Indus Vitals

In Sindh, especially Karachi, we keep responding to crises instead of building systems that stop them By Mukhtar Alam Every time there’s a fire safety lapse in a big hospital, we have the same conversation. The news cycle runs for 48 hours. Questions are asked. Promises are made. And then, slowly, we go back to business as usual. The recent tragedy at PIMS, Islamabad — where 14 newborns lost their lives — brought that conversation back with painful urgency. We wish wellness and strength to the families affected. But if we look past the headlines, the real question isn’t about one building or one night. It’s about the system that’s supposed to keep thousands of buildings safe every single day. Let’s talk about Sindh. And more specifically, Karachi — because this is where the maximum number of healthcare establishments are located. Both government and private. From small clinics in North Karachi to large tertiary hospitals in Clifton, this city carries the biggest burden of patie...

Toyo University professor cites 10,000+ scholarships, part-time work and rising graduate employment IV Report KARACHI: Japan’s ageing population and declining birth rate have created significant labour gaps across multiple sectors, prompting its government and universities to attract more international students, including from Pakistan, a senior visiting Japanese professor said at Hamdard University on Thursday. Prof Dr Susumu Nijema of Toyo University told faculty and students that Japan’s birth rate has fallen far below its death rate, creating personnel shortages “in almost every sector.” “We need young people... because our total population is declining and the average age is rising,” he said. The cultural anthropologist said international students who meet required academic and language qualifications can obtain student visas easily. He added that more than 10,000 scholarships are available, including MEXT government and university-funded programs, with some being fully ...