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The majority of premature newborns born weighing less than 1.5 kg are at a higher risk of developing retinal blood vessel disorganisation, which can result in visual issues, including lifelong…
Aga Khan University has received a $1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health innovation organization. This significant grant will support a project that seeks to transform the…
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, as per its last year's decision, has started its oral examinations for ophthalmology and refraction certificates in Pakistan. Last year, the college announced its…
The government has approved the deregulation of drug prices not included in the National Essential Medicines List (NEML) on the Ministry of National Health recommendation. This is a major shift…
The Government of Punjab has introduced extended evening OPD timings for paediatrics till 8pm daily at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. This initiative has been implemented in collaboration with ChildLife Foundation to…
Vision Eye Care, an international relief organization dedicated to preventing blindness with a footprint in 39 countries around the world, launched its 35th cataract surgery project, the 'Vision Eye Camp,'…
TikTok and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced a collaboration for HBL PSL 9, allowing fans to experience the excitement of the country's most loved sporting event like never…
This league was launched in November 2023. Featuring 206 thrilling matches among 74 teams, it comprised over 1280 young male and female players who performed well. Sponsorship of this tournament…
The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) launched its Second Opinion service platform on Monday, February 12, 2024. With this launch, patients from across Pakistan and around the world will have…
Cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan have cause for celebration as TCL Electronics Pakistan, the leading innovator in consumer electronics, proudly announces its exciting collaborations with three heavyweights of the Pakistan Super…
Sehat Kahani has teamed up with KE to provide improved healthcare and well-being support for KE employees. This collaboration will allow the employees to connect with 24/7 available general physicians…
As the World marks the international day of education, an international non-profit making organization, Sightsavers, joined hands with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training to commemorate the day…
The Kaliwal Zalmi League Season 3, proudly presented by GTR Tyre, has culminated in an extraordinary cricketing spectacle, showcasing the raw talent and passion that define the heart of cricket…
President of Pakistan Economy Watch, Dr Murtaza Mughal, said on Sunday that driving foreign investors from the country should be stopped as it hurts the masses and the investment climate.…
Sehat Kahani, Pakistan's leading digital healthcare platform, is forging a strategic alliance with EFU Health Insurance Ltd – Pakistan's First Specialized Health Insurer, to extend online healthcare services to EFU…
Al-Shifa Trust has been extending its reach into the nation's outlying regions to combat the rising prevalence of eye diseases, many of which lead to irreversible blindness. In the past…
The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) organized the HEC Interuniversity Zone-M Badminton Boys Championship 2023-24, from December 19 to December 21, 2023. The distinguished Chief Guest for the closing ceremony…
The government of Gilgit-Baltistan has allotted prime land to Al-Shifa Trust to construct a state-of-the-art eye hospital. The 20-kanal piece of land is situated on Karakorum Highway near Aga Khan…
Sui Southern Gas Company once again won the 68TH National Track Cycling Championship organized by Pakistan Cycling Federation in Lahore. While doing so, its cyclists set new national records as…
QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, in collaboration with its esteemed Pakistani agency, Parwaz, proudly reaffirms its commitment to supporting crucial healthcare initiatives and community welfare in Pakistan…
The 3rd Annual Biological Sciences Conference, themed '#TrailblazingOnwards,' celebrated the Aga Khan University's (AKU) 40th year of excellence in research and education. This conference provided biological science researchers within the…
The 3rd Annual Biological Sciences Conference, themed '#TrailblazingOnwards,' celebrated the Aga Khan University's (AKU) 40th year of excellence in research and education. This conference provided biological science researchers within the…
Four hundred children with eye cancer have been successfully treated at the Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in one year. Every stage, from evaluation to chemotherapy, was carried out under one…
In a heartfelt commemoration of Pinktober, Mr. Rao Salman, CEO of TPL Trakker, along with the executive leadership team, embarked on a thoughtful visit to Baitul Sukoon, a cancer hospital…
In the quest to combat the harms of smoking, the development of alternatives to cigarettes have emerged as a beacon of hope. However, the realization of these transformative innovations relies…
