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Youm-i-Ali procession taken out in Karachi amid strict security

Youm-i-Ali procession taken out in Karachi amid strict security

A strict monitoring and checking system was established at the entrance and exit routes of the procession. Updated 12 Mar, 2026 12:12am
Senate body grills Ogra officials over massive fuel price hike

Senate body grills Ogra officials over massive fuel price hike

Members demand justification for the "assumption-based" increase.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:05am
Private schools’ associations oppose closure of educational institutions to conserve fuel in Karachi

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
Cabinet okays rules to provide equal wages, maternity facilities to women farm workers

Cabinet okays rules to provide equal wages, maternity facilities to women farm workers

Approves Benazir Women Agriculture Workers Card; digital system to monitor student attendance, tackle absenteeism to be implemented across Sindh in one year.
Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Board of Revenue told to file original record of Gul Plaza land

Board of Revenue told to file original record of Gul Plaza land

The commission also recorded the statement of noted architect and town planner Arif Hasan.
Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:08am
‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

‘First, we are humans’: Ramazan brings Hindus and Muslims closer in Sindh’s Mithi

Many of the city's Hindus also observe Ramazan, and Iftar has become a social gathering where people from both faiths happily participate.
Published 10 Mar, 2026 05:24pm
Sindh schools to close from March 16-31, Friday to be WFH for govt offices as part of austerity measures

Sindh schools to close from March 16-31, Friday to be WFH for govt offices as part of austerity measures

Colleges, uni to switch to online classes; Sindh govt announces 50pc reduction in official fuel allotment; varsities in KP to be shut on Fridays, Saturdays.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:21pm
Karachi citizens brace for price shock as milk rates set to cross Rs300

Karachi citizens brace for price shock as milk rates set to cross Rs300

Dairy farmers claim prices of electricity, medicines, gas, livestock fodder and other essential inputs are rising following petrol price hike.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:22am
Rescue 1122, not local govts, commands operations in cases of emergency, Judicial Commission told

Rescue 1122, not local govts, commands operations in cases of emergency, Judicial Commission told

Local bodies may provide logistical support to SERS under 2023 law, says advocate general.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:25am
Murad orders foolproof security in Sindh for Youm-i-Ali, Al Quds Day

Murad orders foolproof security in Sindh for Youm-i-Ali, Al Quds Day

Plans for enhanced surveillance, traffic and rescue operations finalised; schools to be closed tomorrow.
Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:28am
Women’s Day observed across Sindh with call to end conflicts in Iran, Palestine

Women’s Day observed across Sindh with call to end conflicts in Iran, Palestine

Mehnatkash Aurat Rally reaffirms commitment against war hysteria, religious extremism and gender oppression.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:02am
Rs1.47bn flyover in Shah Faisal Colony to be ready in 100 days: mayor

Rs1.47bn flyover in Shah Faisal Colony to be ready in 100 days: mayor

Wahab lays foundation stone of Azeempura flyover, reconstruction of roads.
Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:07am
Court rejects plea for FIR against driver in DHA over rider’s death

Court rejects plea for FIR against driver in DHA over rider’s death

The driver was later released on “personal surety” by the police, with the consent of the deceased’s parents, without being formally charged.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:06am
After several failed initiatives, work resumes to preserve 18th century tombs in Garhi Yasin

After several failed initiatives, work resumes to preserve 18th century tombs in Garhi Yasin

The Kalhora-era monuments suffered severe damage over decades due to weather ravages and official neglect.
Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:12am
US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

US marine ‘opened fire in retaliation’ when people stormed consulate in Karachi, JIT told

Police officers tell six-member panel around 300 protesters reached US mission from Numaish without high-ups’ consent.
Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:42am
Gul Plaza vendors rebuild businesses at Baradari ‘bazaar’ ahead of Eid

Gul Plaza vendors rebuild businesses at Baradari ‘bazaar’ ahead of Eid

At the makeshift market, free stalls help shopkeepers cut prices.
Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:09am
University of Karachi’s morning classes go online from tomorrow

