Dawn Report

Two NA, PA seats go to Sunni Ittehad Council in by-polls

Independent claims victory in two Bajaur constituencies Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:57am

Collective efforts needed to combat environmental issues

KARACHI: A senior government official has stressed the need of collective efforts to combat environmental problems... Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:19am

Public holiday in Karachi tomorrow

KARACHI: Commissioner Hasan Naqvi on Sunday announced a public holiday on Tuesday (tomorrow) in Karachi division. A... Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:19am

KU to confer honorary PhD on Iranian president

KARACHI: The University of Karachi has decided to confer honorary PhD on Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during his... Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:19am

KP cautions against deporting Afghans living ‘legally’ in Pakistan

Barrister Saif says such actions could ‘foment hatred’ between Islamabad and Kabul Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am

Concerted action needed to ensure equal access to rights for transgender community

KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has organised a session to discuss issues facing the fundamental... Published 21 Apr, 2024 06:57am

21 more die as rains continue to batter KP

Power breakdown in some localities; tra­ffic on various roads re­mains suspended. Updated 21 Apr, 2024 07:41am

Independent likely to give tough time to PTI candidates in Bajaur by-polls

BAJAUR/DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The apparently strong position of independent candidate Mubarak Zeb Khan threatens the PTI... Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am

Four including two girls killed as another rain spell hits KP

Landslide blocks MNJ Road, stranding passengers for hours. Updated 20 Apr, 2024 12:18pm

Need stressed for institutional reforms, accountability to protect democracy

KARACHI: Speakers at a webinar emphasised urgent need for institutional reforms along the lines of transparency,... Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am

350 illegal power connections removed in New Karachi

KARACHI: As part of efforts to counter electricity theft in the city, the K-Electric took action across multiple... Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am

88 polling stations in Bajaur declared ‘most sensitive’

Arrangements finalised for April 21 by-polls; no armed person to be allowed inside a polling station or its gate. Updated 19 Apr, 2024 11:46am

Move to upgrade 30 teachers’ training institutes in Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah visited the Khatoon-i-Pakistan Government Girls School on... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:41am

Landslide buries four houses, mosque in Chitral

Affected families shifted to nearby government primary school building. Updated 18 Apr, 2024 11:20am

Motaz Azaiza featured on Time’s ‘100 influential people’ list

KARACHI: Indepen­dent Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza was named one of the ‘100 Most Influential... Published 18 Apr, 2024 07:40am

PPP leader unhurt in Bajaur roadside blast

Police and party sources tell Dawn the incident occurred in the Badan area after sunset. Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:23am

Nine children among 10 more killed in rain havoc in KP

Provincial government declares emergency in 13 districts. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 11:32am

Tehran to release Pakistanis on board seized vessel

Diplomatic sources told Dawn the men would likely be released “within the framework of the amicable relations between the two countries”. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 10:00am

Iranian foreign ministry says vessel seized for violating maritime laws

Tehran in contact with Islamabad to confirm if any Pakistanis among crew. Updated 16 Apr, 2024 09:40am

Heavy rain claims 18 more lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Dozens of houses damaged, major roads remain blocked due to landslide in different districts. Published 16 Apr, 2024 07:06am