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Times of Oman
20 hours ago
- Health
- Times of Oman
Pakistan reports three deaths from Congo virus
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Three deaths from the Congo virus have been recorded in Pakistan on Thursday, which include two fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one in Karachi, The Express Tribune reported. The victim in Sindh has been identified as a 25-year-old fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi, while fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been reported from Karak and North Waziristan. Health officials said Muhammad Zubair, a resident of Malir district, first experienced symptoms like high fever, muscle pain, abdominal discomfort, coughing, diarrhoea, bleeding, and loss of consciousness on June 16. He was admitted to Jinnah Hospital, where doctors suspected he had the Congo virus infection. He was shifted to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital due to a lack of specialised treatment facilities, and he died there at 7 am on June 19. The Sindh Health Department has sent an active search and response to the impacted area. Contact tracing efforts have been conducted, with people who were in close contact with the deceased being identified and monitored. So far, no other cases have been reported. Residents and the family of the victim have been advised to follow strict precautionary measures to stop further spread, The Express Tribune reported. The fatality came after another death was reported from the virus earlier this week, when a 42-year-old man from Malir district was taken to Indus Hospital in Korangi on June 16 and died the next day. Two Congo virus patients from Karak and North Waziristan districts died at Hayatabad Medical Complex in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These fatalities have increased the death toll in the province to three. Meanwhile, three more patients infected with the virus are receiving treatment in isolation wards at the hospital. Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali said contact tracing and sanitisation operations have begun at the homes of the deceased and the infected, The Express Tribune reported. He further said that the advisory about the Congo virus was shared with all hospitals in Pakistan before Eid al-Adha, as the increased movement and slaughter of sacrificial animals increase the risk of transmission.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Second Congo virus death reported in Malir
Sindh has reported its second casualty from the Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) Known as Congo virus in 2025, after a fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi died on June 19. A confirmed case of Congo virus was reported in Malir district after 25-year-old fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi, identified as Muhammad Zubair was admitted to Jinnah Hospital on June 16 with severe symptoms, including high fever, muscle pain, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, and bleeding. Upon suspicion of Congo virus infection and due to limited facilities, he was referred to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital & Research Centre (SIDH & RC), where he passed away on June 19. Following the death, the Sindh Health Department has mobilised an Active Search and Response Team to the affected locality. Health officials have gathered information from the family and identified all individuals who were in contact with the patient. As of now, no other person has been reported with the virus. However, residents and family members have been counseled on preventive measures and early symptom detection.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Congo virus claims three lives in Pakistan
Listen to article Pakistan has recorded three deaths from Congo virus on Thursday, with two fatalities reported in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and one in Karachi, Express News reported. The latest victim in Sindh was a 25-year-old fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi, while the K-P toll includes patients from Karak and North Waziristan. According to health officials, Muhammad Zubair, a resident of Malir district, first exhibited symptoms including high fever, muscle pain, abdominal discomfort, coughing, diarrhea, bleeding, and loss of consciousness on June 16. He was admitted to Jinnah Hospital, where doctors suspected Congo virus infection. Due to the lack of specialized treatment facilities, he was transferred to the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, where he died at 7 am on June 19. Read More: Sindh reports first Congo virus death of 2025 The Sindh Health Department has promptly dispatched an active search and response team to the affected area. Contact tracing efforts have been carried out, with all individuals who had close contact with the deceased identified and monitored. So far, no other cases have been reported. Local residents and the victim's family have been advised to follow strict precautionary measures to prevent further spread. This death follows the province's first reported fatality from the virus earlier this year, when a 42-year-old man from Malir district was admitted to Indus Hospital in Korangi on June 16 and died the next day. In K-P, two Congo virus patients from Karak and North Waziristan districts died at Hayatabad Medical Complex. These fatalities have raised the provincial death toll to three. Also Read: Two Congo virus patient hospitalised at Peshawar's Hayatabad Medical Complex Meanwhile, three additional patients infected with the virus are currently receiving treatment in isolation wards at the hospital. Health Advisor Ehtesham Ali said contact tracing and sanitization operations have been initiated at the homes of the deceased and the infected. He added that an advisory regarding Congo virus had been circulated to all hospitals across Pakistan prior to Eidul Azha, as the increased movement and slaughter of sacrificial animals heighten the risk of transmission. Congo virus is a severe viral disease transmitted primarily through tick bites or contact with the blood and tissues of infected animals, particularly during and immediately after slaughter. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a case fatality rate of 10-40 per cent, with no vaccine currently available. In April, the National Institute of Health (NIH) issued an advisory urging preventive measures ahead of Eidul Azha, when the movement of sacrificial animals increases.
