Faiza Ilyas

Autopsy finds elephant Sonia died from multiple chronic illnesses in Karachi’s Safari Park

Findings of final report reflect prolonged neglect in her care, failure in timely diagnosis Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:32am

Experts raise alarm over spread of vaccine-preventable diseases

Urge govt to take immediate steps to plug loopholes in routine immunisation programme Published 05 Jan, 2025 07:39am

Poverty, mental illnesses fuelling suicides in Tharparkar: experts

Most people have various misconceptions about psychological problems, study shows. Updated 03 Jan, 2025 10:52am

With 149 outbreaks in Sindh, deadly measles makes a comeback

Health dept data shows 132 children died from vaccine-preventable disease this year. Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:46am

Elephant Sonia’s death brings ‘animal neglect’ to the fore

Autopsy reveals "chronic bacterial infection" had spread from "foot abscess", says Four Paws. Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:41am

Livestock traders decry ‘illegal’ market fees at entry points

KARACHI: Livestock traders have appealed to the chief minister to take notice of the ‘high-handedness’ of a... Published 12 Dec, 2024 07:04am

Dust pollution takes heavy toll on people as respiratory illness cases surge in Karachi

Doctors says cases "doubled" this year, link worsening situation with people’s reduced purchasing power. Updated 12 Dec, 2024 11:15am

Elephant Sonia buried in Karachi’s Safari Park after autopsy

Autopsy report to take at least two weeks, says Safari Park director. Updated 10 Dec, 2024 12:04pm

Elephant Sonia passes away at Safari Park

Three members of task force on captive animals point to official failure in taking timely notice of Sonia’s deteriorating health Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:21am

Over 38,000 students in six Sindh cities to appear in MDCAT retake today

IBA University vice chancellor says Section 144 had been imposed in areas where exam centres are located. Updated 08 Dec, 2024 11:12am

Saarc states urged to fight together against region’s health challenges

Thirteenth edition of biennial Saarc ENT Congress begins Published 07 Dec, 2024 07:01am

Sindh university teachers warn of ‘adverse consequences’ of appointing bureaucrats as VCs

Govt clarifies inclusion of grade 21 and above officers aims to broaden pool of candidates for VC post. Updated 06 Dec, 2024 11:42am

Changes to Sindh’s universities law to pave way for bureaucrats’ hiring as VCs

University teachers reject move, want only "eminent academicians" considered for VC post. Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:19am

WHO, Unicef declare maternal, neonatal tetanus ‘eliminated from Sindh’

Health secretary says 75pc of country’s population covered after Sindh joins Punjab. Updated 03 Dec, 2024 10:58am

Madhubala finds three’s company!

KARACHI: After resting for a night in her room at the Safari Park’s newly built sanctuary, zoo elephant Madhubala... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:35am

Experts link cousin marriages to genetic disorders in children

KARACHI: Expressing concern over the high prevalence of genetic disorders in Pakistan, experts at a workshop ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 09:28am

Mammoth task of transporting Madhubala from zoo to Safari Park accomplished

Elephant to remain in enclosure until she adapts to new surroundings, will then be reunited with siblings in the park. Published 27 Nov, 2024 07:09am

All set to reunite Madhubala with sisters at Karachi’s Safari Park

Relocation "significant moment", taking place for first time in Pakistan, officials say. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:41am

Five children mauled by stray dog in Karachi’s Manghopir

Officials say dog-bite victims could not get life-saving treatment at Orangi’s Qatar Hospital that referred them to CHK. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 11:06am

Experts attribute spread of polio to misinformation about vaccines

International teams arrive to assess worsening polio situation in country. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 10:32am