As many as 1,757 newborns died in three units of Paeds Medicine Department (PMD) of the Chandka Medical College Hospital (CMCH), Larkana, during 2018 against admission of 25,702 out of which 18,421 children were discharged, 1,633 were referred to other hospitals and 2,146 Left Against Medical Advice (LAMA) during the same 12 months. This was […]
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Monsoon season: continuing downpour leaves 6 electrocuted to death in Lahore
LAHORE: A total of six lives were lost by Tuesday as heavy rains hit the provincial capital. According to Rescue 1122, two people were killed in Gumti Bazaar as their warehouse roof collapsed due to the heavy downpour. Whereas a person died of electrocution in China Scheme area of Gujar Pura. Another incident left three […]
Harnai-Punjab National Highway traffic suspended as water streams flood in Quetta
QUETTA: Traffic on Monday was suspended on the National Highway in the Harnai district near Quetta after heavy rains led to overflow of water streams. The traffic flow was suspended from three points on the Harnai-Punjab National Highway after the road was blocked. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), heavy downpour caused flooding in streams […]
Karachi to remain under a heat spell till Friday: Meteorological Department
KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday warned that Karachi will be under the heat spell as temperatures hover in between 41-43°C range. PMD issued notices notifying that hot to very hot weather will prevail in the metropolis till May 25. According to Met official’s predictions the weather will soaring up till 43-44°C. Earlier on […]
Thunderstorms trip multiple power feeders in Bajaur
KHAR, BAJAUR AGENCY: Thunderstorms in Bajaur Agency and bordering areas on Friday caused 180 feeders to trip. As the feeders tripped, residents faced prolonged power outage and hindrances in daily lives. Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) official informed that electricity was restored in 45 percent of the affected areas. He further added that work was […]