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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved British pharmaceutical company GSK’s hepatitis B drug Hibsago, giving patients with the chronic liver infection a chance to keep the virus…
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved British pharmaceutical company GSK’s hepatitis B drug Hibsago, giving patients with the chronic liver infection a chance to keep the virus…
SHINE Humanity Pakistan, a healthcare nonprofit serving rural Pakistan, has partnered with Art of Giving (AoG), a responsible-giving platform, making it easier than ever for people to help bring quality…
Karachi, 10 October 2026: Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and KPT–Karwan-e-Hayat Board of Governors, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI(M), S.Bt (Retd), attended Karwan-e-Hayat’s World Mental Health Day 2026 event as…
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Rawalpindi hosted the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) examinations for the third consecutive time, emphasizing its growing role in international ophthalmic education. The…
Karachi Kickers Korangi and Orangi Baloch Orangi will open the All Karachi Jashn-e-Keamari Football Tournament on October 12, 2026, at Azad Shaheen Football Ground, Banaras, Waliqa. A total of 96…
On World Sight Day, Sightsavers called on Pakistan’s government, donors and private sector to accelerate investment in eye care, which could generate US$709 million in economic benefits by 2030. Findings…
Meezan Bank has once again collaborated with The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) to host a two-day Blood Donation Drive, showcasing its commitment to community healthcare. Employees volunteered to…
Daraz Pakistan has launched its official e-pharmacy, offering customers convenient access to over 450 authentic over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products from more than 20 trusted brands. Operated through a licensed…
In Pakistan, over 300,000 people suffer from corneal blindness, yet Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital performs only about 800 corneal transplants annually, revealing a significant gap in donor tissue availability. Currently,…
Doctors at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital have successfully performed a rare, life-saving operation on a three-day-old newborn suffering from an aggressive congenital eye tumor, saving the infant through emergency surgery.…
English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM), in partnership with NOWPDP inaugurated Pakistan’s first Neuro-Inclusive Discovery Room at the Center of Excellence for Disability Inclusion (CEDI) in Korangi, Karachi. Developed with the experiential…
Doctors at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital have warned that persistent heat and high monsoon humidity are contributing to a rise in dry eyes, irritation, redness and blurred vision, urging people…
Reinforcing its commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, SHINE Humanity has expanded six new disease-specific health programmes across three of its clinics in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing critical…
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has formally started construction of its new Lahore facility, planned as Asia's most modern eye hospital, marking a major expansion of its efforts to provide specialized…
As the Football World Cup 2026 approaches, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading delivery platform, launches its campaign, "Fueling Pakistan’s Match Nights," which runs throughout June and July. This initiative ensures that fans…
The Haji Razzak Janoo Memorial Trust, Pakistan's largest organizer of free eye camps, has announced its schedule for free eye camps in Pakistan and Bangladesh from October 2026 to January…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi held a meeting to explore cooperation between the ports and the sports sector. The…
TriFit presently operates six clubs that offer fitness regimens in its world-class facilities and are staffed by highly qualified trainers, and is planning to open 8 additional facilities this year.…
Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has launched Pakistan’s first Ophthalmic Genetics Gene-Disease Variation Database, a major step toward improving the diagnosis and treatment of inherited eye diseases through precision medicine and…
The Sindh Mental Health Authority (SMHA), in collaboration with Thar Foundation, conducted mental health awareness sessions for over 1,000 community members in Thar Block II. Experts emphasized the significance of…
tapmad, Pakistan’s leading digital streaming platform, has acquired exclusive digital and television broadcasting rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. This achievement cements tapmad’s status as the go-to platform for…
Al-Shifa Trust has successfully treated 140 children for eye cancer over the past three years, significantly improving survival chances for families in need. Many children's cases are often diagnosed late…
Novo Nordisk launches “Live Lighter” initiative in Pakistan to address obesity at the Mohatta Palace in Karachi. The event gathered healthcare leaders and policymakers to discuss the growing issue of…
The Modern Hospital (TMH) and The Muslim Medical Mission (MMM) Network hosted the 16th Annual National Medical Conference at the Karachi Marriott Hotel, themed "Shaping the Future of Medical Ethics."…
”GSK Pakistan and WWF launched a five-year freshwater resilience programme to secure safe water and restore ecosystems by 2030. This initiative includes interventions in Karachi, Lahore, Keenjhar Lake, and the…