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Blood and ballots: Children pay the price for terrorism in Karachi
Eight-year-old Abdul Rehman among victims of the blasts near MQM office.
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Investigations: Police arrest suspect in connection to blast at ANP’s meeting
Cellphone parts used to trace suspects involved in the blasts at MQM office.
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Deal making: JI makes seat adjustment with JUI-F on four seats
In return, the JUI-F will support Muhammad Hussain Mehanti on NA-252.
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Shikarpur deployment: Security arrangements in place for polls
Army, police and Rangers deployed to avoid any untoward incidents.
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The OPS conundrum: Over 30 officers continue to work in defiance of SC order
The officers are confident they will be restored to their former positions soon.
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Mud-slinging: PPP accuses MQM of rigging polls in Hyderabad
Blame the DRO of ignoring their concerns about changing locations of polling stations.
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New players in NA-244: Sectarian parties may give past winners a run for their money
Lanes inside Godhra are divided among sectarian groups, while party activists man the entrances.
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Pointing fingers: ‘5,000 people have been killed in Karachi during PPP’s tenure’
PTI candidates hold press conference at Karachi Press Club on Sunday.
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Constituency profile: ‘It’s hard to pick a candidate in NA-240’
The constituency has pockets of MQM, PPP, ANP and JUI-F supporters.
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Talking terrorism and alliances with Dr Sattar
Says MQM ready to make alliances with any political party, but on certain conditions.
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Good Old Times: Caretaker chief minister remembers his time at PACC
Caretaker Chief Minster (Retd) Zahid Kurban Alavi served as the organisation’s president in the late 80s and 90s.
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New Legislation: Caretaker govt to issue four new ordinances
An ordinance will make Jinnah hospital a teaching hospital for Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), on May 8.
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Fake ticket or abandoned candidate?: PML-N chief denies Mandokhel’s nomination
Lawyer to produce certificate allegedly given to him by Nawaz Sharif.
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Anp Candidate Murder: IGP gives three days to arrest killers
Failure to do so would result in disciplinary action against the SHO.
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Preparing for elections: ROs call for deployment of army on May 11
Hyderabad commissioner complains that his office lacks funds for the election process.
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NA-247: It is here the seeds of ethnic divide were sown
The law and order situation in NA-247 has been fragile since the mid 80s.
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If you want to catch election fever, you should take a stroll down the streets of NA-251
The streets in Manzoor Colony are dotted with bright-coloured flags and walls are painted with slogans.
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Curbing misuse: Govt has two weeks to amend laws on fancy number plates
SHC calls for details on action against vendors.
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Participation matters: In voter turnout, there is hope
Umeed.pk team carried out polls, shot videos and organised campaigns to help build awareness.
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Mass murder: Five people shot dead in a house in Orangi
Police officials suspect that the incident may be an honour killing.
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Murder mystery?: SALU professor found dead
The deceased was the dean of the faculty of commerce and business.
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Twin bomb blasts near MQM office in Karachi kill 3, injure 40
TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack on MQM office.
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ANP killings: Day of mourning being observed in Sindh
Businesses continue as usual, black flags hoisted at ANP offices.
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Constituency profile: New players emerge in bastion of Sheerazis
Analysts say PML-N’s Marvi Memon may divide the anti-PPP vote bank.
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DHA family murder: Police rules out outsider’s involvement in death of family
Forensic report matches fingerprints on gun with Abdul Jawwad Durrani’s.
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Money matters: KMC questioned on collection of fee for political advertisements
Petitioner alleges that KMC employees were suffering due to administration’s mismanagement.
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Tech-savvy: Law dept digitalises Sindh Code
The Sindh Code would be helpful in looking up the laws promulgated in the last 190 years with ease.
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Blocking CNIC: Court gives NADRA two weeks to reply
SHC Chief Justice Mushir Alam repeated direction as no replies were submitted despite similar directions on April 23.
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NA-254: Religious parties hoping to break MQM’s two-decade winning streak
In 2008, MQM won the seat with 132,648 votes. Its closest rival, Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz only got 4,965 votes.
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NA-253: MQM, JI make room for MWM
Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen confident of securing Shia votes.
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NA-254: MQM has been a traditional winner in Korangi constituency
Residents complain their demands are ignored since they are from low-income backgrounds.
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Constituency profile: Voters in NA-253 weigh their options
25 to 30% of voters belong to the Shia community.
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Pre-poll attacks: ANP candidate and young son shot dead
Six people, including Sadiq Zaman Khattak’s other son, were injured in the attack.
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Right to campaign: SHC issues contempt notice to police officials on Afaq Ahmed’s plea
The bench issued notice to the Landhi SP, DSP and SHO to submit their replies by May 6.
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Shahzeb Khan murder case: State counsel grills two defence witnesses at ATC
Shahrukh’s brother claims that he was in contact with the suspect at the time of the murder.
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Boycott threatened: JI wants army inside polling stations
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) has called for army deployment in Hyderabad on May 11.
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Keyboard magic: French pianist touches all the right notes at a performance at Alliance Francaise
Fans of Western classical music were treated to Mirabel-Pitte’s performance.
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Media talk: ‘Karachi violence a local phenomenon’
PTI will end terrorism through talks: Hashmi.
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Preparing for elections: Over 3,000 army men arrive
After continued demands for deployment, army sends it troops ahead of May 11.
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Bughio clan allegedly kidnaps Arain girl to punish her brother
Bughio clan kidnaps woman to avenge a free-will marriage.
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We will give MQM a run for their money: PPP
MQM’s candidates have emerged as winners from NA-243 in the last two elections.
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Two young cadets drown after falling into dam
Students of Cadet College Sanghar drown in Chotiari Dam during a picnic.
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SHC asks PML-N chief to verify candidate’s nomination
Candidate says party chief awarded him a ticket, PML-N’s general secretary says otherwise.
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With Pir Mangho watching over, NA-243 prays for peaceful elections
The constituency covers Manghopir Shrine, marble factories and Hub Dam .
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No change is possible without a large voter turnout: Experts
They also pointed out the shortcomings in the electoral process.
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Exploring the ‘enigma’ of suicide
Dr Murad Moosa Khan says some cases could have been prevented by counselling at school.
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IVS students plan for a greener Karachi
Students also presented techniques for walkability, bicycling, streetscaping.
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Party versus Amn: Lyari vote will go the way Uzair Baloch decides
PAC chief insists he does not belong to the Pakistan Peoples Party.
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Blast near MQM election office on Burns Road, 8 injured
DSP Zameer Abbasi says between two to three kilogrammes of explosives were used.
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Blast in Karachi injures 7
Sound of the explosion heard for miles around, causing fear and panic in the city.