Hazardous medical waste was found lying exposed inside the premises of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)-run Sobhraj Maternity Hospital, raising serious concerns about public health, environmental safety, and hospital waste management practices. According to reports, used syringes, cannulas, IV drip sets, plastic medical waste, and biological material, including human placenta, were discovered scattered in the...
The federal government has decided to import one million tonnes of wheat on an urgent basis to address growing supply shortages and stabilize flour prices across the country. The decision was made after consultations between the federal government and provincial authorities, who reviewed wheat availability, market prices and consumer demand. Officials also agreed to immediately...
An anti-hoarding crackdown in Hyderabad has triggered an unexpected wheat shortage, with traders and flour mill owners reporting limited supplies despite government efforts to stabilize prices. According to market sources, wheat has largely disappeared from shops after district authorities launched raids against alleged profiteers and seized thousands of sacks from warehouses. The move initially pushed...
Shikarpur: In a major breakthrough under the Sindh government’s Surrender Policy 2025, 72 bandits from the Kachha area laid down their arms during a ceremony held at Police Line Shikarpur. The surrender ceremony showcased a large cache of weapons handed over by the outlaws, including Kalashnikov rifles, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns, and other advanced arms....