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Financial woes: Hanif bemoans apathy towards national sport
Former Olympian says hockey doesn’t figure on govt’s priority list .
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PCB begins headhunt for anti-graft unit
Former captain Rashid Latif emerges as strong choice for the job.
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Pakistan clinch blind cricket series
Hosts defeat India by four wickets in decisive one-day game.
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Kenyan auction: Huge source of country’s import
If it were not for Kenyan auctions held on a weekly basis in Mombasa, tea would cost more and taste worse in Pakistan.
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Illicit trade: Tea smuggling shaves Rs8.7b off potential tax revenues
Manufacturer terms anti-smuggling measures short-lived with little impact .
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The lowdown on FPW6
FPW6 was slick and well organised.
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Taliban being used to destabilise Pakistan: Altaf Hussain
4 years ago my statements about Taliban's influence not taken seriously, but I have been proven right: MQM chief
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1 dead, 3 injured in mosque firing incident in Karachi
Residents of the area chased the assailants after the incident, eventually capturing one of them.
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Hard work pays off: Four sisters inducted as junior school teachers on merit
Over 30,000 candidates appeared for the recruitment test, out of which 779 were selected.
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Hits and misses: Developments indicate better days for women’s rights
National Commission on Status of Women holds seminar to list achievements and challenges.
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President calls for increased trade volume with China
Hopes discussions, visit will help deepen Sino-Pak relations.
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BISP-KATI: MoU signed to impart vocational training
Main objectives of MoU are poverty reduction through job placement of successful trainees of BISP vocational training.
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In solidarity: MQM to hold rally in support of law enforcers
Rally will be held at the Shahrah-e-Quaideen from 3pm today.
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Suo motu: SC to take up Hindu temple case on Monday
Chief Justice seeks reports on alleged denial of access to century-old temple.
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Joint operation: Ten militants arrested
Three people, including ANP worker, shot dead.
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Children, teachers, educationists pledge to support reading
The session on promoting reading and libraries ended with plenty of volunteers.
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If you want your children to prosper, tell them stories
Shanta Dixit reminds parents and teachers of the importance of storytelling sessions.
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Two for one: Artists with different styles find common ground in their work
While the work of one artist is vibrant, the other has a much darker message.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 plunges 790 points in forgettable week
Volumes dropped 20 per cent while index heavyweights took a hit.
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Captain, PFF pin their hopes on the new team
Say the younger players need time to produce results.
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PCB ponders change in domestic cricket format
Departments could be asked to sponsor regional teams.
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FPW6 Day 3: An ode to an entire spectrum
Not a single color was spared from being showcased on the ramp on the final day of the event.
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All Parties Conference members join hands in show of solidarity against terrorism
MQM invites Karachiites to solidarity rally tomorrow.
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Deadly cocktail of explosives, bombs found in Karachi
During Friday’s raids police recovered 30 kg of explosives, along with 2 bombs fitted with around 1.5 kg of...
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Torture allegations: Court allows MQM plea for private doctors in medical board
Aga Khan University Hospital chairperson requested by SHC to nominate four senior doctors to join the board.
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Illegal construction: Court orders action against seminary built on park land
The master plan of Gulistan-e-Jauhar clearly marks the plot as park space.
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Who did it?: Police investigations make little headway into ANP killings
43 suspects detained yet police nowhere near catching culprits or ascertaining motive.
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Risk or reward?: Even a child of 12 years must be told before clinical trial, say speakers
Doctor stresses clinical trials without patient’s consent are unethical, illegal.
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The BackBencher: Are turtle eggs halal or haram? MPAs want to know
In an intense debate over the list of endangered birds, the speaker of the assembly asked: Are owls banned too?”.
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Global audience: 5 Karachi students all set for LA science fair
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair selects the best out of 7m students.
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Law makers assemble: Assembly vows to ensure full enrolment
Nisar Khuhro claims action is being taken against unfair appointments.
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Develop your child’s mind with multi-sensory methods: Experts
Panellists agree that knowing more than one language is beneficial for children .
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‘Improve textbooks and abolish exams in primary education’
Speakers call for a change in policies and condemn emphasis of memorisation over understanding.
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Headhunting: Lucky Cement goes out on a limb to recruit foreign graduates
Company part of British Council’s initiative, to visit UK universities.
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Corporate results: Murree Brewery puts in a strong show
Boosts profit by 23% in 1HFY14.
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Market watch: After days of low, stock market ends week on a high
Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 96.55 points.
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Liquefied petroleum gas: SSGC vindicates JJVL
Says company ended up paying more than originally proposed amount.
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Olympians divided over reconciliation
Samiullah rejects PHF committee; Shahnaz sees no harm in meeting .
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Pakistan ‘ready’ for Asia Cup defence
Misbah hopes to maintain momentum in the continental event.
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The Raku show at IVS
Unique pottery pieces are created through a painstaking process.
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FPW6 Day 2: Fashion talks via digital prints
From fashion forward casual wear to extreme couture; an entire style spectrum was presented on day two of FPW.
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Close call: 2 unexploded bombs found in Musharraf Colony
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has reached the scene.
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Adding to the squad: The non-human members of BDU
AIG Malik claims the dogs can spot a bomb very easily and more swiftly than humans.
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Conventional system of rote-learning leaves no room for creativity, complain teachers
Experts, teachers speak out against traditional methods and stress on networking.
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Against terrorism: Rangers call for citizens’ cooperation
Citizens must report any unattended parcel, bag, container or vehicle on the numbers provided.
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‘Skype, ePals will help reinforce academic concepts in students’
Panelists stress the need to integrate new media into the mainstream education.
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‘Protect your heritage, not for yourself but for your children’
Speakers urge teachers to play their role in educating students about their legacy .
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Come one, come all: Book fair hopes to combat declining reading trend
The fair will run till Saturday from 10am to 9pm.
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Wildlife: 21 newborns multiply Safari Park’s attraction
Animals born include black deer, black swan, horses, sheep and Sindh Ibex, were born at the park.
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After Karachi, unannounced operation to follow in rest of Sindh: PA speaker
Agha Siraj Durrani says outgoing IGP didn’t take him seriously when he asked him to visit volatile areas.