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According to the prevailing policy, WAPDA awarded cash prizes to its sportspersons for winning medals for Pakistan at international events during 2025 and 2026. Chairman WAPDA and Patron-in-Chief WAPDA Sports Board…
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, the Title Sponsor of the Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), hosted a Meet & Greet event at Mövenpick Hotel in Karachi. The event…
The Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation (AHKF) is addressing gaps in access to primary healthcare in low-income urban settlements. Between December 2025 and March 2026, they reached 35,000 households and aim…
National Bank of Pakistan has announced that legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi has joined as a Sports Consultant, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to the development of sports in Pakistan. Shahid Afridi, renowned…
Recognised as a global benchmark for quality, the JCI Gold Seal of Approval affirms AKUH’s sustained commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The certifications cover two critical areas of care: Coronary…
Mpox is now suspected to be spreading locally in Karachi and Khairpur, Sindh, according to infectious disease experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH). They emphasise the importance of…
Premature babies in Pakistan are losing their sight at rates far above global averages as a treatable eye condition, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), continues to go undetected across large parts…
Fatima Fertiliser Company Limited, a leading fertiliser manufacturer in Pakistan, has partnered with the Multan Sultans as the Title Sponsor for the Pakistan Super League (HBL-PSL). The Memorandum of Understanding…
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has received a significant multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan's first nationally coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub. The Hub will…
Pakistan’s leading streaming platform, tapmad, has acquired exclusive Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) rights for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 11, along with global Video-on-Demand (VOD) rights for clips and highlights.…
On World Obesity Day, Novo Nordisk and the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC) joined forces to address obesity as a public health priority in Pakistan. The…
The successful organisation of sports competitions within the industrial community is a welcome development, as it not only strengthens mutual relations but also promotes a healthy lifestyle. These views were…
Standard Chartered has successfully concluded the Karachi United Youth Football League for the eighth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to promoting sports among children. The 2025 league engaged 1,400 young…
Infectious Disease experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have stated that recent developments related to the Nipah virus (NiV) in Eastern India and Bangladesh do not currently pose…
Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL) organised an eye camp for its retailers in partnership with Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT), providing free eye screening to help ensure healthy eyesight among…
The Pakistan Society of Clinical Oncology (PSCO), in collaboration with the SAARC Federation of Oncologists, has officially commenced Karachi ONCO 2026, the 27th Annual Cancer Congress, being held from January…
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity and inclusion by once again partnering with Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) as the Title…
The 50th National Snooker Championship 2026 took place at the NBP Sports Complex in Karachi from January 13 to 21, featuring top players across Pakistan. Muhammad Asif of NBP triumphed…
Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), the largest public-sector cancer hospital operated by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art 2nd Halcyon Linear Accelerator, strengthening…
Donors contributed around Rs35 million to Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital during a fundraising dinner titled “Noor Phir Sey” held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad, the…
The NBP 50th National Snooker Championship officially began on January 13 at the NBP Sports Complex, marking a significant milestone in the history of snooker in Pakistan. The event was…
The BoK Islamabad Women League U-19 came to an exciting conclusion today as Thunder lifted the championship trophy after defeating Striker by 29 runs in a thrilling final at the…
Al-Shifa Trust surgeons have restored vision to a 101-year-old patient, Raza Khan, who had dense cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Despite several specialists declining the case due to high…
Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s leading energy company, has launched RISE, a nationwide employee wellness initiative aimed at energizing employees and promoting healthier, more active lifestyles across all levels…
Ufone customers can now enjoy special access to English Premier League (EPL) streaming through an exclusive collaboration with MyCO, the official digital home of the Premier League in Pakistan. With…
