Snap polls can rid country of crisis, says Kaptaan on December 14, 2017KARACHI: The only way to solve the problems facing Pakistan is early election, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday. “The sooner the government goes towards early polls, the better it will be,” said Imran while addressing a press conference in the port city on Wednesday. The PTI chief said that current circumstances […]
KIBF 2017 disappoints visitors on December 12, 2017KARACHI: The 13th Karachi International Book Fair concluded on Monday in the city. At the five-day exhibition, a wide range of books by renowned national authors and scholars was on display. A big number of booklovers visited the Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) and the Sindh government gave a helping hand to the organisers of […]
Crackdown against street racing, tinted car windows on December 11, 2017KARACHI: Police arrested dozens early Sunday morning during its ongoing crackdown against reckless motorcycle riders, vehicles with tinted windows, vehicles without registration papers, illegal cars and the public display of weapons. Police officials set up check-points in and around Sea View and phase 8 of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and conducted snap checking of […]
Pakistan’s youngest English poet reveals her first poetry book on December 7, 2017KARACHI: “I have tried to show my emotions which i feel and as i feel through my poetry,” said Syeda Azwa during launching ceremony of her first poetry book. Azwa’s first Poetry book ‘Innocent Thoughts: In the shape of Poetry’ launching ceremony was held at Hotel Beach Luxury Karachi recently. Syeda Azwa Asif is 12 […]
Reading Between The Lines continues at Sanat Gallery on December 3, 2017KARACHI: A group of young artists exhibited their work during an event titled ‘Reading Between The Lines’ at Sanat Gallery in Karachi. Artists Abdul Aziz Meer, Minahil Hafeez, Onaiz Taji, Rehman Younas, Sidrat ul Munteha, Wajeeha Batool showcased their work at the exhibition. Visitors were of the view that the human race lives in and […]
KDA’s action against ‘illegal’ banquet halls continues on December 3, 2017KARACHI: Marriage halls ‘illegally’ built on amenity plots in the city were destroyed on Saturday as the anti-encroachment drive by Karachi Development Authority (KDA) continued on the sixth day. According to the KDA officials, The District Municipal Corporation in Korangi area of Karachi has sought action against seventeen illegal marriage lawns in the area. In […]
First international conference on Makli to be held in January on November 24, 2017KARACHI: The first International Conference on Makli will be held at the historic site in Thatta on January 13-14 January, 2018. This was announced by Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities Syed Sardar Ali Shah at the concluding session of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre’s (WHC) two-day workshop organised at the National Museum Karachi. […]
‘Taking Pakistan from terrorism to tourism’ on November 23, 2017KARACHI: Sindh Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Minister Sardar Ali Shah had said that now is the time to convert terrorism to tourism, while speaking at a press conference at a local hotel in connection with Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM) 2017. “Pakistan’s first travel and tourism expo is going to be held in Karachi Expo […]
‘Strangers in the Night’ presents differences of gender, race, and age as mere social constructs on November 17, 2017KARACHI: Using a unique medium with charcoal and pen on paper, Artist Usman Khalid has inaugurated his work titled “Strangers in the Night” at Sanat Gallery Karachi on Thursday. While talking to Daily Times Usman Khalid shared his views, “I have tried to create a dream-like environment to uncover the hidden meaning behind things. I feel a strong […]
‘Bad boy’ of cricket steps forward to serve humanity on November 16, 2017KARACHI: Legendary cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, better known as Rawalpindi Express for his blistering pace, has decided to demonstrate his skills off the field. “It’s time to repay … I am here to play my role to save humanity, as it is our duty to give something to our nation and the country,” said former paceman […]