Faiza Ilyas

Study highlights growing use of heated tobacco products among youth

40.25pc of participants in the study thought these products were not prohibited by law. Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:09am

Elephant Sonia is being treated for parasitic infection, task force on zoos told

Mayor Wahab asks officials to ensure best treatment for Safari Park’s elephant. Updated 06 Jul, 2024 11:15am

Safari Park elephant Sonia develops serious infection

Zoo director says treatment underway, claims the animal is doing ‘better now’ Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:41am

Authorities seize another shipment of ‘protected’ gum at port

KARACHI: The wildlife department and the Anti-Narcotics Force in a joint operation have seized another large ... Published 03 Jul, 2024 06:18am

Sea breeze brings relief to Karachi after days of sweltering heat

Met Office records July 1 as “warmest” night in six decades. Published 02 Jul, 2024 07:07am

Karachi endures ‘hottest’ period after 2015 heatwave

Met official says city’s monthly average temperature remained 4°C higher than average during the ongoing heatwave. Updated 01 Jul, 2024 11:29am

No let-up in hot weather as four more die from heatstroke in Karachi

Met Office says Karachi likely to return to its "normal" weather conditions today. Updated 30 Jun, 2024 11:00am

Five more die from heatstroke in Karachi as humid weather persists

Weather system that brought rain on Thursday has moved away, says Met Office. Updated 29 Jun, 2024 10:31am

Light rain fails to end hot spell as seven more die from ‘heatstroke’ in Karachi

Karachi sizzles at 40.5°C for fifth day in a row; feels-like temperature surges to 53°C. Updated 28 Jun, 2024 11:03am

Four more die from heatstroke as hot, humid weather persists in Karachi

Number of bodies recovered over past four days rises to 35; Conflicting figures as commissioner reports more deaths than health dept. Updated 27 Jun, 2024 11:37am

Nine more bodies found in Karachi as inquiry into heat-related mortalities begins

Minister warns of murder cases against KE if probe finds people died due to loadshedding in harsh weather. Updated 26 Jun, 2024 12:44pm

Bodies pile up as sweltering heat continues to torment Karachi

Police, rescue services find 20 bodies in city over past two days. Updated 25 Jun, 2024 02:08pm

Ignoring criticism, Sindh govt set to buy costly robotic surgical system

Bids for robotic system tender for Liaquat University Hospital open today as medical bodies say decision reflects "misplaced priorities". Updated 24 Jun, 2024 12:02pm

Govt urged to withdraw proposal to impose sales tax on imported medical equipment, private hospitals

Healthcare experts say the poor and marginalised will be the ‘ultimate victim of unfair’ taxation Published 22 Jun, 2024 07:16am

Experts ask Karachi citizens to handle animals with caution amid Congo fever threat

CCHF virus can transmit to people by tick bite or through contact with infected animal blood, doctors say. Updated 16 Jun, 2024 02:44pm

With 32pc increase, health sector gets Rs300bn

KARACHI: The provincial government has proposed a 32 per cent increase in the budgetary allocation for health,... Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:11am

KU syndicate approves medical college proposal without homework

KARACHI: Ignoring university’s financial troubles, members of Karachi University (KU) syndicate have recently... Published 14 Jun, 2024 09:03am

Health experts link hypertension to poor sleep habits

KARACHI: Health experts at a programme linked inadequate sleep and increasing use of electronic devices to high ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:58am

Huge shipment of ‘protected’ gum seized at Karachi port

Over 17,000kg of Guggul was booked for UAE Published 11 Jun, 2024 10:09am

Post-flood rehabilitation challenges still persist, says study

KARACHI: Basic services have not been rehabilitated to the level of public satisfaction almost one and a half years... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:35am