Stories by Shazia Hasan

Call for ensuring equal participation of women in Pakistan’s progress

PWFFP celebrates Independence Day with women from diverse backgrounds Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Independence Day celebrated with traditional zeal across Sindh

Governor Hashmi, CM Murad call upon the nation to reaffirm commitment to unity, patriotism and national development Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

Footprints: SPEAKING URDU IN XINJIANG

Women in this region usually retire at 55, while the men work for another five years Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:01am

End to religion-based discrimination, protection to minorities sought in Karachi

Quaid’s Aug 11 speech guarantees peaceful coexistence, minority rights rally told. Updated 12 Aug, 2026 08:27am

How to make jackfruit pakorray and an easy chutney to go with them

A ripe jackfruit, or kathal as it's known locally, may be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Published 07 Aug, 2026 11:18am

Five authors discuss stories featuring two common protagonists

Zareena and Abid launched Published 04 Aug, 2026 07:12am

Benefits of breastfeeding for mother, baby highlighted

Working women share experiences, social challenges of motherhood at seminar. Published 03 Aug, 2026 05:00am

EPICURIOUS: REDISCOVERING JACKFRUIT

A ripe jackfruit may be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Here is a recipe for jackfruit fritters and an easy chutney as a condiment  Updated 02 Aug, 2026 05:02pm

Novelist speaks about pain and healing

KARACHI: The launch of Saira Sheikh’s debut novel Healing in the Shadow of Loss at the publisher Liberty Books’... Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Girls clinch top positions in Class XII pre-medical exams

KARACHI: All top positions were clinched by girls in the Intermediate Part II, Science (Pre-Medical) and Arts... Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Govt allows private schools to decide their weekly working days

KARACHI: The Sindh government has allowed all private schools in the province to decide their weekly teaching and... Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:36am

Private schools in Sindh to decide weekly working days at their own convenience, education department says

Circular addresses notifications issued earlier this week directing six days of classes at schools from August 1. Published 31 Jul, 2026 05:32pm

Sindh schools, colleges to have classes six days a week from Aug 1

Notifications say new schedule to remain in place until further orders. Updated 01 Aug, 2026 10:35am

‘Preservation over excavation leaves Mohenjo Daro questions unanswered’

Recent fieldwork significantly revises researchers understanding of early urban development at the heritage site. Updated 30 Jul, 2026 08:17am

‘Military superiority no longer guarantees political success’

Ambassador Durrani says Iran-US war has become a defining moment in the evolution of a new Middle Eastern order. Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Pakistanis captured by Somali pirates victims of ‘ownership crisis’

Hostages’ families say confusion over who actually owns the ship is delaying the release of their loved ones. Updated 25 Jul, 2026 10:59am

Improvement of college education begins with attire of staff

KARACHI: The Directorate of College Education, Karachi region on Thursday issued a circular telling teaching and... Published 24 Jul, 2026 08:19am

Staff at Karachi govt colleges directed to comply with dress code, told 'inappropriate attire' inconsistent with professional standards

Circular states wearing T-shirts, jeans, tight-fitting clothes or fancy sunglasses during office hours was “strictly prohibited” for all employees. Published 23 Jul, 2026 03:11pm

Society suffers when journalists worry about repercussions of speaking the truth, seminar told

Maqbool Baqar says country’s institutions and its press are not natural adversaries Published 22 Jul, 2026 06:25am

Students with Down Syndrome display artworks, vocational skills

KARACHI: The ‘Thesis Project Showcase’ of the graduating students of Karachi Down Syndrome Programme (KDSP) on... Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am