On July 19, 2025, authorities in Karachi declared 43 residential buildings in Gulistan-e-Johar as dangerous, raising alarm for thousands of residents, including women and children, living in hundreds of flats across various blocks. The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) identified these structures as structurally unsound, prompting safety concerns following the recent Lyari building collapse that...
The Tharparkar district in Sindh, Pakistan, is grappling with a significant spike in snakebite cases, with nearly 200 people bitten in July 2025 alone, following heavy monsoon rains, according to the Sindh Health Department. The victims primarily come from rural areas and were rushed to government hospitals in Mithi, Chhachro, Islamkot, Nangarparkar, and Diplo for...
The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, approved a 15% increase in pensions under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, and extended a five-year duty exemption for importing life-saving drugs for cancer, heart diseases, and critical care. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office Media...
Pakistan is grappling with a new threat of poliovirus resurgence as environmental samples from sewage systems in 20 districts across the country tested positive for the virus, according to a statement from the National Polio Laboratory at the National Institute of Health (NIH). The alarming findings have triggered an immediate response from health authorities, intensifying...
Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal emphasized Karachi’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s creation and progress, lamenting ongoing debates about the city’s rightful share and recognition. Speaking at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Kamal addressed the business community, commending their resilience in navigating continuous challenges, political uncertainty, and economic pressures. “Your...
British scientists have embarked on a new technological journey with a revolutionary project to artificially create human DNA in the laboratory. They have named it the Synthetic Human Genome Project. This five-year program aims to enhance the understanding of the genetic code and pave the way for treatments for future diseases. The project involves experts...
Brain-eating amoeba has claimed another life in Karachi. This incident brings the total number of fatalities from this infection in Sindh to three this year. The latest victim, a resident of North Karachi, was only 17 years of age. Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a rare but deadly...
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a financial assistance package of Rs. 400 million for persons with disabilities, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowered society. The announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the Chief Minister’s...
The Sindh Extended Program of Immunization (EPI) has increased field monitoring activities in different districts to ensure effective and timely preparations for the upcoming important vaccination campaigns. These include the “Big Catch Up” campaign, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, and the Measles vaccination campaign. The main target of these visits is to monitor ongoing...
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) formally launched its annual report, “State of Human Rights in 2024,” in the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The report highlighted the deteriorating situation of human rights throughout the country, raising serious concerns over civil liberties and the state of law and order. It points...