Hafiz Naeem said the PPP is running away from LG elections He said the Zardari doctrine has prevailed in PDM He announced to approach the Supreme Court against the delay KARACHI Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman reacted strongly to the postponement of Local Government elections in Karachi and announced to approach the Supreme Court. “The … Read more
The result for NA-239 Korangi-1 Karachi in the by-elections held on October 16, according to unofficial figures. PTI chairman Imran Khan was competing against MQM-P’s Nayyar Raza. TLP’s Muhammad Yasin is also contesting for the Karachi constituency. Polling Stations: 330/330 NA-239 Korangi-1 Karachi by-election result 2022 Party Candidate Votes PTI Imran Khan 50014 MQM Nayyar … Read more
Sindh government has written a letter to ECP to postpone polls It cited a lack of security personnel to maintain law and order It said police personnel have been deployed in flood-affected areas KARACHI: Sindh government has once again urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the local body elections in Karachi due … Read more
KARACHI: Customs officials conducted a raid and seized foreign smuggled clothing worth Rs56.3 million, BOL News reported. Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation Customs launched the operation after receiving a tip-off and confiscated the smuggled clothes. During the operation, a container truck was intercepted by Customs personnel containing bundles of different types of foreign clothes. The … Read more
KARACHI: PTI Chairman Imran Khan urged people to vote for him in the upcoming by-elections as it is a national referendum against the imported government in their quest for real freedom. Addressing a political gathering in Shah Faisal Colony of Karachi, the PTI chairman said by-polls are a national referendum against the government and the … Read more
KARACHI: A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Karachi airport after a passenger on board suffered a cardiac arrest. Turkish Airlines Flight TK 084 was heading from Istanbul to Manila, Philippines when a female passenger suffered a cardiac arrest mid-air. The flight captain contacted the Air Traffic Control (ATC) of Karachi Airport and … Read more
KARACHI: Government of Sindh has once again urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the local bodies elections in Karachi Division for three months. The provincial government has written a letter to the election commission stating that incase LG elections are not postponed, the polls in Karachi should be conducted in two phases. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Subzwari held a follow-up meeting on $3.1 billion Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) development project. The minister met with Vice President of China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), Mr Ye Chengyin and his team at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Sheikh said the provincial government should be taken into confidence before transfering the ownership/ sale of shares of K-Electric. The minister said the provincial government was investigating reports regarding the transfer of ownership of the power utility to a foreign company. He said a letter will be written to the … Read more
Over 120,000 spectators reportedly attended four Twenty20 internationals between Pakistan and England at National Stadium. Pakistan won the 4th T20I after the last over drama, where Haris Rauf took two wickets to help level the series 2-2. Men in Green won the match by 3 runs. PAK vs ENG: Karachiites impressed the England cricket team … Read more
KARACHI: The second cargo ship carrying relief goods from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday reached Karachi port. According to the UAE consulate, the cargo ship had 30 containers of relief goods including food items, medicines and other relief items for flood victims in Pakistan. The material was handed over to the Pakistani authorities … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan continues to receives humanitarian assistance from friendly countries to deal with the flood situation. The first relief assistance flight from Russia landed at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi om Wednesday, the Foreign Office said. The relief goods include food items, tents and water cleaning devices. The consignment was received by Russian Consul General in … Read more
KARACHI: Additional Inspector General (AIG) Javed Alam Odho has urged businessmen and industrialists to set up CCTV cameras across the city and help the police in fighting crime. The Karachi police visited the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at the invitation of Zubair Motiwala, Javed Jaskani, Younis Memon, Majeed Memon, and other businessmen … Read more
KARACHI: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced to conduct Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi on October 23, BOL News reported. The election commission has announced the final date for the second phase of local bodies election in Karachi Division. Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja chaired a meeting at the ECP head office … Read more
