Day: January 21, 2025

The University of Karachi has introduced a dress code requiring students to wear clean, modest, and respectful clothing on campus. The notification, dated January 14, 2025, was released by Dr Nosheen Raza, the Students’ Advisor, and outlines the expectations for the student dress code. According to the notification, students are required to wear clean and modest clothing that demonstrates respect for the academic environment. The guidelines specifically prohibit attire that is considered provocative, offensive, or distracting. This includes revealing or see-through clothing, shorts, sleeveless or tight-fitting garments, and clothing featuring…

Mohammed Sarim, 7,  whose body was recovered from an underground water tank of his family apartment in North Karachi 11 days after his disappearance, was subjected to sexual assault before being being strangled to death, confirmed a postmortem examination conducted on him.   According to Anti-Violence Crime Cell (AVCC) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aneel Haider, the initial autopsy report suggested that Sarim was killed five days ago and his body was dumped in the underground water tank of the same apartment where he lived. Quoting his autopsy report, the SSP said:…