Awareness, early diagnosis of breast cancer can save lives of millions: Begum Samina Alvi
First Lady ,Begum Samina Arif Alvi, on Monday, urged all citizens particularly women and girls for spreading awareness about breast cancer as early detection of the deadly disease could save millions of precious lives. She while addressing a breast cancer awareness event at St. Joseph College for Women said that breast cancer- though a curable…
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Pakistan witnesses 300% rise in GLOF, rising sea levels in one year
The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change was briefed that the country witnessed a 300 percent increase in glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) incidents and rising sea levels threatening the existence of cities such as Thatta, Badin and Karachi in just one year. The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee was held under the chair…
Germany provides Euros 7.5 Million for health protection
The government of Germany has extended grant assistance worth Euro 7.5 million to Pakistan under its project “Social Health Protection, Phase-III” to help improve health status of population. Out of the total assistance, Euros 1.785 million has been provided for Gilgit Baltistan and Euro 5.72 million grant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The financial agreement was signed…
ADB’s $1.5 Billion BRACE Program to go a long way to help flood victims, building resilience
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Asian Development Bank’s “Building Resilience with Active Countercyclical Expenditure” (BRACE) Program would go a long way to improve Pakistan’s financial position and help flood victims, besides building the resilience and infrastructure. The prime minister, addressing the signing ceremony of $1.5 billion program here, thanked the ADB for extending timely…
WHO provides medicines & health supplies to health department Sindh
The World Health Organization (WHO), representative in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Mahipala has said that the WHO is supporting health service deliveries in Sindh flood affected areas by supporting the Sindh health department by providing essential medicines, medical equipment and supplies, nutritional supplements as well as renovating and refurbishing damages health infrastructure in the province. He…
Emirates puts big hitters in the flying seat for the T20 World Cup
Hitman Rohit Sharma bowls over cricket fans as he takes to the field to feature in Emirates’ latest advertising campaign which will run during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Emirates, official partner of the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup which kicks off in Australia this weekend, has signed up the Hitman for…
Adopting telemedicine, strengthening preventive healthcare vital to overcome healthcare challenges: President
President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said that the adoption of digital technology and telemedicine, and strengthening preventive health care was essential to help overcome the increasing healthcare challenges faced by the underprivileged population. The president said this in a meeting with the delegation of Global Executives of Siemens Healthineers led by CEO of the…
PCB unveils details of New Zealand’s two Tests, eight ODIs and five T20Is in Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday announced match schedule of New Zealand men’s cricket team’s dual tours of Pakistan. The BLACKCAPS will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from 27 December to 15 January, before returning for five…
FrieslandCampina Pakistan and WWF partner to regenerate the environment
FrieslandCampina is partnering with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Pakistan) on a tree plantation initiative to increase local resilience to the impact of climate change and increase tree cover. The collaboration will focus on the plantation of indigenous trees to help combat pollution, deforestation, and urban flooding. Under the partnership, FCEPL team planted mangrove…
PTCL Group, Akhuwat deliver food packages to flood-affected communities in Balochistan
PTCL Group in collaboration with Akhuwat Foundation has delivered food packages to flood-affected communities in Balochistan that have been facing food shortages in the wake of recent monsoon floods. The food assistance initiative is part of PTCL Group’s PKR 1.75 billion pledge towards relief and rehabilitation of the devastated communities across the country. Sharing his…