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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.
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An abandoned landmark: With no takers, Lansdowne Bridge stands on its own
Railway authorities, district administration claim that the bridge is not their responsibility.
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Precautionary measures: Despite CM’s word, bulletproof vehicles for judges remains an elusive dream
The decision came in the aftermath of the attack on Justice Maqbool Baqar on June 26.
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Keeping it clean: Eid ends but cleanliness drive nowhere near over
Over 23,000 complaints of waste lying in the city were registered, says KMC official.
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Law and order: ‘Karachi needs to be cleansed of criminals to avoid same fate as KP’
Former president Zardari alongside Bilawal comes to Naudero to meet, greet and pray.
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‘Overstepping’ jurisdiction: To get rid of criminals, DHA guards start their snap-checks
We won’t let them take law in their hands: DC South.
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Bumper-to-bumper: Redesigning intersections can resolve Karachi’s traffic woes, says Thebo
Traffic AIG Ghulam Qadir Thebo determined to make dept more efficient.
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Six years on: Committee to probe Karsaz blasts vanishes into thin air
Former committee head willing to work without salary as long as govt lets him work on merit.
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MQM to take part in local bodies elections from Punjab: Altaf Hussain
Punjab will have to take practical steps to eradicate corrupt systems, says MQM chief.
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Rangers, police arrest 44 suspects in Karachi operation
Ammunition and drugs recovered from the suspects' hideouts.
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Deadly celebration: Toxic liquor claims 5 lives in Larkana
A large black market controls liquor sales, with no regulation in place.
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Zardari assures Nawaz of full support in resolving terrorism
Owais Muzaffar was considered for the role of interior department minister.
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A cattle herder’s ‘goat grief’
The shepherd takes care of sacrificial animals all year round and then haggles for a good price.
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PTI mulls coup against PPP’s Khursheed Shah
Party may move to take over leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.
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Disease alert: Uneven pattern of dengue spread
Nearly 85 percent of all dengue cases reported in Karachi this year are from North Nazimabad.
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Targeted operation: Over 162 suspects arrested by Rangers and police
Around 33 suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids by the Rangers in different areas.
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Petty argument: Two men remanded in ARY driver murder case
A case of dacoity with murder was registered against the suspects at Sohrab Goth police station.
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In the court: SHC questions how rehabilitation centre can detain man
The petitioner said his brothers had declared him a psychiatric patient and got him admitted into the care centre.
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Ulterior motives: Sahiba Mirani’s husband sent to jail for her murder
Ali Muhammad had previously accused his wife of being involved in illicit relations.
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How to get a driving licence
The legal way or a shortcut are the choices when you go to a driving licence branch.
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Impact of climate change: As traditional crops disappear, Thatta farmers grow betel leaf
Three kinds of betel leaf are grown in the farms.
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Gambat hospital saves upper Sindh patients’ trip to Karachi
Doctors recently performed a successful atrial septal defect operation.
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There goes the neighbourhood: As Garden East declines, the Ismaili community looks to move elsewhere
In the first six months of the year, seven bodies were found from the area.
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Big day today: KMC prepares to dispose of one million offal
Requests residents to throw away waste at proper garbage sites.
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Teaching Sindhi: Education dept to hold meetings with CIE, AKU education board
No notification issued to make Sindhi compulsory, says spokesperson.
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Round-the-clock rescue facility: 1987 Bohri Bazaar blasts led Ramzan Chhipa to set up service
The man behind one of the largest services recalls how it all started.
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Big money: NGOs, banned outfits join race to collect hides
After ban on loudspeakers, parties use social media.
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Suspect arrested in connection to murder of SHO, SIO, sub-inspector
SHO Haider was the actual target but SIO was also killed, says DIG West.