Tue, 21-Oct-2025

ATC acquits Qureshi in two more May 9 cases, convicts others  

ATC acquits

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court, while announcing verdicts in two cases related to the May 9 riots, acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while awarding 10-year prison sentences to Ejaz Chaudhry, Dr Yasmin Rashid, and other co-accused. The verdict was pronounced by the ATC judge inside Kot Lakhpat Jail. Those sentenced to 10 years in … Read more

PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid shifted to hospital

Dr Yasmin Rashid shifted to hospital from jail

LAHORE: Former provincial minister and senior PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has been transferred from jail to the hospital. According to jail sources, Dr. Rashid was moved to Services Hospital for treatment due to high blood pressure and a gastro complaint. She lost consciousness, reportedly due to severe heat, and is now receiving treatment at … Read more

ATC allows PTI’s Yasmin Rashid to undergo cancer tests

Yasmin Rashid

The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Thursday granted PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid the permission to undergo cancer related tests at the Services Hospital. ATC judge Abhar Gul Khan accepted Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s request for treatment, acknowledging the seriousness of her situation. She had sought permission from the court to undergo cancer tests at … Read more

Dr Yasmin Rashid asks critics for open debate on Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday said that 4.75 million people of Gujranwala division would now be able to utilise free health insurance facility under the Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card. Read more: Nawaz Sharif is also a Naya Pakistan Sehat Card Holder Now She was addressing launching ceremony of Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat … Read more

Punjab soon to have pre-marriage thalassemia test, says health minister

LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Wednesday said that the law on pre-marriage thalassemia test is about to be introduced in the province. She was speaking as a chief guest at a workshop organised by the Punjab Thalassemia and other Genetic Disorders Prevention and Research Institute at Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU). FJMU … Read more

Imran Abbas prays for Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s speedy recovery from cancer

Imran Abbas

Pakistani Actor Imran Abbas prayed for the speedy recovery of Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid who is battling cancer. 

Imran paid tribute to the minister, saying that Pakistanis appreciate Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s tireless work day and night while battling cancer.

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Imran wrote on Instagram while sharing a picture of Dr. Yasmin Rashid, “She has already lost her hair, her health and losing her energies but still hasn’t lost her passion to work for the betterment of Pakistan.”

“May Allah bless her speedy recovery and long life with health,” he added

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Punjab decided blocking SIM cards of people who are against getting vaccinated

Pakistan to start walk-in vaccination for people above 40 from Wednesday

The Punjab government has finally decided to block SIM cards of people who reject to get vaccinated against coronavirus. Several decisions were taken at a meeting directed by health minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid at the Punjab Civil Secretariat. To vaccinate 70 million people by the end of December 2021, officials have decided in the meeting … Read more

‘COVID-19 Positivity ratio drops below 10 percent in Lahore,’ says Dr. Yasmin Rashid

Dr Yasmin Rashid

On Sunday, the Health Minister of Punjab Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said that the Gujranwala is facing severe difficulties in accommodating coronavirus patients as the usage of ventilators in the metropolis has reached its maximum capacity. According to the details, in a statement today, Dr. Yasmin Rashid said that the positivity rate of coronavirus cases … Read more

‘COVID-19 test positivity rate in Lahore increased to 20 percent,’ Dr. Yasmin Rashid

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab Minister for Healthcare Dr. Yasmin Rashid has said that the province has witnessed a significant increase in the coronavirus positivity rate. According to the details, while briefing media today, she said that 28 people succumbed to the deadly virus in Lahore after which 15 localities in the city were sealed, adding that; ‘two neighborhoods … Read more

Schools may close again if Covid-19 SOPs not implemented: Dr Yasmin Rashid

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Punjab health minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid has on Wednesday (today) said that educational institutes may close again if Coronavirus SOPs will not be followed properly. According to the details, classes for 9th, 10th and intermediate have been resumed on January 18th. However, students of pre-primary and classes from 6 to 8 will be called to attend … Read more

Dr. Yasmin Rashid reviews coronavirus situation in Lahore

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab’s Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid and Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik chaired an emergency meeting to review the status of coronavirus cases in Lahore. As per the details, the situation regarding the surge in coronavirus cases in Lahore has been discussed in the meeting. In addition to this, health authorities have been given directives to … Read more

