Ikram Junaidi

PM’s aide blames mass travel on Eids for rising polio cases

ISLAMABAD: With 59 cases of polio reported in the country in the current year compared to just six last year, Prime... Published 13 Dec, 2024 08:47am

Islamabad on top, Punjab 2nd in health coverage

ISLAMABAD: The Service Coverage Index (SCI) report, released on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, ranks Islamabad... Published 13 Dec, 2024 07:15am

Offer for talks met with derision by govt: PTI

Waqas rejects idea of national coalition as "disrespect" of mandate; Omar claims "Nato’s arms" were used in Islamabad action. Updated 13 Dec, 2024 07:40am

PTI softens stance on dialogue

Asad Qaiser, Salman Akram Raja meet with PML-N's Ayaz Sadiq; SIC's Hamid says ready to discuss "serious offer". Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:00am

Islamabad hospital barred from kidney transplants over ‘non-compliance’

Ministry says decision taken to safeguard patient welfare, uphold medical integrity. Updated 12 Dec, 2024 02:22pm

Optimism about Pakistan’s direction has doubled: Ipsos survey

Reaches its highest level in 3 years, says survey of over 1,000 people countrywide. Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:19am

Speakers call for addressing shortcomings to tackle gender-based violence

ISLAMABAD: A high-level panel of speakers including policy makers, human rights activists and judge of the Supreme... Published 11 Dec, 2024 07:28am

WHO calls for renewed support to Pakistan’s health coverage

ISLAMABAD: World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Pakistan Dr Dapeng Luo has urged stakeholders and ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am

WHO calls for renewed support to Pakistan’s health coverage

ISLAMABAD: World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Pakistan Dr Dapeng Luo has urged stakeholders and ... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am

Islamabad hospitals directed not to delay release of bodies over unpaid bills

In adherence to patients’ rights, ethical standards, all hospitals to refrain from retaining dead bodies over outstanding bills, notification says. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 11:44am

PM’s aide for burn wards at tehsil level

Says public awareness plays vital role in preventing burn accidents Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:54am

Poliovirus detected in samples from 14 districts

Official says Polio Programme was launching the sub-national polio vaccination campaign on Dec 16 to reach more than 44.7 million children under five Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:49am

Ex-health secretary bypassed minister in key decisions, NA panel told

MNA says whistleblower made officer on special duty, without pay for a year Published 06 Dec, 2024 08:17am

Stakeholders demand consultation for internet governance

Unesco official in Pakistan stresses need to tackle disinfo and harmful content while safeguarding freedom of expression. Updated 06 Dec, 2024 01:31pm

PTI asks members to install ‘secret’ CCTV cameras at homes

Ali Zafar replaces Shibli Faraz on Judicial Commission of Pakistan. Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:40am

Pims doctors seek probe against ED for ‘misuse of authority’

ISLAMABAD: Some of the doctors of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) have written a letter to Prime... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:05am

Journalists’ coalition nudges govts on safety commissions

Laments inaction to end impunity for perpetrators of crimes against media workers. Updated 04 Dec, 2024 12:20pm

Aleema, Imran at pains to clarify role of Bushra in Islamabad protest

Ex-PM's sister defends decision to retreat to "save lives", claims Imran still has "trump card" up his sleeve; Omar Ayub quits JCP. Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:56am

Three more polio cases take tally to 59

One case each detected in Dera Ismail Khan, Karachi and Kashmore. Updated 03 Dec, 2024 09:04am

PTI claims dozen supporters killed in govt crackdown

Leaders meet Imran for first time after "final call" protest; Barrister Gohar says issue of casualties to be placed before parliament. Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:45am