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Sindh faces three-pronged flood threat this year, warns Haleem Adil
Pakistan Relief Foundation assesses needs of residents before torrential rains hit upper Sindh.
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Altaf Hussain says MQM won't accept newly passed local government bill
Says the downfall of PPP has just begun for its encouraging a system of hatred.
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Karachi's plague of violence brings armoured car boom
Those who can afford it are kitting their cars out with windows that can stop an AK-47 bullet.
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Ensuring security: ECP calls up army troops for Karachi by-polls
JI, ANP not to contest elections in Sindh.
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Money Matters: Accounts of all councils to be open to audit
The draft for the Sindh Local Government Law 2013 states that accounts of every council will be audited.
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Constituency Profile: The competition will be neck and neck in rural Sindh
The PPP faces tough competition with the MQM on Karachi’s PS-103, but it faces other rivals in the rest of Sindh.
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Living in a big city: Writers of Karachi remember city as vibrant, children-friendly
Hamida Khuhro and Anwer Mooraj’s book was first published around 16 years ago.
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Students aim to boost healthcare industry
IoBM holds convention aimed at producing practical health management solutions.
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By-elections 2013: PPP, MQM ready for face-off in Aug 22 by-polls
Other mainstream political parties have not fielded candidates, citing security concerns.
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Targeted killings: Arshad Pappu’s ‘aide’ gunned down by assailants
Shootings claimed at least ten lives in parts of the city.
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Determination personified: 17-year-old Meerzadi can ride a rickshaw, make smokeless stoves
Heritage Foundation helped the girl enrol in a programme to learn English as well.
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Delayed investigations: Family of slain DSP accuses Gulistan-e-Jauhar SHO of links with gangsters
Hospital report says DSP Ghauri was shot from close range.
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Looming threats: Even medium rainfall can unleash floods in Sindh, says PRF report
Warns that the flood could be more dangerous this year.
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Local government law: Calling all the shots, Sindh govt tweaks the law in its own favour
PPP had stated that it wanted to modify the 1979 system to give equal representation to all.
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Sindh Assembly: Local govt bill likely to be presented today
MQM says its proposal was not accepted, PTI complains of being sidelined.
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Sigh of relief: Govt to release Rs3.1b to KESC
After assurance of payment from the finance minister, the power utility postponed its plan of 13-hours load-shedding.
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Who is responsible for implementing SC’s order, asks SHC
An NGO has asked Sindh government to build new houses for flood-affected people.
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Right to Play: Students of Lyari, Sultanabad celebrate independence
The performances included skits, dances and a question/answer session.
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Free-will marriage: SC orders protection for man, his mother
Israr Ahmed and Fakharunnisa Narejo went missing after solemnizing freewill marriage against family's consent.
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The million-dollar question: Author Babar Ayaz offers his opinion on what is wrong with Pakistan
A chapter in the book challenges the popular narrative on the two-nation theory.
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Modern reality: Seven deadly sins take on the form of artistic visualisation
Curator says he is trying to push artists, viewers to reflect on the uncomfortable societal truths.
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Out-of-turn promotions: Demoted officials reapply for promotions, ask for DPC at the earliest
Most of the officials have applied for promotions again through a DPC on seniority basis.
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Blame game: Citizens suffer as utilities settle scores with each other
Worst-hit areas include Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, North Nazimabad, Baldia.
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Need for devolution: As other parties announce support, MQM holds its reservation
MQM leader, Faisal Subzwari, says the provincial government is not willing to give autonomous powers to local bodies.
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Medical waste: What cures you may end up killing you - if not disposed properly
Poor management of medical waste spreads diseases in the community, say experts.
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Altaf urges supporters to remain committed, even if he is arrested
MQM chief demands Election Commission, government ensure free and fair elections in Mirpurkhas.
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Explosion heard near Sohrab Goth in Karachi
No casualty reported. Cause of explosion still under investigation.
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Rehman Malik meets with Altaf Hussain
MQM chief congratulates President for completing five years in office.
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Road to recovery: Healing disorders through the sound of music
A relatively new concept in Pakistan, sound therapy is centered on the basic principle of ‘frequency balance’.
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Immersed in water: Heavy rains in Punjab trickle down to Sindh
District administration, Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum unite to save lives.
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Stuck in the middle: Leaving behind violence in Lyari, families face inner turmoil at camps
Women, children complain of being under enormous mental stress while living in camps.
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On the run: If CNICs are blocked, absconders will be arrested faster: SHC
The orders came after police disclosed that a missing person is in fact absconding.
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Shedding ‘unnecessary burden’: Sindh health dept sacks 680 employees in one go
The staffers of civil hospital were reportedly being paid salaries from a fund for patients.
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Alleged extrajudicial killing: Police submit charge sheet against Ranger’s official in court
Accused to be presented in the Anti-Terrorism Court today.
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Survivors recall ordeal of firing incident
Raheela Zohair survived a bullet that pierced through the right side of her body.
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Safari Park operation: Police to investigate injured SHO’s involvement with gangsters
Large number of police officials, others attend funeral of deceased DSP.
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Shedding load: Power outages in the city to last 13 hours
KESC claims it resorted to load-shedding since govt has not ‘cleared’ dues.
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Attack on Express Media building: Employees left shaken by Friday’s attack on office
Demand permanent solution to law and order situation.
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ATC: Two men sentenced to life in abduction case
Rana Khalid and Ghaffar Ansari were found guilty of abducting Farhan for a ransom of Rs250,000.
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Promotion denied: ECP, law ministry re-issued notices on contempt plea
Nasreen had taken the chief election commissioner and law ministry to court for allegedly not offering her a promotion
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Printing fake documents: Court gives seven-day remand of suspects
Police say they found fake certificates, other documents.
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At loggerheads: MQM wants to make KMC more powerful
PPP approached its former coalition partner to reach consensus on new LG law.
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Jinnah’s vision: Speakers urge ensuring minorities’ rights
Kirshan Sharma said that Jinnah had envisioned a state with equal rights for all even the religious minorities.
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Quick riches: If you want to be a millionaire contact Don Golo
Police, religious leaders and others believe that the man is running an illegal ‘business’.
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Peaceful polls: PTI demands army deployment for August 22 by-polls
Party demands govt declare public holiday on the day of by-elections.
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Killed in custody: SHC orders police to probe alleged custodial killing
The petitioner had alleged that the body of his brother, who had been missing, bore torture marks.
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Toxic liquor: Remand extended of suspects who prepared moonshine
Suspects were held for selling tainted liquor which killed at least 13 people.
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Arshad Pappu murder: Police ordered to seize Uzair Baloch’s properties within 10 days
The IO had submitted that the police had failed to arrest the suspects as they had gone into hiding.
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Connecting youth: As tempers run high at the border, India and Pakistan find ways to take the high road
Baatcheet, a dialogue initiative between Pakistan, India, was launched on Aug 14.
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Overspending?: Sindh pays out of its own pockets to keep the Rangers in town
Responsibility of monitoring force’s performance lies with Sindh govt, says Chaudhry Nisar.