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Religious leader shot dead outside mosque
Two others targeted in apparent sectarian attack.
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For a better tomorrow: ‘Children not just our future but present as well’
The panellists at the session, ‘Why I Am Karachi? The Role of Children’, interacted with more than 100 children
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Telling a tale: Children’s stories reflect contemporary themes
Stories are no longer about ghosts, spirits and folk wisdom, says author Zaffar Junejo.
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Sweeping justice: Supreme Court orders screening of officers involved in fake encounters
Order comes in case of student, allegedly labelled terrorist and killed in encounter in June 2014.
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Target achieved: Most of Karachi’s children have been vaccinated, says state minister
Saira Afzal Tarar claims that more than 90 per cent of the city has been covered
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All about the cash: Robber escapes with Rs1.1m in first bank heist of the year
Last year, around 22 bank robberies were reported in the city
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Healthcare ventures: City to get new heart care facility by 2017
SIUT opens doors to Children and Cardiac Hospital
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Wake-up call: Speakers urge youth to stand up against gender discrimination
Seminar starts with theatrical performance showing plight of Pakistani women
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Killing during robbery: Family claims death convicts pardoned
The division bench issued notices to home secretary, Sindh prisons chief and Sindh law officer to file comments
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Transporters to note down passenger details before letting them on board
These records will help the police, hospital and families identify loved ones
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For personal safety: Permission sought to issue arms licences
The judges summoned the additional attorney-general on March 12 to explain the current factual position in this regard
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Mad science: Prof Attaur Rehman and the exciting world of discovery
Scientist talks about science and why it is important
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Expo Pakistan 2015: Morocco, Saudi Arabia place orders
TDAP says Pakistani entities will get more orders by end of event.
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Court orders: SC asks Sindh govt to stop frequent transfers and postings
Apex court asked revenue authorities for computerisation of unregistered state lands across Sindh within a year
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ASWJ leader killed near Karachi's Safora Chowrangi
As per initial reports, at least two armed men riding a motorcycle shot the victims multiple times and fled
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Launching Expo Pakistan 2015: Karachi operation to bring lasting peace, says PM
Says Pakistan will overcome its energy crisis by the end of 2017
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Anti-corruption: Karachi education director sent to jail
Ara Chandio, served notices to both prosecution and the defence to appear in court on Friday.
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Sharjeel orders helpline for water, sewerage issues
Memon warned encroachers of strict action
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Devolution of higher education: Formation of Sindh HEC to be decided in CCI
The SHEC was established by the outgoing Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government in 2013 in a rush
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Evidence not found: Crucial prosecution documents in Arshad Pappu case go missing, court told
Lawyer pleads court accept a copy
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Teaching tips: Teachers learn ways to make classrooms more interesting for their students
Zubeida Mustafa, journalist and educationist, stressed on the importance of a basic language to ensure better learning
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Celebrating differences: Karachi’s strength lies in its diversity
Romana Husain talks about communities residing in the city and their differences in language, customs and lifestyle
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A matter of pride: Speaking English is not cool, says Adeel Hashmi
Actor believes Urdu has not been given due importance in the academic curriculum
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Quality control: KMC health dept collects food samples from Dolmen Mall
Chacha Jee outlet in the food court was closed temporarily
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Appointment to military courts: Govt to approach district judges for nominations
The home department had asked the SHC chief justice to nominate judicial magistrates for the newly-established courts
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Mystery fire burns down 50 makeshift huts
Road blockade due to PM's visit delays fire trucks
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Feminist art: Women beyond bodies
Young artist Hamida Khatri’s works criticise the discrimination she faces in a male-dominant society
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Transitions: Sindhi singer Sadiq Faqir dies in road accident in Saudi Arabia
Faqir, held a postgraduate in Sindhi literature and had several Sindhi music albums to his credit
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Fire erupts at slum in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal area
No casualties have been reported so far; rescue efforts underway
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LG election: Sindh, Punjab govts continue to dither
SC summons chief secretaries of the two provinces.
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Khairpur cop to be transferred after MPA row
Manzoor Wassan had reacted angrily after dacoit Rafique Wassan was arrested.
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Toxic materials: Where does industrial waste go, asks court
SC asks provincial chief secretary to submit report on land for plant to treat sewerage water.
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Healthcare for all: ‘More than 100 people become vulnerable to LSDs each year’
Medical experts call for funds for rare diseases treatment.
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Preventing cancer: ‘Over 70% of cancer cases in Pakistan due to tobacco use’
18th National Health Sciences Research Symposium begins at AKU.
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Death sentences awarded to lawyers’ murderers
A former president of the Malir Bar Association and his son were killed in 2012.
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Under investigation: ASWJ leader’s body sent to hometown for burial
An ASWJ spokesperson said the attack on Hyderi was one of many on party leaders, workers and activists.
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A good deed: Every bucket of chicken at KFC means Rs50 for Deaf Reach School
KFC’s Mitao Bhook campaign has been raising money for the school for the last two months.
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Reforms in education: Dentistry students to study an additional year
The changes in the academic curriculum have been made to meet international standards.
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Travel at your own risk: Court tells authorities to keep an eye out for faulty CNG kits
Officials suggest banning route permits for vehicles without certified gas cylinders.
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Where to, now?: Historic elderly home at Ida Rieu to be shut down
Built in 1872, Irfan Mowjee Welfare Home was for the poor and the elderly.
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Apex court summons Malir SSP, his subordinates
SC demands report on investigations against two SHOs accused of killing student in ‘fake encounter’
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Zahra Shahid murder case: ATC rejects application filed by defence to transfer case
Hussain was killed outside her house in DHA on May 17, 2013, on eve of re-polls in the NA-250 constituency
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Death sentence awarded to two men involved in Lyari gang war
Mohsin Baloch and Abid Kaloo were involved in the killing of former president of Malir Bar association
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Case closed: Accused acquitted for want of evidence
The prosecution claimed that Nadeem was accompanied by his absconding accomplice
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Training visit: Sindh AG tells officers to modernise
They were accompanied by the PAAS director-general
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In fond memory: Journalist Meenai’s services praised
Zafar Abbas, Dawn editor, recalled the inspiration and guidance
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Vet hospital: Sindh promises facilities for pets across province
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Jam Khan Shoro said that the vet hospital was made functional in 10 days.
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Rabita Committee: MQM chief dismisses two party officials
The removed officials are Amir Khan and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.
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Hunting them down: Civic agencies kill stray dogs with guns, poison
Activists say these drives are a gross violation of animal rights, harmful to environment.
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No to sifarish culture: SHOs to be appointed on basis of eligibility, performance
They will also have to be approved by a five-member board headed by AIG Ghulam Qadir Thebo.