Waqas Ali

Media’s role in image building, economic development discussed

Art of producing entertaining, engaging content is for those who know their audience, moot told Published 17 Apr, 2024 07:33am

With three-year term nearing end, HBFC chief doesn’t rule out another extension

Says ‘smear campaign’ launched against him after he demanded hard work from employees. Updated 15 Apr, 2024 10:57am

EDUCATION: ARE SCHOOLS IGNORING A BULLYING EPIDEMIC?

The rise of social media platforms and access to deep fake technology is adding a new dimension to and exacerbating the Updated 08 Apr, 2024 01:20pm

Experts paint bleak picture of human rights situation in country

Moot calls on state to put an end to enforced disappearances Published 03 Apr, 2024 07:49am

Causes of harassment and political victimisation of women discussed

Women are facing victimisation since inception of the country, seminar told Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:14am

‘Agenda-based reporting affects media’s credibility’

Journalist Kathy Gannon says international media reflecting double standards on Gaza war Published 09 Mar, 2024 07:17am

Social ‘re-engineering’ sought to overcome country’s challenges

Speakers discuss journalist Mahmood Sham’s autobiography Published 01 Mar, 2024 07:01am

Balochistan’s rich culture, heritage and history discussed

KARACHI: The eagerly waiting audience on Monday at the Mohatta Palace were filled with excitement when Naheed Jafri... Published 20 Feb, 2024 07:18am

Karachi supports everyone but nobody owns the city, mayor laments

Wahab says unlike Lahore and Islamabad, courts tend to intervene more in Karachi’s civic affairs. Updated 19 Feb, 2024 10:03am

Call to keep establishment out of politics to strengthen federation: panelists

In session at Karachi Literature Festival, Shabbar Zaidi says all political parties need to sit together to save Pakistan. Published 18 Feb, 2024 07:18am

Sigh of relief for first year students as Baqar allows 15pc extra marks

• Moderation of marks to be done after scrutiny of answer copies • CM orders removal of BIEK IT head for ‘incompetence’ Published 17 Feb, 2024 06:50am

Youngsters cast vote with hopes and doubts

KARACHI: Although the turnout in the metropolis was not historically high, a large number of youngsters took time to... Published 09 Feb, 2024 07:01am

Sindh CM takes notice of students’ plight, orders probe into first year results

Three-member committee to investigate "abrupt decline" in passing percentage of Class XI students. Updated 04 Feb, 2024 10:53am

‘Last-minute’ registration drive deprives many inmates of right to vote

Prison officials launched awareness drive days before expiry of deadline for postal ballots; lawyer says processes too complicated for average prisoner. Updated 29 Jan, 2024 09:07am

‘Discussing state errors is not against patriotism’

Admirers highlight key elements of journalist Mahmood Sham’s autobiography Published 26 Jan, 2024 06:55am

KU clashes shock freshers as spectre of violence hangs over campus

Students, especially females, say their parents are worried, expect administration to ensure peaceful academic environment Published 20 Jan, 2024 07:11am

Philanthropists urged to fund higher education for future leaders

KARACHI: Pakistan is one of the most philanthropic nations in the world but, ironically, it is lagging far behind... Published 18 Jan, 2024 09:49am

Electioneering yet to pick up momentum in Karachi

Subdued sales of poll material attributed to unenthusiastic candidates. Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:58am

‘Censorship still a hurdle in portraying problems of working women’

KARACHI: The challenges facing Pakistani women, particularly those who fall into the category of ‘working ... Published 06 Jan, 2024 07:13am

NON-FICTION: A HIT AND MISS AFFAIR

A collection of Urdu essays that combines satirical pieces with personality sketches and travelogues mostly misses the mark Published 31 Dec, 2023 08:47am