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Crime roundup: Six people killed in separate acts of violence
Lyari gangsters go on killing spree following attack on Ladla’s sibling.
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Bomb scare: Train evacuated in Ghotki after bomb threat
An anonymous phone call claimed there was a bomb planted in Karachi-bound Shalimar Express train’s coach No. 4.
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Day of ‘judgement’: With CIE results due today, students hope for divine intervention
Around 200,000 students from 520 schools sat for the examinations.
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For better governance: New LG law to surface this week
Copy of the bill will be available online for people and parties to study and debate.
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Sindh cabinet reviews new draft local government bill
Seeks suggestions from various parties on the draft of the local government laws.
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Seven killed in unrelated incidents in Karachi
Three of the deceased were identified as Sajjad, Azmat and Shabana.
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Ban on pillion riding lifted in Karachi by Sindh Government
The Sindh home department on March 4 had enforced the ban on pillion riding after a blast killed nearly 50 people.
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Security alert at jails: Deputy Superintendent gunned down in Hyderabad
Officers have been told to restrict their movement, says Prison Inspector General.
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New beginnings: ‘Goals of the PMDC will not be compromised’
“All our efforts would be focused on retaining highest standards in medical education,” says new president.
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In the name of honour: Man, woman killed over alleged karo-kari
According to the reports, Suhrab Lund suspected that his daughter-in-law was having an affair with Islam Lund.
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Political rhetoric: ‘MQM should avoid riding two boats at one time’
The opposition leader advises the MQM to either side with the PML-N or the PPP.
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In the shadow of fire and bullets: African dancers of Lyari shed new light on restive area
The old city area is also famous for churning out good soccer players and boxers.
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Messages of peace and prosperity: Taking a cue from Europe, Pakistan, India could cut their problems by half
The policy paper was prepared under the platform of Youth Parliament Pakistan.
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Road accidents: Gridlock on roads dampen Eid spirit
Massive jams were seen on roads linking to parks and entertainment spots.
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Lives lost: Six members of a family drown while fishing
Two victims got stuck in a broken net, others drowned trying to rescue the former.
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Eid Milan politics: JI demands post-rain survey, govt obliges
JI chief expresses concern over failure of the provincial government in tackling with the post-rain circumstances.
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Violence round-up: Over three days, death toll in Karachi rises to 22
The deceased include two ANP leaders, police officials and a family of three .
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Explosion targets police official's residence in Karachi
"We will continue to work against the banned militant outfits," said SSP CID Raja Umar.
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Ten die after drinking toxic liquor in Karachi
15 people fell ill after drinking poisonous liquor in Karachi on Saturday night.
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Awaiting capital punishment: Eid in a death cell
Four prisoners on death row will offer Eid prayers while confined in their cells.
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A quiet Eid in Lyari
Eid promises to be a subdued affair for Lyari, still reeling from the recent tragedy.
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Tando Allahyar tragedy: Eight die as boat capsizes in artificial lake
Four children and three women are among the deceased.
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Irrigation water: Three killed, three injured in dispute
The incident occurred in village Ghulam Mustafa Laghari in Tando Allahyar district.
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Helping hand: Japan grants $104,543 for hospital in Badin
Japan will pay $104,534 for the eye hospital.
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Politicking: ‘People still suffering despite payment of circular debt’
The US dollar has jumped from Rs90 to Rs103, says PPP MNA.
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Security arrangements: Central jail shuts its doors to visitors for Eid
At least 28,000 officers have been deployed in the city for security.
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Rain-hit: ‘Sewage water in the sea caused fish deaths’
Hundreds of endangered species have a natural habitat in the affected area.
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Save the arts: ‘Art education is vital for cognitive development’
Replicating objects in arts shares similarity with focus on rote learning in other disciplines.
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True happiness: Ignoring Eid shopping, altruistic teenagers collect funds for rain victims
The young saviours belong to the Pakistan Relief Foundation.
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Polio strikes again: Second polio case of the year reported in Karachi
The child hailed from Gadap Town’s UC-4 - infamous for resistance against anti-polio drives.
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Verification of thumb impressions: SHC issues notice to NADRA, others
The election tribunal had ordered NADRA to verify thumb impressions on the votes cast in NA-200 Gotki constituency.
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Ramadan Toy Drive: For these kids, all it takes are toys to bring joy
Response has been overwhelming as people contributed generously, say organisers .
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Extortion: Five banks in Lyari receive 'bhatta' slips
An intelligence report received by the Sindh government mentions names of the bhatta mafia representatives.
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Gaddap Nai: Locals allege dam breach caused Karachi flooding
Haleem Adil Sheikh says change in construction site of the dam caused damage.
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SHC orders arrest of Uzair Baloch, proclaimed offenders after fingerprint verification
Sindh IGP tells court that a special squad consisting 100 policemen has been formed to arrest the defunct PAC chief.
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Bloodshed at football stadium: Karachi mourns victims of Lyari stadium bomb explosion
11 people, mostly teenagers, were killed and 28 wounded in assault at a football match .
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Shock for sport: A budding Lionel Messi’s ambitions cut short
Abdul Basit, 15, was mad about Argentinian footballer.
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Social perspective: Govt to consider citizens’ take on local bodies laws
Law minister said that different laws, acts and LG laws from other provinces were also being considered.
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ANP leaders still waiting on security promised to them in court
Earlier, Saleem Khan Jadoon and Sarfaraz Khan Jadoon had submitted a petition in SHC .
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Judicial decision: ATC awards 32 years of jail term to three prisoners
Abdul Aziz, Muhammad Usman and Ghulam Abbas were accused of kidnapping Vasdev Lohano for a ransom of Rs10 million.
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Sindh Local bodies: MQM demands audit of three decades, asks PPP to comply
MNA Dr Maqbool Siddiqui says party will take part in LG elections at all costs.
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Crop survival: Farmers in Sindh get trained to ‘manage’ dates
Pakistan is the sixth largest date producing country with orchards spread over 0.1 m hectares.
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Terrorism and targeted killings: Families of victims should not have to beg for assistance: CJ Alam
Welfare departments, others directed to workout standard operating procedures.
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Higher education: ‘UK still opening its arms to Pakistani students’
The new laws were meant to ensure that only ‘genuine’ students were granted visas.
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Terrain of extortion crimes: Police register case against wine shop attackers
Investigators suspect that attacks were to threaten owners before ‘chand raat’.
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Silent spectators: As the match ended, so did the lives of three young friends
Seven boys who had gone to see the football match in Lyari were killed in a blast .
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Disease resurfaces: Two year old girl diagnosed with polio in Karachi
Sonia of Machar Colony in Gadap Town becomes the 23rd case of polio found in the country this year.
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Auction for outdoor advertising
SHC issues notice to defence ministry, CBC.
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Out-of-turn promotions: 15 DSPs promoted on seniority
Officers had been demoted after the Supreme Court took notice.
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Take the money and run: Rs2.5 million robbed in second bank heist of week
Robbers also took closed-circuit cameras installed at the bank and security guards’ weapons with them.