Buses, private transporters, ride-hailing apps still charging rates set during Iran-US war; commuters urge Sindh govt to take action and bring transport fares to pre-conflict level.
Updated07 Jul, 202608:11am
Bike riders, office workers, labourers struggle to cope with extreme heat; many women say household chores have become more exhausting.
Updated13 Jun, 202610:29am
Citizens feel it hard to breathe, worst-hit are those living close to garbage collection points; many localities remain littered with chopped off animal heads, bones and other refuse.
Published05 Jun, 202608:30am
Karachiites cite rising animal prices, lack of space, traffic and waste-disposal concerns as charities report increasing participation in communal efforts.
Updated25 May, 202608:40am
Students suffer most due to frequent cancellation of semester exams; Official says payment of house ceiling allowance to cost varsity Rs510m.
Updated12 May, 202609:00am
On Sharea Faisal, the drive is smooth and uninterrupted. But on University Road, it feels as if my flight has been abruptly thrown into violent turbulence. Not even a kilometre in, and fatigue has already begun to set in.
Updated25 Apr, 202608:03am
Passengers, parents and businesses say heavy fares unbearable; commuters paying nearly "double" the amount despite govt’s directive to charge pre-war fares.
Updated09 Apr, 202609:55am
Five years after its demolition and despite SC’s order to build a public facility, the site of Aladdin Amusement Park remains a massive pile of rubble.
Updated09 Feb, 202604:42pm
Traders say fire could have been contained sooner, but limited resources and delayed action by authorities allowed it to spread unchecked.
Updated19 Jan, 202608:10am
Residents and commuters near Malir river endure foul odours and toxic gases from a government-managed garbage transfer station.
Updated15 Dec, 202510:03am
Healthcare commission sets maximum fees for various clinical tests in view of outbreak; AKUH, LNH implement revised charges.
Updated10 Nov, 202509:58am
Street dogs roam freely everywhere in city including educational institutions, public parks; frequent attacks spread fear among residents.
Updated13 Oct, 202509:44am
