KARACHI: The legal fraternity in Karachi and Hyderabad observed a full-day strike on Friday, boycotting judicial proceedings in protest against the passage of the 27th Amendment and to show solidarity with retired Supreme Court justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned on principle to uphold judicial independence. Read More: Strike observed by lawyers at civil […]
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Two more dengue deaths reported in Sindh, toll rises to 29
KARACHI: The Sindh health department on Wednesday confirmed two more deaths caused by dengue fever in Karachi and Hyderabad, raising the provincial death toll to 29 this year. According to the department, one of the deceased patients was a resident of Karachi’s Liaquatabad area. It said that 5,412 tests were conducted across Sindh in the […]
PMA urges health emergency as dengue cases surge in Sindh
KARACHI: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called on the government to declare a health emergency in Karachi and Hyderabad as dengue fever continues to afflict thousands across Sindh. With over 400 patients currently hospitalized, the association warned that the worsening situation reflects systemic failures in sanitation, waste management, and vector-control efforts. Provincial health department […]
Hyderabad traffic fines hiked; new e-challan rules explained
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad Traffic Police have significantly increased traffic fines, aligning them with Karachi’s penalties, adding financial pressure on motorists. Vehicles without number plates will now face a steep Rs 20,000 fine, while driving without a license will cost Rs 2,500. Not wearing a helmet will attract a Rs 500 penalty, wrong parking Rs 2,000, […]
Dengue death toll rises to 26 as cases surge in Hyderabad and Rawalpindi
HYDERABAD – The death toll from dengue fever has climbed to 26 after three more deaths were reported in Hyderabad, while 19 new cases surfaced in Rawalpindi over the past twenty-four hours. According to health officials, 30-year-old Mohammad Arshad Madni, a resident of Karachi, succumbed to the virus at a private hospital in Latifabad, Hyderabad. […]
Sindh reports 1,083 official dengue cases in 2025
KARACHI — The Sindh Health Department has reported 1,083 confirmed dengue cases across the province so far in 2025, with 439 new infections recorded in October, according to its latest official data. However, independent figures from major hospitals and laboratories suggest a far more alarming reality, with the actual number of dengue cases likely exceeding […]
Sindh decides to revise college curriculum to meet modern needs
An important meeting regarding colleges in the Hyderabad region was held under the chairmanship of Secretary College Education, Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon. The meeting was attended by Director General Colleges Naveed Rab Siddiqui, Regional Director Colleges Hyderabad Mustafa Kamal, and other officials. Principals of various colleges from the Hyderabad region also participated via video link. Key decisions […]
CTD Arrests Two ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ Terrorists in Hyderabad Operation
HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police arrested two absconding terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy network “Fitna al-Hindustan” during an intelligence-based operation in Hyderabad’s Gulistan-e-Sarmast area, ARY News reported on Monday. The suspects, identified as Abdul Rahim Khoso and Ghulam Shabbir, were captured during a targeted raid conducted by CTD Hyderabad in the […]
Two Students Found Dead in Separate Hostel Incidents in Hyderabad, Peshawar
Tragedy struck two cities as two students were found dead in separate hostel incidents on Sunday — one in Hyderabad and the other in Peshawar. In Hyderabad, police recovered the body of Abdullah Soomro, a fourth-year MBBS student from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), from his hostel room. Initial findings suggest suicide, […]
Govt asked to fully digitnise national trade system
Acting President of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Ahmed Idrees Chohan, has urged Government that before fully digitalizing the national trade system should ensure adequate awareness, training, and confidence-building among traders. Addressing the members of the Hyderabad Electronic Market delegation at HCSTSI office, Ahmed Idrees Chohan assured the delegation that […]