PTI pens letter to SC against Punjab CM's relief package
PTI pens letter to SC against Punjab CM's relief package
Karachi Corps troops continue all round defence, survival desert Exercise Jidar-ul-Hadeed in Thar
Karachi Corps troops continue all round defence, survival desert Exercise Jidar-ul-Hadeed in Thar
Four children die after eating poisonous food in Thar
22 people fell unconscious after eating toxic rice.
FM Qureshi expresses grief over loss of human lives due to lightning, heavy rain in Thar
FM Qureshi expresses grief over loss of human lives due to lightning, heavy rain in Thar.
Lightning kills 12 people in separate incidents in Sindh
Authorities have urged motorists, commuters and citizens to take caution when driving.
PM Khan approves Sehat Insaf Cards for 300,000 families of Tharparkar
Every family of Tharparkar will be able to get free medical treatment of up to Rs 720,000 per annum.
Bilawal announces free-of-cost electricity for Islamkot
The Thar coal power project has a capacity to generate 660 megawatts.
Thar project case: SC expresses resentment over govt for not submitting audit report
The judge sought reply from CM, saying that all the money has goes into pockets of corrupt officials
PARC-Thar Foundation in joint efforts to combat drought in Thar
Both organisations signed a MoU to grow plants, reduce salinity and develop commercial value chains.
Thar project case: SC directs NAB to launch probe against Samar Mubarakmand
Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered to take action against all the accused.
Thar: Mother wraps newborn in clothes, bag to protect from cold
The baby has been shifted to the ward for medical assistance.
Report on Thar children's deaths submitted in SC
The report says pregnant woman and children were suffering from severe malnutrition in Thar
PM Imran takes notice of poor health facilities in Thar
The premier ordered authorities to provide state-of-the-art medical facilities the residents.
Governor Sindh and Minister Vawda 'Red carpet entry' in drought-hit Thar shocks Twitteratis
PTI earlier had showed concern and distress over the plight of Tharis and criticized PPP.
SC orders forensic audit of Thar coal power project
The top judge said that amount of Rs4 billion was distributed on the claim of one scientist.
World Food Day 2018 and a curious case of food hunger in Pakistan
Pakistan produces enough food still hunger is at large; majority faces starvation and worst hunger.
SC orders to constitute committee to probe Thar coal power project
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case.
The Plight of Thar - Drought, malnutrition and criminal negligence engulf Tharis' children and cattle
Thar have not seen rains for the last two years that has caused such a large scale natural calamity
PM Imran directs health minister to provide relief to locals in Thar
Prime Minister Imran Khan also expressed grave concern on the situation in Thar
Tuberculosis diagnosed in more than 250 people in Chachro
The locals said that the government has not taken any step to help the people living in this area.
Two more children die of malnutrition in Thar
More than 70 children are still under treatment at various hospitals in the district.
Engro likely to invest $21.37m in upcoming Thar power project
The project will have a generation capacity of around 330 MW
CJP expresses anger over health secretary's report on infant deaths in Thar
CJP asked Raza Rabbani to visit Larkana and inform about the situation there.
Of Thari artisans and their exploitation
Without electricity or latest technology, these shawls are still made on manually operated special looms with which men weave shawls with their hands. Photo: Dunya News
Senator Krishna Kumari determined to improve lives of Thari women
Krishna Kumari becomes the first female Hindu senator in the history of Pakistan. Photo: Associated Press
Unknown suspects gun down two brothers in Tharparkar
The traders staged protest and chanted slogans against Tharparkar police.
Ahsan Iqbal urges opposition to cooperate with govt
Prosperous future of Pakistan is linked with political stability in the country: Ahsan Iqbal
Chikungunya outbreak worsens in Thar as 2000 affected in two weeks
The viral disease has targeted 30 villages of Thar including the Chachro district.
Thar villages get free Wifi
SECMC’s Chief Executive Shamsuddin Shaikh and journalist Reham Khan inaugurated the facility.
Amir Khan inaugurates water, power facilities in Tharparkar
Khan has urged international organizations to take notice of almost 433 lives lost this year
Around Rs. 8 million raised in Amir Khan's Charity Event for Thar: organizer
Former World Boxing Champion had held the charity programme at a local hotel in Karachi.
Girl kills sister, injures parents with axe in Tharparkar
Police officers have launched an investigation into the matter and arrested the culprit.
Sindh CM briefed on health conditions in Thar
Qaim Ali Shah ordered to appoint 1000 doctors in the area at the earliest
Famine claims three more lives in Thar
Undernourishment has claimed more than 165 lives of children so far.
Thar families deprived of wheat bags announced by govt
Undernourishment has claimed more than 165 lives of children so far
Three more die in drought-hit Thar
Diseased children from affected areas are continuously arriving in the hospitals.
