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Six Cochlear Implant Surgeries Successfully Conducted at PIMS with Support from UK-Based IMRA In a major step toward improving healthcare access for hearing-impaired children, six deserving candidates received free cochlear implants at the Children’s Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), from December 12-13, 2024. This initiative was carried out …

In a concerted effort to address the pressing challenges faced by the higher education sector, the Vice Chancellors’ Committee was convened for a two-day meeting in Islamabad with the participation of more than 160 public and private universities from across the country. The gathering provided a platform for the university …

The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), in collaboration with the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture Division, the Ministry of Human Rights, and the Punjab Government, hosted a National Women’s Conference on Economic Empowerment in Islamabad to commemorate International Women’s Day. …

The National Commission on the Status of Women–NCSW– and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) have joined hands to host the National Women’s Conference. This pivotal event, set to take place on March 4, 2024, at the National Library in Islamabad, epitomizes the shared vision of both organizations to empower …

Iran has issued a warning that Tehran-backed groups may take action against Israel in response to its conflict with Hamas, potentially leading to a broader spillover of violence if a ceasefire is not reached.  Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s top diplomat, conveyed this message during discussions in Doha, Qatar. He met with …