Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is conducted transparently. The Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) for the year 2024 is scheduled to take place on September…