PAKISTAN’S ‘POSITIVE’ CRISIS
As of November 2019, 895 confirmed cases of HIV have been found in Ratodero. Of these, 754 are children
Sumaira Jajja
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.
UK will extend GSP+ incentives to Pakistan post Brexit: envoy
Calls for more transparency, continuity in tax policy.
Rampant street crime in Karachi refuses to subside
Medical professionals say witnessing violent crime is having devastating impact on children.
Analysis: For small farmers, manifestos offer no respite
“Thousands of Indian cotton farmers have committed suicide. We have similar financial threats here.”
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed — Pakistan’s first-time voters
This year, some 106 million registered voters are set to exercise their right to vote.
Online buying disappoints many
Although there is a definite spike before Eid, these sales are not comparable to Black Friday.
As Alibaba buys Daraz, many ask: what next?
This is the first big acquisition in the country’s tech sector.
Move to close down Karachi's Do Darya food street sparks unease
Many citizens seem totally dejected at the idea of losing the scenic location to upscale developments.