Sunday, November 1st, 2026
HPV vaccine safe, effective against cervical cancer: officials
ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (DNA): Health officials have urged parents to ensure HPV vaccination for girls aged 9–14, describing the vaccine as a safe and effective preventive measure against cervical cancer. According to them, timely immunization can protect future generations from the potentially life-threatening disease. They emphasized that vaccination before exposure to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) offers the strongest protection and called for greater public awareness to counter misconceptions and encourage acceptance of the vaccine among families. Pakistan has launched a national HPV vaccination campaign through the Federal Directorate for ImmunizationRead More
Islamabad’s footpaths and roads held hostage by illegal encroachments
Many residents believe corruption is a major factor behind the persistence of the problem. They argue that some businesses are allowed to continue illegal parking practices because of unofficial arrangements and selective enforcement. Whether these allegations are true or not, the authorities must recognize that public perception matters DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1: Islamabad was once known for its orderly planning, wide roads, green belts, and pedestrian-friendly environment. Unfortunately, in many commercial areas today, particularly G-8 Markaz, illegal encroachments have transformed public spaces into chaotic parking lots, making life increasingly difficultRead More
Serena Hotels celebrates 5 Years of Mehfil-e-Sukhan
Some of Pakistan’s most celebrated poets gather for the fifth edition of Serena’s annual mushaira; At its heart, cultural diplomacy is simply that: an invitation to sit together and share in something enduring,” said Mr. Aziz Boolani, Global CEO of Serena Hotels Saifullah Ansar/DNA ISLAMABAD, NOV 1 /DNA/ – Serena Hotels hosted the fifth edition of Mehfil-e-Sukhan on Saturday evening, bringing together some of Pakistan’s most distinguished poets for its annual mushaira at the Islamabad Serena Hotel. Held under Serena’s Cultural Diplomacy Initiative, the evening honoured one of the region’sRead More