Stories by Waqas Ali Ranjha

‘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

Demolition drive victims continue protest outside Supreme Court Registry in Karachi

Affectees demand rental payments, housing compensation promised to them. Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:54am

Victims of demolition drives along Karachi nullahs decry neglect, demand promised resettlement

Affectees say despite court orders, rent payments have not been made since Dec 2023. Updated 02 Nov, 2025 10:39am

Novel on history of leftist political struggle launched

KARACHI: Tapish, a Sindhi novel by Manzoor Thaheem that chronicles the history of progressive political struggles ... Published 27 Oct, 2025 05:52am

‘Anti-science’ mindset is hindering Pakistan’s progress, experts warn

Launch of Sindhi-language books on evolution, intelligence aims to simplify science for students. Updated 12 Oct, 2025 10:29am

Concerns raised over poor enforcement of laws as honour killings surge in Sindh

State neglects its duties due to political expediency, says rights activist Anis Haroon. Updated 06 Oct, 2025 09:57am

Ruckus in DUET over expulsion of students

Varsity vice chancellor, administration officials jostled Published 02 Oct, 2025 07:05am

Call to restore natural waterways to prevent urban flooding in Karachi

Many housing societies, Malir Expressway built on path of water channels termed "environmentally unfriendly". Updated 20 Sep, 2025 12:59pm

‘Intolerance towards minorities stems from biased content in textbooks’

Report highlights problems with curricula after analysing 150 schoolbooks from across country Published 17 Sep, 2025 04:58am

Sindh govt sacks SHRC chairperson Iqbal Detho

Activists accuse Detho of “corrupt practices, illegal personal gains, financial irregularities, illegal appointments and embezzlement of funds”. Updated 09 Sep, 2025 11:15am

Call for ‘decolonising’ Pakistan’s legal system

HRCP conference stresses public participation must be central to lawmaking Published 05 Sep, 2025 06:25am

Row over Fuuast VC’s salary surfaces

KARACHI: The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (Fuuast) is facing a controversy over the... Published 02 Sep, 2025 04:33am

KU vows to resist every bid to grab university’s land

Move to occupy piece of land in front of Karachi University’s Silver Jubilee Gate condemned Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am

Karachi’s S.M. Law College students protest against ‘exceptional’ fee hike

College principal claims actual hike is 15pc, says increase is justified due to lack of govt funding. Updated 27 Aug, 2025 09:49am

Colonial-era laws prioritise executive supremacy over justice, says ex-AGP Makhdoom Ali

Lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan calls for structural reforms in judicial system to ensure civilian supremacy. Updated 18 Aug, 2025 10:17am

Banning rickshaws seen as a bane, not boon, for commuters & operators in Karachi

Speakers at seminar decry decision to ban affordable transport amid existing bus shortage. Updated 15 Aug, 2025 09:52am

State, politicians blamed for youth’s apathy towards politics

KARACHI: Pakistani youth are largely uninterested in politics because political leaders have failed to give them... Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:48am

POETRY: THAT IS TO SAY…

Senior journalist Mahmood Shaam’s collection of Urdu poetry, a collection of ghazals written in the same metre, is an attempt to Published 03 Aug, 2025 08:17am