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Encroachment mafia outsmarts KMC
With the help of insiders, encroachers manage to give officers the slip.
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Defying court orders: SHC summons former, current KMC administrator
Two officials of the corporation to be charged with contempt on April 9.
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A pictorial journey: 90 heritage sites on display at Frere Hall
The exhibition on Sindh’s heritage will end today at 6pm.
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Four more children die in Thar
Two of these deaths occurred in Nangarparkar and one each in Islamkot and Mithi talukas.
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Better planet: Sindh to mark Earth Hour fourth year in a row
Govt officials sign declaration with WWF-Pakistan to switch off lights on Mar 29.
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Dead on arrival: Fishermen auction 5-metre-long whale shark
Only few places in the world, including Pakistan, have documented records of their breeding.
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No-implementation policy: Witness Protection Law yet to see the light of day
The officials meant to be on the advisory board do not even know it exists.
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Citiscope special: Can text messaging solve Karachi’s incredible unpaid water bill problem?
In dangerous neighborhoods, SMS gives water officials a safe way to communicate with customers.
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Wanted target killer arrested in Karachi
Officials said that the accused had a Rs500,000 head money on and was wanted in a number of murder cases.
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Funeral of Shahjahan Baloch's mother scheduled for Thursday
Her funeral prayers will be held on Thursday 11 am at Bakra Piri Community Hall located at Lyari.
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Rickshaw carrying 100 kilos of explosive materials seized in Karachi
BDS will visit the Surjani Police Station to inspect the recovered chemicals.
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Bus raid: Hashish worth over Rs40 million seized in Karachi
The bus was carrying 477 kilograms of hashish.
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Briefing on security: Political-criminal nexus behind Karachi unrest, ISI tells lawmakers
Strategy needed to deal with TTP’s growing influence in the city if peace talks fail: agency.
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Seeking assistance: British MP calls on city administrator
Member at House of Lords of the United Kingdom, Dr Shaukat Nawaz Khan visited the administrator.
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Crime roundup: Four people die in violence
Meanwhile, 57-year-old Mohammad Yunus was shot dead in Sector no 12 of Baldia town.
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Peace talks: 'Dialogue with Taliban is the only way forward'
He said that the parties demanding a military operation did not opt for a military operation when they were in power.
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Special allotment: SHC orders disabled persons’ employment quota
The matter comes under provincial government’s jurisdiction after the 18th Amendment.
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Over two million Pakistanis affected by epilepsy, fewer still can treat it
Higher prevalence of epilepsy observed in those 30 years of age, or younger.
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Be warned: ‘The next warfront over water crisis is Karachi’
Out of three treatment plants, one is out of order while other two treat 30% of water.
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‘The concept of breaking news should be resisted as it causes tension in the society’
Speakers at a workshop address sensationalisation in the media which leads to hatred.
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People-to-people contact: Raza Murad claims Pakistan would win any game on hospitality in Olympics
On a personal visit to Pakistan, the Indian actor hopes for Indo-Pak film ventures.
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Voicing concerns: ‘Government solely responsible for Thar crisis’
Speakers say situation could have been avoided if relief had been provided in timely manner.
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Corruption charges: Director suspended over alleged embezzlement of Rs70 million
The organisation is funded by the provincial government.
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Challenging top prosecutor's appointment: SHC issues notices to chief secretary, advocate general
Respondents have till April 10 to file their comments.
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Five injured, bulldozer burnt as anti-encroachment drive runs aground
Protesters pushed back Sindh govt officials and blunt affects of police tear gas to have drive suspended.
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The Backbencher: Memon gives his colleagues a lesson on the newspaper business
PTI’s Khurram Sher Zaman told to try out his suggestions in K-P, then implement them in Sindh.
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SHC wants action against absent doctors
Health secretary told to submit list of those doctors, who despite being posted in the Thar, have not arrived there.
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A bitter pill: Patients and deaths increase as doctors still fail to show up
Report submitted to health secretary, disciplinary action proposed.
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Shifting responsibility: CM blames nature for Thar tragedy
Says media is blowing the issue out of proportion to defame his government
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PPP electoral candidate killed in Karachi
Zuhaib Hasan Khan was PPP's electoral candidate from PS-106.
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Hazardous explosion: One killed in CNG cylinder blast in Karachi
The cylinder exploded during filling.
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Aid agencies seek $11.67m to help 1.3m calamity hit residents of Tharparkar
Those intervention would complement the support so far provided by government authorities from all over Pakistan.
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Thar suo motu case: SHC forms 3-member judicial commission
SHC CJ says reports prove most deaths in Thar took place because of food shortage.
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Coalition govt: Khursheed urges MQM to ‘withdraw statement’
MQM chief had appealed to armed forces not to pay heed to govt if they ask military to intervene in Muslim countries.
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Shikarpur jirga case: Two suspects get protective bail
Justice Baqar directed applicants - Syed Nadir Shah and Mehboob Ali Mahar - to furnish surety worth Rs100,000 each.
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Consultative meeting: Journalists, retired cop demand stronger laws for police
Speakers cite examples from Turkey, India to make a point.
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Fatal encounters: Five killed in gang war and other incidents
Victims alleged to be gang members killed in encounters by the police.
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Shahzeb Khan murder trial: SHC calls for corrected police books of four convicts
Shahrukh Jatoi has appealed against his sentence, asks for benefit of doubt.
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Celebrating the past: Speakers want Sindh to learn from its history and to cherish it
They urge historians to research the province and fill the gaps.
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Voicing concerns: Speakers demand major upheaval in doctors' body
Several medical colleges had received recognition without fulfilling criteria of faculty, facilities over last decade.
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Development in rural Sindh: Owais unveils solar energy plan for Thatta
Says PPP govt will provide solar energy to 3,500 households; plant 2 million trees.
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Accident at Hub: Families accuse police of being involved in diesel smuggling
Govt promises ban on smuggling, says will consider demands of compensation.
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Last rites: JSQM leader, activist laid to rest amid tight security
The party holds state agencies responsible for the murders.
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Sindh Assembly session: CM says Thar tragedy a conspiracy against his government
Syed Qaim Ali Shah will reveal the 'hidden hand' behind the conspiracy today.
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Memon stays vague on MQM’s possible switch
Terms and conditions about MQM joining the Sindh government appearing in the media were merely speculations.
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Saving the planet: To remove debris underwater, WWF-P cleans up Kaio Island
Over 7,500kgs of underwater debris removed around the globe under this project.
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Education gets politicised as textbooks and heroes are changed
Social activists in, military rulers out, as controversy surrounds the modifications.
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Seven children die in Thar
Provincial govt blames PM for not sending the promised Rs1 billion.
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Govt releases Rs500 million for Tharparkar survivors
Rs500 million for second quarter would be disbursed in May this year.
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Karachi residents arrested for allegedly smuggling fake medicines to Malaysia
Suspects also wanted by Dubai police for the same crime.