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Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
In a first, Centre gives projects to Sindh
In a first incidence, the federal government has assigned the Sindh government to set up urology and kidney hospitals in the Rawalpindi and Rahim Yar Khan. While addressing a cabinet meeting at the CM House, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah revealed that the federal government has approved Rs9 billion for the establishment of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT) in Rahim Yar Khan and Rawalpindi, the reconstruction of flood-affected houses in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and the establishment of SZABIST and IBA institutes. Prevention of Road Accidents The cabinet also approved amendments to vehicle regulation laws, aimed at enhancing road safety and compliance. Heavy vehicles will now incur a registration fee of 0.50% based on their invoice value, alongside an annual tax of Rs1,000, and a transfer fee of Rs2,000, covering the new smart card and number plate. Further, all commercial vehicles operating in Sindh must obtain fitness certification, with non-compliance fines of Rs10,000, while substandard rickshaws and loaders face a complete ban. There are also restrictions on permits for older vehicles, alongside banning those over 20 years old on interprovincial routes, and those over 25 years on intercity routes. CM welcomes promotion of Gen Asim Munir to Field Marshal CM Murad has warmly welcomed the promotion of Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, extending his heartfelt congratulations on this prestigious honor. In a statement, CM Murad Shah praised Army Chief Asim Munir's undefeated strategic acumen, which, according to him, forced India to surrender within hours. He emphasized that honoring those who instill fear in the hearts of enemies is a tradition of vibrant and resilient nations. Shah described the decisive victory in the battle of truth as a testament to General Asim Munir's unparalleled leadership.
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Prof Adib Rizvi, founder of SIUT, honoured with British Medical Journal award
Listen to article Prof Dr Adib Rizvi, founder of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), has received the British Medical Journal (BMJ) award for his outstanding contribution to medical sciences in South Asia. The award, conferred during a ceremony in New Delhi, was accepted on Dr Rizvi's behalf by Dr Sanjay Nagra, co-chair of the BMJ Advisor Board. Dr Nagra praised Dr Rizvi's efforts in establishing a healthcare system offering free, accessible, and equitable treatment in Pakistan, calling it a model for developing nations. Addressing the audience via Zoom, Dr Rizvi expressed gratitude for the honour and commended BMJ's role in promoting medical education and research. He urged countries in the region to look beyond political differences for the betterment of marginalised communities and improved public health outcomes. Dr Adib Rizvi is a distinguished Pakistani transplant surgeon, humanitarian, and the founder of the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). His pioneering efforts have significantly transformed Pakistan's healthcare landscape, particularly in the fields of urology and organ transplantation. In 1970, Dr. Rizvi initiated an eight-bed urology ward at Karachi's Civil Hospital, which laid the foundation for SIUT. Over the years, SIUT has evolved into South Asia's largest urology, nephrology, and transplant center, offering comprehensive services entirely free of cost. The institute now treats over a million patients annually, providing services such as dialysis, lithotripsy, oncology treatments, and organ transplants. Dr. Rizvi has been a staunch advocate for ethical medical practices. He played a pivotal role in the enactment of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act in 2010, which legalised cadaveric organ donation and curtailed the unethical organ trade in Pakistan . His efforts have been instrumental in normalizing organ transplantation in the country. Recognition and Awards Dr. Rizvi's unwavering commitment to humanitarian healthcare has earned him numerous accolades, including:
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Top surgeons call for pooling robotic surgery resources
KARACHI: Top surgeons and healthcare specialists at a two-day international symposium on robotic surgery have called for pooling resources of advanced surgical expertise by collaborating and enhancing access to achieve the desired goal. The opening day of the symposium - which started at the SIUT on Friday - featured discussions and hands-on training on wide ranging topics of robotics by acclaimed surgeons and healthcare specialists. They highlighted the transformative impact of robotics on modern surgery, emphasising its precision, efficiency, and ability to improve outcomes. The SIUT, which is a pioneering institution in urology, nephrology, organ transplantation, and hepatobiliary care, has been at the forefront of robotic surgery in Pakistan since 2017. It began its robotic surgery programme with a shared Da Vinci robotic system at Karachi's Civil Hospital and performed over 600 procedures. In 2021, the SIUT established its own Kassim Parekh Robotic and Laparoscopy Unit, featuring the Versius robotic surgical system, which has performed over 2,000 surgeries in urological, hepatobiliary, and colorectal segment of surgeries since then.
