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SHC asks Sindh govt to fix University Road within two months

Constitutional bench makes it clear that the construction of the Red Line must not in any manner affect the smooth flow of traffic on the University Road. Updated 08 May, 2026 08:18am

‘Pre-marked’ ballots torpedo Karachi Bar election

Candidates announce boycott, regret process not held in "free and fair" manner; SBC cancels polling "due to unavoidable circumstances".

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:10am

NAB freezes four more Bahria Town properties in Karachi

Sources say action carried out following investigations that established that these assets were purchased through the laundering of criminal proceeds.

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:22am

SHC seeks explanation from Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority about appointment of three general managers

Petitioners allege nepotism, violation of Sindh Water Management Ordinance.

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:24am

23 suspects held in crackdown on shisha bars in Karachi

Hookahs, flavours and other banned items were also seized during the raids.

Updated 08 May, 2026 08:29am

Sindh to provide cash assistance to caregivers of children up to five

Murad approves Rs14bn early childhood development initiative; quarterly payment of Rs3,000 each to benefit over 885,000 kids, meeting told.

Published 07 May, 2026 07:06am

Sindh govt gears up for booster drive after 5 samples test positive for poliovirus in Karachi

The campaign targeting children up to 10 years of age in 89 union committees of Karachi is scheduled for May 12-25.

Updated 07 May, 2026 09:09am

Sindh High Court moved for devolution of solid waste management to towns, union committees

Jamaat’s LG representatives ask court to declare Sindh Solid Waste Management Board Act contravenes Article 140-A of the Constitution.

Updated 07 May, 2026 09:20am

Hyderabad Development Authority axes Bahria Town’s land deal over debts while owing millions itself

NAB alleges that the developer failed to fully pay for the site, which was acquired for what the anti-corruption body described as a “nominal” sum of Rs383 million.

Updated 07 May, 2026 09:29am

Sindh police suspends three officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists

"A transparent inquiry will be conducted and action will be taken against those responsible in accordance with the law," press release says.

Updated 06 May, 2026 08:28pm

Ex-MNA Abidi’s killing in 2018 was not terrorism: Sindh High Court

Bench acquits four appellants from terrorism charge; commutes life term awarded in 2024 into time served.

Updated 06 May, 2026 10:46am

Slighted by probe findings, Karachi, Hyderabad board chairmen quit

The Karachi board’s chairman steps down after learning that a probe committee recommended his suspension; the Hyderabad board’s chairman tendered his resignation over the way he was first suspended and then reinstated.

Published 06 May, 2026 06:24am

Cabinet revises appointment criteria for vice chancellors of Sindh universities

Raises age limit by three years to 65 "to broaden candidate pool and attract experienced leadership".

Updated 06 May, 2026 09:07am

Teachers boycott Karachi University exams over non-payment of dues

Sources say that a majority of teachers supported the boycott call.

Updated 06 May, 2026 09:16am

Police release Aurat March activists after brief detention in Karachi

Release of 7, including Sheema Kirmani, follows orders from Sindh home minister; HRCP condemns police action as "systematic denial of public space to citizens".

Updated 05 May, 2026 06:54pm