Special prayers held at Mithi temple as death toll in Thar rises to 172
The special prayer was arranged by Sindh Rural Partners Organisation
Famine engulfs four more lives in Thar, death toll mounts to 172 in 49 days
Malnourished families have started migrating to Badin and other areas.
Two more children die of malnutrition in Tharparkar, toll reaches 167
Famine-struck people have demanded the government to announce a package for their ease.
Ignored undernourishment claims another two lives in Thar
Famine-struck people have demanded the government to announce a package for their ease
Four more children die, death toll reaches 161 in drought-hit Tharparkar
The animals are also dying due to the dearth of food and other viral diseases
Food dearth in Thar claims one more life, tally escalates to 138 in 39 days
The animals are also dying due to the dearth of food and other viral diseases
Rangers lay hands on Tharparkar's cleanliness, water supply
The force initiated a cleanliness drive on emergency basis in Chachro's locality
Two more die of malnutrition day after Sindh Assembly postponed discussion on Thar issue
The Sindh government is resorting to mere announcements while death toll in Tharparkar is rising
Famine in Thar claims two more lives
Atleast 120 children have lost their lives in a span of 32 days.
Two more fall prey to famine in drought-hit Tharparkar, tally escalates to 118
More than 170 children are under treatment at various hospitals in Tharparkar.
Dying Thar children and cold blooded laughters in Sindh Assembly
Early marriages and malnutrition are reasons behind the deaths of children in Thar: Shehla Raza
Another two children die in famine-hit Thar, toll mounts to 103
More than 170 children are under treatment at various hospitals in Tharparkar.
Death toll mounts to 75 as seven more die in famine-struck Thar
The plight of children in southern Sindh province highlights provincial government's incompetence.
Death toll in drought-hit Thar rises to 50 as two more children die
More than 80 children are under treatment in different hospitals.
Four more children die of malnutrition in Thar
Four more children die of malnutrition in Tharparkar, death toll reaches to 37 in 13 days
Three more children die in drought-hit Thar, toll reaches 29
Today, a child died in Diplo taking the death toll to 27.
Thar deaths: Sindh govt's slackness is unforgivable, says Imran Khan
The death tally is surging owing to lack of proper medical facilities, says PTI chief
Thar: Another kid dies of hunger, toll reaches 16
One more kid died of disease caused by malnutrition, 16 kids have died so far during the last 7 days
Thar Coal Mining Project: Govt approves sovereign guarantee
Finance Ministry has approved the agreement of foreign loan, sovereign guarantee for the project
Master plan of Thar power plant worth Rs 12.92 billion still incomplete
The news was confirmed in "Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath" show.
Several areas inundated as downpour continues in Tharparkar
The heavy shower has also claimed livestock losses as hundreds of cattle died
Thar Coal power plant to start production of electricity under supervision of Dr. Samar
Scientists produced electricity by under-ground gasification of coal in Thar Coal Power Plant
Tharparkar: Unhygienic food lands ten people in hospital
Moreover, two children and three women were among the victims.
Three members of same family gun down in Tharparkar
SHO Muhammad Khoso has assured to nab the suspects as early as possible.
Tharparkar: Truck-motorbike crash claims life, one injured
The Mithi Police reached the crash site and seized the truck
Thar-famine claims four more lives, death toll escalates to 361
Sindh government suspended the relief activities to the victims of Thar.
Three more die in famine-struck Thar, death toll rises to 353
Thar affectees urged the government to take practical step instead of promising verbally.
Thar: Feudals stash aid wheat in school
As many as 166 sacks of wheat were sealed in rooms of a primary school for 20 days.
Death toll in famine-struck Thar rises to 325
Affected people have been facing difficulty due to inefficient distribution of aid.
Death toll escalates to 323 as another child dies in famine-struck Thar
Scarcity of food and water persists in affected areas of Chachro and Dhali districts.
Famine in Thar: Death toll reaches 295 in 100 days
Four more children died of famine in Thar; death toll in Jan reaches 38.
Three more die in famine-struck Thar
Distribution of aid by the Sindh government has been relatively sluggish.
Thar: Zardari inaugurates Asia's largest water filtration plant
The filtration plant will provide potable water to at least 80 villages, reportedly
Five more die in famine-struck Thar, death toll rises to 268
Zardari's expectant visit expedites repair work of roads, street lights and offices.
Death toll escalates to 261 in famine-struck Thar
Affected people have been awaiting assistance promised by the government.
Thar situation: Sirajul Haq demands to file FIR against CM Sindh, cabinet
Death toll attributed to famine in Thar has mounted to 254 in a span of 90 days.
Famine in Thar: Death toll mounts 254 in 90 days
JI organized a 'Save Mithi' rally led by Sirajul Haq in Thar today.