University of Karachi’s morning classes go online from tomorrow

According to a KU spokesperson, evening classes have already been online since the start of Ramazan.
Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:12am
Sindh govt makes  third-party vehicle insurance mandatory

Sindh govt makes third-party vehicle insurance mandatory

SECP hopes other provinces will follow suit.
Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:09am
Protesters hold marches across Sindh to condemn Khamenei’s assassination

Protesters hold marches across Sindh to condemn Khamenei’s assassination

Women’s rally demands expulsion of American ambassador over killing of 11 people near US consulate.
Updated 07 Mar, 2026 08:34am
Panic buying, ‘greed’ lead to closure of several fuel stations in Karachi

Panic buying, ‘greed’ lead to closure of several fuel stations in Karachi

Long queues of vehicles witnessed at a few petrol pumps still open; situation likely to ‘stabilise’ today after govt announces
Updated 07 Mar, 2026 08:55am
Cane support price fixed in 2022 to stay: SHC

Cane support price fixed in 2022 to stay: SHC

Bench dismisses petition seeking fresh support price.
Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

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Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

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Inmate’s account hints at Epstein death ‘cover-up’

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

Unstoppable India target Olympic gold after making World Cup history

PM Shehbaz to announce austerity plan tomorrow amid global fuel crisis

PM Shehbaz to announce austerity plan tomorrow amid global fuel crisis

Sindh schools to close from March 16-31, Friday to be WFH for govt offices as part of austerity measures

Sindh schools to close from March 16-31, Friday to be WFH for govt offices as part of austerity measures

Pakistan to implement four-day work week under ‘war austerity plan’

Pakistan to implement four-day work week under ‘war austerity plan’

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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader?

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader?

Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader draws measured US response, sharp Israeli warning

Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader draws measured US response, sharp Israeli warning

The sinking of IRIS Dena: A quiet death of the rules-based order

The sinking of IRIS Dena: A quiet death of the rules-based order

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

Stranded Iranian sailors put Sri Lanka, India in diplomatic dilemma

‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 480MHz sold for $507m as 5G spectrum auction concludes

‘Faster, cheaper, better’: 480MHz sold for $507m as 5G spectrum auction concludes

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

‘Whole country will stop’ as India dreams of home World Cup glory

4 fuel-laden ships reach Pakistan amid concerns about shortages, 3 yet to berth

4 fuel-laden ships reach Pakistan amid concerns about shortages, 3 yet to berth

Trump’s reckless gambit

Trump’s reckless gambit

Iran’s new leader

Iran’s new leader

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

Iran’s new supreme leader injured but ‘safe’, says president’s son

Rs1.47bn flyover in Shah Faisal Colony to be ready in 100 days: mayor

Rs1.47bn flyover in Shah Faisal Colony to be ready in 100 days: mayor

US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy after classified briefing

US lawmakers warn of Trump’s ‘incoherent’ Iran war strategy after classified briefing

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

Kutchery Chowk flyovers, underpasses in Rawalpindi set to open for traffic before Eid

Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

Brace for impact: The Middle East war has reached Pakistan

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

Higher education goes online, schools shut for 2 weeks, 4-day work week announced as ‘austerity measures’

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR

Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafizul Bahr to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade: ISPR

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament

T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan makes it to ICC’s Team of the Tournament

Inmate’s account hints at Epstein death ‘cover-up’

Inmate’s account hints at Epstein death ‘cover-up’

Pakistan, India exchange sharp words at UN Security Council over Afghanistan

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Editorial: The new austerity measures sit uneasily alongside govt’s own recent spending patterns

Editorial: The new austerity measures sit uneasily alongside govt’s own recent spending patterns

It is evident that the US has underestimated Iran’s ability to resist

It is evident that the US has underestimated Iran’s ability to resist

Shifts in the world’s water systems are not just environmental but profoundly political

Shifts in the world’s water systems are not just environmental but profoundly political

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