Pakistani-American physicist Dr Nergis Mavalvala has called for greater investment in scientific research in Pakistan, highlighting the importance of curiosity, opportunity and resources in driving scientific discovery and innovation. Mavalvala, who serves as dean of the School of Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), made the remarks during a visit to Habib University…
KARACHI: The building of Karachi’s historic Delhi Government School in Karimabad has been sealed following a court order, putting the education of more than 2,800 students at risk. A sealing notice has been displayed at the school building, bringing academic activities to a sudden halt and creating uncertainty for students enrolled in its boys’ and…
KARACHI: Nearly 70-year-old trees are being replanted at Karbala Ground in Korangi No. 6 after several mature trees were uprooted, allegedly by a land-grabbing mafia. The restoration project involves environmental organisations from Islamabad and Karachi, which are working together to return the surviving trees to their original location and provide long-term care. According to Khawaja…
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has suspended the sentence of a man convicted in a diesel smuggling case and ordered his release on bail against Rs500,000 surety bonds. A bench of the Sindh High Court heard the case involving convict Gul Zaman and raised questions about the prosecution’s evidence and the circumstances under which the…
KARACHI: At least 603 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents across Karachi this year, according to data released by Rescue authorities, highlighting the city’s continuing road safety challenges. Rescue officials reported that 7,467 people were injured in traffic accidents during the year. The victims included men, women and children from different parts of…
Crude Oil Spills Onto Road After Pipeline Leak in Karachi KARACHI: An underground oil pipeline developed a leak on Khayaban-e-Sehar, Street 13, in Karachi’s Defence area, causing crude oil to spill across the road and prompting authorities to temporarily close the affected section. According to police, crude oil spread over the roadway after the underground…
In a major boost to cancer treatment in Pakistan, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has established a state-of-the-art Breast Radiation Bay in Karachi, offering advanced radiotherapy free of cost for breast cancer patients. The new facility is expected to improve treatment outcomes by providing faster, safer, and more precise cancer care. Named the Bilquis and…
The recent spell of monsoon rain in Karachi has come to an end after the weather system responsible for the showers weakened and dissipated, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While the city is expected to experience a brief break from rainfall, weather experts say more monsoon showers are likely during August as seasonal…
A major health alert has been issued in Karachi after the Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory declared nine cancer medicines as substandard, fake, and unregistered following a detailed investigation. Authorities have initiated action against those responsible for distributing the medicines. According to Director Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory Syed Adnan Rizvi, the investigation began after laboratory testing…
A 44-year-old man in Karachi has died after contracting a rare but deadly infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba.” Hospital officials confirmed that the infection severely affected the patient’s brain, leading to a critical medical condition despite intensive treatment. The patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after…
