Ikram Junaidi

Health minister vows joint strategy to address twin cities’ woes

Polio Oversight Board chief to visit Pakistan in July, to meet PM Shehbaz Published about 14 hours ago

PTI to hold protest at Adiala jail over Eid

PAC head Junaid Akbar says party workers to protest on all 3 days of Eid; reaches out to JI for expanding opposition alliance. Updated about 13 hours ago

‘Plots for doctors’ initiative cancelled after outcry

Medical community raises objections over exclusion from balloting for Doctor’s Enclave Published a day ago

US aid cut to hamper TB control efforts in Pakistan

Country reports over 0.5m new cases each year; MSF calls upon govt, international donors to make up for funding gap. Updated a day ago

Imran allowed twice-a-week meetings, sans press talks

PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram says party "satisfied" with decision; Asad Qaiser terms it "against Constitution". Updated a day ago

Poliovirus detected in sewage samples from 18 districts

Samples from Zhob, Sialkot, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan test negative for virus. Updated 2 days ago

Fafen calls for stronger RTI frameworks

Highlights vague or missing definitions and inadequate privacy protections for applicants. Updated 2 days ago

Islamabad grappling with severe housing crisis

CDA’s failure to address issue leads to skyrocketing rents and lack of accessible housing options in capital Published 23 Mar, 2025 06:43am

Islamabad, Azad Kashmir eradicate maternal, neonatal tetanus

Earlier Sindh and Punjab had eradicated MNT; official says this reflects strength of immunisation strategies. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 11:31am

Govt, foreign donors reaffirm commitment to end polio

Health minister thanks Bill Gates for support in eradication efforts. Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:03am

Expert asks WhatsApp users to beware of cybercriminals

ISLAMABAD: While WhatsApp accounts are being hacked and stolen, and stolen accounts are used for various criminal... Published 20 Mar, 2025 05:41am

National policy must address health challenges, says minister

Dr Malik Mu­­khtar Ahmad suggests IT systems for improving surveillance, accountability and health data management in the country. Published 20 Mar, 2025 05:39am

Doctors fear scam after ‘health park’ offers plots in Islamabad

Medical fraternity offered land at discounted rates in exchange for personal information. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 10:34am

PTI skips security moot over ‘lack of contact’ with Imran

Opposition leaders warn against opening up new fronts. Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:18am

Senator advocates tax incentives for ‘green construction projects’

Expert says Pakistan produces 25-30pc of construction waste, most of which ends up in landfills Published 18 Mar, 2025 07:50am

Key decisions expected as leaders meet on security issues today

Strict security arrangements in place, media barred from Parliament House. Updated 18 Mar, 2025 10:56am

Plan launched to eradicate spinal muscular atrophy

ISLAMABAD: A five-year plan to eradicate spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder causing progressive ... Published 17 Mar, 2025 06:09am

PMDC, colleges’ body at loggerheads over fee issue

Council claims consensus over revision of tuition costs at private medical institutions. Updated 17 Mar, 2025 10:19am

Kidney diseases eighth leading cause of death worldwide: nephrologist

ISLAMABAD: An estimated 850 million people worldwide are afflicted with some form of kidney disease which is the... Published 16 Mar, 2025 06:32am

National security conference futile without Imran: PTI

Party accuses govt of politicising terrorism, internal security. Updated 16 Mar, 2025 09:29am