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Author: Urooj Niazi
Urooj is an education and health reporter who writes about climate awareness, diseases, pollution, and educational development.

Urooj Niazi

Urooj is an education and health reporter who writes about climate awareness, diseases, pollution, and educational development.

Understanding Malaria Risks And Prevention Measures In Sindh 

Understanding Malaria Risks And Prevention Measures In Sindh 

Mosquito activity may be increased in riverine communities, agricultural areas, and areas exposed to monsoon flooding where malaria in Sindh remains a concern due to standing water for long periods. Enhancements in surveillance, diagnosis and

Aga Khan University Wins International Healthcare Simulation Excellence Award 

Aga Khan University Wins International Healthcare Simulation Excellence Award 

Another feather in the cap of Pakistan’s medical education as Aga Khan University gets international recognition for its contribution to healthcare simulation and health professions education. The Centre for Innovation in Medical Education in Karachi,

Swat University Senate Approves Rs501 Million Budget for 2026-27 

Swat University Senate Approves Rs501 Million Budget for 2026-27 

On August 20, 2026, senior officials of the university and the province met at the fifth meeting of the Senate to review the Swat University budget 2026-27, the institution’s financial situation and future priorities. The

Why Punjab Schools Need Stronger Smog Protection Measures for Students 

Why Punjab Schools Need Stronger Smog Protection Measures for Students 

With recurring episodes of smog, Punjab schools smog has become a more and more important public policy issue for school safety. Classroom ventilation, outdoor activities, school timings and emergency measures are important components of air-pollution

Why Chemical Testing Matters for Fair and Accurate Drug Sentencing in Pakistan 

Why Chemical Testing Matters for Fair and Accurate Drug Sentencing in Pakistan 

Chemical testing Pakistan provides scientific evidence to courts, rather than depending on seizure records or initial field evaluations. This is especially an issue in cases involving large amounts of alleged narcotics, which can lead to

Can Pakistan’s Dengue Prevention Strategy Keep Ahead of Rising Seasonal Risks? 

Can Pakistan’s Dengue Prevention Strategy Keep Ahead of Rising Seasonal Risks? 

Pakistan dengue prevention strategy is entering another difficult phase, with changing weather patterns, urban expansion and irregular rainfall creating favourable conditions for the Aedes mosquitoes. The disease continues to be a recurring Public Health Problem,

Pakistan Wins Three Medals at International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Saudi Arabia 

Pakistan Wins Three Medals at International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Saudi Arabia 

Pakistani students won three medals in the third Pakistan Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, held in Jeddah from August 2 to August 8, 2026. The delegation competed against about 120 students and experts from 19 countries.

WHO And Pakistan Launch First Public-Private Health Council: A New Push for Stronger National Healthcare

WHO And Pakistan Launch First Public-Private Health Council: A New Push for Stronger National Healthcare

Pakistan has taken a major step to bolster its health system with the formation of the WHO Pakistan Public-Private Health Council, the country's first World Health Organization (WHO) initiative of its kind to strengthen healthcare

Landi Kotal DHQ Hospital Upgrade: PKR720m Project, New Facilities and Healthcare Benefits 

Landi Kotal DHQ Hospital Upgrade: PKR720m Project, New Facilities and Healthcare Benefits 

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has kick-started a mega healthcare development drive with the upgradation of the Landi Kotal DHQ Hospital at a cost of PKR 720 million. This project is a continuation of the province's commitment

KMU’s Paperless Admission Test Results: Key Details for Students and Applicants 

KMU’s Paperless Admission Test Results: Key Details for Students and Applicants 

The KMU Paperless Admission Test was a 100-mark examination consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions based on the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council syllabus. The test was for 90 minutes, and there was no negative marking,