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PM Shehbaz directs formulation of anti-polio strategy within week

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive and coordinated strategy, in consultation with all four provinces, within a week to eradicate polio from the country.

November 5, 2026
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Very hot drinks may increase oesophageal cancer risk

Drinking very hot tea and coffee may significantly increase the risk of developing oesophageal cancer, according to a major UK study involving nearly one million people.

September 11, 2026
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PM Shehbaz orders improved healthcare facilities at PIMS

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to expedite the process of health sector reforms.

September 2, 2026
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Gold prices in Pakistan edge higher as per tola rate rises

Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a modest increase in both local and international markets.

July 26, 2026
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Pakistan 'seeks' $10bn in US backstop facility to boost reserves

Pakistan has asked the United States for a $10 billion exchange stabilisation facility, according to a source briefed on the matter, which, if approved, could provide a lifeline for the cash-strapped South Asian economy.

July 22, 2026
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Govt shifts to daily fuel price revision mechanism amid surge in global oil rates: Petroleum Minister

The federal government has decided to review fuel prices on a daily basis amid a surge in global oil rates, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Friday.

July 17, 2026
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Follistatin-344: A Regulatory Peptide in Growth Factor and Experimental Biology Research

Follistatin-344 has emerged as a molecule of growing interest within peptide research, particularly due to its intricate relationship with growth factor signaling networks. Originally characterized as an endogenous binding protein with high affinity for members…

June 11, 2026
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Govt slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre for next week

The government on Friday slashed the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5 per litre each for the next week.

May 16, 2026
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natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant

Natural' birth control risks unwanted pregnancy: experts

After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking fertility to avoid becoming pregnant.

April 25, 2026
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Austria recalls baby food jars amid health scare

A supplier of baby food jars in Austria is recalling a line saying a lethal substance may have been introduced through tampering.

April 18, 2026
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High cholesterol: the ‘silent killer’ that raises heart disease and stroke risks

High cholesterol is often described by medical experts as a “silent” health condition that can develop for years without noticeable symptoms, while gradually increasing the risk of serious complications affecting the heart, brain and other…

April 11, 2026
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Karachi records its first dengue death of 2026

The first dengue-related death of the year has been reported in Karachi, with the affected patient belonging to the city’s East District.

April 9, 2026
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Former Punjab health secy appointed on lucrative salary

Punjab Department of Specialized Health has hired the services of its retired Special Secretary Tariq Mehmood Rehmani as Programme Director and fixed his monthly salary at Rs11,37,500 per month, ignoring the government’s austerity drive.

April 3, 2026
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DRAP surveys of 500 medicines to assess price hike

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) completed a survey of 500 medicines, and the report will be published within the next two weeks.

March 31, 2026
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