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Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
‘First Licensing System' at PMDC regional office in Lahore launched
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), to facilitate medical/dental graduates and practitioners, has launched for the first time, the Licensing System at the PMDC regional office in Lahore, Punjab. According to an official communiqué, the digital initiative targets to simplify and expedite the registration process for graduates and medical and dental professionals and specialists, enabling them to complete their registrations quickly and securely. The system promotes greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility by eliminating traditional hurdles and significantly reducing processing times. One of the most notable benefits is that it saves medical and dental practitioners' valuable time and effort by eliminating the need to travel from Lahore to the Islamabad head office to resolve their queries. Furthermore, doctors facing difficulties in filling out the online portal application will be assisted by the staff available at the regional centre who is equipped to help with the submission process. All registration services will now be available at the PMDC Lahore Regional Office. These services include full registration, license renewal, issuance of Good Standing Certificates, provision of duplicates, and updates or changes to practitioner records, shall be facilitated except for matters related to teaching and practical experience. The Lahore office will also assist with the submission and processing of online applications, as well as resolving related queries for the above categories. Original certificates will be dispatched to practitioners via TCS courier service, while a copy of the certificate may also be provided to medical and dental professionals for their convenience. Prof Dr Rizwan Taj, President of PMDC, emphasised the significance of this development by stating: 'This is a step towards accelerating the licensing process through PM&DC's regional offices. By launching this initiative, we are empowering our doctors to begin their professional journeys without unnecessary delays.' He added that Phase-I has been launched in Lahore to serve practitioners in Punjab. The system will be expanded nationwide in the coming months. Phase-II will be launched in Peshawar and Karachi, followed by Phase-III in Jamshoro and Balochistan, and finally Phase-IV in Multan. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Global News
22-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Report finds ‘unwieldy' Metro Vancouver board needs major overhaul
The Metro Vancouver Regional District's 41-member board is being called 'large and unwieldy.' That characterization was made by accounting firm Deloitte, following an audit of the beleaguered organization. Deloitte makes 41 recommendations for reform. 'There are some things in there that are quick things we can get done right away, and we plan on doing that right away,' Board Chair and Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley said. The audit was ordered amid a series of problems, including a $3.5 billion hike in the anticipated cost to finish the Northshore Wastewater Treatment Plant. 1:58 Multiple reviews of Metro Vancouver underway And there were numerous budgetary concerns, including extensive travel and board member stipends of $1,094 for attending meetings that exceed four hours. Story continues below advertisement Addressing those payments is among Deloitte's recommendations. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'The board should consider eliminating the double meeting stipend for meetings over four hours and seek to create efficiencies in the meeting agenda and schedule to manage within this timeframe,' it states. 'The double meeting fee, that should be eliminated right away, that's identified in the report, and I expect action on that,' Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West said. The report also calls for an overhaul of the way the regional district's governance is structured. 'A new Board and Committee structure is required to provide more effective governance and oversight, to introduce a balance of professional experience and enhance decision-making and risk management,' it states. The report also concludes that 'there are opportunities to continue to reduce the size, composition and meeting frequency of Board Standing Committees without negatively impacting the governance of the organization.' 'As a province, we will do what needs to be done to help expedite the process,' B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon said. 1:58 Metro Vancouver taking big step towards governance review West said he expects the province to follow through on that commitment. Story continues below advertisement 'The size of the board is because of provincial legislation, so it will take the provincial government stepping in to allow the board to be right-sized and reduce the number of people who are there,' he said. The 363-page report will be presented to Metro Vancouver's Board on Friday. 'I knew I was going to be an agent for change, and that's what I'm doing,' Hurley said. 'We've made many, many changes in the last number of months.' And more change is sure to come at Metro Vancouver, as the regional district works toward being more accountable to taxpayers.
