Clifton beach development project poses serious environmental risks, experts warn
‘The project will deprive people of free access to the beach’
Faiza Ilyas
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...
Amid coronavirus spread, health experts warn against self-medication
Doctors stress the need for correct diagnosis as symptoms of dengue, Covid-19 and XDR typhoid are largely similar.
37 doctors, three paramedics died of Covid-19 in country: PMA
Association urges government to support the grieving families through the Shuhada package.
Sindh health dept to set up five hospitals to handle critical Covid-19 situation, says minister
All major hospitals are running out of capacity and no longer admit patients suffering from any disease.
Civil society urges Sepa to cancel public hearing of ‘under-construction’ project
Sepa is asked to take action against irrigation dept for carrying out project work without getting NOC.
KU academic council okays plan to hold online classes
Some 86 members take part in ‘online meeting’ of academic council that some see as a violation of varsity act...
Pakistan to be part of global antiviral research initiative
Researchers will look to advance innovative approaches to laboratory diagnosis, including identifying reagents for antibody tests.
Pharma firm plans to import Covid-19 treatment drug from Bangladesh
Company asks authorities for urgent regulatory approval.
Six more victims of plane crash identified through DNA tests
Governor criticised for his lack of knowledge about the existence of forensic labs in Sindh...
Bodies of six plane crash victims identified through DNA tests
Sindh health dept rejects complaints of delay in results of DNA tests.
97 dead as no more crash survivor found
• 21 bodies identified, handed over to families • DNA tests of others being conducted • Minister promises probe within three months
Sindh govt oblivious to threat posed by Covid-19 waste
Hospitals, patients in home isolation are generating waste; govt urged to create awareness about proper disposal
Sindh govt oblivious to threat posed by Covid-19 waste
Hospitals, patients in home isolation are generating waste; govt urged to create awareness about proper disposal.
Doctors’ bodies criticise Sindh govt for allowing religious processions
KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association have strongly ...
‘No suspected Covid-19 patient will be refused treatment at any hospital’
Hospitals will designate wards for suspected patient, helpline to be set up for information about vacant beds in ICUs.
HDUs for Covid-19 patients running out of beds: health minister
Dr Azra Pechuho says there is "sharp jump" in number of people needing ventilators, urges citizens to take precautions.
Locust attacks may cause food security crisis in Pakistan
FAO report highlights migration pattern of locust and its potential impact on agricultural economy