Shazia Hasan

Articles by Shazia Hasan

Haleji Lake begs for attention on World Wetlands Day

NewsFebruary 3, 2026

THATTA: The greenery leading to Haleji Lake — tall eucalyptus trees, neem, peepal, coconut and other wild vegetation — point to the high water table level in the area. Yet the lake is not doing so wel...

Deploy cold paraphernalia, dust off woollies, bring yakhni, winter is here!

NewsJanuary 24, 2026

KARACHI: The people of the city are not used to very cold weather. Therefore, the mercury drop after the recent light showers is a surprise. Many were in denial when knowledgeable friends warned them ...

After Gul Plaza tragedy, fire crews left to douse flames of anger

NewsJanuary 21, 2026

As the charred Gul Plaza building smoulders and cools down, the public anger surrounding it continues to flare. Zafar Khan, a fire officer, has not left the site of this shopping mall in Karachi since...

Pakistani, Chinese researchers embark on ocean study cruise

NewsJanuary 7, 2026

KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy, through its National Hydrographic Office (NHO), is facilitating a Pakistan-China Joint Oceanographic Cruise, it emerged on Tuesday. According to a navy statement, PNS Beh...

2 boys among 11 Pakistani fishermen held by India

NewsDecember 13, 2025

The 11 Pakistani fishermen in Indian custody.—Courtesy Coastal Media Centre KARACHI: Indian forces have detained 11 Pakistani fishermen, including two boys, from Pakistani w...

Relief for Sri Lankan woman who spent 18 years in Pakistan in legal limbo

NewsNovember 29, 2025

A teary-eyed Rashina narrates her ordeal.—Fahim Siddiqi / White Star KARACHI: After going underground in Pakistan as an illegal alien for 18 years, a 65-year-old Sri Lankan ...