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Strong local govt must for sustainable population growth: Ahsan

Strong local govt must for sustainable population growth: Ahsan

Minister stresses need for policy continuity, women's empowerment, human capital development 9 hours ago

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Deep breathing: 'Simple solution to workplace stress'

Research indicates deep-breathing exercises can reduce anxiety 10 hours ago

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Smog crisis: School holidays extended, Punjab to go for full lockdown

Health emergency declared in Lahore, Multan; construction banned, dine in allowed until 4pm only 1 day ago

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Why are over 800mln adults worldwide living with diabetes without treatment?

A global study reveals low- and middle-income countries bearing brunt of crisis 2 days ago

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Lahore’s AQI reaches critical levels; marriage halls, restaurants sealed

Close to noon on Thursday, Gulberg record AQI levels of over 2800 3 days ago

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How toxic bosses impact mental health long-term & ways to recover

Toxic bosses often project their issues onto employees 3 days ago

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First fatality of 2024: 14-year-old girl dies of dengue fever in Lahore

The girl was under treatment at Mayo Hospital 3 days ago

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Is coffee good for your heart health?

New study finds no link between coffee and arterial stiffness 3 days ago

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Motorways closed as Lahore's air ranks 2nd most polluted globally

Severe pollution leads to rapid increase in cases of respiratory illnesses, hospitals see surge in patients 4 days ago

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Punjab orders 50% staff of govt, private offices to work from home

Decision also applies to private offices in four divisions of Punjab from Nov 13 to Dec 31 4 days ago

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Your loofah could be your worst enemy: Find out why!

Loofah, a favourite tool in many people's bathing routines, plays a central role in this self-care experience 5 days ago

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PPP strongly criticizes Punjab govt over failing to handle smog crisis

Murtaza questioned the government's commitment to addressing public health 6 days ago

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Punjab orders air purifiers in malls and plazas to tackle smog crisis

The notification, aimed at countering the severe smog levels 6 days ago

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Five foods to combat air pollution, boost lung health

Several nutrient-rich foods have been shown to help reduce effects of air pollution 1 week ago

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Punjab govt shuts down all public places amid worsening smog

Public parks, zoos, museums, historical sites, playlands, sports venues closed in 4 divisions 1 week ago

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Severe smog chokes Lahore and Multan; air quality hits hazardous levels

Hospitals report 5,000 new patients of respiratory problems in just 24 hours 1 week ago

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Lone wolf or social butterfly? How socialising can extend lifespan

Animals with higher social interaction tend to have longer reproductive windows 1 week ago

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Punjab's air quality reaches hazardous levels; public ignores mandatory mask orders

Figures reveal concentration of pollutants in Lahore’s air is 86.2 times higher than WHO safe limits 1 week ago

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Lahore’s air quality levels reach record highs, govt warns of lockdown

Marriyum Aurangzeb urges citizens, businesses to voluntarily support emergency measures 1 week ago

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Met Office forecasts huge rise in smog levels from Nov 6 to 8

Environment Dept declares 'red alert' for Lahore due to significant increase in smog expected 1 week ago

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Poor sleep could accelerate brain aging by up to 3 years

Cognitive decline can start when brain ages prematurely, major factor behind this is sleep 1 week ago

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Punjab slaps Section 144, Rs2m fine for violators to combat smog

Multan's Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached a concerning 648 1 week ago

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Pollutants from India choke Lahore with hazardous smog: Environment secy

Smog engulfs Lahore as AQI deteriorates, authorities urge precautions 1 week ago

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Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16

Human activities such as farming, mining, and urban development are increasingly pushing nature into crisis 1 week ago

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Smog in Lahore: Green lockdown ‘fails’ as SOPs violated

Many pedestrians on Davies Road are seen without masks 1 week ago

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One person dead in Iowa from Lassa fever, state health department says

One person dead in Iowa from Lassa fever, state health department says

Lassa fever is a viral disease common in West Africa 2 weeks ago

New polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises alarm

New polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa raises alarm

10-month-old girl tests positive in Darra Adam Khel, second case in KP this year 1 month ago

Balochistan reports 15th polio case of 2024

Balochistan reports 15th polio case of 2024

Two-and-a-half-year-old child from Pishin district diagnosed with virus 1 month ago

Book on Mir Hazar Khan Marri’s life launched at Pakistan China Center

Book on Mir Hazar Khan Marri’s life launched at Pakistan China Center

Prominent figures gather for book launch in Islamabad 1 month ago

Bollywood director Farah Khan’s mother Menaka Irani passes away

Bollywood director Farah Khan’s mother Menaka Irani passes away

Fans of Farah Khan and Sajid Khan mourned the loss of their mother 3 months ago

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Poor sleep could accelerate brain aging by up to 3 years

Poor sleep could accelerate brain aging by up to 3 years

Cognitive decline can start when brain ages prematurely, major factor behind this is sleep 1 week ago

Pakistan's polio cases rise to 32

Pakistan's polio cases rise to 32

Among latest cases, two reported in Jacobabad, one in Malir, another in Dera Ismail Khan 1 month ago

5 common myths about women's heart health debunked

5 common myths about women's heart health debunked

Women often face higher death rates, worse outcomes after heart attacks, partly due to delayed treatment 1 month ago

Polio virus detected in 52 districts across Pakistan

Polio virus detected in 52 districts across Pakistan

NIH report identifies virus in 10 environmental samples from 7 additional cities, including Islamabad/Rawalpindi 3 months ago

Sales tax: Prices of 150 medical devices see huge increase

Sales tax: Prices of 150 medical devices see huge increase

Healthcare Device Association reports price hike of 25% to 30% 3 months ago

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New study reveals women's tears reduce male aggression

New study reveals women's tears reduce male aggression

Scientists discovered special chemical in tears 9 months ago

You get headaches because of this childhood experience

You get headaches because of this childhood experience

Research involved over 154,000 people in 19 countries 1 year ago

Feeling 'SAD' ? You might have this condition

Feeling 'SAD' ? You might have this condition

It is more typically linked with the winter blues, owing to a lack of sunlight 1 year ago

Shocking study reveals childhood trauma’s impact on adult health

Shocking study reveals childhood trauma’s impact on adult health

Study, presented at Anxiety and Depression Association of America Conference 1 year ago

Has there finally been progress in treating schizophrenia?

Has there finally been progress in treating schizophrenia?

Condition often only hits headlines after violent attacks by sufferers 1 year ago