Media reports suggesting a sudden increase in HIV cases in the Federal Capital, Islamabad, have been rejected by government authorities as misleading.
Government officials clarified that the figure of 618 cases represents a cumulative total recorded over the past 15 months, not a sharp or recent spike. According to the government, the monthly rate of new registrations has remained stable and consistent with established trends.
Authorities further explained that the higher reported numbers are primarily the result of expanded and improved testing efforts, which have led to better detection and reporting of cases. They emphasised that the situation does not indicate an unusual outbreak and should not be a cause for public concern.
One of the top media channels reported 498 HIV cases in 2025 and 120 new cases in the first three months of 2026. However, the government has completely rejected these figures. However, the list issued by the government is as follows.
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