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Naegleria fowleri: Microbiologists share tips on how to avoid contracting the deadly parasite
They say that boiled, sterilised or filtered water should be used for cleaning the mouth.
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Hasty CPLC shooting in the dark led to kidnapped neurologist’s death: Report
Investigator comes under pressure to alter angle of his findings.
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After 31 years, Khalil Chishti back to teach virology at Karachi University
Microbiology dept head says professor to train students in cell culturing.
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Bomb attacks: Police suspect two groups involved in city blasts
Two FIRs registered and suspects sketches released.
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Five injured in Orangi Town grenade attack
Violence continues in city with one person killed in Garden Town.
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How education was culturally displaced
British foray into subcontinent’s system of instruction radically altered the way ‘literacy’ was acquired.
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Over 30 million young children out of school
Most primary schools in Pakistan lack basic facilities including drinking water, electricity and bathrooms.
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A dream fulfilled: College gates open for guard’s daughter
Zarmeen is to enrol on a merit scholarship at LUMS, where her father patrols the entrance.
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Court cases: Power cuts at courts force staff members to pull out typewriters
KESC spokesperson claims that there had been no such reported outage.
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President reviews development projects for Lyari, other areas
President Asif Ali Zardari directed officials to complete work on various development schemes in Lyari.
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Women join Waseela-e-Haq programme to help the man of the house
The seventh batch of the Waseela-e-Haq programme graduated on Monday.
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Exam results: For 70% of Matric Science students, college doors open
About 11.14% sail through with a top grade.
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Official says KWSB often skips chlorination; WHO suspects city’s water supply carries parasite
Three out of four victims got sick from a domestic water supply.
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Day after chief minister claimed killings reduced, senior party man gunned down
Five more fall victim to target killers as killings go on in Ramazan.
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Life-saving text: Gang abducts women, arranges their marriage in rural Sindh
While being held hostage, Jahan managed to send her husband a text message but she couldn’t tell him where she was.
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Bomb near consulate: Rangers were target of blast, say police
2 injured in fifth attempt to harm the paramilitary force.
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Group opposing Chinese projects condemns attack
JSQM has been opposed to the Zulfikarabad city project that the Chinese are building.
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Zardari wants Lyari development work paced up
Zardari was chairing a briefing on the Lyari Development Package at Bilawal House.
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Police discover, defuse second bomb outside Chinese Consulate
Police has taken the owner of both motorcycles into custody. Motorcycles were bought from Akbar Road.
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Family dispute?: Man granted bail in constable’s murder case
Sessions court bails out suspect against two Rs200,000 sureties.
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Hyderabad jailbreak: Slain inmate’s released friend holds jail responsible for riots
Jamali was released on bail a day after the encounter between prisoners and jail staff.
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Corporal punishment: For four-year-old Anum, ‘A’ will bring to mind a broken arm
Tuition teacher breaks child’s limb for not taking an interest in studies.
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Going viral: Karachi, a game changer in Pakistan’s fight against polio
Refusals of vaccination, security concerns and environmental issues slow down eradication efforts.
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Target killings in Karachi have decreased, says CM
He also said that action will be taken against profiteers in Ramazan.
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Sindhi nationalists will not cooperate with PML-N, says JSQM chairman
Kalani says he will talk to Sharif only if he agrees that Sindhis constitute a separate nation.
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Left high and dry: Islamabad pulls the plug on KIV water supply project
This matter is now a provincial concern, says Central Development Working Party.
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Polio campaign remains suspended in Gadap as 12 suspects arrested
Police say terrorist organisations were not behind the attacks.
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As more peacocks drop dead, wildlife department tries to get to the bottom of the mystery
A virus, not a vitamin deficiency, might be responsible for the curious phenomenon.
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Loud sound creates scare in DHA
According to reports two motorcyclists hurled grenade at office of local builder who refused to give extortion money.
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Building Approvals: Petition filed against Clifton penthouse
The petitioner requested the court to declare that the builder has committed violations.
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Nepotism: Sindh High Court moved over ‘illegal’ public sector appointments
Posting of retired people as universities’ VCs, officers working on deputation questioned.
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Transitions: Former DG of Met office passes away at 88
His family remembers him as someone who always wanted to do everything himself.
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First batch of overseas students graduate from Dow International Medical College
The graduates hail from the United States, Canada and the Middle East.
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Extortion?: Construction company's office comes under cracker attack, police denies
Police say no explosive was thrown, rather the tyre of a nearby parked car had burst.
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Gandhara relics: Stolen or not, police and archaeologists can’t agree on one number
National Museum’s director claims 330 artefacts recorded; Awami Colony SHO says only 308 present.
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Targeted killings?: ST activist among nine shot dead
A CID officer travelling in a police van was also shot and wounded by armed men.
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Naegleria cases: As hunt continues for killer parasite source, mosques added to list
Victim families say they did not go to a swimming pool.
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Rehman Malik warns against illegal Fitra collection
Malik says government will not allow unregistered organisations to set up camps and collect Fitra by giving "chits".
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Microscopic death: More cases of Naegleria confirmed
Parasite penetrates human body through nose when a person dives into infected swimming pool, pond or river.
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Tragedy averted: 12kg bomb planted near Safoora school defused
The bomb was planted near a private school in Sacchal police limits.
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Violent crimes: Police declare entire city sensitive for Ramazan
Force braces as terrorists believed to be actively plotting across Karachi.
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Jamshoro, Dadu closed to protest SUP man killing in ‘staged’ encounter
Commercial activities in Bhan Saeedabad, Sehwan, Kotri talukas paralysed by the protest.
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Lyari violence: Two cases against gang leaders declared dormant
Habib Jan Baloch, Taju and Umar Kutchi could not be arrested.
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Public interest litigants to join case on vaccine price
Pharmaceutical firm files petition against govt order to charge less.
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Secretary appointment: PQA and shipping ministry put on notice
Petitioner was eligible to be appointed secretary but an outsider was given job in violation of rules and regulations.
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Karachi violence: JSQM activist killed in Dalmia, TTP logistical supporter caught
Eleven men, including an alleged logistical supporter of TTP, a Lyari gangster nabbed.
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Just flying through: Swiss pilot flies around the world
'Since 1929 when the first pilot flew round the world, only 87 pilots have managed to successfully do so.'
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After top cop comes, robbers have a field day
Bandits take away over Rs5m in separate break-ins with Rs3.3m in bank heist.
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Polio campaigner slain in Gadap
WHO says slain man was community health worker.
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Quack shot dead in Sohrab Goth
The officer said reports of the victim being a senior member of WHO, were yet to be confirmed.