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120 HIV Positive Cases Found After Mass Screening at Valika Hospital, 21 More Cases Detected in Landhi Hospital.

A mass HIV screening in Sindh revealed 120 positive cases at Valika Hospital and an additional 21 positives at Landhi Hospital. The findings, involving children of SESSI employees and others, prompt departmental action against 37 doctors, paramedics and officials.

Aug 7, 2026, 5:37 AM

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Pakistan Assigned to Pool B of Asian Games Hockey; Group Includes China, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand, Uzbekistan.

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Peshawar High Court Overturns Acting DSP Appointment of Constable Ayaz Khan in Mohmand District.

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UN Security Council Condemns Swat Suicide Blast, Urges Action Against Afghan Terrorist Hubs after Pakistan warns of cross-border threat.

The United Nations Security Council denounced a suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 Pakistani nationals and injured dozens. The Tehreek‑i‑Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility, and Pakistan warned that some terrorist groups still use Afghan safe‑havens to launch attacks. The council offered condolences and urged global cooperation to bring perpetrators to justice.

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PMDC Reschedules MDCAT to September 20, Promises Same Conditions, Responds to 1,000 Complaints and Facilitated Candidates.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has moved the Medical and Dental College Admission Test from August 16 to September 20, citing the need for a smooth, secure and transparent examination. PMDC assures no change in other terms and notes around 135,000 candidates will sit the exam, amid over 1,000 complaints, while the exam remains mandatory for admission to medical and dental colleges.

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