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Syed Mustafa Kamal outlines plan to expand Islamabad mental health services

The initiative aims to integrate screening and counselling into basic health centres to improve accessibility for the general public.

IPCC meeting in Ethiopia suspended over climate report release timeline

The deadlock over the seventh assessment cycle's publication date threatens to delay critical climate action ahead of the 2028 global stocktake.

Health experts urge stronger infection control measures during International Infection Prevention Week 2026

Stronger measures aim to reduce hospital stays, lower pressure on healthcare systems, and help combat the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

Dow University of Health Sciences opens admissions for nursing degree programs

Prospective students can apply online for undergraduate and post-graduate nursing tracks starting in mid-October to secure seats in the healthcare sector.

Drake equation approaches 65th anniversary as scientists reflect on SETI origins

Drake originally sketched the formula to spark discussion at the first scientific conference on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Noise-cancelling headphones reduce nausea and vomiting during gynaecological surgery

In a study of 192 patients, those using ear defenders had a 35 per cent rate of nausea compared to 52 per cent for those without them.

President Zardari marks Breast Cancer Awareness Day with call for public support

The president urged for a society where women can prioritise their health and receive emotional and social support from families and communities.

Fazaia College of Nursing opens BS Nursing admissions for Spring 2027

The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council recognised institution offers clinical training at a 700-bed hospital for students in Islamabad.

Gen Raza warns adversaries against miscalculating Pakistan's nuclear resolve

The military chief warns that any attempt to fracture national unity through proxy terrorism will face a response beyond the imagination of the initiator.

Pakistan health experts urge mandatory front-of-package warning labels on food products

The move aims to combat non-communicable diseases, which currently account for nearly half of all deaths in the country.

Pakistan extracts 65 cubic kilometers of groundwater annually exceeding recharge rates

The nation faces a severe water crisis as overstressed aquifers threaten food security and the health of 60 million people.

Pakistan lacks nationwide data on severe chronic Hepatitis D prevalence

The virus requires Hepatitis B to survive and is not routinely monitored because testing is not widely available in government or private facilities.

Pakistan proposes moving Climate Change Authority under Ministry of Climate Change

The legislative move aims to streamline environmental governance by expanding council membership and granting new powers over biodiversity protection.

South Asian health experts call for integrated TB and HIV/AIDS response

The regional workshop aims to break down healthcare barriers by synchronising cross-border technical expertise and disease detection strategies.

Neanderthal remains from Iraqi Kurdistan show evidence of fatal strike

Pakistan health advocates demand front-of-package warning labels on processed foods

The move aims to curb high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases by helping consumers quickly identify excessive sodium in packaged goods.

Shehbaz Sharif pledges to modernise Pakistan's agriculture and food sectors

The initiative aims to counter climate change and water scarcity while boosting exports through technological integration and better resource management.

Pakistan vehicle count surges 770 percent over 35 years as emissions rise

Rapid growth in private car ownership is driving urban pollution and reducing life expectancy in major cities like Lahore.

Lyari General Hospital completes over 100 robotic gynecological surgeries

The robotic treatment method costs 63 percent less than traditional surgery and allows surgeons to operate from another country.

Brain training session briefly improves mood for people with depression

Researchers tested the method on 32 people with major depressive disorder who had been off brain-affecting medications for at least one week.

Global land carbon sink rebounds in 2025 as atmospheric CO2 growth slows

The recovery was driven by growth in tropical forests as plants regained carbon uptake capacity after a period of extreme weather and fires.

Australian nationwide genomic profiling programme attracts over 26,000 cancer patients

The initiative follows a 2016 trial where over a third of participants were found to have telltale changes in at least one gene.

UNICEF and WHO welcome Pakistan's plan to halve female anemia by 2030

The plan addresses a crisis where anemia affects more than half of adolescent girls and is a major factor in postpartum hemorrhage.

Karachi influenza cases rise as Sindh mandates vaccines for Umrah pilgrims

Authorities have also made meningitis and polio shots compulsory to protect international travelers from spreading diseases during the pilgrimage.