18 dead as violence spikes in Karachi ahead of Muharram

Eleven people died in sectarian violence in Pakistan's largest city today, taking the overall death toll in two days to 18 as unrest spiralled out of control on the eve of the Islamic holy month of......

Taliban make Karachi their new home

Tahir Ali reports on the growing presence and activities of Taliban militants in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi In a worrying signs for the Pakistan government, activities of the......

Five female anti-polio workers gunned down in Pak

Five female health workers administering polio vaccines to children, including a 14-year-old girl, were killed in attacks by unidentified gunmen in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Peshawar on......

Karachi fire toll put at 259; murder case against managers

Pakistan put the death toll from its worst industrial disaster to 259 as the government registered a case of murder against the owner and the manager of the Karachi factory that was gutted in a......