{
  "id": 15205741,
  "title": "Islamabad to Get a New 167-Bed Hospital to Offer Free Treatment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/islamabad-to-get-a-new-167-bed-hospital-to-offer-free-treatment",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:59:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/17/islamabad-to-get-a-new-167-bed-hospital-to-offer-free-treatment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to officially open the new 167-bed Margalla Hospital in Islamabad, which will provide complimentary diagnostic, medical, and surgical services to the city's residents and nearby areas. The hospital, which had been idle for years, will function under a charitable collaboration with Indus Hospital and Health Network. Federal Minister for National Health Services, Mustafa Kamal, led a meeting to assess preparations for the inauguration. The health ministry's joint secretary and additional officials participated in the discussion. Kamal stated that reviving the facility would alleviate strain on Islamabad's primary hospitals and enhance access to high-quality healthcare for a significant population. He characterized the partnership as a demonstration of public service, transparency, and efficient utilization of national resources. The minister emphasized that the government was implementing tangible actions to enhance healthcare infrastructure for the general public. The hospital's opening will reinstate a previously dormant facility, allowing patients to receive treatment at no cost under the agreement.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to inaugurate the new 167-bed Margalla Hospital in Islamabad this week, which will offer … Read More The post Islamabad to Get a New 167-Bed Hospital to Offer Free Treatment appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}