Stories by Imran Ayub

Critics doubt Nehr-i-Khayyam’s EIA plan as construction continues in Karachi

Sepa insiders say credible and independent assessment can’t be carried out when construction is already at an advanced stage.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 10:32am

BSEK officials face fresh probe over ‘illegal appointments, promotions’

ACE also seeks records of procurement and financial transactions, following court’s order to investigate around 30 "irregularities".

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Bilawal calls for ‘burying’ debate over new provinces

• No one from outside Sindh can decide the province’s future, PPP chief asserts • Population boom, diverse needs require

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Govt asks Sepa to examine Karachi's Nehr-i-Khayyam project, seeks input on environmental protection

Says rehabilitation scheme will help wastewater treatment, plantation and public recreation.

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 01:40pm

JI slams Sindh govt over ‘detention’ of its elected local govt representatives

KARACHI: In a move that warrants clarification, police picked up and detained more than half a dozen elected local...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Untreated waste discharged from 537 locations in Sindh termed serious health threat

Ex-SC judge raises concerns over use of funds allocated for treatment plant near Mauripur .

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:30am

Tensions with Karachi Metropolitan Corporation flare as railways calls in armed personnel from other cities

PR police say step taken to protect federal assets following "recent incidents".

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:54am

Afghan trade halt hits pharma exports

The industry largely attributes the drop to disrupted trade with Afghanistan, once one of the country’s main medicine markets.

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:41am

Railways, KMC lodge FIRs against each other over road project

Karachi police detain two PR employees; railway police pick up a Sharea Faisal police officer after quarrel; garbage dumped out

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Land dispute between railways and KMC over road construction erupts into street fighting

Railway police claim ownership of land where municipal authorities are constructing dual carriageway.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:40am

Governor’s rule reversal linked to fight against terrorism: PPP

Bilawal invites opposition parties for engagements with Centre on electoral reforms

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:39am

Construction at Nehr-i-Khayyam catches City Council’s opposition’s eye

JI sends letter to municipal commissioner seeking details of the project.

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Work on Karachi's Numaish-Mosamiyat section of BRT still a month away

Officials say contract for construction of Red Line Lot-2 will be finalised in four weeks.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 09:52am

Authorities seal UC office in Gulberg park over ‘illegal occupation’

Move draws strong reaction from local government representatives, who accused lower-level KDA officials of taking “illegal action” to serve the vested interests of “certain elements”.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 08:34am

Bilawal advises PTI to change strategy to get Imran out of jail

KP Governor Kundi challenges marchers to cross Swabi

Published 10 Oct, 2026 04:42am

JI stages rally on third anniversary of Israeli onslaught on Gaza

Hafiz Naeem calls for greater unity among Muslim states and continued support for Palestinians.

Published 05 Oct, 2026 05:16am

PPP helped avert emergency rule in KP: Bilawal

• Claims PPP urged Centre to seek political solution before taking any drastic step • Says PTI protest has had a ‘considerable’

Published 04 Oct, 2026 06:18am

Man dies after metal scaffolding at BRT Red Line site collapses

Officials say investigation underway; victim’s identity yet to be established

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Senate body orders probe into Sindh MDCAT result ‘anomalies’

PPP leader Nasir Shah says matter should be investigated if any student subjected to injustice.

Updated 01 Oct, 2026 10:09am

Doctors protest ‘retail-style taxation’ on medical services

PMA says private healthcare services remain suspended in major cities; announces All-Pakistan Doctors’ Convention in Gujrat on Oct 11.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 07:02am