Wildfire in Thar killed 180 animals, villagers say

Residents say surviving livestock too at risk of starvation with grazing grounds and fodder destroyed.

Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:15am

Six jailed for life for JUI-F leader Khalid Soomro’s assassination

The JUI-F leader was shot dead outside a mosque next to his seminary in 2014.

Updated 21 Dec, 2024 10:08am

6 arrested after polio team ‘attacked’ by family in Karachi’s Korangi

SSP says family pelted stones at police who had arrived earlier at spot; FIR registered.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 08:21pm

CM Murad asks Sindh police to remain neutral

Stresses importance of keeping "external pressures" at bay.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:35am

SHC CJ asks lawyers to settle litigants’ issues through mediation to lighten court’s load

Says mediation hall at Larkana seat will be set up soon.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:45am

Hopes revive for BRT Green Line extension to Merewether Tower

Work to restart in two months, PAC told.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:52am

Media body flays curbs on media freedom, dissent

AEMEND expresses concern over actions causing financial harm to media organisations by halting advertisements.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:56am

Vehicles to be confiscated over violations, Sindh police chief warns

Launches campaign for implementation of traffic laws; Javed Odho asks parents not to give motorcycles to children.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:57am

Water supply to Karachi’s Clifton, other areas to resume today: KWSC

The city has remained short of 150 million gallons per day of water for past 2 weeks.

Updated 20 Dec, 2024 10:28am

Fire erupts at Karachi’s Rimpa Plaza once again, no casualties reported

Firefighters douse blaze at Park Towers; no casualties reported in either incident.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 06:11pm

Over 3m Sindh vehicle owners told to replace number plates by April 3, 2025

Excise officials ask owners to replace existing vehicle registration booklets with security-enabled smart cards.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 11:36am

Sindh PAC wants over 570 ‘dangerous’ buildings in Karachi evacuated

Public Account Committee directs chief secretary to get dilapidated residential buildings vacated.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 11:19am

US envoy Blome reiterates support for religious freedoms, civil rights in Pakistan

SHRC chief briefs US envoy on critical human rights issues in Sindh.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 11:10am

Court releases two men held for misbehaving with polio worker in Karachi’s Nazimabad

Magistrate notes Section 353, invoked by police in FIR, was not applicable.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 11:15am

Polio case in Jacobabad takes year’s tally to 64

"Critical for parents to welcome vaccinators, bring their children forward for vaccination,” says official.

Updated 19 Dec, 2024 10:29am

Sindh schools told to relax student uniform policy during winter months

Authorities issue notification allowing students to wear suitable winter clothing without restrictions.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:30am

70pc buildings in Karachi have no fire safety system, moot told

Experts criticise role of SBCA in implementing building by-laws.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:34am

Ex-PM Kakar asks KU students to avoid ‘negative propaganda’

Says non-state elements, religious, ethnic militancy, extremism directly harming sovereignty of country.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:46am

Elephant Sonia’s death brings ‘animal neglect’ to the fore

Autopsy reveals "chronic bacterial infection" had spread from "foot abscess", says Four Paws.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 09:41am

Sindh’s law officers dominate nominations for high court judges

Relatives of former judges, district judges and a leader of PPP lawyers’ wing among those nominated for SHC additional judges.

Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:10am