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Jail Chowrangi flyover to be completed soon: KMC
The bridge connects Shaheed-e-Millat Road to PIB Colony.
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Act of vengeance: Gangsters kill policeman after comrade’s death
Suspected gangster died in police custody.
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Book fair: Unicorn Gallery presents a feast for art book collectors
The art books will be on display at the gallery’s bookstore from Monday to Saturday from 11am till 8pm.
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Post-natal screening: Sindh Assembly passes ‘newborn screening bill’
The resolution proposes compulsory screening for hearing impairments.
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Study abroad: ‘Decline in enrolment due to strict visa procedures’
Post-9/11 attacks, visa procedures have been further eased and streamlined, says USEFP official.
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Church bombings: PPP, MQM, PML-F united against talks with Taliban
Sindh Assembly also adopted a unanimous resolution condemning the attack.
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Precautionary measures: Health officials prepare to tackle Congo virus
Authorities fear a possible pandemic ahead of Eidul Azha.
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Husband admits to killing wife after declaring her ‘kari’
NGO workers threaten more protests if murder termed ‘honour killing’.
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In solidarity: With burnt tyres and gunshots, outraged residents mark protest
Stray bullet from clash between two groups in Korangi kills 26-year-old man .
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Raid in Karachi: Rangers recover explosives, weapons from fruit crates
No one was arrested as the criminals managed to get away.
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Urban management: Karachi is Never-Never land for those who need it the most
As govt digitally maps the city, questions arise on how its space is being used.
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SEPA to compile report on Manchhar Lake fishing community
In July 2010, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry had taken notice of the increasing contamination in the lake.
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Environmental pollution: Keenjhar Lake under threat as effluents keep flowing in
Villagers near the lake complain of skin infections and loss of livestock because of waste.
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Nurturing young entrepreneurs: Incubation centre launched to promote entrepreneurship
Three million youngsters look for jobs per year, says speaker.
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From Murree to Karachi: Court gives police custody of 14 target killers, extortionists
The men were arrested from Murree last week and sent to Karachi.
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Beach cleanliness drive: Amateurs carve images in the sand at sculpting competition
Organisers have planned 10 different activities to create awareness about keeping beaches clean.
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Arrests and attacks: As operation continues, MQM office comes under attack
No case was registered till the filing of this report.
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Losing hope: Gizri fishermen resume struggle against DHA
The housing authority allegedly snatched their routes to traditional jetties.
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Taliban leader awaits fate in Karachi safe house
Baradar could play key role in Afghan peace process.
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Healing powers: Shrines in Thatta beckon those who ‘believe’
Regular visitors to the shrines hope for miracles to cure mental and physical ailments.
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Factory fire: Baldia families remind PM of his promise to pay Rs300,000
PILER hold seminar to mark one year since the tragic industrial disaster.
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Stepping up: DHA to fix security, build park and graveyard
Residents’ representatives visit DHA office to get support on residents’ interest policies.
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International Day of Peace: Despite low turnout, students paint peace in reds
Workpeace celebrates peace at Teen Talwar hoping art can help overcome violence.
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Negligible maintenance: In a deplorable state, Pakistan Navy’s apartments trouble residents
No action has been taken despite repeated complaints to authorities, say residents.
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Coveted positions: Sindh University embroiled, yet again, in an internal rift over post
Former registrar says that he was appointed as Pro-VC but university refutes his claims.
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Internal investigation report: Policemen not only raid dens but also run them
Report names 49 police officials involved in running 115 dens across the city.
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Karachi target killers caught in Murree belong to Sunni Tehreek: DIG
These criminals were also involved in extortion and kidnapping for ransom.
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Only 2400 of 32000 votes cast in NA-258 Khi were legitimate: NADRA report
At least 1400 voters had cast their vote twice.
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Misconduct: PIA pilot pleads guilty before UK magistrate
Authorities said the airline has distanced itself from the issue.
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New beginnings: Justice Baqar sworn in as new SHC CJ
Justice Baqar had joined the office a couple of days ago.
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Lost In Translation: Zakat minister fumbles with answers
Rahimo, at times, also gave wrong answers and had to be corrected by the former Zakat minister.
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Wali Babar murder: Only surviving witness kept in safe custody
Babar was murdered while he was on his way to his home from office in the Liaquatabad in January 2011.
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Workplace harassment: ‘Feudalism, female illiteracy main causes’
Dr Shah said that there was a need to maintain a balance between men and women to eradicate gender discrimination.
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Raid and rescue: Ghotki police save two abducted Hindu boys
The police found the boys from a house in Thekrato village, arrest three men and a woman.
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Urban development: ‘Efficient transport system can change the shape of city’
Dr Arif Hasan talks about how sprawling katchi abadis have changed the political demography.
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Eliminating discrimination: ‘No person will be screened for HIV/AIDs for employment, admissions’
Sindh Assembly’s members pass law in a bid to control the preventive disease.
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Successful raid: Magistrate rescues three persons from ‘illegal’ detention
Police failed to produce any FIR to justify their detention.
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Regulating healthcare: PMDC chief promises re-elections after completion of council
Dr Khan explained that the interim committee had to hold the elections of the new council by August 12, 2013.
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Theatre: Only two days left before Begum Jaan leaves
NAPA head says play has done well and received good response.
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Three students of KU issued show-cause notices
One of the students, Umar Ali, reportedly slapped the teacher.
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Holding the reins: Uzair Baloch arrives to fill in gap left by Zafar
FIR of Zafar Baloch’s murder registered against MQM’s Nabeel Gabol.
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Education for all: Enrolment in schools stays low despite higher budget
Nearly 25 per cent of schools in Badin, Jacobabad and Sanghar do not have a building.
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The cauldron that is Karachi
If terrorists can be deprived of arms, restoring order in Karachi may become an easier affair.
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Zafar Baloch's father accuses MQM's Nabil Gabol of son's murder
Police register case against Nabil Gabol and four unknown armed men on bikes.
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Key witness in Wali Khan Babar murder case is alive, reveals AIG Sindh: Report
Babar was shot dead in Liaquatabad area of Karachi in January 2011 while he was on his way home from work.
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Terror kingpins: Sindh police profiles most wanted men
Publishes sixth edition of ‘Red Book’ which contains sketches of men involved in heinous crimes.
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Made in India, Israel, US: Karachi flush with arms, says SC
Clamp curfew if you must to purge city of weapons, says Chief Justice.
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Victims of operation: Probe into police murders re-opened
Nearly 150 policemen who took part in the 1992 and 1996 operations were killed one after another.
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Horticulture: SALU holds training programme for date palm farmers
The DPRI director, Prof. Dr Ghulam Markhand, said that more than 3,000 tissue cultures had been produced at the labs.
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Healthy approach: Laws on thalassaemia, mental health
The MPAs also passed a law on the treatment and care of mentally challenged people.