Amid scarce handouts, anxiety grows among wage earners due to lockdown
The extension of the lockdown for another week has forced thousands of people out of homes.
Sumaira Jajja
Utility stores in Karachi see spike in sales of flour, pulses, sugar and tea
Panicked and angry buyers are are forming long queues outside stores to get essential food items
‘N95 masks and personal protective equipment kits are not meant for general public’
Doctors say N95 masks and PPE kits are only needed for healthcare providers dealing with infectious diseases.
As virus cases spike, hospitals worry about supply of safety kits
Shortage of protective gear being felt in many hospitals around the country as number of positive cases increases.
Hundreds throng Karachi hospitals with flu-like symptoms
Most are turned away since they do not meet the coronavirus screening test criteria.
Exports to European Union double under GSP+
Pakistan needs to do more to comply with human, labour rights conventions.
World Bank director’s claim debunked
KARACHI: A tweet by a World Bank official over the weekend earned the ire of Pakistani businesswomen, with many...
PAKISTAN’S ‘POSITIVE’ CRISIS
As of November 2019, 895 confirmed cases of HIV have been found in Ratodero. Of these, 754 are children
Women: the unsuspecting victims of HIV scourge
Among the provinces, Sindh has taken the lead for preventing deliberate exposure to HIV, at least on paper.
UK to help firms do business in Pakistan
The United Kingdom has increased its funding support to Pakistan from £400 million pounds to £1 billion.
SNAPSHOTS FROM A CRISIS
The HIV/ AIDS outbreak in Sindh, primarily among children, has rightly sent shockwaves across the country.
Experts suggest clinical probe to assess HIV outbreak
Ask Sindh government to ensure availability of safe blood, sterile syringes and proper medical waste disposal mechanism.
Dawn Investigations: In Malir’s Taiser town, sweet dreams are made of dust
The low-cost housing scheme notified in 1996 by the authority fails to deliver on its promise.
Massive Go to Mini downgrade at Uber
Many Uber drivers say they are shocked by this decision.
Obstacles to startup investments highlighted
Trust deficit among investors is among the top reasons for lack of investment in the sector.
‘Food fortification must for healthy women, children’
Some 37.5 million people in Pakistan are not receiving proper nourishment, says UN food agency.
‘CPEC transformational for Pakistan’
British envoy says UK is keen to participate in opportunities the mega project offers.
Taluka hospital striving to help Nagarparkar mothers, their babies
Mothers-to-be in need of C-section travel around 129km to reach civil hospital in Mithi.
‘Wealth creation is not possible without financial inclusion’
KARACHI: With mobile wallet growth, e-learning, and the gig economy, the stage is set for disruption in the country...
Venture capitalists search for opportunities in Pakistan
Pakistan is currently in the stage where tech-enabled startups are imitating ideas that have investors’ interest.