Author: Sameed Chaudhary

Pakistani skin deals with a set of conditions most global skincare guides simply don’t account for. Lahore’s smog sits on your face all day. Karachi’s coastal humidity makes oily skin worse between May and September. Islamabad’s dry winters strip moisture faster than any cleanser. A routine that works in London or New York won’t necessarily work here. The good news is that you don’t need a fifteen-step routine or imported products to keep your skin healthy. Most dermatologists in Pakistan recommend starting with four to five products and mastering those before adding anything else. Getting that foundation right is what…

Every Pakistani summer brings the same warnings about heatstroke and fainting. There is a quieter crisis that gets far less attention. As temperatures climb past 45 degrees in many cities, urologists across the country see a sharp rise in one painful condition: kidney stones, known in Urdu as گردے کی پتھری (gurday ki pathri). Quick Answer During a heatwave your body loses water through sweat, your urine becomes concentrated, and the minerals in it crystallise more easily into stones. This is why kidney stones in summer rise sharply across Pakistan. Drinking enough water is the single most effective way to…

Quick Answer A headache causes pressure or aching pain, usually on both sides of the head, and typically resolves within a few hours. A migraine is a neurological condition that produces moderate to severe throbbing pain, most often on one side, and is frequently accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and visual disturbances. The two need different treatments, so telling them apart matters. But when the pain keeps coming back, forces you into a dark room, or stops you from getting through a normal day in Karachi or Lahore, it may be something more than a routine headache. Many Pakistani patients…

The federal government has allocated PKR 53.3 billion to the health sector under the 2026 to 27 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). This marks a significant increase from the PKR 16.5 billion initially allocated the previous year, and the funding is aimed at strengthening tertiary care and crisis management across the country. At a Glance Total health allocation: PKR 53.3 billion, up from PKR 16.5 billion the previous year Earmarked for health, nutrition, and targeted medical infrastructure: PKR 24.3 billion Main focus areas: cancer care, cardiovascular health, and emergency infrastructure Fiscal cycle: the 2026 to 27 Public Sector Development Programme…

Quick Answer For most Pakistani skin types, a broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen is the right starting point. Look for the label “PA+++” or “PA++++” alongside SPF, as this confirms UVA protection, which is the main driver of pigmentation and premature ageing in our climate. Match the formula to your skin type: gel or matte finish for oily skin, a lotion or cream base for dry skin, and a mineral (zinc oxide) formula for sensitive or pigmentation-prone skin. Apply it every single morning, including on cloudy days and indoors. Sunscreen is one of those products that most people in Pakistan own…

Lemongrass tea is one of those quiet herbal drinks that has been sitting in Pakistani pansar shops for decades, long before herbal wellness became a trend. Known locally as lemon grass or barbed wire grass, it brews into a light, citrusy cup that smells faintly of fresh lemon without any sourness. On a warm Lahore afternoon or after a heavy daal chawal dinner, it genuinely earns its place. The plant, Cymbopogon citratus, grows well in the warm, humid climate of South Asia. In Pakistan you’ll find dried lemongrass stalks sold at pansar shops across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, and pre-packaged…

Quick Answer Low carb diet foods in Pakistan include eggs, chicken, mutton, leafy greens like palak and methi, low-carb sabzis like tinda and karela, full-fat dahi, and nuts. The foods to cut back on are roti, chawal, naan, and sweet chai. A typical low-carb day keeps total carbohydrate intake between 50 and 130 grams, depending on your health goal. Roti is the backbone of almost every Pakistani meal. Three rotis at lunch, two at dinner, a paratha at breakfast — it adds up fast, and for anyone trying to manage weight or blood sugar, that carbohydrate load is the first…

It starts with one can before an exam, then one before the gym, then one just to get through the day. For thousands of young Pakistanis, energy drinks have become a daily habit. What most do not realise is that this habit can quietly raise their blood pressure, known in Urdu as بلند فشارِ خون (buland fishaar e khoon), years before they ever expect it. Quick Answer High blood pressure in your 20s is rising in Pakistan, and heavy energy drink use is one of the hidden causes. The caffeine, sugar, and stimulants in these drinks can spike your blood…

Weight loss conversations in Pakistan almost always circle back to one word: keto. Walk into any gym in Lahore or Karachi and you’ll hear it. Scroll through any WhatsApp health group and someone is asking about it. The keto diet plan has become one of the most searched diet approaches in Pakistan over the past few years, and for understandable reasons. The challenge is that most guides online are written for Western readers. They mention avocados, bacon, and Greek yogurt without acknowledging that the average Pakistani household runs on roti, chawal, daal, and chai. Adapting keto to a desi kitchen…

Many people in Pakistan go through stretches of nights where sleep simply won’t come. Work pressure, family stress, the heat of a Karachi summer, or the disrupted routine of Ramazan can all chip away at a person’s ability to rest properly. When the problem drags on for weeks, the thought of a neend ki tablet starts to feel like the only way out. Sleep disorders are more common in Pakistan than most people realise. A study published in a peer-reviewed journal (PMC, 2022) found that insomnia was the most prevalent sleep disorder among the Pakistani population surveyed, with mental stress,…