Faiza Ilyas

Two more passengers in Pakistan test positive for Covid

They had arrived from Jeddah and Sharjah; variant to be known in a few days. Updated 07 Jan, 2024 08:50am

Sindh reports two suspected cases of new Covid variant

Cases suspected to be of highly transmissible JN.1 variant, which is currently a cause of concern across the world. Updated 06 Jan, 2024 08:25am

Call to bring academia, industry closer for better use of youth’s talent

KARACHI: Experts at a workshop held at Karachi University (KU) highlighted the importance of and challenges related... Published 05 Jan, 2024 07:09am

Rabies patient dies at home

KARACHI: A rabies patient who had reported at the emergency department of the Indus Hospital (IH) two days back died... Published 29 Dec, 2023 07:11am

Study shows ‘humane, low-cost’ way to deal with stray dog problem

36,997 dogs were vaccinated and 11,397 sterilised between 2018 and 2022 in Ibrahim Hyderi Published 28 Dec, 2023 08:09am

PM’s intervention sought to end fiscal crisis in Urdu University

Fuuast has not paid retirement dues to over 100 teaching, non-teaching staff for past five years. Published 27 Dec, 2023 07:27am

Year’s 0.5m malaria cases in Sindh show govt failure to fight invading mosquitoes

Health dept data says 417,213 cases reported last year across province. Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:40am

Surge in drug use at educational institutions across country worries experts

Minister claims students are being supplied illicit substances by staff of educational institutes Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:53am

KU VC asked to withdraw order appointing retired teacher as syndicate member

SPLA warn KU administration that institutions would not become part of forthcoming exams, if they were not given due representation. Published 21 Dec, 2023 06:55am

Call to prepare, implement zoo husbandry standards through independent body

KARACHI: Experts representing the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) expressed concern over plight of... Published 20 Dec, 2023 07:14am

SPLA warns of protest outside KU VC office if demands not met

Seeks caretaker CM’s intervention in varsity’s affairs Updated 18 Dec, 2023 10:34am

Govt attempts to plug potentially fatal gaps to tackle growing dog-bite cases in Karachi

Sindh CM directs Karachi Metropolitan Corporation to provide six vans to ACF to help catch dogs and neuter them. Updated 16 Dec, 2023 10:54am

Spike in dog attacks in Karachi poses mortal threat amid drug shortage

CHK doctors treat over 500 dog-bite victims in three days; most cases are from Lyari, Baldia Town, Golimar, Orangi and Gadap. Updated 14 Dec, 2023 10:32am

Role of former ICCBS chief under the spotlight

Employees urge caretaker CM to probe allegations of misuse of authority by ex-director; Dr Choudhary claims he enjoys "global credibility". Updated 11 Dec, 2023 10:33am

Plan to tackle drug abuse in Sindh launched

“It’s estimated that 284 million people use drugs worldwide and 35.6m people suffer from substance use disorder,” expert says. Published 10 Dec, 2023 07:03am

KU starts degree programme without academic body’s nod

KARACHI: Demonstra­ting what many described as unusual haste, the University of Karachi on Friday launched a new... Published 09 Dec, 2023 07:05am

Karachiites advised to wear masks to combat air pollution

Transport system also held responsible for deteriorating air quality. Updated 05 Dec, 2023 09:41am

Hospitals in Sindh opt for silence on govt directive seeking audit report

Not one of 36 health facilities submitted audit report; health dept orders forensic audit of five institutions. Updated 03 Dec, 2023 09:33am

HIV/AIDS killed 12,000 adults, children last year in country, moot told

Experts say 80pc people with HIV don’t know their status Published 30 Nov, 2023 07:09am

‘Unregulated’ movement of Afghans impeding progress against polio, says Sindh health minister

Week-long campaign against polio begins across Sindh. Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:37am