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Sifting through the rubble of Pakistan-India conflict
Two weeks after Pakistan and India's most intense military clashes in decades, clearance teams along the border comb through fields for unexploded shells so residents can safely build back from the rubble of their homes. Around 70 people, mostly Pakistanis, were killed in the four-day conflict that spread beyond divided Kashmir, over which the neighbours have fought three major wars. The military confrontation — involving intense tit-for-tat drone, missile, aerial combat and artillery exchanges — came to an abrupt end after US President Donald Trump announced a surprise ceasefire, which is still holding. On the Pakistan side of Kashmir, 500 buildings were damaged or destroyed — including nearly 50 in the picturesque Neelum Valley, where two people were killed. "There is a possibility that there are unexploded shells still embedded in the ground," said local official Muhammad Kamran, who has been helping clear educational institutions near the border. Unexploded ordnance dating from conflicts past killed several children in 2021 and 2022 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. 'We are brave' Headmaster Muhammad Zubair follows a mine detector into a classroom of his high school in the valley where a writing on a whiteboard standing in the debris reads "we are brave" in English. "Although the fighting has stopped, people still hold so much fear and anxiety," he told AFP. "Despite calling them back to school, children are not showing up." Abdul Rasheed, a power department official, said he worked "day and night" to repair power lines damaged by Indian firing. Over the years, investment in roads has helped to create a modest tourism sector in the Neelum Valley, attracting Pakistanis who come to marvel at the Himalayan mountains. Hotels reopened on Monday, but they remain deserted in the middle of peak season. Alif Jan, 76, who has lived through multiple clashes between the two sides, is yet to call her grandchildren back to her border village after sending them away during the latest hostilities. "It was a very difficult time. It was like doomsday had arrived," she said. The children were sent to Kashmir's main city of Muzaffarabad, usually safe but this time targeted with an Indian air strike. Waiting for compensation Jan wants to be certain the fighting doesn't resume and that she has enough to feed them before they eventually return. In a schoolyard, she collects a 20-kilogramme (45-pound) bag of flour, a can of oil, and some medicine from a local NGO. Thousands of other families are still waiting to be relocated or compensated for damage. "We have identified 5,000 families," said Fawad Aslam, the programme manager of local aid group. "Our first priority is families who suffered direct damage, while the second priority is those who were forced to migrate -- people who had to leave their homes and are now living in camps or temporary shelters." For 25-year-old Numan Butt whose brother was killed by shrapnel, the aid is little consolation. "This conflict keeps coming upon us; this oppression is ongoing," he told AFP. "It is a good thing that they have agreed to peace, but the brother I have lost will never come back."
