Islamabad: Prof Dr Sabihuddin Ahmed, head of the cataract department at Al-Shifa Trust (AST) Eye Hospital, said cataracts were becoming a concern in Pakistan due to uncontrolled diabetes and poor access by the majority of the public to preventive heal…
Day: February 22, 2025
Five arrested for human-trafficking, including a child trafficker
Lahore: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five human-traffickers, including a child trafficker, in a major crackdown on illegal migration via sea routes during raids conducted in Gujranwala, Gujrat and Mandi Bahauddin as part of the …
3 family members killed as stone-laden truck overturns onto house
Multan: Three family members, including a teenage girl, lost their lives when a truck loaded with stones overturned onto their house, Rescue 1122 officials confirmed.
The incident took place at Basti Gulabi, Railway Phatak, Mouza Tataypur, where a h…
More than 854 students conferred degrees at 28th convocation of SSUET
Karachi: Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), organized its 28th Convocation with a traditional zeal that was attended by a large number of educationists, scholars, dignitaries including faculty and students.
On this occasion…
Health advocates urge to take strict measures to combat rising youth addiction
Karachi: Health advocates on Friday urged to make strong regulations on tobacco and emerging nicotine products to safeguard youth health, imposing levy on all such products.
Addressing a policy dialogue on regulation on tobacco and emerging product…
Ombudsman Sindh launches mobile app for redressal of public complaints
Karachi: The Ombudsman Sindh on Friday launched a mobile app titled ‘Ombudsman Sindh’ for the rederesal of public complaints pertaining to the provincial government departments.
The mobile users could download application of Provincial Ombudsman Sin…