Stories by Syed Wasim

Public urged to stay away from shorelines as Cyclone Biparjoy likely to intensify in next 24 hours

NDMA says cyclone can hit southern, south-eastern parts of Sindh on June 13; CM Murad asserts Sindh govt "fully prepared". Updated 11 Jun, 2023 10:47pm

After multiple delays, ECP decides to hold local govt polls in Karachi, Hyderabad on Jan 15

Verdict announced by Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja; ECP instructs Sindh govt, police to provide sufficient security for election duty. Updated 22 Nov, 2022 10:01pm

Scattered rain predicted in Karachi as cyclone likely to move towards Makran coast

Met office says heavy rains may cause urban flooding in Lasbela, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat and Jiwani. Updated 01 Oct, 2021 01:35pm

3 dead after three-storey building collapses in Karachi; operation underway

Officials say around 20-25 people were in the building when it collapsed early morning; two wounded recovered from site. Updated 25 Feb, 2019 01:09pm

Karachi woman hurt with 'sharp object' by motorcycle rider

Jazba Javed says she was crossing the road when a "thin man" on a bike came and attacked her with a sharp object. Updated 19 Oct, 2017 09:53pm

Confusion ensues over reopening of Aisha Bawany College as students protest, Sindh CM intervenes

Sindh CM orders college should reopen while Aisha Bawany Trust officials question govt's right to intervene. Updated 18 Sep, 2017 05:38pm

Police, protesters face off over religious workers' arrests in Karachi

Tear gas shelling, aerial firing to disperse protesters as negotiations to end demonstration prove unsuccessful. Updated 07 Nov, 2016 08:20pm

Karachi school refuses polio team on behalf of parents

District officials will take action against school if negotiations unsuccessful. Updated 18 Feb, 2016 04:40pm

Innovative watch by Telenor helps children alert parents when trouble strikes

Children can now seek help or alert parents in an emergency situation at the press of a button. Updated 26 Feb, 2016 03:58pm

Grenade attack in Karachi's Bolton Market leaves three injured

The injured were moved to Civil Hospital. Updated 18 Apr, 2015 02:14pm

For Bilawal, politics is 'Bhuttoism' or 'Dictatorship'

“Those who want to scare us should understand that the word fear does not exist in our dictionary” Updated 19 Oct, 2014 05:15am

MQM holds sit-ins across Karachi to protest arrest of workers

MQM chief hits out at Rangers, the media and ex-CJ Chaudhry for discrimination. Updated 25 Sep, 2014 03:20pm

Dr Shakeel Auj killing: KU teachers announce indefinite boycott of academic activities

KUTS says that the government should adopt measures for the provision of security to faculty members. Updated 19 Sep, 2014 01:15pm

Parts of Karachi without power as high transmission line trips

KE representative said restoration may take up to four hours. Published 30 Aug, 2014 11:17am