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Global Islamic Fintech Forum Kicks off in Dubai
AlHuda CIBE Convenes Leaders to Discuss Innovation and Technological Advancements DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) successfully concluded the 2nd Global Islamic FinTech Forum 2025 on April 15, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This pivotal event convened a diverse and influential gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, Shariah scholars, and technology innovators from 30 countries across different continents, all united to explore the transformative potential of Islamic FinTech and its evolving landscape. The forum delivered a dynamic program featuring keynote addresses, engaging panel discussions, and specialized technical sessions, providing a platform for in-depth analysis of the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges within the Islamic FinTech sector. This prestigious event was sponsored by Smart System Marine Equipment Repairing LLC, Wave, Royal Bullion Capital Trading LLC, Infoland – Custom Software Development & Digital Solutions, and DALO Enterprises. The event commenced with an insightful Welcome Address by Mr. Muhammad Zubair, Managing Director of AlHuda CIBE FZ LLE, UAE, which set the tone for the forum's focus on innovation and the future of Islamic finance. The opening ceremony was further enriched by the presence of esteemed Guests of Honor, including H.E. Haisham Mohamed, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Maldives, UAE, H.E. Nameer Khan, Chairman, MENA Fintech Association, UAE, H.E. Tariq Rashid Mohamed AlGhazal Alsuwaidi, Department of Economic Studies, Ministry of Economy, UAE and H.E. Zayyan Ibrahim, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, UAE. These dignitaries highlighted the critical role of Islamic FinTech in driving economic growth and fostering greater financial inclusion worldwide. Throughout the forum, discussions explored a wide spectrum of key themes shaping the trajectory of Islamic FinTech. These included the evolving landscape of Islamic FinTech in cash-focused markets, the application of GenAI in the insurance sector, the strategic importance of technology partners in accelerating growth, Shariah-compliant WealthTech, and sustainable energy solutions within the Islamic FinTech ecosystem. The forum also examined the intersection of Islamic banking and FinTech in the UAE, the revolutionary impact of Blockchain technology on asset management, and the crucial role of Islamic FinTech in promoting financial inclusion. Emerging technologies such as Robo-advisors, Metaverse applications (AR/VR), Neo and Digital Banking platforms, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and Blockchain solutions were also prominent topics of discussion, highlighting their increasing integration within Islamic FinTech. Notably, the forum addressed the anticipated emergence of Metaverse (Islamic) banks within the next five years, signaling a significant shift towards immersive digital financial experiences. A central focus of the forum was the remarkable growth of the Islamic FinTech sector, which is expanding at a faster rate than any other component of the Islamic finance industry. The global Islamic FinTech market is currently comprised of 512 companies and is projected to exceed 1000+ by 2027, demonstrating the sector's increasing prominence and its potential to provide ethical and inclusive financial solutions. Mr. Zubair Mughal, CEO of AlHuda CIBE, emphasized the transformative power of Islamic FinTech, stating, 'The Islamic FinTech industry is poised to reshape the future of finance by offering sustainable and inclusive financial solutions. This industry enables ethical innovation across sectors such as alternative finance, Blockchain, crowdfunding, and digital banking, enhancing financial inclusion while adhering to Shariah principles'. Moreover, the forum was followed by one day post event workshop on 'Operational and Practical Aspects of Islamic FinTech' dated 16th April, 2025. The workshop covered industry emerging topics. For more details visit: Looking ahead, AlHuda CIBE announced its plans to launch a dedicated trading forum for Shariah-compliant Carbon Credits in 2025, further demonstrating its commitment to promoting sustainable and ethical financial practices. The forum also hosted the 2nd Global Islamic FinTech Awards Distribution Ceremony, recognizing outstanding contributions and innovations within the industry. Mr. Ali Zeb Khan, Trade & Investment Counsellor Consulate General of Pakistan, UAE, served as the Chief Guest for this prestigious event. About AlHuda CIBE: AlHuda Center of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is a well-recognized name in Islamic banking and finance industry for research and provides state-of-the-art Advisory Consultancy and Education through various well-recognized modes viz. Islamic Financial Product Development, Shariah Advisory, Training Workshops, and Islamic Microfinance and Takaful Consultancies etc., side by side through our distinguished, generally acceptable and known Publications in Islamic Banking and Finance. We are dedicated to serving the community as a unique institution, advisory and capacity building for the last twelve years. The prime goal has always been to remain stick to the commitments providing Services not only in UAE/Pakistan but all over the world. We have so far served in more than 104 Countries for the development of Islamic Banking and Finance industry. 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