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PFB continues camp for Asian Games 2014
The body has invested Rs10 million to groom talent for international events, says PFB Secretary.
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5th ODI: Pakistan seek redemption in Sharjah
Hosts hope to register face-saving win after series loss to South Africa.
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Billets vs ship plates - tax benefits or a level playing field?
Steel melters call for imposing taxes on ship-breakers, who insist they are already paying levies
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Pakistan Steel privatisation looks even more difficult than last attempt
Former minister suggests govt should privatise the mill even if it attracts a lower price.
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A look back at history of PSM
Country set up the mill, silencing bureaucrats, who never believed in the plan.
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Waiting for rescue: Pakistan Steel Mills needs huge money injection to stay afloat
At present, the mill is running at only 3% of production capacity.
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Karachista: Styling 101
Add personality and panache to the way you dress with savvy styling.
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KGS beats Aitchison to win All Pakistan under 19 Debating Competition
KGS debated in favour of forming a coalition government with the Taliban.
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LG polls: PPP, ANP ally to 'see real Karachi mandate' emerge
Sardar Qadir Patel Patel had earlier suggested PPP should form grand alliance excluding the MQM.
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50 dead in first 10 days of Karachi's dark November
Lyari remains epi-centre of bloodshed; Baba Ladla and Uzair Baloch gangs continue kidnappings.
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Titans still: The story of Dentonic
50 years on, Ala Chemicals is still alive and well.
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Caught red-handed: Narcotics seized from inmates in Malir prison
“The drugs were found hidden in their clothes and other belongings.”
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Unfulfilled promises: Transporters’ strike continues for third day
The government is backing out of its promises, claim protesters.
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Migrating out: Lyari forces its Christians residents to move out
Slaughter House, a compound for the minorities, empties as residents relocate.
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Preaching co-existence: Pakistanis urged to follow Sufi teachings of tolerance
The Sufi teachings of peace, love and tolerance are still evident in graffiti today.
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‘Umeed-e-Nau’: ANF claims to have seized large cache of narcotics
The force has started an awareness campaign to make addicts realise drugs’ harmful effects.
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Fraudulent dealings: SHC calls for marriage fund distribution details
Ministry claims fund of Rs1.66 million has been wrongfully appropriated.
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Objections To Be Addressed: Delimitation hearings comes to an end
In district Central, 131 complaints were received from the representatives of both political parties.
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17 days to local bodies election: Candidates go back without nomination forms
Staff at election offices in Hyderabad and Sukkur advise candidates to download forms.
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Cyber-crime: PIA official arrested for threatening emails
The official has been serving at the PIA from the last 21 years and is a grade-17 officer.
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Hitting back: PTA blocks 0.2m IP addresses in fresh drive against grey traffic
Regulator conducts audit of IPs, cuts the list from 51,000 to 10,360.
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‘Empowering’ through education: 42% public schools in the city without power
KESC disconnects electricity supply to over 1,500 schools for not paying bills.
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Weekly Review: Index continues to climb despite political hurdles
Strong foreign buying and positive sector-specific news contribute to market’s growth.
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Tennis: Hussain progresses after 6-1, 6-0 drubbing
Maheen Dada defeated Komail Ibne Hashim 6-0, 6-0 in the U17 qualifying round.
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Muslim FC consolidate second spot in PPFL
Chaman-based team defeats debutants Lyallpur FC 1-0.
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Indie music: We’ve only just begun
Pakistan’s DIY generation continues to charm us as the refreshing new season of Lussun TV rolls out.
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In her shadow: Reshma
Artistes remember late singer Reshma’s voice as one to be cherished.
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Law And Order: Karachi operation to continue indefinitely, says PM
The premier dispelled impressions that the ongoing operation is aimed at any political party.
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Criminal’s confessions: ATC remands target killer to jail custody
The police produced Zaidi before Judge Bashir Ahmed Khoso under tight security.
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Fighting crime: Police arrest three alleged extortionists
SIU Chief SP Farooq Awan said that the suspects were involved in a number of extortion cases.
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In PTI’s support: JI calls for PM to speak against drones
A delegation of PTI led by its Sindh chief Nadir Akmal Leghari visited the JI headquarters, Idara Noor-e-Haq.
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Unfair standards: Students challenge NED University’s admissions policy
40 per cent of the seats are given to the children of the varsity’s employees, protest students.
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(Over)charged parking: Fake receipts, corrupt employees scam people out of millions
KMC employees take home over Rs15 million by charging people double the amount.
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Italian cultural week: Food festival to tantalise Karachi’s taste buds
Italian chef Giancarlo Piccarreta will be bringing the main ingredients from Italy.
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Irreparable loss: Hopes of starting a family crushed as man loses wife to a quack
Mounting social pressure forces a lot of partners to seek the help of quacks.
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Celebrating diversity: ‘Instead of reclaiming the past, a new multicultural Karachi can be found’
Speakers at Aga Khan Hospital emphasise on deweaponising the city.
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Telling figures: Targeted killings drop, deaths by law enforcers go up
HRCP compares criminal activities during targeted operation with rest of the year.
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Security challenges: Wali Babar murder trial to be heard in Kandhkot now
Sindh govt made the request to SHC CJ after threats to witness, prosecutor.
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Pushing it further: Sindh asks SC to allow LG elections on Dec 7
The petition reiterates the govt’s commitment to honour the court’s ruling to hold elections as soon as possible.
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LUMS to assist PSO in HR development
To prepare training courses for higher employee productivity.
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Average monthly salary: Part-qualified CIMA students get 15% less pay
Demand for professionals restricted by economic slowdown.
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Market watch: Stock market ends week on positive note
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 146.39 points.
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PIA losses mount with delay in lease of new aircraft
Airline sees growth in global aviation industry as oil prices remain stable.
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Army defeat Baloch FC 2-1 in PPFL
National goal-keeper Jaffar looks forward to comeback with two-time champions.
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Pakistan draw last league match against Japan
Greenshirts to play against hosts in Asian Champions Trophy final.
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Commissioners as tribunal heads: Govt yet to respond to plea by former MPA
Respondents had failed to submit responses to earlier petitions.
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Market watch: Bull run on stock market out of steam near day-end
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 55 points.
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Lost cause: ‘Poor public education will lead to a bloody revolution’
Survey reveals the sorry state of affairs of public sector education.
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The feudal lordship: ‘Land reforms for economic and social development’
Speakers claim feudal lords trying to inhibit progress by depriving peasants of education.
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Succumbing to pressure? 12,000 LG employees back on their jobs
Durrani denies his involvement in the appointments during his tenure.