KARACHI: The number of people infected with the vector-borne viral disease dengue continue in Karachi as hospitals surge with patients. The rising number of cases have rung alarm bells for health authorities as the port city reports 100-150 cases per day, putting a strain on health facilities and hospital reach full bed capacity. According to … Read more
Heavy rainfall in Karachi. Karachi experienced mild to heavy rain for the second day. The meteorological department had predicted more downpours today. On Tuesday, several areas of Karachi experienced mild to heavy rain for the second day in a row. Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi this afternoon along with wind and thunderstorms. The meteorological … Read more
KARACHI: Police have denied reports circulating on social media of a female worker allegedly gang-raped by her colleagues at a factory in Korangi area. DIG East Muqaddas Haider said highly inappropriate news has been made viral on social media where videos of a woman and the alleged rape are being linked with the factory. He … Read more
The exchange rate witnessed a loss of 88 paisas to reach Rs219.86 against the dollar. The local currency fell to the historic low of Rs239.94 on July 28, 2022. Pakistan’s trade deficit widened in August, with analysts expecting a further uptick in imports. KARACHI: The rupee fell against the dollar on Monday, amid a … Read more
KARACHI: Two sisters were found dead in the underground water tank of their house in Orangi Town area of Karachi, Bol News reported. The incident happened in Faqir Colony area of Orangi Town. Police have shifted the bodies to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem while further investigation is underway. The investigators collected samples for chemical … Read more
KARACHI: The second of the two humanitarian assistance flights from Qatar on Friday arrived at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi carrying relief items for flood victims. According to Foreign Office spokesperson, representatives from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) received the aircraft carrying relief goods. The humanitarian relief goods include food … Read more
KARACHI: Two Chinese planes on Wednesday arrived at Karachi airport carrying flood relief items for flood victims, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said. According to a statement by CAA spokesperson, two planes filled with flood-relief items landed at Jinnah International Airport carrying relief items such as blankets, tents and edibles. China is expected to send … Read more
KARACHI: Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Saeed Ahmed visited various flood-affected areas of Sindh and review the relief operations, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. According to military’s press wing, the army commander visited the flood affected areas of Larkana, Naushero Feroze, Khairpur, Village Shah Jilani, and Qamber-Shahdadkot districts. Corps Commander Karachi was given a detailed … Read more
KARACHI: A Turkish aircraft carrying relief goods for the flood victims on Sunday made an emergency land at Karachi, Bol News reported. This is the second aircraft of the Turkish Air Force which landed at Karachi airport carrying relief items for flood victims. The aircraft made the emergency landing after one of the engines malfunctioned. … Read more
KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff ( COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Karachi where he was briefed about flood situation in Sindh and Balochistan and response measures to help flood victims. According to the Inter-services, Public Relations (ISPR), COAS Bajwa will visit army troops busy in rescue and relief efforts in Sindh and Balochistan. Army … Read more
KARACHI: A foreign woman passenger was arrested at the airport for attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. Pakistan Customs under the supervision of Deputy Collector of Customs Abrar Javed, conducted an operation at Jinnah International Airport and recovered drugs from a female passenger arriving at the airport The woman named Christine Nalubela is a … Read more
Jamaat-e-Islami staged a protest against the postponement of LG elections. JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem lashed at the PPP, MQM A protest will be held outside the ECP Sindh office on Friday The party will approach court against the ECP’s decision KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday protested against the postponement of the second phase of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to postpone political gatherings in Karachi and Sukkur due to inclement weather and heavy rainfall in the province. The PTI was scheduled to hold a political rally in Karachi on Friday, August 26, and in Sukkur on Saturday, August 27. PTI Sindh spokesperson said Chairman Imran Khan has deferred … Read more
KARACHI: Government of Sindh has set up the ‘Sindh Flood Relief Fund’ to collect donations for victims of floods that have devastated the province. Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit and Focal Person Rain Emergency Sharjeel Inam Memon made the announcement about the relief fund. He said the government has decided that all … Read more
