Pakistan to launch 35 medicines to treat cancer, BP, diabetes, heart issues

Move also includes new-generation vaccines to prevent various infectious diseases The federal government has decided to introduce 35 new life-saving and modern medicines in Pakistan, including treatments for cancer, blood pressure, kidney, prostate, diabetes, and heart diseases. The move also includes new-generation vaccines to prevent various infectious diseases. According to official sources, the matter of…

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Health experts warn of migraine risks amid climate change

Rising migraine cases linked to dehydration in scorching heat Health experts have observed that changes in weather patterns — including fluctuations in air pressure, temperature, and humidity — can significantly contribute to the onset of migraines and other forms of headaches in sensitive individuals. According to medical researchers, these weather-related shifts affect the human nervous…

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After YouTube, Meta also declares war on copy-paste Facebook creators

Policy says these accounts will face a reduction in content reach Meta has announced new measures to curb the spread of “unoriginal” content on Facebook, targeting accounts that routinely repost others’ videos, photos, and text without significant changes or attribution. In a statement issued on Monday, the social media giant said it has already removed…

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5G launched in 101 countries, Pakistan lags far behind in 4G even: ADB

Report says digital sector currently contributes only 1.5% to Pakistan’s GDP The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has predicted that Pakistan’s telecommunications sector will grow by 3.3% annually through 2029, but has warned that the country is significantly lagging behind in 4G and 5G deployment due to low investment, limited infrastructure, and policy hurdles. In a…

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Trump sends missiles to Ukraine, threatens Russia with 100% tariffs

Zelensky thanks POTUS for his “willingness to support Ukraine” US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged to deliver “top-of-the-line weapons” to Ukraine through NATO allies, while threatening Russia with sweeping secondary tariffs if a peace agreement is not reached within 50 days. The announcement came after a meeting between President Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark…

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In fresh peak, PSX rises past 136,000 mark

Continuing its remarkable rally, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) touched another all-time high on Monday as it surged past 136,000 points over encouraging economic developments and robust interest from mutual funds and institutional investors. The benchmark KSE-100 index added another 2,202.77 points, or 1.64%, to settle at 136,502.54 at the close of trading. Since the…

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Debt, price volatility plague SOEs

ISLAMABAD: Energy giants in Pakistan are experiencing mixed fortunes in the face of security risks, circular debt and energy transition initiatives. Leading state-owned oil and gas companies have reported operational gains, fiscal pressures as well as evolving clean energy ambitions. From new hydrocarbon discoveries and renewable energy investments to profit declines and mounting receivables, the…

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