Stories by Sumaira Jajja

How can diseases be controlled at flood relief camps? Health experts weigh in

Water-borne, skin and mosquito-carried diseases have emerged as major challenges for people housed in flood camps.

Updated 22 Sep, 2022 04:24pm

Agonising outages hit Karachiites as KE power plant develops fault

KE spokesman says problem may take 8-10 weeks to rectify.

Updated 03 Aug, 2022 10:14am

$500m annual investments needed to sustain gender data systems

Pakistan lauded for use of digital IDs to provide social protection benefits to women.

Updated 31 Jul, 2022 08:55am

Enhanced surveillance needed to check alarming rise in HIV cases

There are around 200,000 HIV positive people in country

Published 20 Jul, 2022 06:39am

Karachi's DHA residents left at mercy of rains witness replay of 2020 disaster

“Due to Eidul Azha, I had placed a fresh water tanker. Now the tank is filled with sewage,” says a resident.

Updated 13 Jul, 2022 01:52pm

When life becomes unaffordable for the living

KARACHI: “Inflation has risen to intolerable levels now; if we don’t take to the streets now, what other option...

Published 22 Jun, 2022 07:00am

Footprints: When cheap ghee loses its utility

How much does a packet of ghee cost? Rs300, humiliation and a few hours of waiting for those less fortunate.

Updated 17 Jun, 2022 10:10am

Early diagnosis of influenza essential to prevent complications: experts

KARACHI: Health institutions must be encouraged to collect local data regarding morbidity and mortality of serious...

Published 08 Jun, 2022 06:07am

Sweltering days, sleepless nights

Heat, humidity and power cuts make lives of Karachiites miserable.

Updated 07 Jun, 2022 08:27am

‘No defence’ for Imran’s misogynistic remark about Maryam Nawaz

Politicians criticise Imran for his extremely poor choice of words.

Updated 21 May, 2022 09:22am

Power, gas cuts amid blistering heat make citizens’ lives miserable

No relief to faithful in Ramazan; water shortage adds to people’s woes.

Updated 22 Apr, 2022 10:09am

Low gas pressure ruins Karachiites’ Sehri and Iftar

From upscale DHA to localities on city outskirts, complaints against SSGC pour in.

Updated 09 Apr, 2022 09:02am

Footprints: HEER SOHO OUT TO PROVE WOMEN CAN LEAD

Soho feels the participation of women in all walks of life is unavoidable if a society is to change.

Updated 25 Mar, 2022 03:01pm

Experts highlight areas for improving women’s access to healthcare

Need for integrated diagnostics, trained workforce and cohesive policies with a gendered lens stressed...

Published 17 Mar, 2022 06:58am

As women march, govt unveils ambitious gender policy

The government has also declared 2022 as the “year of female employees” with multiple initiatives being planned.

Updated 09 Mar, 2022 07:55am

A warm Christmas in Gilgit-Baltistan's Askole village

As a Christmas gift this year, the Alex Găvan Foundation donated warm clothes to all 312 students of the Askole school.

Published 26 Dec, 2021 07:48pm

Shehroze Kashif sets world record as youngest climber to scale K2, Everest in same year

He also holds the record for being the youngest person to have climbed K2.

Published 10 Nov, 2021 11:52pm

PMDA opposed, resolution of financial crisis in media sought

Need stressed for strong, free media for prosperous country

Published 27 Oct, 2021 06:58am

IBA Karachi expels student who exposed alleged harassment on campus

Students, activists condemn varsity's decision to expel the student, who has vowed to appeal the ruling.

Updated 30 Sep, 2021 11:00am

Witness's account of 'harassment' at IBA Karachi sparks unprecedented protest, disciplinary proceedings

Student says IBA asked him to take down his Facebook post in which he shared the alleged harassment of a female employee.

Updated 26 Sep, 2021 05:31pm