Hospitals Spreading Infections Through Poor Waste Disposal
Hospitals across Punjab, including Lahore, fail to manage medical waste, leading to infectious diseases spread and environmental hazards through unregulated recycling.
Category : Health
Punjab to Expand Drug-Free Campus Framework to All Universities
Punjab government supports expanding a framework addressing substance abuse and mental health among university students, with HEC forming a committee led by Dr Moeed Yusuf to replicate the model nationwide.
Ebola Cases in DRC Reach 710 with 149 Deaths
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 710 confirmed Ebola cases, including 149 deaths, with 21 new infections in 24 hours. The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Hospital Staff Assaulted Over Power Outage in Faisalabad
Relatives of an injured child allegedly assaulted staff and vandalized Allied Hospital-I in Faisalabad after a power outage delayed X-ray services, raising concerns over security and backup power.
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Pakistan's Environmental Challenges and Need for Action
A reader responds to Aisha Khan's article, highlighting Pakistan's environmental issues like air pollution, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss due to degradation.
Drug Abuse Among Karachi Students Worsens Despite Efforts
Drug abuse among Karachi students is escalating, with a 2024 survey showing 44% of university students using drugs. Experts call for stronger prevention and rehabilitation measures.
Exhaustion of Being Watched on a Lahore Bus
A woman recounts her experience of harassment on a Lahore bus, highlighting the pervasive issue of public transport harassment in Pakistan, with nine out of ten women affected.
Pakistan Water Crisis: A National Emergency Unfolds
Pakistan's water emergency has escalated from an environmental fear to a national crisis, with severe contamination and scarcity threatening millions.
Marital Intimacy Crisis in Pakistan: Karachi Tragedy Sparks Debate
Recent Karachi killing highlights hidden marital intimacy crisis in Pakistan. Societal silence on emotional needs, gender roles, and changing family dynamics demands urgent public discourse.
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Yemeni 'Spider-Man' Dies in Volcanic Crater Fall
Yemeni free climber Al-Qa'qa' bin Antar, known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen,' died after falling into a 120-metre volcanic crater while climbing without safety gear.
Wendy Williams Update on Memory Care Life
Wendy Williams provides a new update on her living situation in a memory care unit in New York, detailing her daily routine and ongoing conservatorship battle.
WHO: Pakistan Faces 2.3 Million Blood Donation Shortfall
WHO calls for voluntary blood donations in Pakistan, citing an annual shortfall of 2.3 million units. Only 18% of donations are voluntary, risking lives.
Maryam Nawaz Stresses Dignity and Rights for Persons with Albinism
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif says albinism is natural diversity, calls for collective responsibility to ensure dignity, protection, and equal opportunities for persons with albinism.
Pakistan Marks World Day Against Child Labour 2026
SPARC and NCRC commemorate World Day Against Child Labour 2026, urging coordinated action to eliminate child labour through legislation, enforcement, and education.
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Gas explosion in Rawalpindi injures six people
A powerful gas explosion in Rawalpindi's Afandi Colony left six people with burn injuries and caused severe structural damage to a house. Rescue 1122 responded, extinguishing the fire and shifting the injured to hospital.
World Blood Donor Day Celebrated in Sukkur with Tribute
World Blood Donor Day was observed in Sukkur with a ceremony organized by the Regional Blood Centre, honoring team members and featuring deputy mayor and other officials as guests.
Hyderabad DHO Urges Immediate Rabies Vaccination for Dog Bites
Hyderabad DHO Dr Pir Ghulam Hussain urges immediate rabies vaccination for dog/animal bites; advises washing wounds and lists hospitals providing 24/7 anti-rabies vaccines.
Measles Kills Three Children in Kandhkot Village
Three children under eight died from measles in Kandhkot's Subha Sadique village within a week, sparking panic and highlighting low vaccination rates and poor healthcare access in rural areas.
Environmental Efforts in Pakistan Need Real Monitoring for Smog
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlights Punjab's environmental progress, but experts stress need for continuous monitoring and broader policies to tackle smog and air pollution.
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Six Emergencies in Rawalpindi, Islamabad: One Dead, 11 Injured
A series of emergencies in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, including explosions, fires, and accidents, left one woman dead and 11 others injured on Saturday.
Sukhan Police Arrest Suspect in Hazardous Oil Production
Sukhan police raided a warehouse, arresting a suspect for producing hazardous oil from dead animal fat and bones. The case was registered under PPC sections 269, 270, 337-J.
Karachi Reports Ninth Mpox Case; Patient Admitted to Isolation
A 40-year-old man from Gulistan-e-Johar has tested positive for Mpox in Karachi, raising the city's total to nine cases. He has no travel history and is under isolation at SIDHRC.
Doctors Condemn Acid Attack on Dr Mah Noor, Demand Removal
Prominent doctors condemn the acid attack on Dr Mah Noor Naser as an assault on their honor, demanding removal of health secretary and MS, and a judicial inquiry.
PIMA Seminar Protests Acid Attack on Doctor, Demands Safety
PIMA held a seminar protesting the acid attack on Dr Mah Noor and rising violence against doctors. Leaders demanded legislation against harassment and better protection for healthcare workers.
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Massive Oil Spill Hits Gwadar Coastline, Threatens Marine Life
A large oil spill has contaminated 20 km of Gwadar's western coast, killing sea turtles and threatening marine ecosystems and fishing communities. Cleanup is underway.
WHO Urges Pakistan to Address Blood Donation Shortage
WHO calls on Pakistan to address an annual shortage of 2.3 million blood donations, urging voluntary donations ahead of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
Four Dead, 16 Injured in Bannu Weather Incidents
At least four people died and 16 were injured due to strong winds and heavy rain in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PDMA reported collapsing walls and structures, urging caution.
Six Injured in Gas Explosion at Rawalpindi House
A powerful gas explosion ripped through a house in Rawalpindi's Afandi Colony, leaving six people injured and causing extensive damage. Rescue teams responded swiftly.
Funeral Prayers of SI Umair Hassan in Rawalpindi
Funeral prayers of Sub-Inspector Umair Hassan, who died in a Murree Expressway accident, were held at Police Lines Rawalpindi with full honors and attended by senior officials.
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Gov Kundi Assures YDA on Doctors' Issues
Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi assured the Young Doctors' Association that their professional issues will be raised at relevant forums to improve healthcare and ensure doctors' welfare.
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