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For informed choices: ITA launches programme to assess schools’ quality
It will gather information to help parents decide which school to send their children to.
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Attack on police in Patel Para: Suspected member of TTP arrested
In the attack, at least two policemen lost their lives and another, Rana Amir, was injured.
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‘Trekkies’ board the Enterprise for journey into darkness
The premiere was well-received as several people were impressed by the acting.
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Pre-budget deliberations: Sindh cabinet ‘divided’ over salary raise
The final approval would be given on June 17 in a pre-budget cabinet meeting.
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MQM’s mourning Day: Karachi comes to a halt for the second time this month
Trade and transport associations resume business after Friday prayers on party’s appeal.
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Hamza Ahmed’s murder case: ‘Trial should be held in ATC’
Police and prosecutor to approach court for submitting final charge sheet in ATC.
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The writing on the wall: Taqi Shaheen shows Karachi the art of ‘dhandli’
The artist uses a combination of images and popular graffiti to make a point.
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Budget criticisms: MQM demands govt withdraw sales tax hike
Sattar says the budget has increased the problems of the poor people instead of providing any kind of relief.
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MQM day of mourning: Business activity resumes after Friday prayers
The party had earlier called for a day of mourning on June 6.
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Mending ties: MQM likely to join Sindh govt, say sources
MQM had earlier decided to sit on the opposition benches.
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Shutdowns: SHC urged to declare strikes ‘illegal’
Petitioner also demands that the police arrest the culprits involved in such killings.
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Violence roundup: MQM unit in-charge among nine killed
Muhammad Asif was missing since April 20.
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Nationalistic stance: JUI sends 22-point agenda to PM
The letter called for implementation of Thar Coal Power project and release of river water to end water shortage.
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JPMC sacked directors reinstated on SHC’s orders till Aug 12
Bench issued notices to secretaries of health, services and general administration, other departments.
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Law and order: CM comes down hard on Pirabad police officers
During surprise visit, Shah fails to find any officer patrolling the area.
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Use of e-learning-based programmes proposed to bridge the skill gap
The seminar was organised by ICWFD to help G77 countries develop a competitive workforce.
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Counting on support: Students of Delhi School still stuck in a limbo
SHC’s order for the school to be denationalised was endorsed by SC in 2007 .
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Social media hype: Girl accuses in-laws of making her fake profile
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority lands in court.
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Researchers say Karachi’s tap water isn’t adequately filtered
Experts gather at Urban Resource Centre to discuss lack of potable water.
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And another gone…: Karachi’s shores bring in dead whale shark
The four tonne animal was chopped up and sold at the harbour .
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Cast(e) aside no more: Hindu representative gets elected for the seventh time
Dr Jeewan, who belongs to the Menghwar caste, has been with the PPP since 1980s.
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Monsoon season: Rain brings relief for some, puddles for others
Chief meteorologist, anticipated light and moderate rainfall in most areas of Karachi and parts of Upper Sindh.
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Well done, Sindh Assembly
Laying DNA evidence aside, when forensic testing is becoming the basis of criminal investigations, would be a travesty
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Abductions and killings: MQM announces day of mourning
Party asks traders and transporters to keep their businesses shut to support day of mourning.
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Respite from heat: Karachi gets its share of rain
Citizens are reportedly travelling to the beach to enjoy the pleasant weather.
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Baldia factory fire: Commission distributing compensation still waiting on funds
SHC issues notice to authorities to file comments by June 17.
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Saving lives: ‘Road safety is the collective responsibility of the society’
Seminar highlights importance of following traffic rules to avoid accidents.
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Power outages: Irate residents call for KESC’s nationalisation
The power utility blames the weather and the kunda system for the breakdown.
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Post-election legalities: SHC issues contempt notice to RO
SHC allowed Sassui Palijo to withdraw her plea challenging the results of the general elections on PS-85.
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One killed in blast in Baldia Town
Blast occurs while man was transferring explosives.
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Misusing powers: Court hears petition against alleged torture by Rangers
The petitioner claims that the Rangers were acting at the behest of his business associate.
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Bureaucratic red tape: Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation and modernisation hits snags
The authorities have been sitting over the survey report for the last six months.
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Residents displaced by circular railway should be settled where they prefer: Arif Hasan
People displaced must be relocated closer to their livelihoods.
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Shahrukh Jatoi’s death sentence : Appeal filed against ATC’s verdict in SHC
Conviction was not justified by the evidence, says lawyer.
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Out-of-turn promotions: 66 police officials to match ranks with their batch mates
Affected policemen vow to file review petition, insist there are more options left.
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Planning ahead: Sindh govt may present budget worth Rs185b
The Sindh government has announced to present the provincial budget for the upcoming year on June 17.
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Living with violence: Lyari gang war driving residents out of their homes
Children who witness rocket attacks reluctant to go back.
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Accused of killings: Court remands four men to police custody
Court sends four men arrested during CID raid to police custody for physical remand.
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New academic year: NED University admissions to start Aug 26
2,000 seats up for grabs at the NED University of Engineering and Technology.
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Ongoing investigation: Court extends remand of Rangers’ official
Judicial magistrate extends Rangers' official remand till June 16.
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Ahmedi community member killed in targeted attack
Unidentified men shoot Ahmedi man, his son and another companion multiple times before fleeing the scene.
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SHC issues notices to authorities for offering 156 officers permanent jobs
Petitioners allege that employees on lower grades were made permanent instead of them.
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MQM activist, retired principal among seven dead in the city
The citywide incidents also left at least eight people injured.
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MQM lists down economic proposals for new govt ahead of federal budget
Party promises this is a people friendly budget.
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Power outages: Protesters manhandle KESC repair team
Residents of Gulshan-e-Hadeed pelt KESC vehicles with stones, ransack its office and manhandle employees.
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Normalcy returns to Jinnah hospital as officials approach court
Thousands of patients were distraught by the protests at one of the busiest hospitals in the city.
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Sindh Assembly: MPAs claim centre is eating Sindh’s share
They passed a resolution against the curtailing of 650MW to Karachi.
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Gang war: The calm in Lyari may be one before a storm
Insiders claim Arshad Pappu group leader, Ghaffar Zikri, has returned.
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Discovering the magic: Science comes alive at interactive learning session
The aim of the event, organised by Forskerfabrikken, was to integrate leisure and learning.
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Police defuse bomb in Lyari
Bomb weighed around 1.5 kilogrammes, says SHO Tufail.