Punjab govt announces free medical treatment for affectees of Avantis injection

Punjab govt announces free medical treatment for affectees of Avantis injection

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Javed Akram on Monday said the provincial government would provide free treatment to all those affected of Avastin injection, Bol News reported. “This injection comes in large vials of 100ml and 30ml bottles. Profiteers tried to sell it in small increments. From this, the profiteers were saving Rs1.5 to 2 lakhs,” … Read more

IHC directs to transfer PTI chief to Adiala from Attock Jail

IHC directs to transfer PTI chief to Adiala from Attock Jail

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday directed to transfer the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman to the Adiala Jail from Attock Jail, Bol News reported. Hearing the petition seeking the former prime minister’s transfer from the Attock Jail to Adiala Jail, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq said Islamabad’s under-trial prisoners were kept … Read more

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain, wind with thundershower expected

Pakistan Weather Update

Rain and wind with thundershower is expected in upper Punjab, Pothohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next twelve hours. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad nineteen degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-four, Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty, Quetta eleven, Gilgit and Muzaffarabad sixteen and Murree twelve degree centigrade. According to weather forecast … Read more

PM Kakar arrives in London after five-day visit to US

PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: After attending the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaarul Haq Kakar reached London from New York. According to details, the caretaker prime minister was received by Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan at the London airport. During his stay, the prime minister will be interviewed by various … Read more

No patient injected with Avastin at Nishter hospital: principal

Avastin at Nishter hospital

MULTAN: Responding to the news about people’s losing sight due to Avastin injection, Principal Nishtar Medical University – Multan and Head of Department of Ophthalmology Professor Dr. Rashid Qamar Rao Avastin on Sunday said Avastin injection was not available at the Nishtar hospital, Bol News reported. In Nishtar Hospital eye operation theatre, no patient was … Read more

Pakistan Navy commissions first Milgem Ship PNS Babur

Pakistan Navy commissions first Milgem Ship PNS Babur

KARACHI: Commissioning ceremony of 1st Pakistan Navy MILGEM Ship PNS BABUR was held at Istanbul Naval Shipyard, Turkiye. Minister of National Defence Turkiye Mr. Yaşar Güler and Defence Minister of Pakistan Lt Gen (Retd) Anwar Ali Hayder graced the occasion as Chief Guests. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi also attended … Read more

Punjab forms body to review case of eye infection due to Avastin injection

Punjab forms body to review case of eye infection due to Avastin injection

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Sunday constituted a five-member committee to review the case of eye infection due to Avastin injection. The committee will submit its report within three days and will also put forward recommendations to avoid recurrence of such incidents in future. All doctors and patients have been instructed not to use Avastin … Read more

DRAP declares Pedolil Suspension Batch 167 substandard

DRAP declares Pedolil Suspension Batch 167 substandard

ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has declared Pedolil Suspension Batch 167 a substandard product, Bol News reported on Sunday. The drug regulatory authority has issued a product recall alert for Pedolal Suspension. Pedal suspension is prepared from paracetamol formula, read the DRAP Alert. Batch 167 of the suspension is described as substandard, said … Read more

Parents appealed to vaccinate children against diseases

Seven-day anti-polio campaign begins across country

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Sunday appealed to parents to get their children vaccinated against various deadly diseases. In a video message about immunization of children, the minister said that effective measures are being taken to ensure 100% immunization coverage. He said that the ministry of Health is determined to … Read more

Caretaker PM Anwaar Kakar gives interview to US magazine Newsweek

Caretaker PM Anwaar Kakar gives interview to US magazine Newsweek

ISLAMABAD: In an interview with the US-based weekly magazine Newsweek, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said bringing economic stability in the country was the foremost priority of the government. He said a comprehensive economic revival plan was in force in this regard. Anwaar ul Haq Kakar said the caretaker government was deeply concerned about … Read more

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain, thundershower expected in Punjab, Islamabad, KP, GB, Kashmir

Islamabad Rain Update

Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next the twelve hours. Isolated heavy falls are also likely in Punjab, Potohar region and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-five, … Read more

Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said the interim government will play its due role in facilitating the Election Commission for free, fair and transparent election in the country. Talking to media during his visit to the Karachi Press Club, he said the government was taking various measures to support economic situation … Read more

PAF contingent returns triumphant after participation in exercise Bright Star-2023

PAF contingent returns triumphant after participation in exercise Bright Star-2023

KARACHI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent has landed back at an operational air base after successful participation in the multinational tri-services air exercise Bright Star 2023, held in Egypt. The exercise brought together 30 nations from across the globe, fostering camaraderie and showcasing the prowess of participating armed forces. The distinguished event showcased the … Read more

Work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline initiated, says energy minister

Work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline initiated, says energy minister

LAHORE: Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali on Saturday said work on Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline had been initiated. Talking to media in Lahore, Muhammad Ali said the government would try to manage gas load-shedding during the upcoming winter. The minister clarified that the government could not provide gas on cheaper rates after … Read more

World Bank expresses ‘serious concern’ over state of Pakistan’s economy

World Bank expresses ‘serious concern’ over state of Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: Around nine and a half million Pakistanis are currently living in poverty, according to the World Bank, Bol News reported on Saturday. The World Bank expressed ‘serious concern’ over the state of Pakistan’s economy. It said Pakistan should take immediate measures to tax agriculture and real estate. “For economic stability, Pakistan should reduce its … Read more

Lahore Weather Update: Heavy rain turns weather pleasant

Lahore weather update

LAHORE: Different parts of Lahore on Saturday received heavy rain which has turned the weather highly pleasant after a spell of scorching heat, Bol News reported. Citizens are facing difficulties due to rainwater inundation in the areas and affected the flow of traffic Lahore Canal Road, Davies Road Nicholson Road, Lakkhmi Chowk, Nasib Road, GHO … Read more