Kidney Treatment Facilities Expanded at Institute of Kidney Diseases Peshawar
Peshawar: Institute of Kidney Diseases Peshawar has significantly expanded its kidney care services by introducing several advanced medical facilities aimed at improving treatment for patients across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the hospital administration, 30 new dialysis machines have been added to the institute, substantially increasing its capacity to provide timely dialysis services to patients suffering from kidney diseases.
The institute has also launched Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s first dedicated pediatric lithotripsy service, enabling children with kidney stones to receive modern, minimally invasive treatment within the province.
In another major development, the institute has begun performing kidney transplant surgeries on a daily basis. On some days, surgeons have successfully carried out two kidney transplants, marking a new milestone in the province’s healthcare history.
The hospital stated that its emergency services remain operational round the clock, offering specialized urology and nephrology care. A state-of-the-art microbiology laboratory has also been made fully operational.
The institute currently has a workforce of 54 doctors along with a large team of healthcare professionals. In addition, new Urology and Nephrology Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and three modern operating theatres have been established to strengthen specialized patient care.
According to the Media Cell of Hayatabad Medical Complex, these developments are transforming the Institute of Kidney Diseases Peshawar into the province’s most advanced and comprehensive center for kidney disease diagnosis, treatment, and transplantation.
Teqball Challenger Cup 2026 Kicks Off in Peshawar
Peshawar: The Teqball Challenger Cup 2026 officially commenced at the National Teqball Academy, Peshawar Sports Complex, under the auspices of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Teqball Association in collaboration with the Directorate General of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Pakistan Teqball Federation.
The tournament was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner Peshawar and President of the Bannu Division Teqball Association, Asghar Sorani. Vice Presidents of the KP Teqball Association, Shafiq Ahmad and Akhtar Rasool, along with other officials, attended the opening ceremony.
The championship features Professional Singles, Amateur Singles, and Women’s Singles competitions. Amateur players from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are competing alongside Pakistan’s top nationally and internationally ranked Teqball athletes, making the event one of the country’s strongest national tournaments.
Addressing the ceremony, Pakistan Teqball founder Mian Absar Ali welcomed participants from Peshawar, Khyber, Bannu, Swat, Mardan, Kohat, Chitral, and Swabi. He said the growing popularity of Teqball in the province reflects the sport’s bright future and that emerging talent will strengthen Pakistan’s presence on the international stage.
On the opening day, Hassan (Peshawar) defeated Zia (Mardan) 2-1 in a thrilling three-set Professional Singles match to advance to the next round. Bilal (Khyber) overcame Ahmad (Peshawar), while Qaiser (Kohat) defeated Nabeel (Bannu). In the Women’s Singles category, Safa beat Sadaf and Rebecca defeated Nida to secure places in the next stage.
Organizers said the championship is an important platform for preparing Pakistan’s national team for upcoming international events, including the Asian Games Japan 2026, the 6th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Riyadh 2026, and the Teqball World Championship 2026, while also identifying new talent for future competitions.
Shafiq Ahmad also reaffirmed continued support for Pakistani players participating in international events and thanked One Life Beverages Pakistan, the tournament’s official refreshment partner, for supporting the athletes and officials throughout the championship.