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pakistantoday.com.pk > 02/24/2026 > chinese-researchers-successful-in-curing-diabetes

Chinese Researchers Cure Diabetes with Stem Cell Therapy

1+ hour, 33+ min ago  (303+ words) Chinese researchers have successfully used stem cell therapy to reverse type 1 and type 2 diabetes, shifting treatment from management to potential cure. This breakthrough could transform diabetes care worldwide. In a significant medical development, researchers in China have reported success in…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 02/09/2026 > private-medical-colleges-urge-pmdc-to-lower-mdcat-passing-marks-to-fill-vacant-seats

Private medical colleges urge PMDC to lower MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant seats

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (247+ words) According to sources, SMBBMU's registrar sent a letter to the PMDC last month, highlighting that around 350 MBBS seats remain unfilled due to candidates not qualifying under the existing criteria. The university has also received numerous complaints from private medical and…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/31/2026 > diagnosed-with-retinal-condition-imran-khan-underwent-eye-procedure-pims-report

Diagnosed with retinal condition, Imran Khan underwent eye procedure: PIMS report

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (222+ words) ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi has undergone a medical procedure for an eye condition after reporting reduced vision in his right eye while in custody at Adyala Jail, according to a medical update issued by the Pakistan…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/30/2026 > drug-abuse-a-deepening-threat-to-society

Can only be tackled by concerted measures

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (913+ words) Drug abuse a deepening threat to society'Pakistan Today Drug abuse a deepening threat to society Can only be tackled by concerted measures Drug abuse has grown to be a deeply ingrained societal catastrophe that is steadily undermining Pakistan's socioeconomic structure…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/30/2026 > claiming-reproductive-power

Claiming reproductive power

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (171+ words) Reproductive justice goes beyond healthcare " it's about empowering individuals, especially women, to make informed decisions about their bodies, health and future without discrimination or fear. Reproductive justice goes beyond healthcare " it's about empowering individuals, especially women, to make informed decisions…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/20/2026 > senate-passes-bill-to-include-reproductive-health-education-in-curriculum

Senate passes bill to include reproductive health education in curriculum

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (145+ words) ISLAMABAD: The Senate has passed a bill to incorporate reproductive health education into the national curriculum. Under this new legislation, students aged 14 and older will receive structured education on reproductive health in schools. The bill defines reproductive health education as…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/16/2026 > israeli-soldiers-battle-ptsd-and-suicidal-thoughts-amid-prolonged-war

Israeli soldiers battle PTSD and suicidal thoughts amid prolonged war

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (375+ words) Israel is facing a sharp rise in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its military personnel as the conflict in Gaza stretches into its third year, placing unprecedented strain on soldiers and reservists. Reports from the defence ministry and healthcare…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/16/2026 > pm-unveils-health-card-for-islamabad-ajk-gb-as-govt-reaffirms-health-as-basic-right

PM unveils health card for Islamabad, AJK & GB as govt reaffirms health as basic right

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (417+ words) ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister's Health Card programme to the Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, reaffirming the federal government's resolve to provide quality healthcare as a…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/12/2026 > cm-maryam-sets-deadlines-for-key-health-projects-across-punjab

CM Maryam sets deadlines for key health projects across Punjab

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (545+ words) LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the relevant authorities to ensure the swift completion and operationalization of key healthcare projects across the province, setting firm deadlines for their inauguration. The chief minister ordered that the Nawaz Sharif Institute…...

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pakistantoday.com.pk > 01/10/2026 > cm-maryam-orders-swift-completion-of-province-wide-cardiac-cath-labs

CM Maryam orders swift completion of province-wide Cardiac Cath Labs

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (462+ words) LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the relevant authorities to ensure the early and timely completion of the District Cardiac Cath Lab Project, a flagship healthcare initiative aimed at providing state-of-the-art cardiac treatment facilities in every district of…...