LAHORE: In a major push to tackle the province’s worsening air pollution, the Punjab government has finalised a comprehensive, phase-wise plan to crack down on old and heavily polluting vehicles, beginning with Lahore and Faisalabad. According to sources, the first phase will introduce digital age-verification technology for vehicles in both cities, allowing authorities to confirm...
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LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) enforcement teams headed by Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin, shut down eight food outlets of famous food chains and imposed Rs1.07 million cumulative fine over multiple violations. The minister visited a food court at a local shopping mall in Johar Town to ensure the availability of healthy, safe, and...
LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid, food safety teams launched an inspection drive at Motorway Service Areas across the province on Tuesday. PFA’s watchdog teams inspected 884 food points to ensure healthy and quality food for commuters as per the vision of the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam...
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital’s (AKUH) Clifton Medical Services (CMS) formally received the Sindh Healthcare Commission License on Friday, 4 October 2024. The recognition underscores AKUH’s commitment to enforcing the Sindh Service Delivery Standards (SSDS) and delivering healthcare services that meet global standards. CMS is AKUH’s flagship outpatient medical center in Clifton, Karachi and...
PESHAWAR: In response to recent discussions promoting tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Alliance for Sustainable Tobacco and Nicotine Control (PASTC) strongly urge the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strictly implement Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) which is essential to safeguard public health policy...
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