Waqas Ali

Karachi vulnerable to urban flooding, heatwave disasters, moot told

KARACHI: The city administration does not seem prepared to tackle issues like flooding during monsoon, heatwaves,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:08am

Challenges to urban development in Karachi discussed

MQM-P lawmaker says Karachi is a capital ‘not owned’ by province Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:01am

Life of Meraj Muhammad Khan and dilemma of left discussed

KARACHI: Speakers on Sunday discussed the life and political struggle of socialist leader and senior politician ... Published 01 Jul, 2024 06:58am

Govt inaction to bring back Pakistanis stranded in BD highlighted

1971 Ethnic Cleansing of Biharis in East Pakistan launched Published 29 Jun, 2024 07:17am

Putting the squeeze on GB’s problem with plastic waste

GB Waste Management Company has made strides in combating the scourge of plastic pollution following the installation of plastic bailing machines. Updated 24 Jun, 2024 11:15am

NON-FICTION: A HISTORY OF THE ERA

The memoirs of one of the most respected journalists and editors in the Pakistan documents 80 years in Mahmood Shaam’s life and... Published 23 Jun, 2024 10:00am

Malir’s Baloch literary hub and library faces expressway demolition threat

• Sayad Hashmi Library was the brainchild of slain Prof Saba Dashtyari for which land was donated by local resident Azeem Dehkan Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:42am

Mistrust, policy inconsistencies termed major hurdles to regional connectivity

It remains to be seen whether Modi adopts rational attitude towards Pakistan after his electoral setback, observes ex-foreign Published 06 Jun, 2024 07:16am

Sufism, reality and human understanding

Sufism is not about renouncing material world but to live in it by loving others, says writer Noorul Huda Shah Published 03 Jun, 2024 07:07am

‘State doing nothing to stop killing of people in street crimes’

Experts at seminar say state can’t absolve itself of responsibility for curbing the menace Published 23 May, 2024 07:04am

‘Incorrect’ census data biggest challenge in city planning: mayor

Problems in managing Karachi and other big cities discussed at KU conference Published 15 May, 2024 07:24am

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