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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…
Conducting clinical trials is always challenging; however, these challenges are magnified in low and middle-income countries, said Prof Dr. Faisal Mahmood, Section Head of infectious diseases at Aga Khan University.…
The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year's World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU, led by President Dr. Sulaiman…
Cricket fever in Pakistan is all set to reach unprecedented heights this year with an exciting announcement from Daraz, Tamasha, and myco. In an unprecedented move, these leading digital platforms…
Study finds that better nutrition during pregnancy and childbearing years is critical in protecting children in their most vulnerable first 1,000 days. Malnutrition affects babies much earlier than thought, and…
Many female doctors are out of jobs in Pakistan even though the world's fifth most populous country badly needs qualified medical practitioners. Ironically, this is happening in a country where…
The seventh edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is set to kick off on Saturday, 28 October and run through to Sunday, 26 November 2023. The flagship fitness initiative…
Al-Shifa Trust has embarked on a new plan to cope with the increasing number of eye patients. An extension block at Chakwal Eye Hospital will be completed by the end…
Emphasising the need to curb drug abuse in educational institutions, President Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) emphasized that the youth hold the key to the nation's progress. Brigadier…
