KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday highlighted the issues of extremism and sectarian violence in the country and called for taking practical steps to eradicate the menace. They also condemned the burning of churches and houses of the Christian community in
KARACHI: Sindh caretaker minister for Finance, Revenue, and Planning and Development, Mohammad Younus Dagha, presided over a review meeting with a focus on the construction of 2.1 million houses for flood victims in the province. The meeting held at the Sindh Secretariat, Tughlaq
Renowned artistes have demanded an end to child trafficking and child labour across the country, and called for stronger legislation for the rights of children. They made these demands during a press conference at a local hotel on Tuesday that was organised
KARACHI: Expressing concern over the alarming rise in cancer cases in the country, particularly in Sindh, health experts have called upon the governments at the national and provincial levels to take immediate steps for the provision of comprehensive cancer treatment and care
KARACHI: The regulatory body of private educational institution has issued guidelines for parents and school administrations to prevent children from bunking school and ensure that they take their education seriously. Sindh School Education & Literacy Department Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private
In a heart-wrenching and deeply disturbing incident, the tragic death of Fatima Phuriro, a 10-year-old housemaid, has sparked outrage across Pakistan. The minor lost her life due to alleged torture at the residence of an influential spiritual leader, Pir Asad Shah Jilani,
HYDERABAD: A local magistrate in Ranipur on Monday remanded Pir Asad Shah in police custody for five more days in nine-year-old housemaid Fatima Furro’s murder case in Khairpur. Ranipur SHO Bachal Qazi confirmed while talking to Dawn that Asad Shah’s remand in
KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar presided over an introductory meeting of his caretaker cabinet and decided to take strict measures to control law and order, notably eliminating dacoits in the kutcha area and street crimes in Karachi. The meeting, held
LARKANA: The Pakistan Association of the Blind (PAB) has reiterated its longstanding demanded of effective implementation of the five per cent job quota for visually impaired people. Speaking at a programme held at Begum Nusrat Bhutto Multipurpose Hall here on Monday, PAB
The initial findings from a post-mortem report on August 20, 2023 revealed that the Khairpur housemaid, whose death occurred under mysterious circumstances, had been subjected to a sexual assault. This was reported by Daily Dawn on August 21, 2023. Dr. Irshad Memon,