ICT’s three-year rural uplift plan still awaits approval, says chief commissioner.

Lack of funds delayed vaccination by a year.

Seven-member committee to oversee affairs.

Number of patients could rise to 12.8 million by 2035.

Govt had set target to make capital smoke-free by 2013 but failed to enforce laws.

Nationwide campaign launched to create awareness about overuse, side effects of antibiotics.

Doctors advise patients start taking anti-allergic medicine.

Nephrologists in short supply; resource allocation insufficient; renal disease cases on rise.

Says govt should convince Taliban to allow the vaccination of children.

136 graduates of Islamabad Medical and Dental College awarded degrees.