‘Under-fire’ KE chief dares Sindh govt to manage power supply on its own

CEO Moonis Alvi appears before provincial assembly’s committee on loadshedding, highlights challenges.

Updated 20 Sep, 2024 07:53am

Fourth mpox suspect in Karachi

Patient arrived from Jeddah; condition stable after presented with rashes, lesions on his skin.

Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:57am

Newly-wed couple killed over ‘honour’ in Karachi’s Orangi

Suspect — the brother of the murdered woman — arrested; pistol used in the incident has been recovered.

Updated 20 Sep, 2024 11:25am

Blasphemy suspect killed in ‘police encounter’ in Mirpurkhas, mob torches body

Mob snatches body from heirs; family say slain doctor was struggling with mental health issues.

Published 20 Sep, 2024 09:12am

Umerkot doctor accused of blasphemy shot dead in ‘encounter’: police

Police say the suspect and his accomplice exchanged gunfire with police during a traffic stop.

Published 19 Sep, 2024 10:13pm

Haleem Adil’s driver found shot dead on Karachi outskirts

SHO points out victim had quarrelled with someone over a property issue.

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 11:25am

Sindh PAC calls for action against KE over refusal to pay Rs29bn in dues

Power utility states efforts underway to find amicable solution for outstanding amounts, electricity duty.

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 11:48am

No mpox cases reported in Sindh thus far: minister

A total of 140 cases of chikungunya confirmed, while malaria situation in province has improved, says health minister.

Published 19 Sep, 2024 08:24am

K-IV water supply project to be completed in 2027, PA told

LG minister says cost of long-delayed project has increased from Rs25bn to Rs247bn.

Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:31am

Body of youth found in Nazimabad

Police say another body in Korangi found shot dead.

Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:31am

Readers protest lack of facilities at Larkana’s only women’s library

Mayor says old solar system will be updated and rest of the issues will also be addressed.

Published 17 Sep, 2024 07:31am

Karachi lawyers protest proposed amendments to Constitution

KBA terms amendments "an assault on independence of judiciary" and SBC calls for appointing Justice Mansoor Ali Shah as new CJP.

Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:46am

Security beefed up for Eid Milad processions in Karachi

Officials hint at suspension of internet connections and cell phone services.

Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:03am

Chikungunya, dengue cases on the rise in Karachi

50 patients of the two mosquito-borne diseases are reported daily at CHK’s emergency, says official.

Updated 17 Sep, 2024 11:42am

Experts call for ROP screening to save newborns from blindness

Doctors describe ‘Retinopathy of Prematurity’ as one of the most common causes of childhood blindness in country.

Updated 16 Sep, 2024 11:23am

Five-year-old boy dies as father’s pistol goes off accidentally in Karachi

Police say that pistol went off when his minor cousin was holding it.

Updated 16 Sep, 2024 04:07pm

SHC acquits four policemen in extortion case

SHC states that no empty bullet casing was secured from the place of incident.

Published 16 Sep, 2024 07:07am

Jacobabad polio worker in sexual assault case expelled from home by husband

Lawyers reunite her with three children after husband took them from her after declaring her "Kari".

Updated 15 Sep, 2024 11:51am

Sindh contractor’s son, two fishermen kidnapped by boat-riding outlaws freed ‘after encounter’

It is widely believed that the armed kidnappers belonged to the ‘Narejo-Kalhoro’ gang.

Updated 15 Sep, 2024 11:54am

Sindh CM Murad stresses need for empowering differently-abled persons

Says café, which is managed entirely by disabled individuals, is an example of what can be achieved when individuals develop their skills.

Updated 15 Sep, 2024 12:00pm