New health facilities and inflation concerns in Pakistan
Today's major news in Pakistan includes the Punjab government's new health program, the spread of HIV in Karachi, and the impact of rising energy prices.
Punjab's government has launched the 'Health Connect Program,' under which overseas Pakistani and foreign specialist doctors will provide free medical treatment in public hospitals. The initiative aims to improve the quality of healthcare facilities in the province.
Due to an HIV outbreak at a public hospital in Karachi, at least 130 people, mostly children, have been infected with the virus. This situation is a cause for concern for the local population, and medical authorities are working to bring it under control.
Due to tensions between Iran and the United States, the price of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Pakistan has reached record levels, increasing the burden on the national economy. Experts say that because of this situation, the possibility of an interest rate cut by the central bank has also diminished, which will have a direct impact on loans and business expenses for ordinary citizens.
There are reports of 15 deaths across the country due to heavy rains and flooding. For more news, including employment opportunities for 20,000 workers in the health sector by the ILO and WHO, and other important updates, please visit the news section of our app.