Two more girls tested HIV positive with Valika Hospital link
- 12-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Two more girls have tested positive for HIV linked to the treatment at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital here. A man said that after his two sons, nine-year daughter tested positive for HIV after treatment at Valika Hospital. “Last month my 12-year and three-year sons tested positive for HIV,” father said. “My nine-year daughter also […]
EU supports young Pakistanis for economic opportunities and climate action
- 11-Jul-2026
KARACHI: With young people facing growing challenges ranging from unemployment and climate vulnerability to limited opportunities to participate in public decision-making, a new EUR 1.2 million initiative co-funded by the European Union (EU) aims to equip the next generation with the skills, opportunities and leadership needed to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across […]
Schools charging additional fees to face crackdown
- 10-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The education department in Sindh has decided to take action against private schools found charging parents hidden and additional fees. Notifications and instructions have been issued. In a notification issued by Additional Director of Private Schools Rafia Javed, the provincial education department has directed that action be taken against institutions that collect fees exceeding […]
Karachi Matric board results 2026 announced: significant jump in A-1 grades
- 10-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) on Friday announced the Matric Science Group results, revealing an overall success rate of 80.87% with 141,868 candidates successfully clearing the examinations, ARY News reported. Muhammad Azlan Syed clinched the first position by securing 1,040 marks, while Reja Kamran bagged the second position with 1,034 marks. Ayesha […]
Sindh govt forms inquiry committee to probe Karachi University student clash
- 10-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh government has constituted a five-member inquiry committee to investigate the violent clash between two student groups at the University of Karachi that left seven people injured. According to a notification issued by the Sindh Universities and Boards Department, the committee will investigate the incident that took place on July 9, 2026, and […]
Another rabies case reported in Karachi
- 10-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Another case of rabies has been reported in Karachi, officials said on Friday. The patient was identified as Malookan Bibi, a 28-year-old resident of Khwaja Ajmer Nagri area of North Karachi, who was brought to the emergency department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) after developing symptoms of the deadly disease. According to Dr […]
Karachi: Third naegleria death of the year sparks alarm among citizens
- 07-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Naegleria virus claimed another life in Karachi on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll from the virus to three this year. The latest death has sparked deep concern among citizens, ARY News reported. Naegleria, which thrives in water, directly attacks the human brain. The deceased, a 44-year-old resident of the Korangi area, was […]
Sindh govt orders action over multi-million rupee irregularities in Karachi girls college
- 07-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh College Education Department has uncovered financial irregularities involving millions of rupees in two development projects at a girls college in Murad Memon Goth, Karachi. Following a review meeting, Secretary, College Education Department, Nadeem ur Rehman Memon, ordered immediate action against the officials found responsible and the two contracting firms involved in the […]
3-year-old girl tests HIV-positive after treatment at Valika Hospital Karachi
- 01-Jul-2026
KARACHI: A three-year-old girl has tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Karachi, taking the total number of infected children in Orangi Town to 107. The girl is a resident of Orangi Town. According to her family, the infection was confirmed after she tested positive in three separate laboratory tests. The results showed […]
Scholarships announced for students
- 15-Jun-2026
The Sindh government has approved university scholarships for 2,662 students from the province of Sindh for the academic year 2025,26. The decision was made during a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Sindh Education Endowment Fund (SEEF), chaired by Sindh Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah. The board also approved the renewal of scholarships […]