Author: Ishaque Hashmi
By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho formally launched a 10-day special polio vaccination campaign today, administering polio drops to a child at the Sultanabad Dispensary. The inauguration was attended by Secretary of Health Rehan Baloch, Emergency Operations Center Sindh Coordinator Irshad Sodhar, and Rotary International Trustee Aziz Memon. In her address, Dr. Pechuho urged parents not to be swayed by misinformation and to ensure their children receive polio drops and vaccines. She emphasized the importance of vaccination, stating, “Vaccines protect children from death and permanent disability.” Irshad Sodhar echoed this sentiment, urging parents to take advantage…
Deputy Commissioner Fuad Ghaffar Soomro conducted a thorough review of the technical aspects of the campaign with particular focus on the use of the jet injector technique to administer the vaccine safely and painlessly to children By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: The fIPV (Fractional Inactivated Polio Vaccine) campaign was launched in District Central by Deputy Commissioner Fuad Ghaffar Soomro, alongside District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Abdul Samad Khan. The campaign, running from August 15 to 25, aims to fortify efforts in the eradication of polio within the district. The inauguration took place at the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Centre in…
The Polio Awareness Walk that followed served as a visual demonstration of community solidarity and commitment to public health By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: The inauguration of the fIPV (Fractional Inactivated Polio Vaccine) campaign was celebrated with a dedicated event and a Polio Awareness Walk at UC-44 Haji Mureed Goth in Nazimabad Town. This initiative aims to bolster efforts in eradicating polio and raise public awareness about the importance of vaccination. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the active participation of local government officials and community leaders. UC Chairman Javed Mureed Bikak, Vice-Chairman Abdul Khalid Baloch, and all ward-wise councilors, including General…
CM Murad Shah says, “We will be using innovative, painless jet injectors to immunize children under the age of five in the city’s high-risk areas where the virus is still circulating” By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: After surfacing positive environmental samples in recurrence from across the province and two confirmed polio cases, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, along with Sindh Minister for Health Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, and Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, on Wednesday launched an anti-polio (fIPV) campaign targeting vulnerable children in 85 high-risk union committees of Karachi. The campaign started from…
By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has called for a renewed commitment to the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, emphasizing that the celebration of Independence Day should be accompanied by concrete efforts to realize the founder’s dream. Speaking at a flag-hoisting ceremony held at the KDA central office, Ghani underscored that despite 77 years of independence, Pakistan has yet to fully embody Jinnah’s vision for the nation. Ghani lamented that the nation has deviated from Jinnah’s ideals. “On this Independence Day, we must ask ourselves whether we have succeeded in realizing Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s…
The Polio Awareness Walk that followed served as a visual demonstration of community solidarity and commitment to public health By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: The inauguration of the fIPV (Fractional Inactivated Polio Vaccine) campaign was celebrated with a dedicated event and a Polio Awareness Walk at UC-44 Haji Mureed Goth in Nazimabad Town. This initiative aims to bolster efforts in eradicating polio and raise public awareness about the importance of vaccination. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the active participation of local government officials and community leaders. UC Chairman Javed Mureed Bikak, Vice-Chairman Abdul Khalid Baloch, and all ward-wise councilors, including…
By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: On Independence Day, the Global Aafia Movement, led by noted neurophysician Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui, organized a significant rally at Five Stars Chowrangi in North Nazimabad to mark the occasion and advocate for the release of Dr. Aafia Siddiqui. The rally, titled ‘Free Aafia- Independence Day,’ drew participation from a diverse group of organizations and political parties, including the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), Muslim Students Organisation (MSO), Human Rights Council Pakistan Sindh chapter, Jamait Ulema e Islam Karachi chapter, and several others. Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui addressed the gathering, emphasizing the immense value of independence and urging citizens…
By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: Provincial Ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Saeed Ghani have announced the launch of a free air ambulance service in Sindh, fulfilling a vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. This initiative, made possible through a partnership between the Sindh Local Council Association and the aircraft company ASSL, aims to enhance accessibility to healthcare services across the province. Speaking at the signing ceremony of the agreement between the Local Councils Association and ASSL, the ministers emphasized the importance of this service in improving medical facilities and response times. The event was attended by key figures including…
KARACHI: Karachi has experienced intermittent light and heavy rainfall throughout the night, bringing some respite from the intense heat and improving the weather conditions across the city. According to the Meteorological Department, more rainfall is anticipated within the next 24 hours, which is expected to further lower temperatures and provide continued comfort to residents. In Punjab, rain has impacted several districts, including Rawalpindi, Taxila, and Lahore. Persistent rainfall in Islamabad and Rawalpindi has resulted in flooding in low-lying areas, creating substantial challenges for local residents. The rainfall has led to water accumulation on roads and streets, complicating daily commutes and…
By Ishaque Hashmi KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan convened a significant meeting at its central election office, Pakistan House, to celebrate the success of its recent Youth Convention. The event, dubbed “Shabash Sathiyon,” was attended by prominent leaders including Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, senior leader Syed Mustafa Kamal, Anis Ahmed Qaimkhani, central committee members, MQM assembly members, and various departmental heads. During the meeting, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addressed the attendees, commending the collective efforts that contributed to the Youth Convention’s success. He emphasized the pivotal role the convention played in shaping the future of MQM’s younger generation.…