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The Kathiawari red dress, the saint of the jogis
Experts and storytellers remind us of the myths that define us.
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Inferno: Fire breaks out at curtains shop
The fire at Noor Curtains broke out at 6am on Sunday morning and burned down the entire store.
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Gang war restarts: Caught in the crossfire, residents pack up from Lyari
Our lives are at risk because each group wants us to be on their side, say residents.
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What are the odds? 18 teachers for only five students at Azizabad school
School continues to receive Rs450,000 every month.
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Industrial waste: A threat to people’s lives
Water treatment plants without electricity will provide no solution.
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From APML to MQM: Barrister Saif gets warm welcome at Nine Zero
Saif "played the best innings on the most difficult pitches" MQM's Farooq Sattar says.
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As gang war intensifies, many Lyari residents move out
Clashes between Baba Ladla, Amn Committee have forced as many as 2,500 families to depart.
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No point waiting for the mass transit system
There is no doubt that a mass transit system will serve as a good solution to the problems faced by Karachi but...
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The day the music died - why Karachi lost its groove during Ziaul Haq’s regime
Arif Hasan explains how policies of the 1970s created the polarised city of today.
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Oh what fun it is to be young: Children grab favourite books at Young Readers Den
Along with books, stationery and toys, there is also an activity area for children.
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Randhawa murder case: MQM man remanded in police custody
Randhawa was gunned down by unknown assailants in North Nazimabad on September 26.
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A cracking Diwali: No need for plain and boring, go for the toffee and mithai firecrackers
Days before the festival of lights, people shop for decorations, diyas and crackers.
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Promoting transparency: ‘Legislature is the strongest pillar of state, civil society the weakest’
Transparency International Pakistan’s report is based on views of 33 experts.
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Showcasing talent: Artists and friends make guest appearances in their own paintings
Visitors found the portrayal of modernism and antiquity diverse and dynamic.
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IBA names centre after Ardeshir Cowasjee
Centre will offer customised services and workshops to students, faculty.
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Follow the rules: Traffic police to penalise bikers for triple-riding
Triple-riding on motorcycles is illegal.
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Karachi’s Stone Age proves history didn’t start with the Muslims
Experts say not enough is talked about pre-historic Karachi of which evidence abounds.
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Provincial govt splitting Sindh along linguistic lines, claims MQM
MQM criticises move to expand population base for urban centres to 50,000, rural to 2,000 as extremely unjust.
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Health alert: New asthma inhalers to hit market soon
New Hydrofluoroalkane 134a (HFA)-based inhalers are going to be imported by a pharmaceutical company from Australia.
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Treasury, opposition move resolution against load-shedding
Wasan added that the election would be possible either in January or February next year.
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In the nick of time : Delimitations lists go up just as deadline ends
It includes 548,681 in City taluka, 462,678 in Latifabad taluka, 300,639 in Rural taluka, 109,841 in Qasimabad taluka.
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With Talat Hussain, AKU board celebrates its high achievers
He praised that the board has continued to accomplish its goals year after year.
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Karachi law and order: Court orders reprobe of missing containers
Directs authorities to verify arms dealers’ records, conduct door-to-door inspection of licenced weapons.
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Former ECP chief all-praise for late human rights’ activist Iqbal Haider
Speakers pay rich tributes to former senator for his efforts for a democratic Pakistan.
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Facing the same fate as Thatta, Hyderabad may be split into two districts
It is proposed that the National assembly and Sindh assembly constituencies be doubled.
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Court stays DUHS VC’s removal, govt announces otherwise
Prof. Masood Hameed has already approached the court before govt issued notice.
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Lapse in security?: Two-month-old baby goes missing from CHK
A veiled woman took the infant from the mother, saying she had to be given an injection.
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Swift operation: Rs4.7m stolen, guard killed in two bank heists in an hour
Police claim that the robbery at Faysal Bank was assisted by security guard.
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The extortion epidemic: Running a clinic can be hazardous to your life
Police suspect that militants are behind the attacks, but have been unable to make arrests.
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To appease Arab dignitaries, wildlife department allows hunting of bustard
The federal govt has issued 50 permits since 2009, says department’s official.
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Blood money: SHO ordered to pay ‘fine’ by jirga for murdering a villager
A jirga was held to reconcile matters over a murder of a Bachkani tribesman.
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Abusing the youth: Support programme holds child labour workshop
Other organizations call on NGOs, govt departments to work alongside NRSP to remove child labour from the country.
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Dengue threat: Owais Muzaffar calls for improved campaign
KMC administrator, municipal commissioner will be held responsible for implementation of cleanliness, fumigation plans
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On the road to recovery: ‘Steps, even small ones, to empower women matter’
Speakers say power is shifting from the traditional patriarchy.
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Filing objections: District admin fails to put up lists of constituencies
November 1 is the last date for filing objections for delimitation process in Hyderabad.
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Water supply issues: Crackdown against illegal hydrants continues
Equipment worth Rs1 million seized during raids.
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‘Don’t feel sorry for the patients — they need support, not pity’
Experts, parents of Rett patients join hands against society’s apathy towards the condition.
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Decrying delimitation: Lawmakers on the sideline as boundaries change
No one has consulted us, says PPP MPA Nadir Magsi .
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Lessons for life: At ZABMUN, 1,200 delegates learn to celebrate diversity
The conference seen as the biggest gathering of the UN so far in Pakistan.
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Final touches: Sindh Assembly amends LG bill
22 per cent of the seats will be reserved for women, five per cent for non-Muslims and five per cent for labourers.
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Khana Ghar: Rs3 for a square meal
The menu at Khana Ghar keep changing, sometimes its lentils, sometimes its vegetables, while Sunday is meat day.
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Mugging gone wrong: Robber beaten to death in Karachi
The robbers had killed two people and injured one prior to the attack.
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Yousuf Goth, Sohrab Goth and a rejected blue print to end drug and weapons smuggling
Chief Justice slams Attorney General, authorities in ongoing Karachi law and order case.
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Karachi affairs: Provincial govt to make ‘Korangi’ a district
The decision was made at a meeting presided over by Karachi commissioner.
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Security threats: Sindh govt to shift high-profile trials from Karachi
Meeting chaired by chief minister seeks three-month ban on Viber, Tango, Skype and Whatsapp.
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Prosecution hold-ups : Five new ATCs existing only in theory
Shortage of judges and lack of will on govt’s part among reasons for delay: sources.
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Targeted operation: 40 suspects caught, many released later
Police also claim to have apprehended two alleged members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.
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New PTI MPA crusades to purge Clifton of push-cart vendors, filth, faqirs and send Johnnie walking
Commissioner brings Karachi departments together to assist newly elected representative.
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Sindh Assembly: House to make amendments to the debated LG Act
Child marriages law will also be discussed.
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Pressure tactics: Crackers, gunshots force people to shut down Hyderabad
Strike by JSMM fails to muster support in many towns and cities of upper Sindh.