Three die after consuming illicit liquor in Karachi’s Nazimabad

Six people under treatment; police arrest one suspect, recover 16 small and three large bottles of illicit liquor from the suspect's possession.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:54pm

Thousands attend funeral of seven killed near US consulate in Karachi

Three more bodies sent to Gilgit'; Condolence meeting at Nishtar Park today.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 08:32am

SHC asks Nadra, govt depts to ensure registration of children living in orphanages

It noted that the right to legal identity was intrinsically linked with the right to life and dignity guaranteed under Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution and the state.

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Inquiry uncovers financial irregularities in Matiari court building construction

The building has remained unutilised for the past four years, and no maintenance work has been carried out due to its “incomplete status”, the report stated.

Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:02am

10 dead in Karachi, 2 in Islamabad as protests erupt countrywide following Iran supreme leader’s assassination

Sindh govt forms JIT on Karachi incident; crowd outside Lahore's US Consulate dispersed; curfew in Skardu after protests in GB; rallies held in KP.

Updated 02 Mar, 2026 12:50am

KMC, Rescue 1122 under fire for failing to extinguish Gul Plaza blaze

Civil Defence official testifies power shutdown, closed exits and lack of emergency lighting hampered evacuation.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 10:03am

Sindh earns billions in royalties but Thar yet to be transformed

Energy secretary concedes no formal mechanism devised yet for specific utilisation of royalties from Thar coal.

Updated 01 Mar, 2026 10:09am

Murad approves Rs5bn to make sewage treatment facility functional

Plant to process water from the Malir River basin and will include a 22-kilometre interceptor for sewage collection.

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Police issue public safety advisory as Karachi placed on high alert amid Pak-Afghan tensions

"Karachi has been placed on high alert following increased military tensions between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces near the Pak-Afghan border," advisory says.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 09:52pm

Universities across Pakistan get six months to fill vacant posts

Survey finds around 40pc of faculty and administrative positions in higher educational institutions are currently vacant.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

NAB retrieves ‘illegally allotted’ 350 acres of Karachi’s prime Clifton land

Recovered property, situated in the prestigious Clifton Block-I and Block-II areas, has a market valuation of approximately Rs423.5 billion.

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:46am

Bilawal urges govt to engage ‘all key stakeholders’ to unite against country’s ‘real challenges’

Says political differences can be addressed at appropriate time and forum.

Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

CM Murad pays surprise visits to check prices

Asks officials to ensure observance of official rates in Ramazan, warns against profiteering.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:31am

Survivors say no rescuers reached them while Gul Plaza was burning

Wonder why no fire alarm sounded, most exit points were found closed.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:25am

Doctors warn of nationwide protests over colleague’s murder

Pakistan Medical Association demands immediate arrest of killers within 72 hours, resents govt ‘apathy’.

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:34am

Karachi ATC frames charges against Armaghan, co-accused Sheraz in Mustafa Amir murder case

Both deny charges; court summons witnesses, adjourns hearing until March 12.

Published 26 Feb, 2026 12:24pm

PM meets Sindh CM Murad, assures all-out help for uplift projects

The prime minister says the federal government will extend all possible support to ensure early completion of projects in Sindh.

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:59am

Sindh approaches ADB for revival of Karachi Circular Railway

CM Murad seeks ‘financial and technical’ support from Asian Development Bank for KCR.

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:28am

Rs7bn to be distributed among 1,000 affected Gul Plaza traders after cabinet green-light

KCCI has estimated compensation amount after cross-checking documents, bank accounts, and tax returns of fire-hit shopkeepers.

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:36am

Murad expresses displeasure over slow pace of K-IV work

Orders immediate steps to ease traffic congestion caused by ongoing development schemes.

Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am