Six senior academics cast doubts over selection process for Karachi University VC
The post of KU vice chancellor had fallen vacant over eight months ago following the death of Prof Mohammad Ajmal Khan.
Faiza Ilyas
KU doubles admissions without boosting facilities, burdening teachers, students
‘Almost everyone who applied was given admission’
Third victim of rabies reported at JPMC in Karachi this month
Patient's family takes the mother of four back home against the advice of medical professionals.
PMA demands end to raw milk sale by 2022
‘You name any bacteria and it is present in raw milk’
NICH fire incident a case of ‘negligence’, says Sindh health minister
Health practitioners criticise Dr Azra Pechuho for sharing her own conclusions when a probe is already under way.
Angeline Malik launches campaign against child abuse
Celebs like Bushra Ansari attended the presser while many like Ushna Shah and Ahmed Ali Butt lent their voices as well.
Five H1N1 flu cases reported in Karachi
Precautionary measures suggested against the highly contagious viral infection.
Celebrities join hands against child abuse, urge govt to implement laws
Urge the government to implement laws, appoint trained staff at hospitals to handle cases of child abuse.
‘Jails are for reflection and rehabilitation, not punishment’
KARACHI: Discussing methodologies to reintegrate young prisoners back into society and the role various stakeholders...
Karachi experiences season’s coldest day
The Met dept says the cold wave is likely to continue till Jan 4.
Exotic species outnumber native trees along city’s streets
There is a dearth of knowledge regarding street trees in Karachi despite growing understanding about urban forestry.
Girl students top in all KU faculties
Parents and society should also extend maximum support to working women, says Sindh Governor Imran Ismail.
Population of houbara bustard in Punjab declining: report
According to the survey, hunting of the bird in the province is not sustainable.
‘Protected’ Astola Island needs management plan, say experts
KARACHI: Despite being declared a marine protected area more than two years ago, the Astola Island — Pakistan’s...
Regularisation of jobs of sanitation workers sought
Rights activists demand workers be provided safety kits while on duty and other facilities afforded to govt employees.
Sepa approves controversial LPG project at PIBT
KARACHI: Ignoring public safety concerns and environment, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) recently...
PMA accuses healthcare commission officials of harassing, blackmailing doctors
KARACHI: Accusing the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) officials of “misusing authority, harassing and...
Boy bitten by dogs in Larkana loses battle for life at NICH
The Pakistan Medical Association condemns the government's apathy towards the issue.
Law on enforced disappearances demanded
Government asked to respect political, civil and economic rights of the youth
Experts urge govt to train doctors in ear surgeries
"There is a real shortage of ENT surgeons in Karachi with a population of over 20 million," says Dr Junaid Hanif.