Faiza Ilyas

12 KU academic council members disapprove of 30pc fee hike

Ask VC Iraqi to review the decision that ‘lacked transparency’ Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:20am

Hopes revive for Madhubala’s reunion with sisters as Four Paws team back at zoo

KARACHI: Hopes to reunite zoo elephant Madhubala with her sisters in the Safari Park have revived with the recent... Published 02 Nov, 2023 07:04am

Two deaths in a week due to ‘brain-eating’ amoeba cause alarm in Karachi

22-year-old student becomes latest victim of Naegleria fowleri. Updated 31 Oct, 2023 10:05am

Karachi moot calls for mass awareness campaign to encourage voluntary blood donation

German envoy says 15 blood centres are serving 40pc of population in Pakistan. Updated 30 Oct, 2023 11:20am

Journalist, academic Shahida Kazi passes away in Karachi

Funeral prayers are to be held at Jamia Masjid in Civil Lines after Zuhar prayers at 1.15pm today. Updated 29 Oct, 2023 10:25am

Respiratory tract infections on the rise in Karachi

Health dept issues advisory on prevention of influenza; experts blame illness on weak immune system. Updated 26 Oct, 2023 09:58am

Urgent action needed to combat growing air pollution, moot told

Experts call for devising heat management system for Karachi. Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:30am

Pakistan’s fight against polio is far from over

Experts call for aggressive, holistic approach to free country from polio; ask health dept to review Karachi’s polio case. Published 24 Oct, 2023 07:27am

Storm ‘Tej’ poses no threat to Pakistan’s coast

The Met dept has forecast hot and humid weather in most parts of Sindh, including Karachi. Updated 22 Oct, 2023 08:54am

KU academic council approves 30pc increase in student fee

KARACHI: In an attempt to tackle university’s financial troubles, the academic council of Karachi University (KU)... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:59am

Sindh govt proposes MDCAT be held afresh on Nov 19

Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for new test, says health minister. Published 15 Oct, 2023 07:10am

Karachi losing mangrove cover due to land allotment, Senate panel told

Forest official says Indus delta mangrove cover has increased to 240,000 hectares this year. Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:01am

Sindh to re-conduct MDCAT through Dow varsity

Govt keeps inquiry report under wraps, asks FIA to unearth "delinquents"; PMA calls for making report public. Updated 11 Oct, 2023 08:30am

Importance of longline fishing to conserve marine resources highlighted

Speakers say gillnets are harmful for fish and other aquatic species Published 07 Oct, 2023 06:48am

‘Unreasonable’ delay casts doubt on fate of MDCAT paper leak probe report

Inquiry committee formed by Sindh govt handed over report to CM, says official. Published 06 Oct, 2023 06:25am

Interventions identified to help prevent lung disease among textile workers

Over 2,000 workers from 38 textile mills participated in research Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:57am

Four Paws urges KMC to reunite Madhubala with sisters at Safari Park

Team of foreign experts waiting for KMC’s invite and approval. Updated 05 Oct, 2023 09:57am

Advisory issued for control of Nipah virus in Sindh

While there is no outbreak in Pakistan, neighbouring countries are reporting cases, advisory says. Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:26am

Drive to vaccinate 10.3m children against polio begins in Sindh

Medical experts appeal to parents to get their children vaccinated. Updated 03 Oct, 2023 10:44am

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation ‘indifference’ delays relocation of lone zoo elephant

Mayor’s aide says agreement with Four Paws for Madhubala’s shifting and construction of elephant sanctuary will be signed soon. Updated 01 Oct, 2023 10:54am