KARACHI: Despite the Sindh government spending billions of rupees on social protection programs, poverty remains deeply entrenched in the province’s rural areas. According to official statistics obtained by The Express Tribune, the Sindh government has spent nearly Rs20 billion in five
Despite widespread awareness of the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), mothers in Karachi’s urban slums face significant barriers that prevent them from fully adhering to recommended practices, a new study has found. Myths, lack of family support, maternal health issues and socioeconomic
In a major stride towards sustainable waste management, the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) has successfully commissioned and operated a pilot biogas plant in Karachi, aiming to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and revolutionise how organic waste is disposed of. Installed
The Karachi Police on 4th July said they had arrested the primary suspect allegedly involved in the gang-rape of a girl in Ittehad Town. In a statement issued today, Keamari Senior Superintendent of Police Captain (retired) Faizan Ali said that the Ittehad
KARACHI: Over 1.6 million children, between five and 17 years of age, in Sindh have been found to be trapped in child labour, revealed the Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022–2024. Conducted by the provincial labour department with technical support from Unicef and
Excessive underground water extraction has led to land subsidence, amplifying the risk of destructive earthquakes KARACHI: Amidst the city’s never ending water crisis, underground water boring has emerged as a crucial mode of supplying the survival necessity. However, the popular practice has
The Sindh government has announced launching a comprehensive crackdown on drug abuse and trafficking, prioritising the protection of youth and public safety. Officials said Pakistan President Asif Zardari had stressed urgent and coordinated action against narcotics as a key priority at the
Sindh has emerged as a national and global model in emergency cardiac care, where the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Karachi and its expanding network of 11 cardiac centres across the province are offering round-the-clock, completely free emergency angioplasty (Primary PCI)—having
The Quaidabad police on 30-June-2025 arrested four suspects allegedly involved in aerial firing during a wedding ceremony in Muzzafarabad. According to a spokesperson for the District Malir police, officers were patrolling the area when they heard gunfire and responded immediately. Upon arrival,
KARACHI: The provincial health department on 28th June reported fourth death from Naegleria fowleri in Sindh. According to officials, a 17-year-old student reportedly suddenly developed fever, body aches and vomiting on June 25. A day later, he was admitted to the Aga