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Despicable utterances and statements

Though there is more than a week but former PM Imran Khan's yet another despicable statement is talk of the town, with political and social and intellectual circles flaying the IK for what they call deliberate bids on part of Imran Khan to malign the...

Dilemma of another kind

Though suicide rate has been very in Chitral in recent years, but after the recent flash floods that have multiplied people’s woes, the cases of suicides have further increased in the hilly region. Despite the increase of literacy rate as compa...

Eight best ways that make you a good Manager

Even if you feel confident and capable of handling your responsibilities, becoming a manager in the name is one thing and actually managing things is one feat. Taking on a leadership role might be intimidating in and of itself. It might be challengin...

Pakistan thankful to Antonio Guterres in this hour of distress

At times when the country is reeling under unprecedented impact of the climate change effects that have caused unprecedented floods with water inundating entire localities across the country, the ongoing visit by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Gute...

Medical students take sigh of relief

In a welcome move, the Medical College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2022 has been postponed by the newly-formed Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) in the wake of flash floods due to which the students are unable to reach their exam centres and also not able to...

How does excessive mobile phones usage damage health?

In a rapidly digitalizing world, it is no wonder that we are being swept away by technology. Taking just a smartphone into consideration, things have gone far beyond the mere matter of connecting us through vast distances. Rather, technology has offe...

No respite in street crimes

Once again Karachiites are facing the onslaught of street criminals who are probing the citizens at gun point in broad day light. The situation has reached an alarming level and around fifty seven street crimes took place in the metropolis during the...

Importance of education in rural areas

Education is important for everybody, whether they are learning new facts, skills, or trades. Having the opportunity to learn always benefits the individual. Over the past years, we have seen a focus on providing education to females all over the wor...

All you need to know about ‘e-cigarettes’

An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device that emits vaporised solution to inhale. Usually, solution contains nicotine. Aim is to provide sensation of inhaling tobacco smoke, without smoke. These devices have various names, including e-cig...

Dengue stalks country after relentless rains

The sudden rise in dengue cases in the province has set the alarm bell ringing as the health officials also fear an imminent outbreak of dengue in coming weeks.  As many as eighty new cases of the mosquito borne diseases surfaced in the provinc...

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Iqbal Advani says we deliver free healthcare to underprivileged sans discrimination

KARACHI: Chairman of Advani Foundation and World Memon Business Forum, Iqbal Advani, has said that the purpose of organizing free medical camps is to save precious human lives. “We deliver free medical facilities to the poor at their doors...

KBA condemns restraint on Islamabad High Court judge

The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has strongly condemned the restraint order imposed on Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, a sitting judge of the Islamabad High Court, by a Division Bench of the same court. The KBA termed the move unconstitutional and...

2nd Pakistan International Date Palm Festival opens at Karachi Expo Center

KARACHI: The 2nd Pakistan International Date Palm Festival commenced yesterday at the Expo Center, Karachi, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of Pakistan’s growing date palm industry. The festival will continue on September...

Dr. Tajamul Hussain: A tribute to a true visionary

Today marks the 13th death anniversary of Dr. Tajamul Hussain, a visionary and dedicated healthcare professional who left an indelible mark on Pakistan's medical landscape. As the Founder of Dr. Ziauddin Hospital, Dr. Hussain's tireless efforts and c...
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