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 …

Resolve travel agency issues, says Yahya Polani

Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan Yahya Polani spoke at a joint press conference held in Karachi by the association. He was accompanied by Mohammad Nadim Sharif, Senior Vice Chairman of TAAP, Alamgir Khokhar, Vice Chairman of South Zone, Mohammad Raza, former Chairman Mohammad Hanif Ranch and Executive Committee Member of TAAP, Naveed …

WOW Festival Returns to Karachi

British Council Pakistan is organizing the sixth edition of the Women of the World Festival (WOW) in Karachi on March 4 and 5, 2023, in collaboration with the ACDAI Pakistan and the Alif Noon Media. After two virtual editions in 2021 and 2022, this will be the first physical edition of the WOW Festival in …

Four dead after fatal attack on Karachi Police Office

On Friday, a suicide squad belonging to the Pakistan Taliban attacked a police compound in the port city of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of at least four people. The assailants entered the compound and engaged in a gun battle with security forces for several hours, with security personnel conducting a floor-to-floor search of the …

PSL 8 Matches to Continue in Karachi Despite KPO Attack

After an attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO), concerns were raised about the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 matches scheduled to take place in the city. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL franchise owners have confirmed that the games will continue as planned. The decision was made after an emergency meeting …

Militants attack Karachi police headquarters

On February 17, 2023, the Pakistani Taliban launched an attack on the police headquarters in Karachi. After several hours, the security forces were able to regain control of the building and killed all three militants involved in the attack. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in the deaths of three police officers and a civilian. Eyewitnesses reported …

Hazim Bangwar is the New Internet Sensation

The latest online star is Hazim Bangwar, the new assistant commissioner for Karachi’s North Nazimabad. After the officer announced his new post on social media, several people delved into Bangwar’s personal life and uploaded photos on the microblogging platform. Bangwar came to Twitter last week to post photos from the office. “It’s an honour to …

Karachi to Hit by Water Shortage After Electricity Breakdown

On Monday morning, a power outage hit major cities in Pakistani including Karachi and Lahore for more than 27 hours because of frequency variation in the national grid system. However, Energy Minister suggests that most of the power has been restored and will be restored quickly due to the efforts of the government and technical …

Power Restoration Underway in Darkened Pakistan

A power outage hit Pakistan out of nowhere on Monday morning around 7 am plunging the whole country into darkness, especially across Karachi, Lahore, and Baluchistan areas. This electricity shutdown affected more than 220 million residents of Pakistan who struggled with everyday activities. The electricity shutdown triggered a shortage of water, and due to winter, …

Jam Ikramullah Dharejo Orders Preparation of 1 billion for the Korangi Industrial Area

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Cooperatives Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has issued orders to the Secretary Industries to prepare a summary of 1 billion rupees for the development works of the Korangi Industrial Area. Speaking at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the provincial minister said that 5 billion rupees were approved by …

Imran Khan to Hold Protest Against Government

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) chairman, Imran Khan has announced his upcoming decisions. A few days ago, Imran Khan mentioned in an interview that he will give sleepless nights to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and that he will take decisions to achieve this plan. Now Imran Khan has announced that he will be taking his …

PTI and PPP Lends Support to Jamat e Islami

Jamat e Islami (JI) emerged as a leading political party with 86 Union committee (UC) seats after the Peoples Party (PPP)  won 96 seats from Karachi and Hyderabad. All the political parties are lending support to JI as they have won in Karachi and it’s their responsibility now to choose a mayor for Karachi. Pakistan …

Election Commission Expels Firdaus Shamim Naqvi

The Election Commission of Pakistan has decided to expel Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf’s MPA, Firdaus Shamim Naqvi. Local body elections took place on Sunday in 16 districts of Karachi and Hyderabad during which footage surfaced on the internet of Firdaus Shamim Naqvi allegedly breaking the seal of the ballot box in the polling station of …

Local Body Elections Polling in Process

Local body elections are happening after a long delay in 16 districts of Karachi and Hyderabad. This is the second phase of elections. Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pak Sar Zameen Party (PSP), and the Sindh government all tried to postpone the local body elections. The Sindh government pleaded several times to the Election Commission of …

Business Crisis in the Metropolis

The business crisis in Karachi is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The local shopkeepers and other small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges due to the increasing taxes, electricity bills, gas shortages, and the closure of many industries. Pakistan Economic crisis impact and tsunami of inflation This has led to a decrease …

Ali Tariq to Hold Gig After Karachi Eat Disastrous End

Karachi Eat which is one of the most anticipated food festivals in Karachi ended on a disastrous note because of all the ruckus and harassment that took place at the event. Families along with their ladies went to the Karachi eat festival where some unknown people gatecrashed and ruined the party for everyone. These unknown …

Sindh Government Demands Delay in Elections Again

Local body elections in Karachi and. Hyderabad have become a mess in Pakistan because of uncertainty at every step. MQM and PSP joined hands to boycott the elections. Also, the Sindh government has pleaded in the court to postpone and delay the elections. A few days ago, the Sindh government pleaded with the Election Commission …

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