Addressing Global Smoking Epidemic: The Role of Tobacco Harm Reduction
Smoking remains a prevalent issue, with over eight million deaths occurring annually among the 1.3 billion smokers worldwide. Alarmingly, 80% of smokers...
Leveraging science in fight against smoking
Over the last two decades, significant progress has been made in biotechnology, pharmaceutical innovation, and diagnostics, leading to the development of Tobacco...
Breaking the habit in Pakistan
Transitioning to a smoke-free nation is crucial for improving overall health outcomes in Pakistan. Despite efforts to reduce smoking rates, challenges persist,...
Earth Day’s battle cry: Saving the planet from plastic pollution
By Sara Danial
The world is facing a plastic pollution crisis of monumental proportions. Plastic has infiltrated every aspect of modern life,...
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, who is leading a high powered...
Maximizing health during Ramadan
Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, signifies a period of spiritual rejuvenation, self-reflection, and communal solidarity for Muslims worldwide. It...
Dove Pakistan celebrates exemplary women of our society through the “No Damage Beyond Repair” podcast
Dove Pakistan is honouring five inspiring and courageous women of Pakistan who have accomplished milestones in their respective arenas while causing change...
Tobacco control efforts failing millions
Former WHO officials, Prof. Robert Beaglehole and Prof. Ruth Bonita, have sounded the alarm with an article published in Lancet Journal, which...
Sehat Kahani makes history as the first all-female-led company from Pakistan to raise $2.7 million series-A funding round
In a groundbreaking achievement for Pakistan's startup landscape, Sehat Kahani, a trailblazing female-led health-tech startup, has successfully closed a historic Series A...
Protecting Smokers’ Rights
In the realm of public health, smoking has long been a contentious issue. The well-documented health risks associated with tobacco use have...
A special ceremony was held to mark Yango’s arrival in Karachi
KARACHI: Yango, the international tech company, made debut of its ride-hailing service in Karachi earlier this month. A ceremony was held today...
The crucial role of regulatory frameworks in advancing alternatives to smoking
In the quest to combat the harms of smoking, the development of alternatives to cigarettes have emerged as a beacon of hope....
Exploring Smokeless Tobacco Alternatives as Effective Substitutes for Cigarettes in Pakistan
Pakistan faces a significant public health challenge due to high smoking rates. Over the past decade, Pakistan has witnessed a very slow...
Pakistan is a lucrative destination for future investments: Chairman & CEO ORA Developers Naguib Sawiris
Islamabad: Naguib Sawiris, Chairman & CEO of Ora Developers, expressed his enthusiasm for the progress of the prestigious Eighteen housing project in...
Transforming for Good
By Jennifer Motles, Chief Sustainability Officer, Philip Morris International
For nearly seven years, Philip Morris International (PMI) has been committed to delivering a...