Stories by Shazia Hasan

Animal welfare shamefully ignored in our society, rights moot in Karachi told

Wildlife activists remember elephant Noor Jehan on Earth Day; posters made by schoolchildren call for zoos to be shut down. Updated 23 Apr, 2026 10:27am

More than water play, the Thai festival’s meaning runs deeper

Songkran celebrated with festivities to wash away misfortunes Published 19 Apr, 2026 07:44am

Sindh’s intricate handicrafts on display at Mohatta Palace

Three-day Jashn-i-Bahar to end with musical performances Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:05am

Christian community demands end to child marriages, forced conversion

The participants gathered on the call of the Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi in collaboration with the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace. Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:48am

Govt and Google join hands to arm youth with artificial intelligence skills

As an unprecedented industry collaboration, AI Seekho 2026 is powered by a robust multi-partner ecosystem. Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:01am

UK woman biker in armoured gear arrives in Karachi to break ‘stereotypes’

Gul-i-Afshan Tariq rides for her cause ‘Wheels for Freedom’ and is also writing a book in which she highlights her cause. Updated 12 Apr, 2026 09:51am

Matriculation exams begin in Karachi

BSEK sets up 521 centres for over 385,000 students. Updated 11 Apr, 2026 09:52am

PTCL forces subscribers to buy internet package or lose landline in Karachi

DHA residents fear losing decades-old phone numbers, but are not interested in PTCL's internet. Updated 07 Apr, 2026 08:59am

Christians celebrate Easter after 40 days of fasting

KARACHI: Lent, the 40 days of fasting and prayers focusing on spiritual reflection and repentance, came to an end... Published 06 Apr, 2026 06:11am

Attractive tourism opportunities, relaxing retreats offered at expo

Pakistan Travel Mart 2026 concludes today Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:51am

Christians observe Good Friday with reverence

Churches hold multilingual services as prayers conducted in English, Urdu and Punjabi Published 04 Apr, 2026 05:54am

Malaysia embodies essence of Asia, says consul, inviting all to travel expo today

KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi called a press conference on Thursday to apprise journalists ... Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:30am

Want to look fresh as flower? Take up Ikebana Sogetsu

Sogetsu group celebrates 100th anniversary of the art with presentation by master from Singapore Published 01 Apr, 2026 07:06am

EPICURIOUS: NO GAS, NO PROBLEM

With gas shutdowns a regular reality, these no-cook recipes are as useful today as they were when first learned decades ago… Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:24am

Trailblazing women share stories of success and defiance against patriarchal barriers

Need stressed to make women economically empowered Published 29 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Karachi among most vulnerable cities, moot on climate change told

Academia asked to study waste management and give advice on carbon credit claims. Updated 27 Mar, 2026 09:13am

Sindh Tourism Development Corporation organises double-decker ride for special children, senior citizens

The guided journey included brief visits to prominent landmarks such as Keamari harbour, State Bank of Pakistan, Habib Bank Plaza. Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:55am

With 1,176 passengers, Eid train from Karachi sets off

Peshawar-bound train will make 31 stops including Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:23am

Eid shopping picks pace amid hype around ‘Kashmiri’ bangles, flowing kaftans in Karachi

Roadside stalls in various markets offer smart bargains. Updated 16 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

Private schools’ associations oppose closure of educational institutions to conserve fuel in Karachi

Suggest opening institutes for three or four days a week; say online classes didn’t prove effective during Covid-19 pandemic. Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:13am