Inquiry report highlights 'negligence' in Jinnah Hospital washroom maternity case
- 01-Jun-2026
A three-member inquiry committee has submitted its report to the Executive Director regarding the alleged incident in which a woman reportedly gave birth in a washroom at Jinnah Hospital Karachi. According to sources, the woman arrived at the hospital’s gynaecology ward at approximately 9:30 pm. The committee’s findings indicate that she did not receive immediate […]
Karachi boy dies of rabies after dog-bite; 10th this year
- 30-May-2026
A 14-year-old boy has died from Rabies after being bitten by a stray dog in Karachi despite reportedly receiving a timely vaccine, raising serious concerns over the quality and timely administration of anti-rabies vaccines. The victim, identified as 14-year-old Ali Fahad, a resident of the Ali Goth area in New Karachi, passed away on 26 May […]
Ebola alert triggers heightened surveillance at Karachi airport
- 25-May-2026
KARACHI: In view of the potential threat of the Ebola virus, health authorities in Sindh have intensified surveillance measures at airports, declaring passenger monitoring and rapid response mechanisms essential. According to the Sindh Health Department, training sessions and mock exercises have been conducted for staff to improve preparedness against possible Ebola virus cases. Officials, including […]
Qatar Hospital Reclaims Land After Years; Announces Free Medicine Counter, Special OPD Facilities
- 24-May-2026
KARACHI: A major anti-encroachment operation has been launched at the Government Qatar Hospital in Orangi Town for the first time in 45 years, ARY News reported. As part of the crackdown, three hotels and several medical stores illegally set up on the government hospital’s land were bulldozed. The hospital land was successfully retrieved through the […]
Sindh Lab declares six syringe brands substandard
- 22-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory has declared multiple medical syringe brands substandard, raising concerns over a possible rise in HIV and hepatitis infections across Sindh and other parts of the country. According to officials, the laboratory conducted Auto-Disable (AD) testing on syringe samples collected from various markets in Karachi. The assessment included both 3ml […]
Cambridge confirms another paper leak in Pakistan, announces new exam date
- 21-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: Cambridge International Education on Thursday confirmed that an AS Level Computer Science paper was leaked before the scheduled examination in Pakistan and announced a new date for the postponed A Level Mathematics exam. In an official statement, Cambridge said the replacement exam for Cambridge International A Level Mathematics Paper 32 (9709) will now be […]
Ban imposed on unregistered schools
- 20-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh provincial government has warned private schools that they will face strict legal action if they continue operating without proper registration, ARY News reported. Rafia Javed, the Additional Director of Private Institutions Sindh, stated that a strict ban has been imposed on schools conducting admissions or starting classes without official registration. She also […]
Summer vacations 2026 announced in Sindh
- 13-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department officially announced summer vacations for the province on Wednesday. It was clarified earlier on Monday that the provincial government had reached this decision regarding the summer break back in February. The department has issued a formal notification covering schools, colleges, and universities. According to the directive, all private and public […]
May 15 AS Level Maths Paper Cancelled Amid Leak Controversy
- 13-May-2026
KARACHI: The Cambridge International administration has cancelled the AS Level Mathematics exam scheduled for May 15, ARY News reported. The administration announced that a new date for the cancelled paper will be shared till May 22. The Cambridge system has faced widespread criticism across the country following reports that examination papers were leaked online prior […]
Two more AS level papers leaked online
- 12-May-2026
KARACHI: While a deteriorating national education system was once the norm, the international education system operating in Pakistan is now also facing a decline, as another AS-level examination paper was leaked today, ARY News reported. The second Mathematics paper for the International AS-level was leaked and reportedly circulated on social media well before the exam […]