52 new coronavirus cases surface in Sindh
KARACHI: Sindh Health Department Thursday confirmed 52 new coronavirus cases in Sindh province during the last 24 hours, taking the viral disease cases toll to 761 in the province. Media Coordinator to the…
Anti-bacterial spray drive begins in Sindh
KARACHI: The anti-bacterial spray drive has started across the province on Thursday in pursuance to the directives of Sindh Minister for Local Government. The minister took the decision, considering the sensitive situation…
Four of a family shot dead for resisting robbery
KHAIRPUR: Four members of a family were shot dead by armed persons for offering robbery resistance near Piryaloi in katcha area of Indus River on Thursday. A group of armed persons entered…
First patient who recovered from coronavirus donates blood plasma for treatment
KARACHI: Yahya Jafri, a coronavirus survivor from Pakistan, has donated his plasma to doctors to help them in the fight against the novel infection. In a press conference on Thursday, Jafri said that…
Sindh govt takes strict measures to prevent large Friday congregations
There will be a complete lockdown in the province lasting three hours, from 12pm to 3 pm, would be imposed on Friday to limit Friday congregations, a spokesperson for the Sindh government…
Private Schools Association rebels against lockdown in Sindh
The Sindh Private Schools Association (PSA) on Wednesday, ignoring the provincial government’s lockdown order announced of opening their offices from April 2 onwards and also said that they would not allow students to…
Healthcare professionals demand risk allowance, safety gadgets
-Kambar Taluka Hospital MS distributing PPEs, masks etc. to relatives instead of working doctors KARACHI: Representatives of various bodies comprising doctors, nurses and paramedical staff have expressed deep concern about the unavailability…
50pc of Sindh’s Covid-19 cases a result of local transmissions
KARACHI: The number of coronavirus cases in the province on Wednesday reached 676, including 274 in Karachi, whereas 338 of these cases are of local transmission which means 50 per cent of the…
Info minister opposes Tiger Force name for volunteer team
–Local bodies have been deprived of performing essential duties due to Punjab govt’s mistake, says Nasir Hussain Shah KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Local Government, Housing & Town Planning, Religious Affairs, Forest…
Sindh govt allows free movement of goods
KARACHI: The government of Sindh has allowed the free movement of goods to ensure the availability of essential goods throughout the country. According to a notification issued here, the transport of goods…
Doctor, seven others test positive for COVID-19 in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: The medical superintendent (MS) of Government Hospital Kohsar and eight other persons on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. According to health department sources, Dr Suresh Kumar, the hospital’s sweeper and six…
Karachi driver arrested for illegally transporting 60 people to Bajaur
KARACHI: A truck driver was arrested on Tuesday for attempting to illegally transport 60 people from Karachi to Bajaur. The Gadap police stopped the vehicle during a security check. The passengers claimed…
PTI leaders call for immediate delivery of ration to poor
KARACHI: Expressing concern over plights of the poor, especially daily wagers, Sindh Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have demanded of the provincial government to ensure immediate delivery of ration to the poor. Addressing…
Complete lockdown in Sindh’s cities, but villages still free
KARACHI: Although complete lockdowns were observed in cities and towns of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, Khairpur, Nawabshah, and Dadu on Monday, villages in the province are going about their normal…
Halting waste disposal work in Karachi added risk during pandemic
KARACHI: The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) on Monday expressed serious concern about the municipal waste disposal work had come to a virtual halt in several areas of Karachi during the…
Sindh releases Rs583.101 million to replace CMCH’s outdated machinery
LARKANA: Sindh government on Monday released Rs583.101 million for replacement of outdated machinery at Chandka Medical College Hospital (CMCH) Larkana by freezing equivalent amount from two ADP schemes. The Finance Department further…
Edhi, Chhipa morgues shut down over fears of coronavirus spread
KARACHI: The Edhi and Chhipa morgues on Monday announced that they would have to shut down in Karachi over fears of spreading the coronavirus. According to Chhipa Welfare Organisation (CWO), their morgue…