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PIMS takes initiatives to improve patient care, modernize facilities
ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (DNA):The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has launched a series of initiatives to improve patient care, modernize medical infrastructure, strengthen clinical services and expand postgraduate training programmes. According to hospital sources, the initiatives focus on streamlining the procurement of medicines and essential medical equipment, clearing pending administrative matters and ensuring uninterrupted supplies to inpatient wards and outpatient departments (OPDs). Surgical units are also being equipped with essential instruments, specialized sutures and other consumables to maintain smooth clinical operations. Hospital sources said PIMS, with the support ofRead More
UN, EU leaders slam Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
BRUSSELS, OCT 11: UN and EU leaders voiced shock on Sunday at an attack by Yemen’s Houthis on an airport in Saudi Arabia and warned against an escalation in the deadly conflict. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply shocked” by Saturday’s attack on Riyadh’s airport, which killed 12 people and wounded over 300, according to aviation authorities. “Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately,” Guterres said in a statement. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called theRead More
PTI calls Centre’s move to impose emergency in KP a ‘grave political mistake’
ISLAMABAD, OCT 11: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has condemned the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling the move a “grave political mistake”. The federal government decided to invoke emergency measures under Articles 232 and 234 of the Constitution following a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday. Later, President Asif Ali Zardari approved the cabinet’s recommendations. The Centre cited the deteriorating security situation and alleged shortcomings in the provincial government’s counterterrorism efforts as grounds for the decision. The moveRead More
Introduction to Khost: Abdul Jabbar Naeemi’s New Book Highlights History, Culture, Development and the Quest for Peace
By Shamim Shahid An important contribution to documenting Afghanistan’s recent history, the book reflects the cultural heritage of Khost, the challenges of post-war reconstruction, and the role of inclusive governance in promoting peace and national unity. PESHAWAR: Introduction to Khost is a significant literary and historical contribution associated with Abdul Jabbar Naeemi, a prominent Afghan political and social figure who served as governor of four provinces during Afghanistan’s republican era. The book offers readers an insight into the history, cultural traditions, social structure, development initiatives and challenges faced by theRead More
Emergency imposed in KP
Article 232 and Article 234 have been invoked. Terrorism and law and order have been made the basis for the imposition of the emergency. According to the Presidential announcement the federal govt will ask the governor to assume full or partial control of the administration of the province. The announcement further said that the chief minister, provincial ministers, advisors and advocate general will immediately cease to hold their offices. DNA ISLAMABAD: The federal Cabinet has approved governor rule and emergency in the KP province. The PTI was asked to abandonedRead More
CM Afridi says will not accept ‘illegal move’ of governor’s rule or emergency in KP
CHARSADDA/MARDAN: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday said he will not accept any “illegal move”, including the imposition of governor’s rule or an emergency. The KP CM made the remarks while addressing his supporters in Mardan, where the PTI long march led by him arrived on its seventh day. The federal government, citing differences over the counterterrorism policy, is mulling the option of imposing an emergency or governor’s rule in KP. He asserted that arrests and other measures could not demoralise PTI workers and that they will marchRead More