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Investigation officers nominated for five stations to be run by police, Rangers
The role of the Rangers will be to monitor the investigations conducted by the police IOs.
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With 5,500 cases in backlog, criminals stay off the hook
Legal experts blame poor prosecution and inefficient investigation for delays.
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Dengue cases on the rise as dept fails to ensure proper fumigation
Delays hit fumigation drive as local govt, health depts shift blame.
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Crying foul: PML-F asks Zardari to remove Qaim Ali Shah as CM
PML-F alleged that police and district administration, on the orders of CM, had started victimising PPP’s opponents.
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Wali Babar’s murder: Suspects’ lawyer finally appears before court
The case could not proceed as the prosecutor for state is on leave.
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Short on space, MPAs anxiously wait for new Sindh Assembly building
The extended deadline for the completion of the building passed in June.
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‘Threat’ to pay: School attacked allegedly for not paying extortion
Sources in the police confirmed that at least two armed men opened fire outside the school and escaped.
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Fastest valet at mall parks 280 cars in a day — without his right arm
Ameer Nawab lost his arm but didn’t let it discourage him from his passion.
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Karwa Chauth festival: Moon plays hide and seek as women wait to break fast
Hindu women observed a day-long fast on Tuesday for their husbands’ long lives.
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Sindh govt asked to protect consumer rights
Memon for constituting ministerial task force, expert advisory council.
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Targeted killings: Political worker, police official shot dead
The policeman was deployed at District East police headquarters.
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Crackdown: Law enforcers claim to arrest 64 ‘criminals’
A member of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) was also detained along with his companion.
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Sore losers?: Victories of MQM, PPP candidates challenged
The tribunal issued notice to Godil to file comments by October 29.
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Seeking justice: With corpse desecraters at large, protests continue
Protesters marched from Mirpurkhas to Hyderabad.
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Seeking bigger profits, drug mafia hops over to illegal water hydrants
Officials insist crackdown against hydrants only to push up ‘bribery charges’.
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Illegal weapons: Rangers, police to chalk out strategy for deweaponisation
Law enforcement agencies may impose curfew and conduct door-to-door searches soon.
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Daily struggles: Earning on wheels, rickshaw drivers try to make ends meet
Strikes and days of mourning cost us time as well as customers, lament the drivers.
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Reaction: Committee to probe attack on Owais Muzaffar
Muzzafar alleges officials belonging to KWSB diverted the route and placed his life in unnecessary risk.
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Three bullets pierced through advocate’s head, confirms board
The hospital report said he was shot once on the right side of his head.
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Fresh induction: New minister joins cabinet, taking total to 17
Mumtaz Jakhrani also happens to be a cousin of PPP MNA and former minister Aijaz Jakhrani.
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KMC, Sindh govt aim to start Mehran hotel underpass in a month
Traffic to be squeezed to the side as contractor works in the centre.
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Girl falls out of Karachi building during sexual assault
Police say they have made an arrest in connection with the case.
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MQM MNA's victory in NA-252 challenged in election tribunal
Godil had contested election against Muhammad Hussain Mehanti of JI.
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Shahzeb Khan murder case: SC rejects appeal for transfer
On Dec 25, last year, Shahzeb was gunned down by Jatoi, who was accompanied by his friends, Siraj and Sajjad Talpur.
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‘Crime ethics’ of kidnappers
Kidnapping has become a sort of illegal business in Pakistan, having a specific work ethic.
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Local bodies: Sindh Govt ready to hold LG elections
Shah said Sindh was the first province to have passed the Sindh LG Act-2013 and fulfil all pre-reqs for elections.
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Peace accolade: Karamat Ali receives South Asia Peace & Justice Award
Executive director of PILER recognised for his efforts.
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Careless lounging by the beach can harm turtle habitats
GIS mapping of habitats in Karachi uncover new trends and urgency for preservation.
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Impure aqua: Contaminated water supply in city decried
Students protest unacceptable living conditions in Karachi and adjoining villages.
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Karachi operation: Suspected target killers, Lyari criminals among 152 arrested
Alleged Lyari gang war criminal Mansoor Baloch alias Bublee was arrested on Nishtar Road.
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Backlash of delimitation: ‘We will not allow Thatta to be broken into pieces’
UCs are being merged with Jamshoro to appease ‘influential’ politicians, allege protesters.
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Students learn the art of diplomacy at BAYMUN
Such conferences are not just a test of knowledge but also of resolve and persistence, says trainer.
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Losing touch with nature’s beauty: Poor planning forces native, migratory birds to leave town
A villager believes professional hunting has caused a decline in the number of species.
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Water woes: Legality of hydrants in doubt
Owners claim that they have licence to run the water hydrants.
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Baldia Town, Karachi: Polio free since 2011
Muslim scholars have passed more than 30 fatwas in support of polio vaccination.
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Analysts say Bilawal’s speech was muddled, veered from policy
Instead of attacking his foes, they say he should have examined PPP’s poor showing in the polls.
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Showing appreciation: Owais Muzaffar lauds cleanliness efforts
During a tour, Muzaffar instructed officials to remove haphazard billboards and clear the encroachments under bridges.
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‘Why reinforce religion in a society struggling with extremism?’
As far as humanities are concerned, Dr Naqvi said, “The heart of humanities lies in literature and philosophy.”
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Are dark times when the mangoes were ripening before they exploded
Mohammed Hanif joins Arif Hasan, Intizar Hussain and Asif Farrukhi in a talk on literature and culture in dark times.
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Thinking of getting an IT or business degree? The neoliberals are laughing
Dr Rubina Saigol exposes the agenda to keep us all happy uncritical consumers.
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In today’s world, the business of knowledge is bankrupting higher education
Speakers question models of postcolonial higher education at Habib University debut conference.
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Irregularities in education dept: Private body demands action against illegal appointment
Fake appointments in Karachi were earlier confirmed by an inquiry committee.
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Birds of the courthouse: Legal ‘pariahs’ enjoy the best seats in the house
The black kites, also known as pariah kites or 'cheel' in Urdu, are often seen on the walls of the SHC’s building.
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The leather trade: Parties collect hides in peace
Collection of skins often causes violence to erupt as volunteers strive for higher numbers.
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Violence round-up: Police constable dies in alleged encounter
Around 16 suspected criminals were arrested by the Rangers.
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Local government elections: Figures fail to add up as delimitation deadline approaches
Qasimabad’s growth has been phenomenal but we can’t rate it on estimates: PPP leader.
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Nadia Gabol quits MQM to join PPP
Former Sindh Assembly lawmaker cuts down 7-year long affiliation with MQM.
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Eid operation: Rangers, police arrest 74 suspects in Karachi
Forced collection of animal hides sees marked fall because of the crackdown.
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Broken promises: Lights out on Eid
“It’s the third day of Eid but we have been deprived of electricity since the first day,” said Humayyun.
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What’s brewing?: Toxic liquor claims seven lives in Larkana
At least 10 persons who drank the toxic liquor were brought to Chandka Medical College Hospital on Thursday night.