Waqas Ali

Academics, writers discuss challenges, future of Urdu short story

Two-day Chaak Urdu Afsana Conference begins Published 16 Nov, 2024 07:34am

Dawn Education Expo draws crowds on opening day

Over 70 prestigious local and foreign institutions are taking part in the 20th edition of education expo Published 10 Nov, 2024 07:08am

‘Strengthening law enforcement key to Pakistan’s fight against terrorism’

Experts at PIIA session discuss SCO’s role in conflict resolution, countering terrorism and promoting multilateralism Published 03 Nov, 2024 06:55am

Activists worried by extremist groups’ influence in Sindh

Lament state inaction to prevent extremism from taking root. Updated 31 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Diplomat praises sports initiative for raising breast cancer awareness

KARACHI: EWS Pinktober Padel Tournament was launched under the Empowering Women in Sports (EWS) on Saturday to raise... Published 27 Oct, 2024 07:39am

Six ‘missing’ Baloch students return home

Relative says six of eight students were released early on Friday at the Uthal police station. Updated 28 Oct, 2024 08:35pm

Protests over non-payment of salaries keep activities suspended at Urdu University

At least six months’ dues have not been paid to teachers, non-teaching staff, protesters claim Published 23 Oct, 2024 05:30am

Eight Baloch students go ‘missing’ from shared residence in Karachi

Relatives say students had no association with any political group, were not involved in any suspicious activity. Updated 22 Oct, 2024 08:42am

‘Academy can teach you skill, but not art’

Role of art institutions, individual talent discussed at culture festival Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:29am

KU students end protest after varsity accepts major demands

VC says university to approach Sindh govt for more point buses. Updated 19 Oct, 2024 11:20am

Stalemate as students reject KU body formed to address late fee issue

Classes remain suspended due to protest on Thursday Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:57am

Student protest over fee hike intensifies at KU

• Protesters enter admin block, chant slogans outside VC office • Campus witnessing agitation for past several days over increa Published 17 Oct, 2024 06:49am

KU body lowers teachers’ selection criteria

KARACHI: A Karachi University body formed to scrutinise the credentials of candidates who applied for the posts of... Published 07 Oct, 2024 07:20am

POETRY: THE SONNET IS THE VEHICLE

A new collection of poems by one of Pakistan’s foremost English poets utilises the genre of sonnet to muse about love, loneliness, Published 06 Oct, 2024 09:30am

Inoperative escalators, lifts force Karachi Green Line users to take stairs

Facilities at most bus stations have been non-functional for several months. Updated 04 Oct, 2024 10:58am

Concerns raised over rising religious intolerance, extremism in country

SZABIST organises documentary screening on forced conversions. Updated 03 Oct, 2024 10:50am

‘Voters should focus on candidates’ merit, not rhetoric’

KARACHI: Instead of candidates’ manifestos and plans of action, voters these days tend to focus more on their ... Published 19 Sep, 2024 08:24am

‘Afghan Taliban, TTP are two sides of the same coin’

Academic Hassan Abbas stresses the need for constantly engaging Taliban leadership in Kabul. Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:19am

Withholding salary is violation of human rights, seminar told

KARACHI: Rights activists, legal experts and teachers have said that salary is a fundamental human right and there ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 07:25am

Faulty govt policies have rendered Karachi ‘unliveable’, moot told

Expert urges rehabilitation of Malir, Lyari rivers, lagoons and creating 2,000 mini urban forests to mitigate climate change Published 11 Aug, 2024 08:30am