Centre’s moves over twin islands termed exercise in futility
Murtaza Wahab says PIDA Ordinance is going to expire next month.
Faiza Ilyas
Experts call for vaccination against respiratory illnesses
187,000 pneumonia cases in children have been reported in a month across Sindh...
Govt to seek home dept’s help in case of violence at health facilities
KARACHI: The health minister at a meeting held on Monday with Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) representatives...
PMA accuses SHCC officials of harassing health facilities’ staff in raids
The association regrets the commission considers it a rival, not a supporter.
Covid-19 vaccine trial gets positive public response in Karachi
"It’s the first time a vaccine trial is taking place in the country," says doctor.
‘Karachi needs empowered, integrated local govt’
Dr Hafiz A. Pasha says the city will have sufficient funds for development if it is allowed to collect property tax.
Twin islands along Karachi’s coast are not viable for development
The islands have escaped the onslaught of real estate developers twice over the past two decades, first in 2006 and then in 2013.
Crackdown intensified against SOP violators in Karachi as second wave feared
Five different localities in district East have been placed under a 15-day 'mini smart lockdown'.
‘Solution to Karachi’s problems lies in financially autonomous local govt’
Speakers stress the need for transparency and accountability in spending funds allocation under the PM's transformation package.
Experts fear spike in waterborne diseases in Karachi's residents
Urge govt to address these issues for good, plan preventive health strategies.
KU students protest against semester exams
Students say varsity has no justification to hold semester exams when students were hardly taught anything.
Experts urge govt to ensure SOPs’ compliance in schools
Call upon parents to make their children understand the importance of SOPs and help them follow precautionary guidelines.
Typhoid, cholera outbreak feared due to Karachi's post-rain insanitary conditions
PIMA urges citizens to use nets, anti-mosquito sprays at night and exercise caution when eating out.
10 more die in rain-related incidents in Karachi
Met department issues flood alerts for Sindh and Balochistan
Four die as heavy rains cause urban flooding in Karachi
Edhi divers rescue seven kids from drowning; train, flight operations disrupted; province-wide rain emergency declared.
Vaccinated, sterilised dogs found poisoned to death in Karachi's Clifton
Over 20,000 dogs have been vaccinated under an anti-rabies project in Ibrahim Hyderi, Korangi, parts of district South.
Clifton beach development project poses serious environmental risks, experts warn
‘The project will deprive people of free access to the beach’
Eight vertical health programmes integrated
‘It’s a good step as it would strengthen the primary healthcare system’...
Govt urged not to allow sacrificial cattle markets within city
PMA demands complete lockdown, random coronavirus testing.
Doctors demand security, inquiry into NICVD shooting incident
KARACHI: Condemning the incident in which an individual opened fire at a National Institute of Cardiovascular...