Orders inquiry into Rawadari March incident, observes Karsaz tragedy loss
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah lauded Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for acting as bridge on matter of proposed constitutional amendment. Speaking to media at Karsaz (site where as many as 170 people were killed u...
Ziauddin University’s call to break silence on breast cancer
KARACHI: “Breast cancer is not just battle fought within hospital walls, it’s war against silence that surrounds it, stigma that keeps it hidden and ignorance that costs lives. We must break through these barriers, challenge cultural tab...
Urdu University campuses shut down amid staff protests
KARACHI: Teachers at both campuses of Federal Urdu University have boycotted classes, while non-teaching staff also snubbed office work in protest against reversal of salary increase implemented by federal government and suspension of upcoming salary...
Repair work on water supply conduit underway
KARACHI: Repair work on water conduit damaged due to power breakdown occurred at Dhabeji Pumping Station in Thatta was underway for last 24 hours . It was expected that work would be completed within next 24 hours, Water Board said. Leading to shutdo...
FIA busts illegal currency exchange racket
KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested man involved in illegal currency exchange operations, recovering foreign currency worth millions of rupees. Suspect, identified as Muhammad Shehzad, was apprehended during raid in Federal B Ar...
Pakistan Navy seizes $26m worth of hashish in Arabian Sea operation
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy seized 1.3 tonnes of narcotics valued at approximately $ 26 million during targeted operation in North Arabian Sea, aimed at disrupting illicit maritime activities, navy said in a press release. Operation, dubbed ‘Himalay...
Benazir Bhutto: Portrait of courage and political wisdom
On October 18, 2007, Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan after nearly eight years of self-imposed exile, moment marked by both hope and tragedy. Her arrival was celebrated by thousands of supporters who lined streets of Karachi, eager to witness retu...
Reflection on humanitarian, moral duty
Plight of Palestinians, particularly in Gaza, has drawn significant global attention, with reactions from governments, international organisations and public. Over decades, Palestinian struggle for statehood and severe humanitarian crisis have garner...
Sindh govt recommends SHC for judicial inquiry into Dr Shahnawaz killing
KARACHI: Sindh government recommended that Sindh High Court (SHC) launch judicial inquiry into killing of Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar, blasphemy suspect shot dead and whose body was desecrated, triggering widespread outcry by rights groups. Dr Shahnawaz, ac...
Promoting talented youth ‘top priority’ of govt: Minister Nasir Shah
KARACHI:Sindh Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said highlighting talents of youth and providing them with employment are top priorities of government. Addressing special guest to students participating in first All Karachi Inter-Universit...
