healthcare
Millions of Pakistani Diabetes Patients Are Panicking After One Insulin Brand Disappeared
Pakistan’s health ministry has denied reports of a widespread insulin shortage in the country. The ministry says only one brand, Apidra, is currently unavailable due…
DRAP Tightens Regulations on Supplements & Health Products in Pakistan
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) just issued a strict new notification. Consequently, the authority is bringing eight categories of everyday health products under…
Pakistan Advances National Digital Masterplan to Drive Tech Growth
The federal government recently took a major step as it actively advances a sweeping National Digital Masterplan. This framework stands on three pillars. These include…
Balochistan Allocates Record Rs96 Billion for Healthcare in FY2026-27 Budget
The Balochistan government has announced a record allocation of Rs96 billion for the health sector in its fiscal year 2026-27 budget, reflecting a 30 percent…
CM Maryam Nawaz Launches Free Cardiac Surgery Program Across Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently launched the “Chief Minister Cardiac Surgery Program”. This initiative provides free and timely treatment to patients suffering from heart…
Four Doctors Suspended After Viral Video Shows C-Section ‘Race’ at Lady Willingdon Hospital
The Government of Punjab’s Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education (SHC&ME) Department has suspended four postgraduate resident doctors and issued a show-cause notice to a senior…
Punjab Government Approves New Medical College in Mianwali
The Punjab government has approved the establishment of Maryam Nawaz Medical College in Mianwali and the upgradation of DHQ Hospital into a teaching hospital, responding…
From Yarn to AI: Pakistani Bilal Fibres Limited Pivots to Tech & EVs
In a massive strategic shift for the local market, Zuma Resources Limited, formerly known as Bilal Fibres Limited, is leaving its traditional textile roots behind.…
Five Major Pharma Companies Shift Operations from Pakistan
Over the past three years, five multinational pharmaceutical companies have strategically shifted their manufacturing operations from Pakistan, the National Assembly was informed. Health Minister Syed…
Shifa International Hospitals to Merge SMCI into Parent Company
Shifa International Hospitals Limited (SIHL) has approved a merger with its subsidiary, Shifa Medical Center Islamabad (Private) Limited (SMCI), as part of a plan to…
Dubai Launches AI-Powered Virtual ICU
Dubai is advancing its healthcare innovation with the launch of an AI-powered Virtual ICU system designed to monitor critical patients in real time and alert…
Federal Health Minister Announces Digitalization of Pakistan Nursing Council
Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired an important meeting on the affairs of the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), attended by the Federal Health…
Punjab Govt Clarifies Rumors on Sehat Card Services
The Punjab government has issued a clarification regarding claims about the discontinuation of Sehat Card services in the province. Authorities dismissed the rumors, advising citizens…
