Faiza Ilyas

Study finds water supply to Karachi’s Liaquatabad Town ‘unfit for human consumption’

Lead investigator Dr Alamgir blames faulty distribution system, broken pipelines for water contamination. Updated 09 Sep, 2024 10:00am

Karachi zoo’s lone Bengal tigress loses battle for life

The facility is now left with two lionesses, a lion and a pair of lions. Updated 07 Sep, 2024 10:03am

Legislation suggested to stop animal abuse

Pakistan has an average of one veterinarian per 100,000 animals, audience told Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:17am

Balochistan still faces threat as cyclone moves away from Sindh

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Balochistan; hundreds of families rendered homeless; Quetta-Chaman highway washed away at multiple points. Updated 01 Sep, 2024 07:46am

Rains kill 24 as coasts brace for cyclone impact

PMD sees no "direct threat" to coastal areas; strong winds, downpour likely; floodwater hits bridges in KP, gas pipeline in Balochistan. Updated 31 Aug, 2024 08:07am

‘Rare’ cyclone brewing along Sindh coastline

Deep depression constantly moving towards Oman; meteorologist says storm does not pose "direct threat", torrential rain in coastal areas till 31st likely. Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:24am

Two die from electrocution as intermittent rains continue in Karachi

Citizens grapple with broken, flooded roads, frequent power outages and sewage spill. Published 29 Aug, 2024 05:28am

Rains, strong winds hit Karachi infrastructure as thunderstorm looms

No change in intensity of weather system, says Met official. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 09:44am

Karachi, other Sindh cities receive light to moderate showers

KARACHI: The ‘deep depression’ system fast approaching lower parts of the province from Rajasthan brought about... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:45am

Malir villagers demand action against ‘polluting’ mills in Karachi

Sepa official says gaseous emissions of the industrial units in question were within permissible limits. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 11:50am

95pc of children in city’s 40 high-risk UCs get polio vaccine via jet injectors: EOC

Second phase of anti-polio drive in remaining 45 UCs begins today Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:03am

Bilawal opens two cutting-edge medical facilities at JPMC

Rejects criticism at Sindh govt, saying actions speak louder than words. Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:23am

Lioness gives birth to two cubs at Karachi zoo

Sources say that the zoo had previously seen a lion birth in 2011. Updated 19 Aug, 2024 12:52pm

Sindh govt will not tolerate polio vaccine refusals, declares Murad

CM urges parents to cooperate with govt for eradication of the crippling disease; asks administration, police to deal with cases of vaccine refusal strictly. Updated 18 Aug, 2024 12:04pm

Health dept starts mpox screening at Karachi airport

KARACHI: Amid detection of a confirmed monkeypox (mpox) case in the country, the Sindh health department on Friday... Published 17 Aug, 2024 07:38am

Karachi sees 27pc vaccine refusal on first day of anti-polio drive

High refusal rate attributed to lack of awareness among parents about needle-free jet injectors, says official. Updated 17 Aug, 2024 11:48am

Special anti-polio drive launched in Karachi’s 85 high-risk UCs

Murad says success depends on cooperation of parents and community leaders Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:00am

Loss of farmland to housing schemes a threat to food security: Sindh environment minister

Food security becoming a global problem, conference told; need stressed for consulting communities before starting uplift projects in rural areas. Updated 09 Aug, 2024 11:33am

Our infrastructure is not capable of handling heavy rains: Sindh minister Saeed Ghani

Karachi commuters suffer as several key road links cave in after downpour. Updated 06 Aug, 2024 10:55am

Two die in rain-related incidents

KARACHI: Two people were killed in rain-related incidents in the metropolis as several city areas received light... Published 02 Aug, 2024 07:29am