Faiza Ilyas

High diagnosis cost barrier to haemophilia control in country

Despite passage of one year, Sindh govt yet to approve summary for free treatment of 50 young patients. Published 17 Apr, 2024 07:33am

Lone zoo elephant still awaits reunion with sisters in Karachi’s Safari Park

Madhubala lives in solitary confinement in Karachi Zoo following death of longtime companion Noor Jehan in April 2023. Updated 15 Apr, 2024 11:02am

Teenage boy, minor girl die after consuming ‘contaminated water’ in Karachi’s Nazimabad

Supply of impure water continues to play havoc with people. Updated 13 Apr, 2024 01:58pm

Giant blue whale sighted off Gadani coast

Local fishermen had also spotted the largest animal on earth a day earlier. Updated 09 Apr, 2024 01:25pm

Concerns raised over ‘flawed’ selection boards in KU syndicate meeting

KARACHI: A meeting of the syndicate of Karachi University (KU) held on Friday after a gap of more than four months... Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:45am

Diseases spread in Karachi as gas crisis forces people to use unboiled water

Around 1,500 gastroenteritis patients reported daily at Civil Hospital. Updated 04 Apr, 2024 10:04am

Hospitals in Karachi register influx of patients with measles’ complications

Two children died, 80 admitted this month in one hospital alone. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 11:47am

High-value medicinal plant declared ‘protected’ in Sindh

Decision comes in light of SHC’s last year’s order placing a complete ban on mining activities at Nagarparkar’s Karoonjar hills. Updated 30 Mar, 2024 12:00pm

Five big cats ‘gifted’ to Karachi Zoo, Safari Park

KARACHI: City’s two major facilities for captive animals — Karachi Zoological Gardens and Safari Park — have... Published 28 Mar, 2024 08:50am

Gastroenteritis on the rise after flu outbreak in Karachi

Food contamination, poor hygiene blamed for increasing number of cases. Updated 22 Mar, 2024 11:27am

Over 9,000 house sparrows counted in wildlife survey

KARACHI: Over 9,000 house sparrows were recorded by nature enthusiasts in a recent informal survey launched by the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:14am

Mercury soars to 37.5°C in Karachi

Dry, hot wind from desert areas cause of rise in temperature, says chief meteorologist. Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:11am

‘Let’s count the sparrows’ campaign gets good response

Findings from the drive will be released on Wednesday to mark World Sparrow Day Published 18 Mar, 2024 07:03am

Sindh rabies control programme dogged by official apathy

Govt slumbers as thousands mauled by stray dogs in three months. Updated 15 Mar, 2024 10:21am

Women more knowledgeable about climate change issues, study finds

Over 700 adults interviewed in nationwide survey to understand perception of weather patterns Published 14 Mar, 2024 07:38am

Overuse of headphones can cause permanent hearing loss, warn experts

Say around 14.5m Pakistanis suffer from impaired hearing Published 12 Mar, 2024 07:09am

Survey finds waterfowl population slightly increased in Sindh

Wildlife dept spots over 639,122 birds during annual survey that began in December and ended last month Published 04 Mar, 2024 06:56am

Health experts urge govt to focus on fire prevention, safety measures

Sindh has only two public sector hospitals specialising in care for burns victims Published 29 Feb, 2024 08:59am

Karachi has highest rate of polio vaccine refusal in country, experts say

Refusals more common in posh areas of metropolis. Updated 23 Feb, 2024 10:55am

Inquiry body finds no firefighting system in Liaquatabad hospital

Identifies several ‘lapses’ after four people died in a blaze in the health facility 10 days ago. Updated 21 Feb, 2024 09:58am