Asif Chaudhry

‘Negligence’ led to HIV outbreak at Multan’s largest hospital

Probe body finds violations of guidelines, SOPs during dialysis; Nishtar university vice chancellor rejects findings. Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:52am

‘Internal accountability drive’: Seven SHOs among 238 Lahore cops penalised in six months

“Drive has brought significant improvements to policing standards,” says DIG. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 12:00pm

Children Hospital’s ‘negligence’ leads to Lahore boy’s death in manhole

Officials ignored mother’s cries for help; father had gone out to buy toy. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:47am

Custodial torture Cop makes suspect’s family hear his cries

LAHORE: A police official of the Organised Crime Unit (OCU), Lahore, has been suspended from service and faces... Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:34am

2 million seek treatment as smog chokes Punjab

Health dept data shows 1.93m reported cases of respiratory disease in 30 days; complaints of asthma, conjunctivitis, heart disease also surge. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:07am

Patient dies, 30 others test positive for HIV at Nishtar’s dialysis unit in Multan

Panel to probe into how patients were put on dialysis machines meant for HIV-positive cases. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 12:28pm

Life-saving drugs shortage in Punjab’s DHQ, THQ hospitals looms large

Available stocks come down to 18–31pc, rarely went below 70pc in past. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 02:16pm

Training programme launched to enhance legal, IT skills for SHOs, moharrars

LAHORE: The Lahore police have launched a crash training programme for station house officers (SHOs) and moharrars ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:12am

International drug network busted in Lahore

Police seize cocaine worth Rs150m. Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:13pm

CM Punjab’s child surgery initiative: 530 children undergo cardiac surgeries

Thousands other wait in queue due to acute shortage of surgeons. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:19pm

Six Lahore cops booked for kidnapping youth for Rs20m ransom

Complainant says officials held grudge against her son, implicated him in fabricated case. Updated 07 Nov, 2024 12:45pm

‘Health dept rift’ shuts down RIC stroke treatment facility

Dispute lands on provincial health secretary's table for resolution. Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:19am

Traffic congestion worsening air pollution as police look away

LAHORE: The traffic situation in the city is deteriorating by the day despite repeated warnings of Chief Minister... Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:06am

Lahore crime rate dropped significantly in Oct: report

Witnesses 62pc cut in motorcycle snatching, 52pc in car theft, 43pc decline in motorbike theft. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Punjab polio programme gets new head as fight against disease hits a low

Spokesperson says teams vaccinated thousands of ‘missed children’ to block off any possibility of poliovirus circulation in the province. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 12:57pm

Gang involved in Lahore DHA robberies ‘escapes to Kohat’

Investigators find that gang belonging to KP was active in the area since 2022. Updated 28 Oct, 2024 11:08am

CM Maryam releases Rs1.3bn to keep Mayo Hospital afloat

Official says around 10,000 patients visit Mayo Hospital daily, government will have to come up with a permanent solution to address chronic problems. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:30am

‘Tech-savvy’ robbers block cell signals, loot Rs15m from house in DHA Lahore

Suspects keep police on their toes, exit from motorway’s Faisalabad interchange; fourth incident in 20 days. Updated 24 Oct, 2024 10:57am

Punjab police want domestic violence offence non-bailable

Propose 3 year jail, Rs1m fine through amendments to Protection of Women against Violence Act. Updated 23 Oct, 2024 10:18am

Financial issues mar healthcare delivery at Lahore’s Mayo

Hospital faces acute shortage of drugs, disposable items. Updated 22 Oct, 2024 10:52am