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Health alert: New asthma inhalers to hit market soon
New Hydrofluoroalkane 134a (HFA)-based inhalers are going to be imported by a pharmaceutical company from Australia.
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Treasury, opposition move resolution against load-shedding
Wasan added that the election would be possible either in January or February next year.
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In the nick of time : Delimitations lists go up just as deadline ends
It includes 548,681 in City taluka, 462,678 in Latifabad taluka, 300,639 in Rural taluka, 109,841 in Qasimabad taluka.
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With Talat Hussain, AKU board celebrates its high achievers
He praised that the board has continued to accomplish its goals year after year.
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Karachi law and order: Court orders reprobe of missing containers
Directs authorities to verify arms dealers’ records, conduct door-to-door inspection of licenced weapons.
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Former ECP chief all-praise for late human rights’ activist Iqbal Haider
Speakers pay rich tributes to former senator for his efforts for a democratic Pakistan.
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Facing the same fate as Thatta, Hyderabad may be split into two districts
It is proposed that the National assembly and Sindh assembly constituencies be doubled.
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Court stays DUHS VC’s removal, govt announces otherwise
Prof. Masood Hameed has already approached the court before govt issued notice.
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Lapse in security?: Two-month-old baby goes missing from CHK
A veiled woman took the infant from the mother, saying she had to be given an injection.
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Swift operation: Rs4.7m stolen, guard killed in two bank heists in an hour
Police claim that the robbery at Faysal Bank was assisted by security guard.
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The extortion epidemic: Running a clinic can be hazardous to your life
Police suspect that militants are behind the attacks, but have been unable to make arrests.
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To appease Arab dignitaries, wildlife department allows hunting of bustard
The federal govt has issued 50 permits since 2009, says department’s official.
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Blood money: SHO ordered to pay ‘fine’ by jirga for murdering a villager
A jirga was held to reconcile matters over a murder of a Bachkani tribesman.
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Abusing the youth: Support programme holds child labour workshop
Other organizations call on NGOs, govt departments to work alongside NRSP to remove child labour from the country.
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Dengue threat: Owais Muzaffar calls for improved campaign
KMC administrator, municipal commissioner will be held responsible for implementation of cleanliness, fumigation plans
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On the road to recovery: ‘Steps, even small ones, to empower women matter’
Speakers say power is shifting from the traditional patriarchy.
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Filing objections: District admin fails to put up lists of constituencies
November 1 is the last date for filing objections for delimitation process in Hyderabad.
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Water supply issues: Crackdown against illegal hydrants continues
Equipment worth Rs1 million seized during raids.
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‘Don’t feel sorry for the patients — they need support, not pity’
Experts, parents of Rett patients join hands against society’s apathy towards the condition.
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Decrying delimitation: Lawmakers on the sideline as boundaries change
No one has consulted us, says PPP MPA Nadir Magsi .
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Lessons for life: At ZABMUN, 1,200 delegates learn to celebrate diversity
The conference seen as the biggest gathering of the UN so far in Pakistan.
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Final touches: Sindh Assembly amends LG bill
22 per cent of the seats will be reserved for women, five per cent for non-Muslims and five per cent for labourers.
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Khana Ghar: Rs3 for a square meal
The menu at Khana Ghar keep changing, sometimes its lentils, sometimes its vegetables, while Sunday is meat day.
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Mugging gone wrong: Robber beaten to death in Karachi
The robbers had killed two people and injured one prior to the attack.
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Yousuf Goth, Sohrab Goth and a rejected blue print to end drug and weapons smuggling
Chief Justice slams Attorney General, authorities in ongoing Karachi law and order case.
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Karachi affairs: Provincial govt to make ‘Korangi’ a district
The decision was made at a meeting presided over by Karachi commissioner.
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Security threats: Sindh govt to shift high-profile trials from Karachi
Meeting chaired by chief minister seeks three-month ban on Viber, Tango, Skype and Whatsapp.
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Prosecution hold-ups : Five new ATCs existing only in theory
Shortage of judges and lack of will on govt’s part among reasons for delay: sources.
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Targeted operation: 40 suspects caught, many released later
Police also claim to have apprehended two alleged members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
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New PTI MPA crusades to purge Clifton of push-cart vendors, filth, faqirs and send Johnnie walking
Commissioner brings Karachi departments together to assist newly elected representative.
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Sindh Assembly: House to make amendments to the debated LG Act
Child marriages law will also be discussed.
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Pressure tactics: Crackers, gunshots force people to shut down Hyderabad
Strike by JSMM fails to muster support in many towns and cities of upper Sindh.
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Mobile jammers to be installed in prisons
The decision taken by the government and jail officials aims to curb planned attacks on prominent personnel.
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Indus Hospital comes up with country’s first centralised blood centre
The centre will supply screened blood to partner hospitals to save patients from hassle.
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Anti-profiteering: ‘Milk retailers earn profits of Rs1.8b by overcharging’
Commissioner seeks action against milk retailers for mixing chemicals.
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Cleaning Karachi: SC assured that door-to-door drive for illegal weapons will start soon
Bench displeased that 19-year-old cache of weapons still not disposed of .
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Delimitation: Karachi to have a new district, says Sindh govt
Landhi, Korangi and Bin Qasim to be part of new district.
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No more late night chats for Sindh jail inmates, terrorists
Step taken after it was revealed that many inmates were in contact with terrorists through mobile phones.
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Police, Coast Guard, Anti-Narcotics Force, Customs all involved in drug smuggling: CJ
“Everyone is a mafia. They are only involved in making money,” Chief Justice Chaudhry says.
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Karachi law and order case: SC censures govt over arms smuggling in city
Says smuggled arms and black money are fuelling violence in Karachi.
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Massive traffic jam: Transporters block Sharah-e-Faisal for an hour
Police said the furniture market transporters were receiving extortion threats against which they took to the roads.
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Last rites: Fertiliser company’s union leader dies
Ameen Soomro died of a heart attack in Islamabad.
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Uzair Baloch and Baba Ladla: a relationship of needs, wants and motives
Baba agreed to this arrangement on the condition that his ‘matters’ and his men will not be bothered.
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Extortion threat: Cracker thrown at transporter’s office
No casualties reported but transporter’s truck parked outside was damaged.
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Workers’ rights: Labour flats yet to receive occupants they were built for
After the flood survivors vacated the flats, land grabbers took over.
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Police misconduct: Laboratory report confirms rape of Ghotki girl
All three police officials were challaned in court and are now detained in Ghotki district jail.
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No fuel, no drive: Possible dengue outbreak expected in city as KMC falls short on funds
The drive’s vehicles are stranded across the city with no fuel and 36 have broken down.
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Contamination of Manchar Lake to be controlled by 2014, says irrigation dept
The RBOD project will divert the flow of toxic water to the drain, says dept secretary.
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Helping hand: Newborn girl makes miraculous recovery in 22 days
The news received an overwhelming response from viewers and donations started pouring in for the child’s treatment.
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No more hiding: Lyari gang suspect among two killed in raids
Around 38 suspects were arrested in different operations conducted by Rangers and police.