LAHORE:Minar-e-Pakistan was illuminated pink on Thursday to create awareness among the people about breast cancer as part of PINKtober campaign of Pink Ribbon. Talking to the media, Pink Ribbon CEO Omer Aftab said,” it is indeed an honour for us to illuminate Minar-e-Pakistan because it has symbolic importance. Today we
Islamabad :The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) headquarters were illuminated pink in commemoration of the ongoing PINKtober breast cancer awareness drive and to acknowledge Pink Ribbon Pakistan’s efforts in raising awareness and working to provide advocacy and healthcare services to the patients and potential victims. This PINKtober, the government is
Islamabad: Pink Ribbon Pakistan, a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign, has launched its annual ‘PINKtober’ campaign effective today (October 1). Spread over the entire month, the campaign aims at disseminating information regarding breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. During ‘Pinktober,’ Pink Ribbon will sensitize girls and women by arranging various
Breast cancer is rising with an alarming ratio among women all around the world as well as in Pakistan. Prevention and treatment by using chemicals, radiotherapies, and surgeries have been in common for years. For the prevention of cancer, several potential agents play an important role like vitamins, minerals, nutrients,
For centuries, herbs and plants have been used for medicinal purposes and as food as well. Many herbs and plants retain the properties of immune-stimulating and anti-tumor. Different types of herbs contain a variety of phytochemicals which stops the cancerous cell from multiplying and also stimulate the protective enzymes within
In our previous article, we informed you that breast cancer is preventable up to 70 percent by lifestyle changes.Taking a Healthy diet, performing physical activities and living in a good environment (limiting exposure to radiations etc.) is included in lifestyle. A healthy diet can help in preventing and fighting breast
Breast cancer is one of the most common cause of death from cancer among women. In Pakistan, every 9th woman is at high risk of becoming the victim of breast cancer. This 9th woman can be your loved one or even you so, every woman should be aware of this
Ramazan, a month filled with blessings approaches to strengthen the faith of the entire Muslim community across the globe. It is the month that brings the Muslim Ummah closer to celebrate the gift from Almighty God. Now when we talk about the month of Ramazan being the holy gift from
An innovative bra that helps underprivileged women in Pakistan detect breast cancer early. Designed at Tonic International (Dubai based advertising agency) and produced in partnership with Pink Ribbon Pakistan, the Pink Bra turns the everyday action of slipping money inside the bra into a breast cancer self-examination exercise. Pakistan has the
Dear Friends of Pink Ribbon, Ramzan Mubarik! Save 110 Lives a Day with Your Zakat & Sadqa The Prophet (PBUH) said: “What benefits after death is the charity (Sadqa-e-Jariah) given out of wealth and property” – Mishkat Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in Pakistan – 247 women a day
Of all the perils our women face, Breast Cancer has become the most precarious as it is claiming 40,000 lives only in Pakistan annually, not to speak of the unreported cases. Every 9th Pakistani women is at high risk of this fatal disease and, if calculated, this number soars up
The ‘C’ word today that is terrorising mankind irrespective of age, colour, creed or race, creeps up on its victims unannounced and uninvited, rooting itself deep, sometimes slowly and steadily, and at times, at the speed of lightening. It all starts with one body cell going rogue. Cancer is a