FIA Busts Major Illegal Call Center in Karachi’s Defence Area

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recently uncovered a major illegal call center in Karachi’s Defence Phase II involved in fraud. The call center, reportedly managed by police ASI Abubakar and accomplice Umar Shah Bukhari, targeted foreign nationals to extract sensitive financial information. This raid is a significant breakthrough by the FIA Cybercrime Reporting Center in …

NEPRA Raises Electricity Price for Karachi Amid Fuel Cost Hikes

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an electricity price increase for Karachi, raising the rate by Rs3.03 per unit. This adjustment, part of the July 2024 monthly fuel price adjustment, will impact consumer bills starting in December 2024. This increase comes as K-Electric requested a higher rate, citing rising fuel costs. December …

Mohsin Rafiq Appointed as Acting Director General of Transit Trade in Karachi

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the appointment of Muhammad Mohsin Rafiq as the acting Director General of the Directorate General of Transit Trade in Karachi. This transition in leadership at the Directorate General reflects the FBR’s efforts to ensure efficient oversight of Pakistan’s transit trade activities amidst strategic reshuffling within its ranks. …

Karachi to Sukkur Motorway: New M6 Route to Boost Connectivity

The construction of the M6 Motorway from Karachi to Sukkur is set to revolutionize transportation in Sindh. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister of Communication Aleem Khan agreed on Thursday to extend the M6 Motorway from Karachi to Sukkur via Hyderabad, rather than starting from Hyderabad, as initially planned. This decision …

Karachi Man Gunned Down After Selling Jewelry for Daughter’s Treatment

KARACHI: Street criminals gunned down a man named Farhan during a mugging incident in the SITE-Superhighway Industrial Area. He was returning home after selling his wife’s jewelry to fund his daughter’s medical treatment. This incident highlights the alarming rise in street crime in Karachi, despite recent claims from the police. Karachi Police chief Javed Alam Odho …

Police Arrest PTI and TLP Workers Amid Section 144 Violation

Karachi police arrested over 20 PTI workers and leaders on Friday. They violated Section 144 by holding a rally in Empress Market, Saddar, demanding the release of Imran Khan. Authorities confirmed this, while PTI officials condemned the police action. Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) also staged a protest in Saddar. They were demonstrating against the death of …

Foul Odour Returns to Karachi Due to Decomposing Phytoplankton

Karachi: The city has been enveloped in a foul odour, particularly in its coastal areas. This unpleasant smell stems from the decomposition of aquatic plants known as phytoplankton. This phenomenon occurs annually and is linked to changing wind patterns. Residents first noticed the unusual stench after the monsoon rains ended on September 5. The recent …

Power Breakdown Halts Water Supply to Karachi After Pipeline Rupture

A major power breakdown occurred at the Dhabeji pumping station in Thatta, shutting down three pumps. A rupture in a 72-inch pipeline, identified as pipeline number 5, caused the disruption. This pipeline supplies water to Karachi, and the breakdown has stopped over 18 million gallons of water from reaching the city. The Karachi Water and …

Illegal Petrol Pump Fire Kills One in Karachi’s Shah Faisal Area

KARACHI – A fire at an illegal petrol pump in Karachi’s Shah Faisal area claimed one life and trapped residents inside a nearby building. The fire, which broke out on Monday, engulfed the structure, creating panic as thick smoke filled the area. Initial reports confirmed that the petrol pump was operating illegally beneath a residential …

Experts Explain High Electricity Prices in Pakistan

KARACHI: The likelihood of reducing high electricity prices in Pakistan appears bleak as the government continues to use electricity and petroleum products as key revenue generators. Independent power producers (IPPs) operate without sufficient oversight, contributing to the ongoing energy crisis. These issues were highlighted by experts during a media briefing titled “Pakistan Energy Crisis and …

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