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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SECP hopes other provinces will follow suit.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:09am

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

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

Bench dismisses petition seeking fresh support price.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am