Currently, 20 districts in Sindh are affected by poliovirus, with 13 confirmed polio cases in the province. However, the Sindh government remains fully committed to eradicating the virus, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah pledged on 12-November-2024. Recent data shows that
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on 11th November restrained the provincial authorities from finalising the tendering process for a multibillion-rupee project of reconstructing schools affected by floods in the province. A single-judge bench headed by Justice Mahmood A. Khan also issued
In 2023, Pakistan had approximately 26.2 million out-of-school children (OOSC) aged 5-16, up from 23 million due to the impacts of COVID-19 and severe floods. Non-Formal Education (NFE) has been critical in addressing this crisis through flexible and innovative learning models like
Pakistan’s education system spans multiple levels, including compulsory education for children aged 5-16, covering pre-primary to higher secondary education, with 349,909 institutions serving over 56 million students as of 2022-23. Despite improvements, around 26 million children remain out of school, with girls
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 11 November 2024 said the 2023 digital census shows a national population surge, with an annual growth rate of 2.55 percent. This brings Pakistan’s population to 241 million, with Sindh’s surpassing 55 million. “The
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Foundation (SEF), Government of Sindh, is successfully operating 35 people’s schools across the province, enrolling over 25,000 students and creating a thriving academic community. These schools are fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, providing a conducive environment for learning.
• Over 17,000 malaria cases emerge in Sindh within two weeks • Experts describe the number of reported cases as the tip of the iceberg • Doctors discourage frequent use of painkillers due to their effects on kidneys KARACHI: There is no
KARACHI: A recent international study presents a compelling case for a swift global phase-out of lead, classified as a potent neurotoxin, endangering public health, ecosystems and economy worldwide. Led by Stanford University, the study is co-authored by experts from renowned institutions, including
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly was on 4th November informed that over 28,500 employees of the provincial government were illegally taking benefit from the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). As many as 28,549 provincial government’s employees whose spouses were illegally enlisted as beneficiaries
• Nida Khuhro tells PA 181 of 831 people tested positive for chikungunya in province • Speaker calls for action against top management of power utilities if they don’t attend special committee meetings KARACHI: Amid an alarming rise in chikungunya cases in the