ISLAMABAD :Federal Secretary for Education and Professional Training, Nadeem Mahbub has said that Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has emerged as a strong, active and effective partner in efforts being made under the “Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)” to bring approximately 26 million out-of-school children in the country into the educational fold. This he said while […]
Pakistan’s education crisis has deepened with 25.37 million children aged 5-16 now out of school—a surge attributed to COVID-19 disruptions and devastating floods—according to the *Pakistan Non-Formal Education Report 2023-24* launched at Allama Iqbal Open University. The report, developed by the Pakistan Institute of Education with support from JICA and the Education Ministry, reveals Non-Formal Education (NFE) […]
Emerging research reveals an alarming link between periodontal disease and heart health, with Harvard studies suggesting gum bacteria may migrate through the bloodstream, triggering vascular inflammation that elevates cardiovascular risks. While the exact mechanism remains debated—whether through bacterial invasion, systemic immune responses, or shared risk factors—the correlation is clear: individuals with poor oral health face […]
A retrospective study of 201 hepatic encephalopathy (HE) patients at a Pakistani tertiary care hospital revealed a 28.4% in-hospital mortality rate, with high Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores and elevated ammonia levels emerging as key predictors of poor outcomes. Non-survivors showed significantly higher MELD scores (29.3 vs. 24.9, p<0.001), ammonia levels (136.2 vs. […]
Current guidelines recommending the cessation of cervical cancer screening for women aged 65+ with prior normal Pap tests may need revision, according to a landmark Chinese study published in Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine. Analyzing over 2.1 million screenings across 628 Shenzhen healthcare facilities, researchers found women over 65 had significantly higher rates of high-risk HPV […]
QUETTA :Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel on Thursday said that measures are being taken to improve standard of education in respective districts of the province. He said this on the occasion of the visit of the students of BUITEMS University Zhob Campus to the Governor House here. Vice Chancellor of BUITEMS University Prof. Dr. Hafeez […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed the urgent need to replace Pakistan’s decades-old governance system with a modern, digitized, and efficient framework, stating that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved without systemic reforms. While chairing a high-level meeting, he directed ministries to implement performance-enhancing reforms and recruit top-tier experts across all sectors to align with global […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a significant meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Putrajaya. Dar conveyed heartfelt greetings from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reiterated Pakistan’s strong desire to further strengthen its relationship with Malaysia. He also lauded Malaysia’s […]
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a key meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan to strengthen cooperation in security, immigration, and counter-narcotics efforts. The discussions, held at the UAE Ministry of Interior, began with a warm welcome and a guard of honour for Naqvi, followed […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread monsoon rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across the country from July 11 to 17. A fresh westerly wave and increased moisture inflow are expected to intensify rainfall, particularly from July 13 onwards. Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Punjab, and parts of Sindh and Balochistan are likely to experience heavy to very heavy downpours, raising concerns over flash floods, urban flooding, and […]
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