‘PM and Usman Buzdar’s main focus is on improving health conditions’

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Health Minister of Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid said that Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s main focus is on improving health conditions in the province. According to the details, while talking to media alongside Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar, Yasmin Rashid said that Covid-19 cases in Punjab … Read more

Twitter slams Yasmin Rashid for considering Lahoris solely responsible for virus spread

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Pakistanis on Twitter slams Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid’s remarks when she referred to the people of Lahore as being ‘ignorant‘ about the dangers of COVID-19. Speaking on a programme at a private TV channel, Dr Yasmin Rashid said, “Sometimes I think Lahoris [feel they] are a special creation of God who are never … Read more

50 Lahore, 4 Peshawar localities sealed after a massive spike in COVID-19 cases

Lahore areas sealed

Around 50 areas of Lahore have been sealed for two weeks after the spike in Coronavirus cases. The areas include Johar Town’s blocks A, B-1, E, F-2, G, H, J and R, Mustafa Town Canal View, Wapda Town and PCSIR Phase-II areas. Four sectors in Lahore’s DHA, Allama Iqbal Town’s Sutlej, Rachna, Nargis and Raza … Read more

Complete Lockdown after midnight

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Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that the provincial government decided to seal worst-hit areas by novel coronavirus in Lahore for a period of two weeks. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the health minister said “Many areas of Lahore will be shut down 12am onwards from tomorrow.” “Food stores and pharmacies will … Read more

Punjab government is using all-out resources to treat coronavirus patients, Dr. Yasmin Rashid

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab’s Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said the provincial government is using all-out resources to fight against coronavirus. Dr. Yasmin Rashid chaired a meeting in Lahore on Monday. She informed that further steps are being considered to treat coronavirus patients in ICUs. She added that they have enough paramedical staff and doctors in hospitals. She … Read more

34 doctors tested positive for COVID-19 at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital

Coronavirus

Health Minister Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid said the Coronavirus COVID-19 testing capacity will increased to 5000 in the province by the end of this week. As per details, She was addressing media in Multan on Tuesday. Dr Yasmin Rashid visited Multan to inspect the arrangements in the hospitals for COVID-19 patients after Shah Mehmood Qureshi expressed … Read more

Dr Yasmin Rashid confirms 708 coronavirus cases in Punjab

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid reported a total of 708 confirmed coronavirus cases in the province. She said the number of fatalities are few in number. In her tweet she wrote: “Total count of confirmed #COVID19 patients in Punjab stand at 708 now. Alhamdolillah the fatalities are few in number, each life precious. Protection … Read more

Our number of patients will be greater than Sindh, fears Punjab Gov

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Punjab Health Minister Yasmin Rashid and Punjab Information Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan, held joint press conference on Tuesday and confirmed number of coronavirus cases in Punjab province risen to 6. Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmen Rashid said that overall 42 tests conducted out of which five reported positive. “Overall 42 coronavirus tests of pilgrims arrived … Read more

PM Imran’s visit to Lahore, Punjab cabinet to reshuffle

PM Imran’s visit to Lahore, Punjab cabinet to reshuffle

During the visit of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to Lahore, the Punjab cabinet is expected to change in 10 ministries. According to the details, the possibility of the inclusion of three women ministers in the Punjab cabinet and the ministers who have demonstrated poor performance could be withdrawn. According to sources, Aleem Khan will … Read more

Nawaz Sharif’s condition is improving, Dr Yasmin Rashid

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Lahore: Health Minister of Punjab and a leader of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf Dr Yasmin Rashid said, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s condition is improving. Addressing a press conference in Lahore with Dr. Tahir Shamsi, Dr. Yasmin Rashid said, Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) was diagnosed to Nawaz Sharif However, Nawaz Sharif’s condition is improving due … Read more

Yasmin Rashid inaugurates Plantation drive

Dr Yasmin Rashid Plantation drive

Dr Yasmin Rashid has inaugurated plantation drive in the country. Provincial health minister for Punjab, Dr Yasmin Rashid planted a tree at Jinnah Park to start the plantation drive. While addressing media Dr Yasmin said that on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan we have started plantation drive. Trees not only provide us shadow … Read more