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ISSI holds roundtable on Pakistan-China relations

Islamabad: The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted an In-house Roundtable discussion titled 'Pakistan-China relations' here on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi was the Keynote Speaker.

The event brought together senior diplomats and renowned scholars to reflect on the enduring partnership between Pakistan and China and evaluate its future trajectory in the wake of the evolving bilateral, regional and global context, said a press release issued.

In his welcome remarks, DG ISSI Ambassador Sohail Mahmood reaffirmed the Institute's commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue on Pakistan's strategic relationships, particularly the Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.

He highlighted the steady progression of Pakistan-China relations since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the salience of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and the implications of the evolving global order marked by major-power contestation and growing multi-polarity.

Ambassador Khalil Hashmi provided a comprehensive analysis of China's rise, Beijing's engagement with the region and globally, and the current state of play in bilateral relations.

He also underlined the efforts of the Pakistan mission in Beijing towards imparting greater depth and substance to the trade, investment and economic dimensions of the relationship.

The participants engaged in a wide-ranging exchange of ideas during the interactive session, emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration, improvement of the business-to-business (B2B) interface, and enhanced people-to-people exchanges.

The participants stressed the vital importance of policy foresight and preparedness to maximize the potential of this critical partnership in a changing global order.

The event concluded with a renewed commitment to further strengthening the Pakistan-China relationship in light of contemporary challenges and opportunities.

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RPO Alpa visits Safe City Project


Rawalpindi: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa on Wednesday directed for early completion of the Safe City Project.



The RPO visited the Safe City Project site to review the construction work on the building, a Rawalpindi Police spokesman said.



He was given a detailed briefing on the ongoing construction work and said the Safe City Project would be activated soon after the building’s completion.



The Safe City Project would help in preventing crimes in Rawalpindi and implementing traffic laws, he added.



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Punjab introduces new health model under public-private partnership: Khawaja Imran


Lahore: Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Khawaja Imran Nazir announced the introduction of a new health model under a public-private partnership during a meeting regarding the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics (MNHC) on Wednesday. The minister stated that the MNHC programme would be launched in its first phase following the complete revamping of 150 Basic Health Units (BHUs). He emphasized that the health department would ensure rigorous monitoring of all medical facilities at these clinics to maintain high standards of care. Highlighting the program’s goals, Khawaja Imran Nazir said that the initiative aimed to financially empower doctors, reduce government intervention, and provide superior medical facilities to the public. Under the MNHC programme, doctors would operate independently, offering better healthcare services to patients.



The clinics would be equipped with advanced medical facilities, including treatment for TB and Hepatitis, immunization under the EPI program, and portable X-ray machines, provided by the health department.



The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Project Director IRMNCH Dr Khalil, Additional Secretary Vertical Programs Dr. Jehanzaib Hussain, and Deputy Secretary Technical Dr Ahsan Riaz, who also contributed to discussions on ensuring the program’s success.



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Punjab introduces new health model under public-private partnership: Khawaja Imran


Lahore: Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Khawaja Imran Nazir announced the introduction of a new health model under a public-private partnership during a meeting regarding the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics (MNHC) on Wednesday. The minister stated that the MNHC programme would be launched in its first phase following the complete revamping of 150 Basic Health Units (BHUs). He emphasized that the health department would ensure rigorous monitoring of all medical facilities at these clinics to maintain high standards of care. Highlighting the program’s goals, Khawaja Imran Nazir said that the initiative aimed to financially empower doctors, reduce government intervention, and provide superior medical facilities to the public. Under the MNHC programme, doctors would operate independently, offering better healthcare services to patients.



The clinics would be equipped with advanced medical facilities, including treatment for TB and Hepatitis, immunization under the EPI program, and portable X-ray machines, provided by the health department.



The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Project Director IRMNCH Dr Khalil, Additional Secretary Vertical Programs Dr. Jehanzaib Hussain, and Deputy Secretary Technical Dr Ahsan Riaz, who also contributed to discussions on ensuring the program’s success.



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Punjab introduces new health model under public-private partnership: Khawaja Imran


Lahore: Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Khawaja Imran Nazir announced the introduction of a new health model under a public-private partnership during a meeting regarding the Maryam Nawaz Health Clinics (MNHC) on Wednesday. The minister stated that the MNHC programme would be launched in its first phase following the complete revamping of 150 Basic Health Units (BHUs). He emphasized that the health department would ensure rigorous monitoring of all medical facilities at these clinics to maintain high standards of care. Highlighting the program’s goals, Khawaja Imran Nazir said that the initiative aimed to financially empower doctors, reduce government intervention, and provide superior medical facilities to the public. Under the MNHC programme, doctors would operate independently, offering better healthcare services to patients.



The clinics would be equipped with advanced medical facilities, including treatment for TB and Hepatitis, immunization under the EPI program, and portable X-ray machines, provided by the health department.



The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Project Director IRMNCH Dr Khalil, Additional Secretary Vertical Programs Dr. Jehanzaib Hussain, and Deputy Secretary Technical Dr Ahsan Riaz, who also contributed to discussions on ensuring the program’s success.



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Providing quality healthcare to all citizens government’s top priority: Syedaal Khan

Islamabad: During a meeting with Dr Rana Imran Sikandar, Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), he commended the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, for prioritizing healthcare reforms.

He said that efforts are underway to address public healthcare challenges and to plan large-scale developmental projects for various departments of PIMS.

Dr. Sikandar provided a comprehensive briefing on the hospital's performance, challenges, and the state of medical facilities.

The Deputy Chairman praised PIMS as a vital healthcare institution serving patients from across Pakistan but acknowledged the immense pressure it faces as a primary healthcare provider.

'The provision of medical facilities is becoming increasingly challenging due to the rising number of patients,' Syedaal Khan added. He expressed concerns over the frequent breakdown of hospital equipment, which often forces patients to seek diagnostic tests from external facilities.

To address these issues, he underscored the urgency of procuring new machinery through adequate funding. He also called for significant improvements in the hospital's infrastructure, particularly the wards, and urged both administrative staff and medical professionals to take collective responsibility for enhancing patient care.

Highlighting inefficiencies in the hospital system, Syedaal Khan pointed to the long queues patients endure for blood sample collection.

'This system needs to be reformed to save patients' valuable time,' he stated, stressing the importance of streamlining operations for better service delivery.

The Deputy Chairman reiterated the government's commitment to resolving healthcare challenges and ensuring accessible, high-quality medical services for all citizens.