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Sindh Universities bill 2013: Acting governor gives assent to bill, teachers resent
Durrani has signed three bills, despite opposition by the MQM, while Ishrat is away on a personal visit.
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SC Law and order hearing: Militant wings of parties behind violence, says Rangers DG
CJP was visibly irritated at the law enforcers for failing to control crime.
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Aug 22 blast: Two more army officials succumb to injuries
The funeral prayers for (Naik) Amjad and (Naib Soobedar) Mashkoor were held in Malir Cantonment.
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Unpaid bills: Sindh Police, KMC owe KESC over Rs2.7b
Karachi Electric Supply Company issues final disconnection notices to Sindh Police, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
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Army in Karachi: Adamant MQM calls Sindh assembly session
"Violence has forced residents, especially members of the business community, to flee from the city.”
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Nawaz Sharif takes notice of Karachi situation following MQM's demand to deploy army
Nawaz Sharif decided that a meeting will soon be held to determine what parties are in favour of this demand.
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Law and order worsens: Sindh traders warn of indefinite strike against ‘missing’ govt
Claim extortion demands have become worse.
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Quality control: SALU to get ISO certification
ISO workshops for the heads of the university will be organised, following which, an audit will be conducted.
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War of the words: Political parties, groups fight their own agendas from Lyari
Violence restarted after the Sindh Local Government Ordinance was passed, says PPP.
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Condemnation: Protest against ‘forced closure’
Protesters demand an immediate ban of the teachers association, which they blame for spoiling the education system.
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Reviewing flood: Aseefa distributes relief goods among victims
Visits Nusrat Loop Band meets village women and children near embankment.
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Unsafe And unhappy: Govt must act immediately, say Kutchi leaders
We are alive but could become victims of gunshots or rocket attacks any moment, said a resident of Al-Falah Road.
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Global acclaim: AKU medical college awarded for excellence
AKU was one of only two colleges to be presented the Excellence in Student Assessment Award.
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Cleaning up rooftops: ‘BTS towers are only adding to the city’s problems’
SHC directs chief secretary to restrict mushroom growth of BTS towers of cellular companies.
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Extrajudicial killing?: ATC accepts charge-sheet against Rangers’ official
The Rangers official was charged with killing a man in the limits of the Shah Faisal Colony police station on June 6.
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Being responsible: ‘Monitoring the media is a collective responsibility, not just the govt’s’
Supreme Court asks stakeholders, public to review the Media Commission report.
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Karachi law and order case: SC to resume proceedings on Wednesday
The suo motu notice was taken by CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry after a bloodbath in the city.
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Political parties reject MQM’s call for army
PTI MPA demand govt should depoliticise the police force instead.
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Preparing for the real world: Sukkur IBA students clinch second position in entrepreneurial competition
Out of the 16 shortlisted business plans, two were from Sukkur IBA.
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Alarming statistics: ‘Sindh facing highest infant, maternal mortality rates in country’
Heath officials say role of community midwives essential in minimising such death rates.
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Teachers’ fight: Larkana education at a standstill
Authorities dismiss responsibility as the fight escalated over a personal dispute.
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'Unidentified gunmen': Karachi violence claims 6 lives
Investigations are underway, say police officials.
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Army in Karachi: Khursheed Shah opposes MQM demand
MQM demand could be a part of a conspiracy, says opposition leader.
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Altaf Hussain demands army take control of Karachi's administration
Altaf says Sindh government has completely failed to protect the residents of Karachi from the criminal elements.
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Cheating claims: Two hurt in clash during exam
The conflict broke out allegedly over cheating in examinations, according to the police.
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Freewill marriage: Couple shot dead allegedly by wife’s brother
A police van saw some men dumping the bodies in a date orchard near Ganj-e-Shaheedan graveyard.
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Health woes: Diarrhoea cases on the rise in Sindh
If left unchecked, the disease could develop into a pandemic.
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‘Entire country suffering from violence in Karachi’
He urged central government and provincial governments to step up and unite on a one-point agenda to save democracy.
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‘Illegal’ tax: Why DHA is levying refurbishment charges, asks SHC
The court orders joint hearing of all petitions involving the same controversy within two weeks.
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Road to justice: ATC extends Safari Park suspects’ remand
Police arrested nine suspects after the encounter and recovered illicit weapons.
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Awaiting dorm life?: IBA inaugurates boys’ hostel worth Rs75m
The students will get transport facility for commuting between city campus and the hostel.
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Pakistan Academy of Letters makes space for Pashto literature
The corner in the library has been named after veteran writer Tahir Afridi for his services.
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Post-election litigation: ECP to hear CM’s plea for proceedings transfer today
Qaim Ali Shah had filed a petition to transfer case from the tribunal.
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ASWJ’s leaders hold talks with additional IG for better security
Funeral prayers for Maulana Akbar held on Monday, party workers hold protests.
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Fool’s gold: Fishermen search belly of the whale
Villagers assume that whale would have ambergris, valued for perfumes and medicines.
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Helping hand: ‘Government must do more for flood victims’
More than 1.3 million people have been displaced by the low-level floods, say speakers.
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Sindh irked by attention given to Gadani
Decision to import coal for Gaddani is detrimental to Thar project: CM.
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Militants planning to attack MQM leaders: Crisis Management Cell
Sindh government issues directives to beef up security.
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Intelligence agencies warn of terror activities in Sukkur
Intelligence report states a group of terrorists from Fata has entered Sukkur.
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Two out of three bombs defused in Jacobabad
A suspected has also been arrested by the police.
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ASWJ protest in Karachi ends after negotiations with police
ASWJ spokesperson says IG is willing to listen to their demands, will return to protest on Tuesday if demands not met.
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12 dead in fresh spate of violence in Karachi
“We can respond to bullets with bullets as well. But we don’t want to be a part of this war,” says Sarwat Ejaz Qadri.
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Gone missing: Three people allegedly kidnapped
The missing persons were residents of Kot Dinal Shah in Pir Jo Goth.
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Attempted theft: Two killed in robbery attempt
Three villagers also sustained serious injuries.
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Old enmity? Land dispute claims three lives
A group of armed men entered the village and raided the house of Nazir Khuhro.
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Treading Carefully: Families of Lyari come back to the same violence they had left behind
“They’ve already warned us that they will kill us,” said Saleem Kutchi.
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Doctors’ morale: ‘Remember your oath, treat your patients right’
Prof. Edhi advises doctors to not accept incentives at the cost of their patients’ health.
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Floods take their toll: Former adviser on relief paints a bleak picture
Over 720,000 people have been affected, says Haleem Adil Shaikh.
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Urban heat island effect: Is Karachi heating up while the countryside keeps its cool?
Traffic, factories, air conditioners, buildings are all tweaking our city’s temperature.
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Thinking smart: Education dept to keep an eye on attendance at schools
Proposals to issue electronic cards to teachers for satellite monitoring under way.