A political legacy forged in courage
In 1967, Pakistan witnessed the birth of a political movement that had been gathering strength long before it found a name. The debates surrounding the 1965 war and the Tashkent…
NA panel seeks reforms on MDCAT validity, nursing council governance
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health on Thursday called for urgent reforms regarding the validity of the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT), vacant seats in medical institutions…
Lost and found in the USA
There are days when you become more acutely alive, when you feel emotionally overwhelmed. This may happen on landmark occasions in your life, such as weddings and anniversaries. Also, when…
India’s Trishul exercise
India has announced Exercise Trishul, projecting the tri-service choreography as a display of post-Operation Sindoor confidence – presenting failure as success. But beneath the theatre of jointness lies a deeper…
NA body praises MDCAT 2025, calls for further reforms
The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Friday acknowledged the improvement in the conduct of MDCAT 2025 and recommended further measures to ensure transparency…
Triumph of spirit
I grew up in a Gaza refugee camp where we commemorated each massacre with rallies, general strikes, and artistic expressions. We knew the victims and immortalized them through chants, political…
Notices issued to 14 medical colleges for overcharging fee: PMDC
While sharing details with the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) President Dr Rizwan Taj on Monday disclosed that as many as 14 show…
NA body warns PMDC of action over foreign students licences
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services on Monday came down hard on the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), warning of strict action if it fails to…
Polio resurfaces in KP, Karachi, warns NA panel
Resurgence of polio in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi is being driven by poor sanitation and repeated failure to vaccinate large numbers of children due to security and operational challenges,…
No romance in war
Last week, South Asia teetered on the edge of catastrophe as India and Pakistan engaged in four days of intense air strikes, reigniting fears of a nuclear showdown between these…
