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Global perspective: Postcards from across the globe start ‘dialogue’ over drones
Students gathered at the Art Chowk Gallery to discuss ‘drone strikes’ and ‘terrorism’.
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DHA refurbishment charges: SHC directs petitioner to make federal govt a party to the case
Petitioner tells the court that DHA not authorised to charge for renovation or maintenance.
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‘Overnight withdrawal of policemen will affect counter-terrorism efforts’
Notifications have also been issued to withdraw nominations of assistant commissioners in excess of the quota.
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Filmmaker accused: Remand of Mansoor Mujahid, co-accused extended for three days
The ATC reiterates offence does not fall under anti-terrorism act.
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Older times: MQM rejects 1979 local bodies system, calls the move ‘undemocratic’
MQM’s Kunwar Jamil demands the system in place during Musharraf’s era.
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Larkana police recovers idols stolen from Harijan temple
Larkana ASP Hassan Sardar Niazi told The Express Tribune that all five idols were found in broken condition.
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Hearing the Call: Ziauddin Hospital starts degree initiative for healthy hearing
The degree programme aims to train audiologists who are in much demand across the world.
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Cracker: Man injured in explosion outside car showroom
A passerby, who has yet to be identified, was injured and was later released after receiving medical attention.
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MQM rejects 1979 local government system in Sindh
MQM, when it was a coalition party in previous regime, forced Sindh government to implement LGS, says party leader.
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Sajid Qureshi murder case: Pistol was also used to kill 3 MQM workers
The report was confirmed by the DIG West.
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KESC line trips, 30% Karachi suffers power outage
The fault will be fixed within 30 minutes, KESC claims.
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SC dismisses petition against Altaf Hussain
The petition was filed by Barrister Zafarullah of Watan Party.
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Karachi crisis: CNG stations to remain closed tomorrow
CNG stations will also be shut on Saturday and Sunday, aside from the weekly schedule.
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For Karachi, 2013 will be a record year of extortion demands: Police
Businesses are facing a surge in extortion demands from politically-linked criminal gangs.
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Providing assistance: KU develops initiative to help in dissertation writing
The programme will help the aspiring scholars to improve their scientific writing skills.
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Nationalist views: JSQM protests against ‘Punjab’s unfair policies’
The JSQM announced the sit-ins on June 27.
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Forestalling action: Government is prepared for the floods, claims CM
If satisfactory work is not done at Tori Bund, it will not be able to sustain the water flow.
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Advertisement concerns: SHC directs KMC not to remove billboards
Parties told to maintain status quo with respect to outdoor advertisement billboards.
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Same game, same trick: New education minister rehashes old rhetoric
The minister plans to set up comprehensive schools in 23 districts.
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Re-elections: ECP barred from notifying PS-81 results
The bench issued notice to the ECP, RO for PS-81 and Jam Madad Ali for July 5.
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Six-seater rickshaw drivers promise a mugging-free ride
Officials say these rickshaws have yet to obtain fitness certificates and are operating illegally.
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Mansoor’s ordeal: Remand extended for suspects
The judge, who was hearing the case as a link judge, remanded the suspects in police custody for one day.
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Hamza murder case: Suspect Shoaib told not to leave country
State prosecutor disputes judge’s ‘provisional’ acceptance of
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Sindh brings back 1979 local government system
The town municipal administration and the post of Town Municipal Officer (TMOs) have also been abolished.
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Hazara town blasts: MWM marches in Karachi against attacks
Protesters demand that the army conduct an operation and that the judiciary hang the culprits "in public".
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KESC fights to power chaotic Karachi
Last year, the power company made its first profit in 17 years.
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Price hike: Transporters warn of countrywide strike if FBR sticks to rise in tax
The new income tax will be applicable from today.
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A visual dialogue: Artists present contrasting perspectives on urban spaces
Syed Ammad Tahir and Anum Ather Jamal showcase their take on Karachi’s architecture.
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Negotiations with MQM still on: CM
Rhe CM laid chaddar and offered fateha at the shrine and later distributed clothes among the poor women.
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Social stigma : NGOs call for empowering women in land reforms
Experts claim that women are deprived of their basic rights by feudal lords.
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Filmmaker accused: Police arrest woman who complained about murder
The police presented M before a district and sessions court and secured a daylong remand.
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Misplaced priorities: Population will hit 300m by 2050 if left unchecked, warn economists
UNFPA representative says investments in health and education will help achieve demographic dividend.
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‘Holy’ theft: Idols stolen from Harijan temple
A few unidentified thieves entered into the Krishna Temple and took away five of its idols.
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Pleasures of reading : James Henry Trotter comes alive at book reading session
Liberty Books and The Express Tribune organise a story-telling session for more than 100 children.
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Deaths in Sehwan: Eight family members killed on way back from urs
The family had gone all the way from Orangi Town in Karachi to attend the urs.
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Hand grenade attack in Karachi injures 4
Injured taken to a hospital for medical care.
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Honour killing is not part of Sindh’s culture, says SMIU VC
Dr Shaikh claims settlers brought in traditions unfavourable to women.
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Extra-judicial killings?: PPP leader lashes out at Rangers for Saqib Boxer’s murder
Further alleges Rangers had also killed Ismail Baba, a footballer from Lyari, about two and half years ago.
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Safe transfusions: DUHS establishes blood donors’ club
The initiative attempts to encourage young adults, aged 16 to 25 years, to give voluntary, safe blood donations.
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Prison watch: Rangers refuse to share details of 8-hour-long operation in jail
Sources claim mastermind behind attack on Justice Baqar may have planned it from inside jail.
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Silenced: Complainant in murder case killed
Shamim, was stabbed to death in her home allegedly by her husband, Sajid Arain, and his accomplices.
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Reactions: ‘Budget will add more to the people’s burdens’
CM had earlier announced that the government will not increase taxation but he had backtracked on his commitment: MQM
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Helping hand: Owais Muzaffar, Sardar Bux Mahar will not collect govt salary
Muzaffar and Mahar will not be using government vehicles and transportation as well.
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Unacceptable numbers: Opposition walks out as govt passes Rs658b budget
CM insists opposition had enough time to suggest amendments.
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The new age of cardiology: Heartbeats turn digital at country’s first paperless hospital
E-cardiology at the Indus Hospital uses text and multimedia messages to transfer information.
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MQM chief Altaf Hussain takes back his resignation
Says he might not be a leader in the eyes of the international community but he is one for the people of Pakistan.
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SHC approached against 'Pakistani’s gay marriage' in Sweden
Petitioner says gay marriage involving Pakistani illegal because it is against Islamic ideology, laws of the country.
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Raid at central jail in Karachi, mobile phone used to plan attack on judge found
Rangers find mobile phones, laptops, internet devices, drugs and weapons in possession of prisoners.
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Sindh Assembly: MQM opposes finance bill
According to Ahmed, the MQM has stressed on a tax-free budget in all their speeches yet there were to no avail.
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Losing patience: Govt gets last chance to justify ban on Afaq Ahmed’s travelling
When Afaq applied for a passport, FIA told him his name was on the ECL: lawyer.