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Eight Children Test HIV Positive in Karachi’s SITE Area

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection has been detected in eight children, tested at the Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital in Karachi. The hospital officials have blamed the quack doctors, practising illegally, for the infection and demanded of the Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) to take action against such unauthorised medical practitioners.…
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Mother ‘Sells’ Newborn to Pay Hospital Bill

KARACHI: In a shocking incident that has sparked widespread outrage, a woman allegedly had to sell her newborn baby to settle medical bills at a private clinic in Memon Goth, police said on November 2. Malir district police chief confirmed on Sunday evening that the child has been recovered safely…
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SBCA seals ‘Derelict’ School Building Without Notice

KARACHI: The Jufelhurst Girls Higher Secondary School in the Soldier Bazaar area was sealed late on the night of 31 October, leaving students and staff shocked and confused. The school administration said it had received no prior notice or official intimation regarding the action. According to sources, officials from the…
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Sindh Launches Sensor Scanner Stick for Visually Impaired

Sindh has developed a sensor-equipped scanner stick for the first time to assist visually impaired individuals. The province is home to more than six million children with special needs and other people with physical and mental disabilities. Advanced medical technology is also being used to create devices aimed at empowering…
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Student Arrested for Killing Van Driver

RAWALPINDI: The Mandra police station has arrested the school student accused in the murder of a school van driver. The accused, Syed Shujaat Hussain Shah, had killed 21-year-old van driver Zeeshan Safir two weeks ago after he had tried to stop him from harassing school-going girls. The police spokesperson said…
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Pakistan, Norway to Boost Education Cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Norway have agreed to expand cooperation in the education sector, focusing on digital learning, teacher training, technical education, and inclusive learning opportunities. The understanding came during a meeting between Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training Wajiha Qamar and Norway’s Minister of Education Kari Nessa…
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Child Worker Dies in Burewala kiln Tragedy

BUREWALA: A 14-year-old boy lost his life after falling into a burning furnace while working at the kiln. Witnesses said Ali Hasan, who was performing his usual duties, lost balance and slipped into the fire. He sustained severe burns and succumbed to his injuries despite rescue efforts. Rescue teams rushed…
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Child Maid Tortured by Employer in Ghaziabad .

LAHORE: A nine-year-old domestic worker was allegedly subjected to brutal physical violence by her employer in Lahore’s Ghaziabad area, leaving her injured and with a broken tooth. Police said the victim, identified as Muqaddas, had been working at the home of a woman named Naheed in Tajpura. The assault allegedly…
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Van Locked with School Children Inside

RAWALPINDI: The efficiency of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) staff took a harsh turn when a school van, found with an expired annual token, was impounded along with the students inside the vehicle at the Old GTS bus stand in Rawalpindi. Students of grade five and six from a government…
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