Saher Baloch

Call for presenting missing activists before court

Protest announced for 19th January. Updated 17 Jan, 2017 10:25am

After multiple tragedies, NTUF prepares draft for ship-breaking code

Labour leaders, trade unionists had been insisting on creating a ship-breaking code to prevent accidents at the yard. Updated 16 Jan, 2017 10:51am

Footprints: LOOMING THREAT OF DISPOSSESSION

NEAR Gorano village, construction work on a reservoir is in full swing despite protests by the villagers that the... Updated 15 Jan, 2017 02:49pm

Footprints: all at sea

KARACHI: Jamal Hussain has recently travelled to Karachi from the north to apply for a job at a sea vessel. He got ... Updated 13 Jan, 2017 12:47pm

Labour unions seek health, safety facilities at Gadani

Disagreement persists on ship-breaking yard’s closure Updated 12 Jan, 2017 08:14am

Ship-breaking activities at Gadani suspended

Work has been temporarily stalled for at least 15 days after five labourers were burnt to death in a fire on Monday. Updated 11 Jan, 2017 08:43am

Another accidental death reported at Gadani ship-breaking yard

The death of a young worker reinforced the lack of safety measures in place at the yard despite repeated accidents. Updated 09 Jan, 2017 11:50am

‘Illegal’ construction of shops threatens sealed temple in Malir

Construction of three shops outside Malir City Compound has received no attention from the authorities. Updated 04 Jan, 2017 08:46am

‘Withdrawal of minorities bill under pressure will create a worrying precedent’

“Withdrawing a bill before the governor has put his signature on it won’t be a proper step,” says Senator Babar. Updated 30 Dec, 2016 11:50am

Uncertainty about ‘missing’ Pakistani crew on ship persists

Families of seven Pakistani crew members took the shipping agent and KDLB to task over the fate of their loved ones. Updated 29 Dec, 2016 08:50am

Attack off Yemen: families seek information about sailors’ fate

Families protest lack of information about the incident and overall silence by the authorities on the subject. Updated 28 Dec, 2016 09:31am

Compensation for Gadani fire victims to be paid ‘within 15 days’

A seven-member committee formed by Hub assistant commissioner Naeem Jan will distribute the cheques. Updated 27 Dec, 2016 09:04am

Family of stranded ship’s chief officer yearns for his return

The family is waiting desperately for the officer’s repatriation as they last saw him five months ago. Updated 27 Dec, 2016 09:27am

With few rights, embroidery workers face uncertain future

KARACHI: Rehana, 40, distinctly remembers the day she had moved to Yousuf Goth in Gadap from Lahore around 24 years... Updated 26 Dec, 2016 08:54am

Touchdown: Zardari lands in Pakistan after 18 months in self-imposed 'exile'

We may occasionally leave the country, but we will always be buried in its soil: Zardari. Updated 24 Dec, 2016 07:59am

Gadani blaze toll could be 80, say workers

The police count states the number of those deceased as 26, of which 25 have been identified. Updated 23 Dec, 2016 10:37am

Lyari Guardians comic book asks the question: Does Karachi need a hero?

It shows two characters, Sareela and John, who decide to fight crime in their neighourhood. Published 20 Dec, 2016 10:13am

‘Lyari Guardians’ comic book launched

Photo by White Star KARACHI: “My two brothers are my heroes. I say so because if someone came up to them... Published 20 Dec, 2016 06:37am

Ship with 17 Pakistani workers stranded in Suez canal

KARACHI: Seventeen Pakistani workers, including a captain, are stranded in Egypt’s Suez canal, it emerged on... Published 20 Dec, 2016 06:36am

Footprints: pension woes

Pensioners often have to seek an agent’s help to get the required amount. Updated 20 Dec, 2016 12:52pm