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More than three-quarters of people living with diabetes (79%) in Pakistan only found out they had diabetes after developing diabetes complications. Additionally, almost all (97%) of those surveyed in the…
The Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) has signed an agreement with the Education Department, Government of Balochistan, and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to develop the…
American Business Forum and Philip Morris Pakistan Limited hosted an event with a focus on spreading awareness for Breast Cancer recently. With Pakistanis being 2.5 times more likely to be…
President Dr Arif Alvi has called for promoting telemedicine and tele-healthcare platforms to improve the outreach of healthcare services to low-income areas of the country. He said that digital platforms…
Mama Organic, Pakistan's first startup in the beauty and skincare industry, is proud to announce its mission to bring the goodness of nature to skincare enthusiasts. Founded by a team…
A multimedia exhibition that brings to life the 40-year history of the Aga Khan University opened Thursday with numerous dignitaries, including former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Dr…
Reiterating its commitment to social responsibility, JS Bank participated in Global Pinktober Month, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The month began with…
Walee Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (WALEE), one of Pakistan's leading technology companies dedicated to innovation and community commitment, hosted "WALEE's Pinktober Awareness Session" to raise awareness about breast cancer. This exclusive…
The 30th WALEE COAS Open Golf Championship, held at the iconic Rawalpindi Golf Club, has concluded, leaving a lasting mark on the golfing community in Pakistan. This prestigious tournament brought…
Healthcare experts urged for the government support and collaboration of stakeholders to develop the local medical devices and equipment sector in the country to meet the local demand of hospitals…
As a part of its initiative towards preventing tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan, Mercy Corps, in collaboration with TB Control Program Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Association for Community Development (ACD), and Greenstar Social…
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at the Aga Khan University (AKU) recently hosted a roundtable discussion to address the details of the newly launched faculty and celebrate its…
The increasing population and complicated health issues in Pakistan must be addressed with modern treatment at hospitals and medical institutions. This is possible by bringing high-tech equipment, devices, and emerging…
Synapse - Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), British Asian Trust, and Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) to tackle mental health challenges and empower…
SSGC's cyclist Abdul Razzaq secured the first position to win the 50-kilometre-long 'Coach Muhammad Baran Baloch Memorial Cycle Race 2023', held recently in Karachi's downtown area. The engrossing cycle race…
TCL, Pakistan's Leading LED TV Brand, is thrilled to introduce its captivating Commercial Ad in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the Cricket World Cup. Boasting a stellar…
The theme for this year's World Sight Day, "Universal Eye Health," underscores the urgent need to address the eye health disparities in our society. In Pakistan, millions continue to face…
The Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital has authorised the use of Bowmann Layer Transplantation (BLT) for keratoconus patients after reviewing two years' postoperative outcomes. The hospital has begun treating keratoconus patients…
In line with its commitment to enhance user experience, PTCL is bringing advertisement-free live streaming of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on its OTT platform 'SHOQ'. Through this…
As a Global Partner of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Emirates is again in full swing as the Official Airline Partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, taking…
With the mission of preventing tuberculosis, a one-day advocacy and awareness seminar was organised by Mercy Corps with the title of 'Advocacy and Awareness Seminar on TB Preventive Treatment (TPT)'…
The 'Right To Protein' initiative of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) introduced the 'Pakistan Protein Perception Study 2023'. The nation-wide survey conducted by YouGov assessed citizens' knowledge, behaviour, and…
In the face of the persistent threat posed by COVID-19, our collective resilience shines brighter than ever, stated Dr. Saboora Waris, Associate Director, at Maroof International Hospital. Today, we come…
Patients suffering from conjunctivitis should avoid rubbing their eyes, as it can worsen symptoms. Those who have conjunctivitis in one eye should avoid touching both eyes with the same cloth…
Glaucoma is a dangerous eye ailment affecting more and more children worldwide and in Pakistan. This disease can cause vision problems and even blindness if not cured promptly, Al-Shifa Trust…
