PTI moves SC for shifting IK to hospital Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) approached the Supreme Court to transfer PTI founder Imran Khan to...
Donors set new fundraising record at SKMT in Lahore Published 24 Feb, 2026 03:50am LAHORE: The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) raised the highest-ever Rs. 432 million at an Iftar Dinner in...
Govt decides to deregulate gas sector Updated 15 Dec, 2021 03:36pm Private companies would provide gas to the people after importing it, says Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary
SAPM pledges steps to eradicate HIV/AIDS virus by 2030 Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services Faisal Sultan has said that...
Countrywide drive to administer booster jabs launched Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:25am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs and in first phase healthcare...
No case of Omicron Covid-19 variant detected in Pakistan so far: SAPM Dr Sultan Published 30 Nov, 2021 12:23pm Faisal says we cannot control the new variant from coming to Pakistan, but we can control its impact by ramping up the immunisation process
Full vaccination mandatory for students from November 30: Dr Faisal Published 08 Oct, 2021 11:52am SAPM on health says vaccines are safe and will help prevent spread of Covid-19
Sehat Sahulat Programme extended to entire country: Dr Sultan Published 04 Oct, 2021 04:02pm SAPM on health says 19 million families availed free medical facilities in the form of health cards
Covid-19 restrictions to ease in eight cities: Umar Published 30 Sep, 2021 04:15am ISLAMABAD: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar, Wednesday said that the government has...
No polio case detected in Pakistan over last seven months: SAPM Dr Sultan Published 17 Sep, 2021 12:26pm Says the government's future campaigns will focus on high-risk areas in order to completely eradicate the disease from the country
No public transport for unvaccinated from Oct 15 Published 25 Aug, 2021 05:36am ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Chairman Asad Umar Tuesday said that people not fully...
Red list travel rules: Pakistan presents counter to UK's argument Updated 11 Aug, 2021 02:40pm SAPM on Health Dr Faisal Sultan highlights country's track record of managing Covid-19
Do not need to wait for reminder SMS to get 2nd vaccine dose: SAPM on health Published 09 Aug, 2021 12:43pm Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan has said that people can get ...
3,582 Covid-19 infections with a positivity ratio of 7.19pc recorded: NCOC Published 04 Aug, 2021 04:14am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, recorded 3,582 Covid-19 infections with a positivity ratio of 7.19 percent taking the...
Govt to ban public sector, education, malls for unvaccinated Updated 30 Jul, 2021 09:37am ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 76 Covid-19 deaths, which is the highest number after June 9, 2021. The...
Smart lockdowns, control on mobility to be used again: Dr Faisal Published 12 Jul, 2021 03:11pm Says Delta variant is impacting Pakistan's current situation Vaccination is the only way to protect the population from the spread of the virus, adds the SAPM
SAPM on health expresses concern over people flouting Covid SOPs Published 28 Jun, 2021 11:48am Dr Sultan says people are not following coronavirus SOPs in letter and spirit
Govt's response to Covid-19 pandemic: Diplomatic corps, international bodies briefed Published 25 Jun, 2021 04:20am ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) organised a briefing session for members of the...
Senate body defers discussion on FMTI Bill, NIH Re-organisation Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services (NHS), Tuesday, deferred the discussion on the...
More vaccine doses to arrive ‘soon’: SAPM Published 17 Jun, 2021 03:27am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan, Wednesday,...
Countering anti-vaccination rumours Published 22 May, 2021 04:05am EDITORIAL: The best insurance against the spread of Covid-19 pandemic is vaccination, yet many are hesitant to avail...
Govt to ensure best healthcare services for mother and child: Faisal Published 19 May, 2021 06:44pm Faisal said the innovative steps were being taken to further improve the facilities to control mother and child mortality rate.
Pakistan reports over 100 COVID-19 deaths for second consecutive day Published 19 May, 2021 10:18am 104 deaths and 3,256 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours. The coronavirus positivity ratio stands at 7.79%.
SAPM endorses efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine against many variants Updated 19 May, 2021 10:13am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan, while urging the people to get...
Cabinet likely to discuss energy issues today Published 18 May, 2021 05:05am ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), is likely to approve payment of Rs 90...
Govt may impose health levy on cigarettes Published 13 May, 2021 03:10am ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to impose a health levy on cigarettes in the upcoming federal budget (2021-22)...
Guidelines, protocols notified: No hugs, no handshakes on Eid Published 12 May, 2021 04:23am ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Tuesday while issuing guidelines in connection with ...
Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines: Pakistan receives first consignment via COVAX facility: Dr Faisal Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination, Dr...
Pakistan receives first consignment of COVID-19 vaccines via COVAX facility: Dr Faisal Published 08 May, 2021 06:29pm He said allocations from June onwards will be confirmed in due course while the goal of the COVAX facility is to supply Pakistan with enough doses to vaccinate 20% of the population depending on availability.
SAPM warns of ‘risky’ situation during Eid holidays Published 08 May, 2021 03:30am ISLAMABAD: The government has warned Pakistanis may face a very risky Covid-19 situation during Eid holidays, if ...