Thar Famine: Death toll escalates to 248 in 88 days
Six tehsildars have also refused to give wheat sacks to the Thar victims.
Thar famine claims one more life, death toll reaches to 243
Sindh government is busy in storing the wheat sacks at the warehouses of Chachru.
Thar famine claims three more lives, death toll escalates to 238
Poor Thar victims are longing for food, pure drinking water and medicines.
Death toll mounts to 234 as three more die in famine-struck Thar
Administration failed to meet their claims as relief units were unable to access Thar affectees.
7 more lose their lives to hunger in Tharparkar
Death toll reaches 221 in 81 days, Relief Inspecting Judge summons DC Tharparkar on December 24
Thar famine claims 219 lives in 80 days
People are becoming sick as medical facilities have not been provided to famine victims until yet.
Death toll in Thar attributed to famine escalates to 213
Medical teams have not yet been formulated, which is causing various diseases to spread.
Famine in Thar engulfs four more lives, death toll rises to 197
Dearth of food and water has created an alarming situation in Thar.
Thar famine claims two more lives, death toll rises to 187
Relief teams were not set up despite administration and Health Ministry’s tall claims.
Famine in Thar: Death toll rises to 179
At least 68 children were being treated at civil hospital Mithi.
Death toll in famine-hit Thar reaches 176
Two children were transferred to the civil hospital Hyderabad after being declared critical.
Famine in Thar: Death toll escalates to 175
Children continue to die of malnutrition as Sindh government ceases relief work.
Death toll rises to 167 in famine-struck Thar
Sindh government ceased relief work after concluding fourth phase of aid assistance.
Famine claims seven more lives in Thar, death toll rises to 159
60, 000 affected families await wheat aid which speaks of administration’s sheer inefficiency.
Thar famine: Death toll reaches 152 in two months
No facilities have been provided to Thar victims so far.
Sindh CM establishes commission to review Thar situation
The commission is headed by Justice (r) Ghulam Sarwar Korai
Famine in Thar: Death toll escalates to 151 as another child dies
Dysfunctional and dried up tube wells made the acquisition of clean water impossible.
Famine in Thar: Death toll rises to 163 in 63 days
No adequate access to medicines while thorough distribution of wheat aid has not been made possible.
Thar famine claims three more lives
No facilities have been provided to the victims of Thar to prevent further deaths.
Death toll in famine-hit Thar reaches 136 in 59 days
Dropping temperature causes pneumonia while insufficient warm clothing adds to the misery.
Death toll in Tharparkar mounts to 130
Dearth sustains as Ministry of Health fails to form relief teams.
Death toll escalates to 123 in 56 days in famine-struck Thar
Three children have been transferred to Hyderabad in the wake of their critical condition.
Deaths in Thar: Report submitted in SHC, federal govt asked to submit response
According to the report submitted, 272 children have died of dearth in Thar since January.
Death toll ascends to 118 as another child falls prey to famine
Government's inadequacy to provide sufficient facilities has worsened the situation in Chachro and i
Thar-famine: Chachru residents protest against govt
Death toll rises to 117 in 55 days as another child died due to insufficient facilities.
Famine in Thar: Death toll escalates to 116
Contradictory to Ministry of Health's tall claims, no sign of aid and relief is to be witnessed.
Death toll rises to 115 as famine claims three more lives in Thar
No relief teams have been formulated nor has administration distributed wheat among the affectees.
Death toll in famine-hit Thar reaches 111 in 53 days
Residents of Thar are still waiting for aid and facilities to prevent further deaths.
Thar: Death toll attributed to famine rises to 107
Chachro hospital is inundated with children struggling for life.
Thar to become energy capital, vows Khawaja Asif
ECC has approved to generate electricity as IPPs by rental power plant, he assured.
Famine in Thar: Death toll ascends to 97 as another child dies
Chachru administration has brought the supply of wheat to a standstill adding to the plight.
Thar: 7 children die taking the toll to 92
The affectees in Chachro and Dhali areas are also suffering from gastro and pneumonia
Committee would be formulated on Thar issue: Agha Siraj
Shehryar Mehr accuses government of following 'we don't agree' tactic.
Famine claims five more lives in Thar
Death toll ascends to 90 in one and a half and 25 children suffer from pneumonia and gastro.
Famine in Thar: Two more deaths ascend death toll to 87
At least 22 children fall prey to famine in two days whereas dozens are struggling with pneumonia.
Thar: 35 children fall prey to pneumonia
Hundreds of wells have dried up, leaving residents of the areas craving for potable water
Death toll in famine-hit Thar reaches 80
At least 35 children are suffering from pneumonia while apathy of administration adds to misery.
