The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council’s directive ordering medical institutions to screen students’ mental health arrives late to a crisis that has been building in plain sight. The memo requires campuses to conduct structured screenings at admission and annually, refer cases to psychiatry departments, and treat psychological distress as an institutional responsibility. It follows a […]
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Canada to end Covid-related cruise ban in November
Canada said Thursday it will lift a ban on cruise ships in its waters in November, as Covid-19 restrictions loosen earlier than expected. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban would “no longer be in effect if operators are able to fully comply with public health requirements.” “We will welcome cruise ships — an important […]
OPEC+ summit could lead to modest rise in oil output
Major oil-producing countries are expected to agree on Thursday to boost output in August to meet growing demand and limit recent price rises. The cost of crude oil has surged back to levels last seen in October 2018, which would normally support arguments in favour of boosting production. India, the world’s third-largest consumer of crude, […]