Pakistan Engages Leaders to Boost HPV Vaccination Campaign ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Health is set to reach out to political and religious leaders as part of a nationwide push to promote the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Officials familiar with the plan said the government aims to persuade these leaders of the importance of the […]
Punjab Launches Special Drive to Facilitate Government Employees for Driving Licences Punjab authorities have launched a special campaign to make it easier for government employees to obtain driving licences. The initiative, which started on September 16, will run until September 26, with services available at traffic offices and through mobile licensing vans. A spokesperson warned […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for Girls Islamabad – Pakistan has kicked off a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign targeting girls aged 9 to 14, officials confirmed. The drive, which will run from September 15 to 27, covers Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and Azad Kashmir. The federal and provincial governments, along with Azad Kashmir authorities, have […]
Pakistan Receives Final HPV Vaccine Shipment Ahead of Nationwide Cervical Cancer Drive Islamabad – Pakistan has received the last batch of HPV vaccines, completing the full supply needed for the country’s first-ever nationwide cervical cancer immunization campaign, officials confirmed on Tuesday. UNICEF has provided a total of 13 million doses of the HPV vaccine, accompanied […]
President Launches Nationwide Tree Plantation Drive to Combat Climate Change ISLAMABAD – President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the nation to unite for a greener and climate-resilient Pakistan, stressing the urgent need for large-scale tree plantation amid the growing threat of floods, cloudbursts, and rising temperatures. In a message on the launch of the Monsoon […]
FBR Targets Key Sectors in Major Audit Drive ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a major audit initiative targeting a wide range of industries in a bid to strengthen tax oversight and boost compliance. The sectors under scrutiny include automotive, aviation, banking, beverages, cement, ceramics, chemicals, coal, departmental stores, edible oil, […]
NADRA Launches Special Campaign for Minorities Until August 11 ISLAMABAD – NADRA has started a new campaign to help people from minority communities get or renew their identity cards. This special drive will continue until August 11, 2025, in connection with National Minorities Day. In a statement, NADRA said, “You are allowed to have the […]
