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Lion cub dies at Karachi Zoo

KARACHI: The Karachi Zoological Gardens has lost one of the three lion cubs born at the facility over two months... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:13am

Vector-borne diseases rise in Sindh amid lack of fumigation

Over 17,000 malaria cases emerge within 2 weeks; doctors discourage frequent painkillers due to effects on kidneys. Updated 11 Nov, 2024 11:23am

Study highlights devastating impact of lead on public health

Pakistani population at risk from contaminated soil, water, food, especially urban centers, AKU doctor says. Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:02am

KMC accused of destroying turtle nesting grounds at Hawkesbay

Wildlife dept warns KMC’s land dept of FIR for allowing "illegal" construction along Karachi beach. Updated 07 Nov, 2024 12:37pm

KU syndicate approves promotion of 54 officers amid criticism

KARACHI: The syndicate of the University of Karachi (KU) has approved cases of 54 administrative officers for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Study raises alarm over harmful particles in Karachi’s air

Expert says high-time air pollution treated as a crisis; calls for taking steps to curb rising levels of particulate. Updated 26 Oct, 2024 11:27am

CM Murad decides to enlist lawmakers, ulema in fight against polio

Says Sindh plans to vaccinate 10.6m children in upcoming campaign. Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:34am

Efficacy of diphtheria vaccine questioned amid multiple outbreaks, deaths in Sindh

Forty children died this year due to highly contagious bacterial infection. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 10:49am

Madhubala to reunite with sisters after 15 years in Karachi

Since elephants don’t forget easily, reunion will be memorable, expert points out. Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:18am

Experts sound alarm over rise in hepatitis A cases among children

AKUH doctor says Mefenamic acid, not paracetamol, should be used for fever, pain. Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:09am

Heart diseases on the rise among working women, seminar told

KARACHI: Heart diseases among Pakistani working women in urban areas are on the rise as they experience higher ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:22am

Teachers at odds with KU administration over 10pc increase in tuition fees

VC Iraqi defends the decision, saying financial challenges forced university to increase fees Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:12am

Health experts in Karachi voice concern over rapid increase in cases of iatrogenic fistula

Demand patients be compensated when a doctor is responsible for an injury during surgery. Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am

Controversy over MDCAT paper leak allegations grows

JAC warns of protest outside Dow University if govt doesn’t order probe; Students seek CM’s intervention; DUHS says answerable to PMDC only. Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:02am

Mismanagement, allegations of paper leak mar MDCAT exam in Sindh

Over 38,000 sit for test held simultaneously in five cities across province. Published 23 Sep, 2024 07:15am

All-out measures being taken to prevent Sindh MDCAT paper leak

Officials say mobile phone jammers being installed at exam centres. Updated 21 Sep, 2024 10:29am

Activists demand lifting of ban on student unions

KARACHI: Highlight­ing a host of issues plaguing the education sector, particularly in Sindh, senior teachers,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:08am

Chikungunya, dengue cases on the rise in Karachi

50 patients of the two mosquito-borne diseases are reported daily at CHK’s emergency, says official. Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:42am

Experts call for ROP screening to save newborns from blindness

Doctors describe ‘Retinopathy of Prematurity’ as one of the most common causes of childhood blindness in country. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 11:23am

Two ‘mpox patients’ from abroad land in Karachi

Both passengers, one aged 44 and the other 32, had arrived from Saudi Arabia and were suspected of having the viral infection during screening at the airport. Updated 15 Sep, 2024 10:17am