Faiza Ilyas

Madhubala to reunite with sisters after 15 years in Karachi

Since elephants don’t forget easily, reunion will be memorable, expert points out. Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:18am

Experts sound alarm over rise in hepatitis A cases among children

AKUH doctor says Mefenamic acid, not paracetamol, should be used for fever, pain. Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:09am

Heart diseases on the rise among working women, seminar told

KARACHI: Heart diseases among Pakistani working women in urban areas are on the rise as they experience higher ... Published 01 Oct, 2024 07:22am

Teachers at odds with KU administration over 10pc increase in tuition fees

VC Iraqi defends the decision, saying financial challenges forced university to increase fees Published 30 Sep, 2024 07:12am

Health experts in Karachi voice concern over rapid increase in cases of iatrogenic fistula

Demand patients be compensated when a doctor is responsible for an injury during surgery. Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am

Controversy over MDCAT paper leak allegations grows

JAC warns of protest outside Dow University if govt doesn’t order probe; Students seek CM’s intervention; DUHS says answerable to PMDC only. Published 25 Sep, 2024 08:02am

Mismanagement, allegations of paper leak mar MDCAT exam in Sindh

Over 38,000 sit for test held simultaneously in five cities across province. Published 23 Sep, 2024 07:15am

All-out measures being taken to prevent Sindh MDCAT paper leak

Officials say mobile phone jammers being installed at exam centres. Updated 21 Sep, 2024 10:29am

Activists demand lifting of ban on student unions

KARACHI: Highlight­ing a host of issues plaguing the education sector, particularly in Sindh, senior teachers,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:08am

Chikungunya, dengue cases on the rise in Karachi

50 patients of the two mosquito-borne diseases are reported daily at CHK’s emergency, says official. Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:42am

Experts call for ROP screening to save newborns from blindness

Doctors describe ‘Retinopathy of Prematurity’ as one of the most common causes of childhood blindness in country. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 11:23am

Two ‘mpox patients’ from abroad land in Karachi

Both passengers, one aged 44 and the other 32, had arrived from Saudi Arabia and were suspected of having the viral infection during screening at the airport. Updated 15 Sep, 2024 10:17am

Over 160,000 candidates to appear for MDCAT

KARACHI: Over 160,000 candidates will appear for this year’s Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT),... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:39am

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