ITV News
14-05-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Mum's heartbreak at 'missed chances' to save newborn who died within hours at Bradford hospital
Video report by Katie Oscroft The mother of a baby who died in hospital six hours after his birth, has said a Bradford hospital 'failed' her. Ellen Standing gave birth to Hugo at Bradford Infirmary, where he was only alive long enough to be held by his mum and brothers. He died from a severe brain injury, caused by a lack of oxygen from a placenta abruption last August. Ms Standing says there were multiple chances to save his life. She said: "Well I never thought i'd have to leave a hospital without my baby. I don't want any other mum to go through what i went through." After Hugo's death, Ms Standing received a report highlighting failures in her care that could have been prevented. A report issued soon after by the hospital says heart monitoring was not started soon enough and urgent blood tests were delayed. It said monitors were take off too early and 'continuous foetal heart monitoring was not performed'. When the monitoring was recommenced in theatre the foetal heart appeared to be bradycardic (low). There was also a "missed opportunity" to have a full neonatal team available before the Caesarean section took place. Ms Standing was deemed a high risk patient, due to her Type 2 Diabetes, smoking and hypertension, which are risk factors for placental abruption. She was dismissed by the hospital when she raised concerns of 'painful and right contractions' which were passed off as Braxton Hicks pains. Ms Standing reflected on how difficult it was to hear other babies being born and seeing other mums leaving the hospital with their babies. She said: "It's not a nice thing to do." A number of key learning points were considered by the hospital after Ms Standing's birth. A spokesperson for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: 'We would like to express our sincere condolences to the family for their sad loss. "We have shared the findings of a review following Hugo's death with Ellen, but if she wishes to discuss the contents of this report or has any unanswered questions about her care, we urge her to contact us directly either via the Maternity team or our Patient Experience team." The incident follows changes made in the hospital's neonatal department after concerns in previous years about the number of deaths. MP Naz Shah, has spoken about the standard of care on the neonatal unit, claiming basic hygiene at the hospital was not being met.
The Star
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Dewan Rakyat convenes special tariff session (Livestream)
KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has convened on Monday (May 5) for a special session on the United States' (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports - a move that has sparked concern across government and industry. Robust debate is expected through this session as Members of Parliament respond to the implications of the US decision and consider Malaysia's diplomatic and economic options. The special sitting is convened at the request of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and will serve as a key platform for ministers to brief Parliament on the government's response and outcomes of recent bilateral engagements. It will also address the broader economic impact of the US tariffs and outline a coordinated response across ministries and sectors. According to a Parliamentary statement, the sitting was convened under Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat Standing Orders, which allows for urgent matters of public interest to be debated. Ministerial briefings under Standing Order 14(1)(i) will cover the US action, its implications for Malaysia, and the government's coordinated response. The tariffs were announced by US President Donald Trump on April 2 and include a sweeping 10% baseline duty on all countries and a steeper 24% levy specifically targeting Malaysian goods.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
DU professor claims psychology syllabus faced scrutiny at standing committee meeting
A member of the Delhi University's Academic Council has raised concerns over what she described as undue scrutiny and interference in the psychology syllabus during a meeting of the university's Standing Committee on Academic Matters on Friday. No immediate response was available from the university. According to Monami Sinha, Associate Professor at the Kamala Nehru College and a member of both the Academic Council and the standing committee, several key areas of the syllabus were questioned, particularly for the inclusion of western perspectives and politically-sensitive topics. Major point of contention The Psychology of Peace course was a major point of discussion, especially Unit four, which deals with conflict and conflict resolution through case studies like the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Kashmir issue. Ms. Sinha claimed that there were calls to remove this unit altogether, with assertions that the Kashmir issue was already resolved and that teaching the Israel-Palestine conflict was unnecessary. It was proposed, she said, that the unit be replaced with Indian philosophical texts, such as the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita, to reflect indigenous perspectives on peace. Ms. Sinha also said objections were raised against content related to social media and dating apps, which form part of another elective. The argument, she said, was that such topics were not appropriate for Indian classrooms and that the curriculum should reflect traditional family values instead. This, despite the relevance of such topics in light of growing mental health concerns and recent incidents involving youngsters and online platforms. She further claimed that proposals were made to drop the Minority Stress Theory from the syllabus, a key framework for understanding the psychological experiences of marginalised groups. Additionally, she noted objections to the inclusion of themes like caste discrimination, misogyny, and prejudice under Psychology of Diversity, with suggestions to adopt a more positive approach instead. Ms. Sinha said these are deeply relevant issues in contemporary Indian society. 'Understanding the psychology of oppression, discrimination and evolving youth behaviour in the age of AI and social media is essential. Diluting these topics undermines the academic depth of the discipline,' she added. Ms. Sinha expressed concern that the department's academic autonomy is being compromised. "The nature of the objections appears politically motivated. Academic decisions should be based on pedagogy and research, not ideology," she said.
