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Despite rising prices, govt sticking with drug deregulation
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (509+ words) KARACHI: The government has decided to continue its policy of deregulating medicine prices despite concerns over rising costs, saying the move had ensured a steady supply of medicines and ended frequent shortages, convincing authorities to keep the current system unchanged....
Decapeptide-12 and the architecture of targeted Melanogenesis Modulation research
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (241+ words) Melanogenesis as a research domain Melanogenesis'the multi-step biochemical process leading to melanin synthesis'has long been of interest across biological and biochemical research. This pathway involves a network of enzymes, transcription factors and regulatory feedback loops, with tyrosinase often positioned as…...
Brain-computer interface technology sees broader application, benefiting patients
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (796+ words) As integration into daily life accelerates, China marked a significant milestone on January 1, 2026, when its first national standard for BCI-based medical devices took effect. The new standard defines the scope of BCI medical devices, categorises technical approaches, standardises terminology for…...
Thousands of trade union workers protest India’s new labour codes
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (514+ words) Thousands of trade union workers across India protested on Wednesday against the government's rollout of new labour codes, saying they would lead to corporate exploitation and erode their hard-won rights. The world's fifth-largest economy last week implemented long-awaited labour laws…...
India trade unions condemn new labour codes, plan nationwide protests
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (575+ words) Ten large Indian trade unions condemned the government's rollout on Friday of new labour codes, the biggest such overhaul in decades, as a "deceptive fraud" against workers. The unions, aligned with parties opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanded in a…...
Price deregulation raises medicine costs by 32pc
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (655+ words) " Officials concerned by soaring prices " Senate body to question industry on steep hikes KARACHI: Prices of more than a hundred commonly used medicines have increased by an average of 32 per cent since February last year, after the caretaker government lifted…...
Cardiologists warn of growing heart diseases among youth
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (305+ words) ISLAMABAD: Leading cardiologists on Monday warned that poor lifestyle choices like smoking, junk food, lack of exercise, coupled with conditions like uncontrolled blood pressure and diabetes were driving a heart health crisis among young people in the country. They were…...
England bowler Chris Woakes retires from international cricket
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (461+ words) Paceman Chris Woakes on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no longer in their plans. Woakes's final match was last month against India at the Oval, where he walked out to bat one-handed with…...
There goes the dollar dream
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (529+ words) President Donald Trump's executive order last week imposed a steep $100,000 fee on new H-1B skilled worker visas, up from the earlier range of $1,500 to $5,000, depending on company size. The move has alarmed Pakistani professionals and businesses that rely heavily on US…...
Two women die trying to cross Channel from France
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (294+ words) LILLE: Two women died overnight while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said on Saturday, adding that some 60 others had been rescued. The incident occurred south of the beaches of Neufchatel-Hardelot, when about 100 people were trying to…...