Sumaira Jajja

Let us live: Hazaras demand PM, COAS ensure their safety

Sit-ins held at various spots in Karachi in solidarity with mourners in Quetta. Updated 06 Jan, 2021 09:45am

Weather change, violation of SOPs contributing to spike in Covid-19 cases

Over 900 ICU and HDU beds are vacant in Karachi’s public and private hospitals. Updated 05 Dec, 2020 11:50pm

The forgotten children of Ratodero

Over 1,000 kids have been tested positive for HIV in and near the small town. Updated 01 Dec, 2020 12:33pm

K-Electric struck by ‘ransomware’

Some services frozen but power supply unaffected; hackers demand $3.8m ransom to unfreeze. Updated 10 Sep, 2020 12:32pm

Changes in Sindh LG law demanded to make KMC city’s chief civic authority

Civil society group calls upon authorities to conduct a new census in metropolis. Updated 08 Sep, 2020 10:23am

CBC files criminal case against 22 protesting DHA residents

The FIR says 30-35 ‘miscreants’ used uncivilised language against CBC and state institutions... Published 03 Sep, 2020 06:47am

Residents want heads to roll at DHA, Clifton cantt board

KARACHI: Residents protesting against the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) and the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) ... Published 01 Sep, 2020 07:05am

Ignoring safety guidelines may lead to rise in Covid-19 cases, experts warn 

Majority of the people all across the country have stopped wearing face masks outside their homes. Updated 16 Aug, 2020 11:47am

‘Loadshedding to continue if high-loss areas not improved’

KE CEO Moonis Alvi says by 2023 Karachi’s 90pc area will be loadshedding free. Updated 08 Aug, 2020 11:36am

Health experts caution people against ‘antiviral’ walk-through gates

People must not forgo hand washing, social distancing if they walk through such gates Published 11 Apr, 2020 06:25am

Chemical market abuzz with activity

Hand sanitisers and alcohol wipes from quality brands are rarely available in the market. Updated 11 Apr, 2020 10:19am

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. Updated 02 Apr, 2020 10:20am

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 Updated 22 Mar, 2020 09:33am

‘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. Updated 02 Apr, 2020 11:26am

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. Updated 20 Mar, 2020 08:12am

Hundreds throng Karachi hospitals with flu-like symptoms

Most are turned away since they do not meet the coronavirus screening test criteria. Updated 18 Mar, 2020 11:43am

Exports to European Union double under GSP+

Pakistan needs to do more to comply with human, labour rights conventions. Updated 11 Feb, 2020 09:01am

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... Published 07 Jan, 2020 07:12am

PAKISTAN’S ‘POSITIVE’ CRISIS

As of November 2019, 895 confirmed cases of HIV have been found in Ratodero. Of these, 754 are children Updated 07 Dec, 2019 04:50pm

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. Updated 01 Dec, 2019 08:03am