KARACHI: The Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) marked its 8th anniversary on September 19 with a dialogue on Sindh’s development pathways, bringing together academics, activists and civil society representatives under the theme “Discourse on Development Issues in Sindh: Challenges & Collaborative Avenues.” Speaking
Eight suspects, including two women, were arrested on September 15 after the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi police launched a crackdown on online drug sellers in the city. According to the SIU police spokesperson, the operation was conducted under the directives
The Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at rehabilitating juvenile prisoners through modern skills training. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between STEVTA and the Tasawwur-e-Umeed Foundation at the Central Jail Karachi to
Many young members eye a future abroad KARACHI: From a gated community for her Zoroastrian faith in Karachi, 22-year-old Elisha Amra has waved goodbye to many friends migrating abroad as the ancient Parsi community dwindles. Soon the film student hopes to join
Rubina Rajput Staged a protest along with her ailing husband and their children SHAHDADPUR: A woman in Shahdadpur appealed to law enforcement authorities for protection from her own son, who she claims has been threatening and mistreating the family over property disputes.
A tragic incident occurred in the Khadda Market area of Lyari where the roof of the fifth floor of a residential building collapsed during repair work causing the roof of the fourth floor to cave in as well. As a result, two
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on 14-July-2025 ordered a crackdown on illegal security companies, as he held a meeting on the private security companies operating across the province. Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Iqbal Memon gave a detailed briefing on private security
Education is the biggest marker of upward mobility in a society. For a nation to grow intellectually, economically and socially, it is vital that its children are offered education without barriers. Unfortunately, the current climate of Pakistan’s progress is severely handicapped by
In a major stride towards sustainable waste management, the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) has successfully commissioned and operated a pilot biogas plant in Karachi, aiming to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and revolutionise how organic waste is disposed of. Installed
Assignment of dual charge of BSEK and BIEK to one officer triggers administrative chaos KARACHI: The Sindh government’s decision to assign dual charge of two major educational boards in the metropolitan city to one officer has resulted in administrative chaos, leaving the