Karachi

WATCH Gurgaon-style traffic jam in Karachi: Rains inundate city, lakhs of cars stranded

Visuals from the city show lakhs of commuters stranded were in traffic jams.

Aug 06, 2016, 22:37 PM IST

Hindu doctor fatally shot dead in Pakistan's Karachi

A 56-year-old Hindu doctor has been fatally shot outside his clinic in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, in what is being described as a 'religiously motivated murder'.

Aug 06, 2016, 11:55 AM IST

Hindu doctor shot dead in Karachi

In yet another attack on miniorities in Pakistan, a 56-year old doctor belonging to the Hindu community was shot dead in Karachi.

Aug 06, 2016, 01:18 AM IST

Hindu doctor found dead inside ICU of Pakistan hospital

A 32-year-old Pakistani Hindu doctor was allegedly found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the Intensive Care Unit in a hospital here, a police official has said.

Jul 30, 2016, 03:50 AM IST

Pakistan assures China of 'smooth progress' of economic corridor

Amid security concerns over the construction of the USD 46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistan today vowed to take steps to facilitate its 'smooth progress'.

Jul 25, 2016, 21:10 PM IST

Pakistan dismissive of India's decision to withdraw diplomats' kids

Pakistan was on Monday dismissive of India's move to withdraw children of diplomats and High Commission officials from schools in the country, describing it as an 'informal, internal, administrative' arrangement.

Jul 25, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

BSF, Pakistan Rangers to hold DG-level talks in Islamabad next week

Amidst escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Border Security Forces (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers are all set to hold talks in Islamabad next week, report News 18. 

Jul 24, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

Pakistan Rangers to have special powers in Karachi only: Sindh CM

Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has said that the special policing powers granted to the Rangers will be exclusive for Karachi and not apply to the entire province.

Jul 20, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Banners across Pakistan ask army chief to 'impose martial law'

A political party in Pakistan has put up banners across the country asking army chief General Raheel Sharif to "impose martial law".

Jul 12, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Pakistan court maintains acquittal of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief Akram Lahori, suspends death sentence of 20 others

A Pakistani court has maintained the acquittal of sectarian outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi's chief and suspended death sentence awarded to 20 other convicts tried by anti-terrorism courts and sessions courts.

Jul 09, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

Pakistan's own 'Mother Teresa', who helped Indian girl 'Geeta' to return home, dies - Know more about him

Celebrated Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, founder of the non-profit Edhi Foundation that provided succour to millions of poor and destitute over the years, has died at a hospital in Karachi. He was 88.

Jul 09, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

Abdul Sattar Edhi's funeral in Karachi today, security beefed up

As Pakistan prepares to bid the final adieu to celebrated humanitarian and Edhi Foundation chairman Abdul Sattar Edhi, whose funeral prayers will be offered on Saturday in Karachi, security has been stepped across the city.

Jul 09, 2016, 14:38 PM IST

Police foils ‘plot to kill 100’ in Ramadan in Pakistan's Karachi city

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Pakistan's Karachi city has arrested six suspects who were “planning to kill 100 citizens” in the port-city during the holy month of Ramadan, a media report said.

Jun 30, 2016, 19:50 PM IST

Pakistani TV actor shot in Karachi

 Pakistani actor and television presenter Nadeem Jafri was on Thursday shot and wounded outside his house during a robbery, the media reported.

Jun 30, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

Pakistan looks for paid lobbyist in US after recent diplomatic disasters

 Pakistan is looking for a paid lobbyist in the US following Washington's refusal to subsidise an F-16 deal and its support to induct India into the NSG.

Jun 27, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan leader Aqeel Anjum narowly escapes assassination attempt

A leader of a Pakistani religious party had a lucky escape when several shots were fired at his car here, days after renowned Qawwal Amjad Sabri was killed by Taliban militants in the country's largest city and economic hub.

Jun 26, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

PCB: Shahryar Khan gets Nawaz Sharif's nod to continue as Chairman

The PCB has carried out a number of reforms since the national team's poor performances in the Asia Cup and World T20 in India.

Jun 24, 2016, 19:54 PM IST

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's youngest brother Humayun Kaskar dies in Karachi

Humayun Kaskar, 40, was suffering from cancer and lived in Pakistan's port city.

Jun 24, 2016, 15:31 PM IST

Amjad Sabri laid to rest amid tears, thousands attend Karachi funeral

Qawwali singer Amjad Sabri was laid to rest amid tears next to his father Ghulam Farid Sabri, in the compound of Pir Herat Shah Warsi`s shrine.

Jun 23, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

'Over 400 Indians lodged in Pakistani jails till July'15'

Over 400 Indians, of whom 355 are fishermen and five women, are lodged in Pakistani jails, according to a new list released today in the public domain.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:30 PM IST