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Orientation day: Szabist welcomes newest batch of students
Only 21 per cent of the total applicants managed to gain admission into institute.
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Multiple deaths on Sunday brings fatality count to 36
Around 12 people drown in rainwater, five lose their lives after being electrocuted.
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Monsoon 2013: While rainwater remains stagnant, authorities shift blame on each other
Efforts to drain water were undermined by the tug of war between MQM, the district administration and civic agencies.
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Monsoon 2013: Armed forces step in to rescue Gadap Town
Areas west of Super Highway flooded as water gushes down from Kirthar Range.
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Three fishermen freed from Indian jail reach home
The fishermen were caught by Indian forces after a cyclone pushed their fishing boats across the border.
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Deadly downpour leaves at least 17 dead in Karachi
Arrangements made by government unsuccessful, situation not improving.
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Canal breaches inundate villages in rural Sindh
Sindh-Balochistan rail link severed, six villages inundated as Rohri Canal branch develops cracks in Sanghar.
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Wildlife exports: Private conservator approaches court over denial of NoC
Petitioner’s lawyers says he is suffering financial losses due to delay in issuance of licence.
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Listing problems: Transport fraternity to go on strike if demands not met
The most pressing issues are inadequate security, the recent increase in fuel prices and taxes.
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Ready to mingle: MQM hosts a memorable evening, with a low turnout
The iftar hosted by the party was missing some of the key players from the PML-N and ANP.
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Hyderabad Central Jail beefs up security to prevent breach
Jail houses high-profile militants such as Omer Sheikh, his cohorts behind Daniel Pearl murder.
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Monsoon downpour: Rain wreaks havoc in upper Sindh
Sindh’s senior minister Nisar Khuhro directed commissioner, deputy commissioner to take steps to drain out rainwater.
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Rain: Karachi administrator removed from post, CM takes notice
Many areas, such as Landhi, Korangi and Liaqatabad are still without electricity.
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Judges appointment: National Judicial Commission to meet today
Currently, there are 24 judges working at SHC against a sanctioned strength of 40.
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Utp escape: Bail plea of three policemen dismissed for second time
Abdul Qudoos Memon, an additional district and sessions judge, dismissed the bail application of the policemen.
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Discovering biodiversity: Rare whiptail stingray collected off Ormara
Known to exist in temperate and tropical waters of Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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Peace visit: Over 1,800 patients treated in five days
Patients praise Chinese doctors for their humble and polite attitude.
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Unfit for consumption: Butchers, vet sent to jail for selling meat of sick, dead animals
The butchers allegedly sold meat of sick and dead animals to unsuspecting customers.
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Post-jailbreak concerns: CM visits Karachi Central Jail to set it on high alert
Govt deploys more law-enforcers, sets up several check posts and cameras on new locations.
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Street crim(e)inals: Rangers arrest three alleged robbers from DHA, injure one
Suspects were accused of looting passersby near Sultan Masjid on Friday .
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In line for justice: Thousands of cases at court still waiting to see the light of day
Legal fraternity highlights the need to increase the number of judges to clear backlog.
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Mission cleanliness: With KMC on board, young men vow to make city clean
The slum inside DHA was a huge dumping ground for garbage as municipal authorities fought over jurisdiction .
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Targeted killing: Man charged with CID constable's murder gets bail
Kamran Butt was arrested on charges of possessing illegal arms on Nov 5, 2012.
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Nepotism on the rise: SHC orders IGP prisons to appoint the ‘ignored’ candidate
Petitioner's lawyer claims Amanullah Malik topped the examinations for the vacancy.
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Proactive action: Mahar calls for better commodity supply
Mahar stressed the need of strict vigilance over prices of daily commodities.
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Result statistics: College doors open for 99,652 students
Statistics released by the board declared 99,652 students successful out of the 137,968 who sat the exams.
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In mourning: Benazirabad mourns death of party leader killed for advocating sectarian peace
Jamaat-i-Ahl-Sunnat’s central leader, Maulana Yaqood Qadri, gunned down in a bazaar .
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Lack of evidence: Court acquits policemen, others of murder charges
Verdict elicits backlash from the family as mother of deceased tries self-immolation.
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Tit for tat? MNA Nawab Wassan’s brother attacked, PML-F leader nominated in FIR
Police guard of PPP MNA’s younger brother killed in firing incident on Tuesday.
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For convenience of commuters: SHC seeks home department’s reply on pillion riding ban
Lawyers say more makes little difference to overall law and order situation.
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Violence continues: Two police officials, three MQM activists among eight dead
Sub-inspector Ihtisham was shot in an encounter with dacoits who were looting passersby.
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Hamza murder case: SHC issues notice on family’s plea for re-investigation by ‘honest officers’
Lawyer says no evidence presented proving Shoaib’s involvement in the murder .
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Voicing concerns: MQM raises questions over removal of security barriers
LEAs asked to ponder if such a removal had made things easier for criminals or citizens.
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Matric Science group results: Boys clinch top two positions
Girls outshine boys by securing most A-1 grades.
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Nawaz Sharif announces Karachi-Lahore motorway
Nawaz is in the city to deal with a range of issues including internal party matters and law and order situation.
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Notices issued: JPMC employees move court against harassment
Executive director of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) issued notice for harassing nursing staff.
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Clasped in patriarchy: Two wives gunned down over karo-kari
New Faujdari police has arrested Ghulam Nabi, who was roaming around with a Kalashnikov.
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Transcending borderlines: Peace activists plan Independence Day celebrations at Khokhrapar-Monabao border
Resolve to make South Asia nuke free and peaceful.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Women injured in stampede
Firing from party workers created panic which resulted in the injuries.
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By-election: Shirazis allowed to contest by-elections but only till August 6
SHC suspended order disqualifying Shirazis on Wednesday.
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Clash of tribes: Death of five Shars further deters peace process
Police raids Kehar villages, arrest 10 people and deny allegations of bulldozing houses.
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‘Honour’ killing: ‘Karo-kari is on the rise in the city, no longer restricted to villages’
Zia Awan from Madadgar warned that seven honour-killing cases were reported recently.
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Questioning authenticity of office: SHC issues notice to Prosecutor General Shahadat Awan, others
Petitioner claims that Awan was occupying the office illegally after his tenure ended.
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Security updates: Neighbours fear Badar Commercial may turn into a fortress once new president takes charge
Security personnel admit the area is hard to cordon off.
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Brazen attack: Bomb attack on Rangers mobile injures two soldiers
The attack occurred a day after Rangers arrested a dozen suspected militants in two raids.
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Laws on women’s issues: All-female committee to start dialogue soon
Consultation with different groups and individuals to be expedited after Eidul Fitr.
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Low-intensity blast injures 2 Rangers in Karachi
An improvised explosives device was detonated remotely when the Rangers vehicle passed by.
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Trader's car targeted through magnetic bomb
No loss of life reported.
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On the onslaught: Rangers nab terrorists, seizes suicide vests
The accused were allegedly involved in the attacks on the polio vaccination workers in Landhi
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Infrastructure: KMC to complete Jail Chowrangi flyover in two months
The whole project would cost Rs1,333 million.