HEALTHSindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho has inaugurated a modern gynaecology operation theatre block at JPMC in Karachi. She also said ICU services would be launched soon, with a nursery and NICU for newborns also planned.
NATIONALOfficials and agricultural stakeholders have warned that the deterioration of three major Sukkur Barrage canals is leaving large areas of farmland in Larkana division uncultivated. They called for urgent rehabilitation of the ageing irrigation network.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has sought an explanation from the Punjab EPA over delays in notifying revised standards for the ethanol and distillery sector. It also granted Murree Brewery interim relief in its challenge to the proposed rules.
HEALTHYoung doctors in Quetta have announced a June 12 rally and a province-wide boycott of OPDs and other services at government hospitals after the acid attack on Dr Mah Noor Naseer. Emergency, trauma and gynaecology services will continue.
SportsMexico begin their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday at the Estadio Azteca, with Javier Aguirre's side under pressure to deliver a win. South Africa, back at the tournament for the first time since 2010, hope to upset the hosts.
SportsLionel Messi returned from injury with a goal as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up. The build-up was also marked by a US entry dispute involving Somali referee Omar Artan and protests in Mexico City ahead of the opening game.
NATIONALThe Peshawar High Court has sought the complete record in appeals by the KP government seeking withdrawal of May 9 and 10 protest cases against PTI workers. The court also issued notices to all concerned parties.
NATIONALA police constable was abducted and a girls’ high school was destroyed in a blast in Lower South Waziristan, officials said. In North Waziristan, Section 144 remained in place for an eighth day amid an ongoing security operation.
CITYA man attacked doctors and staff at Lady Reading Hospital’s child emergency department after his child died during treatment. The hospital registered an FIR, called police and ordered an inquiry into the incident.
HEALTHFederal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal has announced the relaunch of the Sehat Sahulat Programme in 42 hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The scheme has been restored for two years, with plans to work toward free OPD services in the third year.
NewsA businessman and his driver were allegedly abducted in Taxila after armed men intercepted their vehicle near Dhok Panoo. Police said a later call from an overseas number demanded Rs30 million for their release.
BusinessThe Punjab government has sought details of vacant, unused and underutilised state-owned properties from 12 institutions. The move is part of efforts to help meet a Rs500 billion revenue target for the next fiscal year.
