Author: Abdul Samad
Mufti Usmani condemns Gaza atrocities, calling them a catastrophic blow to Palestine and the global Muslim community’s shared humanity By Dr Abdul Samad ISLAMABAD: Mufti Taqi Usmani called for a complete boycott of Israel and its supporters, stressing the importance of Muslim unity in the face of escalating violence against Palestinians. The conference, which carried the theme “Responsibility of Palestine and the Muslim Ummah,” attracted a large gathering of religious scholars from various sects. Speaking at the National Palestine Conference, Mufti Usmani condemned the ongoing atrocities in Gaza, describing them as a catastrophe for Palestine and the wider Muslim community.…
John Elia’s poetry continues to strike a chord with younger generations, celebrated for its raw emotional resonance By Abdul Samad KARACHI: The literary world today celebrates the 93rd birth anniversary of Jon Elia, one of Urdu poetry’s most iconic figures. Born Syed Jon Asghar on 14 December 1931 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India, Jon Elia left an indelible mark on South Asian literature with his distinct poetic style and profound philosophical insights. Hailing from an illustrious family, Jon’s father, Allama Shafiq Hasan Elia, was a scholar of Urdu, Persian, Arabic, and Hebrew, while his elder brothers, Syed Muhammad Taqi and…
As highlighted by Daily Metro Morning, the polio crisis in Sindh has become increasingly severe, exacerbated by issues surrounding the efficacy of foreign aid-driven vaccination programs By Abdul Samad KARACHI: The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has reported three new cases of poliovirus in Pakistan, raising the total number of confirmed cases in 2024 to 59. The latest infections have been identified in Karachi’s Kemari district, Dera Ismail Khan, and Kashmore. Alarmingly, Karachi’s Kemari district has already seen three cases this year, contributing to the growing concern surrounding the resurgence of polio in the country. This is particularly worrisome as…
The trading volume for the day was robust, with a total of 116 million shares changing hands, valued at nearly 39.77 billion Pakistani rupees By Abdul Samad KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached a historic milestone on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed above 100,000 points for the first time in its history, marking a momentous achievement for the country’s financial market. The index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 companies listed on the exchange, rose by 813 points to finish the trading session at 100,182, reflecting significant investor confidence. During the day, the KSE-100 Index…
By Abdul Samad KARACHI: A noteworthy step towards global collaboration was witnessed as a Japanese delegation from Rotary International visited Karachi’s District Central, emphasizing the importance of tackling polio among mobile and migrant populations. This visit, a testament to international solidarity, underscores the critical nature of combating polio in one of its last bastions—Pakistan. The delegation’s engagement reflects a deep commitment to addressing the unique challenges posed by mobile and migrant communities, which are often underserved and vulnerable to outbreaks due to their transient nature and limited access to healthcare. The visit formed part of the broader Pakistan Polio Eradication…
Sources reveal that particular areas of Karachi are specifically prepared for visits of observers like Wednesday’s visit of PM’s Focal Person, where everything is shown perfect By Abdul Samad KARACHI: In a bid to intensify Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts, Ayesha Raza Farooq, the Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio, alongside National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) Coordinator Anwarul Haq, recently conducted a critical visit to Karachi amid October’s National Immunization Days (NIDs). The visit comes as Sindh struggles with persistent human polio cases, particularly in Karachi, raising concerns over the region’s performance in achieving polio eradication goals. During her visit to…
By Abdul Samad KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, has raised alarms over the escalating cases of malaria and dengue in the region, calling for urgent action to combat these public health threats. During a recent briefing, he underscored the necessity for continuous insecticide spraying to curb the proliferation of these diseases, which pose significant risks to public health. Highlighting the critical situation, Governor Tessori pointed out the alarming rise in malaria cases across Sindh, with health authorities reporting a staggering 249,151 cases recorded from January to October this year. This sharp increase in infections necessitates an immediate response from…
The detection of the virus in the environment serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat that polio poses to the community, particularly to unvaccinated children (Catchline) By Abdul Samad KARACHI: A comprehensive seven-day polio vaccination campaign has commenced across Sindh province today, aiming to immunize around 10.6 million children against the poliovirus. This initiative, organized by the Karachi Emergency Operation Center, will run until November 3, reflecting a significant effort to combat the resurgence of polio in the region. The urgency of the campaign is highlighted by the alarming statistic of 41 reported polio cases across Pakistan this…
The polio epidemic in Balochistan has affected multiple districts with 21 cases  followed by Sindh with 12 cases with severe danger of epidemic in Karachi By Abdul Samad KARACHI: In a troubling development for public health in Pakistan, authorities have confirmed another case of polio, marking the total number of affected children at 41 for this year. The latest case emerged from the Loralai district in Balochistan, where health officials reported that the polio virus has now impacted 21 children within the province alone. This particular case is notable as it is the first instance of polio reported in Loralai…
Syed Murad Ali Shah notes that there have been 40 reported human polio cases in Pakistan in 2024, with 12 in Sindh, the second highest number in the country despite previously three years of polio free status By Abdul Samad KARACHI: On World Polio Day, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah adjourned the ongoing provincial assembly session for five days to allow members of the Provincial Assembly (MPAs) to actively participate in the upcoming anti-polio drive. Addressing the World Polio Day event at CM House, Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of full MPA involvement in administering polio drops…