Stories by Waqas Ali Ranjha

Rights activists demand ban on manual sewer cleaning

Protest held outside KPC against recent deaths of sanitation workers while cleaning manholes Published 28 Apr, 2026 06:55am

Gaps in harassment redressal leave medical students vulnerable, seminar warns

Weak enforcement of laws linked to rising distress among students; stakeholders call for psychologists on campuses Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:03am

Questions raised about BSEK’s conduct of matric exams as cheating cases, irregularities surface in Karachi

Officials say hundreds of students caught cheating; Board claims 95pc exam centres "completely secure". Updated 22 Apr, 2026 09:35am

‘Press freedom in Pakistan under unprecedented pressure’

Veteran journalist Ali Ahmed Khan awarded this year’s Ahfaz-ur-Rehman Award. Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:41am

Call to establish inclusive social security system to protect the most vulnerable

Expert says govt relief could not reach millions of most deprived, eligible people Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:45am

Chaos persists as schools, students struggle to secure matric admit cards in Karachi

Matriculation exams to now commence April 10 as board's transition from manual to digital system hits snags. Updated 07 Apr, 2026 09:07am

Rising geopolitical tensions can further strain Pakistan’s fragile economy, moot told

HRCP seminar discusses US war on Iran, its implications for Pakistan Published 04 Apr, 2026 05:54am

‘Women’s unpaid care work sustains economies’

IBA webinar highlights impact of unwaged care responsibilities on South Asian women Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:30am

NON-FICTION: LANGUAGES WITHOUT BORDERS

Through a series of dialogues with scholars, a recent Urdu book examines language, identity and culture across South Asia Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:17am

Call for stronger institutional mechanisms to safeguard minorities

Parliament, not individuals, can define religious laws, moot told Published 16 Mar, 2026 07:05am

Detrimental effects of power outages, climate change on labourers highlighted

Piler study recommends workers’ welfare fund to provide off-grid solar energy systems for low-income households. Updated 05 Mar, 2026 09:58am

Petrol pump constructed on ‘KU land’ sealed

KARACHI: The district administration on Thursday sealed the illegally constructed petrol pump on the premises of the... Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:43am

Call to reopen journalist Shan Dahar murder case

• Report launched at CEJ-IBA highlights police negligence, record tampering • Dahar was murdered during a reporting Published 22 Jan, 2026 06:39am

‘Karachi University land’ remains occupied even after withdrawal of petrol pump NOC

Employees blame varsity administration for slow pace of action against private party constructing fuel station. Updated 21 Jan, 2026 09:47am

Cold wave forces govt to revise school opening timings in Sindh

School dispersal timings to remain unchanged and follow existing timetable. Updated 11 Jan, 2026 10:10am

Populism pushing states towards wars, social division, academic says

Irtiqa Institute holds 24th Hamza Alavi Lecture at PMA House Published 29 Dec, 2025 05:57am

Despite stakeholders’ criticism, Sindh govt pushes ahead with plan to detach ICCBS from KU

Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahu says a draft bill regarding the matter has been forwarded to the Charter Inspection Committee. Updated 05 Dec, 2025 09:01am

‘Journalism’s challenges more real than fiction’

Discussion on Umber Khairi’s novel Akbar in Wonderland held at CEJ-IBA Published 27 Nov, 2025 06:43am

Muttahida MPA urges CM not to separate ICCBS from KU

KARACHI: A Sindh Assembly lawmaker belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan has written a letter to the... Published 25 Nov, 2025 05:41am

Dawn Education Expo ends with steady crowds, mixed impressions

Students, parents explore local and international study options on second day of event Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:20am