Sindh varsity student goes missing on October 4, 2017KHAIRPUR: A student of Sindh University Jamshoro has gone missing, since last week, during his train journey. Zubair Ahmed Shaikh, a third year student of pharmacy from Khairpur, went missing from Mehrabpur Railway Junction. Zubair’s father, Naimatullah Shaikh, a teacher at Government Naz Pilot Secondary School Khairpur, said that he lost contact with his son […]
Death anniversary of journalist observed on October 4, 2017SHIKARPUR: The 14th death anniversary of journalist Ameer Bakhsh Brohi was observed at Shikarpur Press Club. Brohi was shot dead by armed men on October 3, 2003. Published in Daily Times, October 4th 2017.
Shahid Afridi joins Karachi Kings ahead of PSL drafts on October 4, 2017LAHORE: In a major trade before the formal drafts of Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) third edition, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s move from Peshawar Zalmi to Karachi Kings as a player was finalised on Tuesday. Shahid, who helped his team to victory in PSL’s second edition, will now play for Karachi. He had already joined […]
RPO reviews security arrangements for Youm-e-Ashur on October 1, 2017BAHAWALPUR: Youm-e-Ashur will be observed today (Sunday) to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions for the great sacrifice. A number of mourning processions will be taken out across the Bahawalpur division. For the purpose, police along with other law enforcement agencies have made foolproof security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident. […]
Five die in road accidents on October 1, 2017KHAIRPUR: Four people lost their lives while other two sustained injuries in separate mishaps on Saturday. Sorah Police said in a hit and run incident, a boy identified as Amanullah age 15 years lost life near Suleman Aradin village of taluka Nara. The body was shifted Choondiko Hospital for legal formalities. Meanwhile Nausherho Police recovered […]
35 suspects arrested in Sukkur on September 30, 2017 SUKKUR: In order to avert any untoward incident during Muharram, police along with Rangers Friday continued combing operations in various parts of city and arrested more than 35 suspects. In this connection, Sukkur police and personnel of other law enforcement agencies have also started a survey of guesthouses, inns and hotels. Sukkur Senior Superintendent […]
Lack of awareness key cause of deaths during pregnancy: experts on September 30, 2017SUKKUR: Awareness sessions on reproductive and health rights were organised by the NARI Foundation in association with AmplifyChange in 10 villages of Saleh Patt taluka was held on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Sukkur NARI Foundation Programme Manager Advocate Shafique Ahmed said that lack of awareness remained a key cause to deaths during pregnancy. Saeed […]
PPP presses Dar to resign on September 29, 2017GUJRANWALA: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Sagheer Butt on Thursday said Finance Minister Ishaq Dar should resign after his indictment by an accountability court in a corruption reference. In a statement, he said that if the government would not respect the courts and institutions then how they could expect it from the people. He […]
Chinese engineer killed in road accident on September 29, 2017HYDERABD: A Chinese engineer Yoan Dong engaged in transmission project in Mitiari was killed in a road accident near Bodhani on National Highway. Two other officials Li Lin Feng and Fong Kong Chao also received injuries when their vehicle turned turtle on some technical fault. They were heading to Karachi. Later body and injured were […]
Govt urged to implement bonded labour laws on September 28, 2017MIRPUR KHAS: Members of the civil society and non-governmental organisations have demanded the government to implement bonded labours laws in its letter and spirit. In this connection, a two-day drive to highlight the plight of bonded labourers began on Wednesday. The campaign would be launched in other parts of the country with the help of […]