Naseer Ahmad

Have a safe trip!

Drivers in Pakistan have used the inside and outside of their vehicles as a social media platform for decades... Published 19 Aug, 2021 07:01am

Covid-19 restrictions spur illegitimate beggary business

Beggars can be choosers now! Published 21 Jun, 2021 07:03am

Honour your pledges on higher education, Mr Prime Minister

Convert PM House into a centre of higher learning and let governors and chief ministers follow suit Published 08 Jun, 2021 08:00am

Can K-Electric be made to serve its consumers equitably

KARACHI: Recently a K-Electric delegation met Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin in Islamabad.... Published 17 May, 2021 06:40am

Vegetable prices and the poor farmer

Those who know a little about growing vegetables will empathise with poor farmers Published 06 Apr, 2021 07:04am

Saleem Asmi: an excellent teacher of newspaper editing

KARACHI: Saleemi Asmi, a former editor of Dawn who passed away on Friday night, seemed keen to transfer his skills... Published 02 Nov, 2020 07:23am

Thousands pour onto streets to take part in Karachi’s second marathon

Karachi is one of the safest cities of the world now, says Murad Ali Shah. Updated 13 Jan, 2020 09:12am

Cross-cultural dialogue stressed for mutual understanding, to curb extremism

‘Rulers should first acquire character to establish a state like that of Madina’ Published 28 Nov, 2019 07:13am

Official neglect ruining park developed in Benazir’s name

Then president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari had predicted a 100-year life for the park Published 30 Sep, 2019 06:54am

‘Karbala teaches us to make every sacrifice needed to uphold principles’

KARACHI: Scholars from both Shia and Sunni schools of thought paid homage to Imam Husain, his family members and... Published 24 Sep, 2019 06:59am

Family with six children in danger as girls’ school building is falling apart after rain

‘We are only six teachers taking care of the nine classes, accommodated in seven classrooms’ Published 22 Aug, 2019 07:08am

84 exhibits displayed to celebrate Iranian artwork in Karachi

The three day exhibition featured calligraphy, miniatures and paintings Published 10 Jul, 2019 12:25pm

Three-day exhibition of works by Iranian artists opens

The show is part of birth celebration of three holy persons Published 10 Jul, 2019 06:51am

KARACHI NOTEBOOK: ‘The tunnel appears stretched too long’

KARACHI: It was more than two decades ago (in 1996 or ’97) that I first saw Asif Iqbal as he walked into our ... Published 06 May, 2019 06:46am

A new star appears in the sky of humour

KARACHI: Many people have known him as a journalist, poet, diplomat, university teacher and World Bank official.... Published 21 Apr, 2019 07:09am

OBITUARY: Dr Jameel Jalibi — a life devoted to Urdu literature

RENOWNED scholar, researcher, writer and former vice chancellor of the University of Karachi Dr Jameel Jalibi passed... Published 19 Apr, 2019 07:02am

Frere Hall's Sunday book bazaar has been revived

The Karachi commissioner promised more facilities such as ample seats and a canteen Published 31 Dec, 2018 09:31am

Sunday book bazaar at Frere Hall revived

KARACHI: A large number of families were enjoying the cool Sunday afternoon... Published 31 Dec, 2018 07:03am

Urdu poetry collection Waqt launched

KARACHI: Waqt, a collection of Urdu poems and ghazals by Peerzada Salman, was launched at the Alliance Francaise on... Published 16 Dec, 2018 07:00am

Tribute paid to Dr M.R. Kazimi

Speakers say he never compromises on objectivity Published 10 Dec, 2018 07:16am