Thar famine: Death toll rises to 71 in 48 days
Children are dying due to lack of health facilities and treatments.
Death toll mounts 64 as three children fall prey to famine
Doctors and lady doctors could not be appointed in the hospitals despite claims.
MQM signals no-confidence move against CM Sindh
Babar Ghauri says option of no-confidence movement against CM Sindh open for betterment of Sindh
60 year old issues of Thar cannot be resolved over night: Sharjeel Memon
Famine keeps surfacing in Thar every now and then, says Wassan.
Sindh govt is committing criminal negligence over Tharparkar drought: MQM
Whole Sindh will turn into Thar if govt continues to function the same way, said Pir Pagara
MQM alleges CM Sindh of bad governance in Thar
CM Sindh has not done anything for the development of region, MQM says.
Death toll mounts to 55 as another child dies in famine-struck Thar
56 children are still admitted at Mithi Hospital whereas inhabitants have started to migrate.
Sindh Cabinet to inspect Thar famine roots
Early this morning one more child died and death toll has reached to 54 in 44 days.
Thar famine: Another child dies, death toll rises to 54
4000 mineral bottles have not been distributed among victims of femine.
Thar: KKF, MQM establish relief camps
The patients were provided free of cost treatment and medicines
Sindh lawmaker Shehla Raza receives threat-letter
Raza has demanded of the government for a bomb-proof car
Death toll rises to 51 in famine-struck Thar
Qaim Ali Shah would be visiting Chachru by 2 pm today to review dearth situation.
Sindh govt responsible for Thar situation: Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
MQM Rabita Committee appeals for help from UN, international NGOs for residents of Thar
No changes in Sindh government being made, affirms Memon
Media does not highlight the development projects conducted by the government, says Sharjeel Memon.
Famine takes 2 more lives in Thar, death toll rises to 49
Administration remains deaf eared to the whole predicament as people continue to die of starvation.
MQM, Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation set up medical, relief camp in Mitthi
Famine victim kids and other patients will be treated at these Khidmat-e-Khalq Foundation camps
Sindh govt's relief bags for Tharparkar affectees contain mud
As many 292 bags of 'relief items' carried mud instead of wheat, the report says
Show cause notices issued to CM Sindh, Wassan revoked
It has been revealed that 292 wheat bags reserved for Thar affectees were filled with mud instead.
Death toll ascends to 42 in 40 days
A 3-moths old Sandeep under treatment at Mithi Civil Hospital died at Mithi Civil Hospital.
Sindh govt responsible for deaths in Thar: MQM
CM Sindh, ministers, other influential people helpless before bureaucracy, says Izhar-ul-Hassan
Famine engulfs two more lives in Thar, death toll mounts to 38
Sindh government has been served show cause notice in the wake of Thar report presented by Wassan.
Bahria Town to help Thar family suffering from mysterious disease
Dunya became voice of helpless family; Bahria Town offered to help the disease after Dunya report
Thar: Death toll escalates to 37 as another child dies of dearth
Mysterious illness rendered 16 children disable while relief teams fail to reach the areas.
2-year-old Mithi child dies of malnutrition
The administration is shouting 'all is well' while people and livestock continue to perish.
Death toll rises to 33 in famine-struck Thar
Government’s aid is restricted to only a few selected ones in the cities.
Thar: Hospitals flooded with famine-struck children
Scarcity of water has worsened in more than 30 villages in Chachro.
Army continues relief operation in Thar
12.8 ton ration has been distributed among the famine affectees in various areas of Thar.
Thar: Patients face trouble at hospitals due to no electricity
Main hospital remains devoid of electricity despite availability at Khensar.
Death toll rises to 31 in famine-hit Tharparkar
114 dysfunctional tube wells have worsened the dearth of water in Chachhro and Dhali.
Troops sent to Thar for rescue operation
900 drought affected families have been provided food items and clean drinking water since morning.
Famine in Thar: Death toll mounts 29
Water shortage has increased manifold as 114 tube wells have become dysfunctional.
No child died of famine in Thar, claims CM Sindh
Qaim Ali Shah says development projects in Thar are not being showcased.
Thar: Another child dies of famine, death tolls rises to 25
More than 600 villages have been vacated in the wake of scarcity of food and water.
2 more kids die of hunger in Tharparkar
Kids failed to survive in Civil Hospital Mitthi, death toll reaches 20 of food shortage
2 children die of malnutrition in Tharparkar while Sindh Assembly desires to feast
The residents of Thar continue to die because of starvation, thirst and malnutrition.
PM takes notice of Tharparkar affectees' sufferings
PM also ordered to increase the number of centres to provide financial assistance to the affectees.
Another five people die of malnutrition in Thar
Authorities have been busy dispensing food aid and sending medics to attend to the sick.
