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Accident at sea: Missing fishermen yet to be identified
Fishermen decry the attitude of authorities; say no one cares that almost 12 people are still missing.
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Targeted attacks: Police suspect militants killed policemen in Hyderabad
In the last 54 days, around nine officers have been shot dead in separate attacks.
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World Population Day: ‘Number of Pakistanis has reached high-risk levels’
Country still struggling with basic issues such as contraception.
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All aboard: Karachi’s metro bus project to run along same way as Lahore
Apart from PM’s Rs15b, Sindh govt has also allocated Rs3 billion for the green line corridor.
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Precious land: Jehangir Park survives another bid to turn it into parking site
The park, once an important landmark in Karachi, now lies in ruins due to apathetic attitude of officials.
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Comment: A battle-turned-football field
Lyariites are just as passionate about football as Brazil; they also have the biggest hearts to begin with.
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Brain eating amoeba kills two in Karachi
This year five deaths have reportedly been caused by this amoeba.
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Enforcing the law: Alleged gang member killed in encounter, eight others arrested
A 35-year-old man killed in an act of target-killing in Bijli Nagar, Orangi Town.
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Sit-in held: Nationalists block highways on first day of protest against IDPs
Members of ‘Sindh Bachayo’ movement stage a sit-in.
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Mind your own business: From auto parts to bangles, young Hyd entrepreneur dreams big
Yasir’s bangles trade has expanded to the UK and UAE.
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Voicing concerns: Patel Para residents protest illegal water hydrants
The protesters blame political parties, KWSB for severe water shortage in the city.
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FIA takes back pleas against Gilani’s bail in graft cases
SHC restrains FIA from arresting Makhdoom Amin Fahim in TDAP subsidies scam.
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Resumption of construction work on Clifton project sought
The two real estate tycoons are engaged in legal battle over the construction of a flyover and underpasses in Clifton.
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Football fever: Brazil’s defeat upsets Lyari
Many Brazil supporters were ready to leave before halftime as they knew their team had lost.
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Illegal weapons: Two men sent to jail for four years
The court observed that the prosecution successfully proved its case by placing sufficient evidence before the court.
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Meeting the CM: Police to train, depute youth at places of worship
Qaim Ali Shah asks police, district administration to provide minorities with security.
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Time to complain: Call 021-3631-3690 for MQM’s anti-encroachment cell
Party claims that individuals are misusing their name .
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Sindh to train minority members to protect their worship places
“PPP represents minorities and its government will protect their rights at any cost,” said CM Sindh.
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Payback time: Sindh demands federal govt release Rs34b dues
CM’s finance adviser says year has ended yet the amount is still pending.
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For the sake of justice: Court wants lawyer to satisfy question of maintainability
SHC was asked to restrain govt from removing Iqbal Mehmood from the post of IGP.
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Transplantation act to include donations after accidental deaths
Amendment to Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 2010, likely to surface soon.
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Shot dead: Three men killed in alleged encounter in SITE, two others gunned down in Orangi, Malir
An unidentified young man was gunned down in an apparent target killing in Malir 15.
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Technician stabs doctor during rounds
Sattar managed to escape from the hospital premises amid tight security.
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Disaster management authority to finally get a helicopter
The authority has already floated international tenders for the procurement.
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Let the music play: Turn it down or risk hearing loss
Doctor claims that it’s not something that will happen overnight, but over a period of time.
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Four new: ATCs to start functioning this week
ATCs' administrative judge transfers cases to the newly established ATCs.
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Fifth time lucky?: Dairy village still a dream despite four budget allocations
The provincial government has yet to start work on the project which was to be completed by 2013.
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Know your rights: Entitlement of motorists
When preparing to hit the road, be sure that you have a valid ID card, driving licence and original registration paper
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Karachi doctor attacked inside OPD
Doctor critically injured in knife attack, taken to operation theater for medical assistance.
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Change of command: Sindh police chief removed from office
Mehmood had left charge of IGP and had not attended office for five days.
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Busted at check point: Three policemen killed in Hyderabad attack
Officials unsure if attack is a reaction to Zarb-e-Azb or Karachi operation.
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Monsoons approach: Dengue spread feared as officials fail to allocate funds for prevention
Some officials say number of deaths could be even higher as no data-recording mechanism is in place.
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NGO steps in to provide potable water to Yousuf Goth
HANDS has increased capacity of the only pumping station of the area.
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Irregularities: Court seeks comments on inquiry against varsity
Fuuast took HEC chief and the members of the investigating committee to court for interfering in varsity's affairs.
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Three suspects killed, nine others nabbed separately
A suspect was killed in Kharadar while two others escaped during encounter.
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In a pickle: Fruit prices go bananas during Ramazan
Market committee, retailers and wholesalers all claim they are not to blame.
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SHC recalls stay, allows tribunals’ to proceed against CM
Several candidates had gone to the high court to seek stay against proceedings.
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Govt hypocrisy: The plot thickens with Karachi’s evil new high-rise building law
Board can allow density wherever it likes, architects’ input ignored.
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Water shortage in Badin
The agriculturists and growers are adamant that the shortage is deliberate and does not result from natural causes.
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Iqbal Mehmood removed as IG Sindh
Ghulam Haider Jamali has been appointed as acting IG Sindh.
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SHC ends stay order on proceedings against CM Sindh
Stay order was against tribunal that had ordered verification of voters in constituencies won by Qaim Ali Shah.
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Education association wants investigation into HEC bias
Fapuasa believes the smaller provinces are not being fairly represented.
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Narrow escape: Bomb found in oil container defused in Orangi Town
Bomb was planted outside a masjid in Rabbani Mohallah.
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Need to utilise the sustainable resources of the country’s coastal land
All the interventions can even form part of a large scale ‘Sea Front and Coastal Restoration Plan’.
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Legal action: Police register case against illegal blockage of water canal
The farmers were protesting against the bias shown by the irrigation department.
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A cagey affair: The Hyderabad zoo lacks funding, and its animals suffer for it
Gate receipts have been declining steadily and the zoo has no electricity for five months.
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Awaiting rain: Growers fear water shortage in the upcoming months
Floods are mostly experienced in August and if no rains take place during that time, there may be water shortage.
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Young arrest: Minor booked in kidnapping case
After hearing the arguments, the court adjourned the case till July 10.
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Party activists dress in white and green to support the armed forces
There were seating arrangements for nearly 100,000 people complete with iftar boxes.
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The journey begins: Students counselled on do’s and dont's of life in the US
The event was organised by the US Consulate and the USEFP.