KARACHI: The city’s roads continue to turn into death traps as traffic accidents have claimed 570 lives in just 227 days of 2025. Rescue officials revealed alarming statistics, stating that 173 people lost their lives specifically in accidents involving heavy traffic vehicles. In the past 36 hours alone, a series of tragic accidents across Karachi … Read more
KARACHI: The Karachi police have arrested more than 90 suspects involved in aerial firing during Independence Day celebrations, registering over 100 cases against them. According to police, 68 illegal firearms were seized from the suspects, while 111 FIRs have been lodged. Additional charges of murder and attempted murder are also being filed against those involved … Read more
KARACHI: Traffic accidents in Karachi have claimed at least 555 lives between January 1 and August 12, 2025, according to police and rescue officials. According to police and rescue officials, 169 of the fatalities were caused by collisions with heavy vehicles. Among the deceased were 429 men, 53 women, and 73 children. Officials reported that … Read more
Karachi: Light rain and drizzle were reported in various areas of Karachi overnight. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain or drizzle is also expected in coastal areas of Sindh under partly cloudy skies. The low-level floods are still in flow at Kalabagh, Taunsa, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages on the Indus River. In Rawalpindi and … Read more
KARACHI: The city is likely to experience partly cloudy and humid weather over the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Light drizzle is expected in some areas, while maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 33°C and 35°C. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.5 degrees Celsius, the Meteorological Department said. … Read more
KARACHI: At least three terrorists affiliated with the banned outfit “Fitna al-Khawarij” were killed during an operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Manghopir area of Karachi. According to CTD In-charge Raja Umar Khattab, the operation was conducted in collaboration with a security agency following intelligence reports about the presence of militants in a residential … Read more
Karachi: As summer vacations come to an end, the Sindh School Education & Literacy Department has announced new school and college timings across the province. The revised schedule will take effect from August 1, 2025, right after institutions reopen on July 31. The new school timings will be effective from August 1, 2025, as educational … Read more
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the establishment of three new major registration centers in the city. According to NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali, the new centers will be set up in Malir Cantonment, Malir, and Surjani Town. He made the announcement during a media briefing. He further stated that amendments … Read more
KARACHI: The city of Karachi has witnessed a sharp rise in crime during the first six months of 2025, with over 35,000 incidents of murder, street crime, robbery, and extortion reported, leaving citizens at the mercy of armed criminals and extortionists. According to the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC): 8,588 mobile phones were snatched at gunpoint, … Read more
KARACHI: At least 597 cases of missing children have been reported in Karachi between January and June 2025, as per data jointly compiled by law enforcement and a non-governmental organization(NGO). According to the data, 579 of these children have been recovered, while the parents of more than 18 children are still desperately searching for their … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced a decisive move to demolish highly dilapidated buildings across Karachi, declaring 588 structures as unsafe and hazardous to live in. In a joint press conference, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, and Home Minister Zia Lanjar revealed the details of the action plan aimed at … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast intermittent light drizzle in various parts of the city today. According to weather analysts, Karachi is likely to experience on-and-off drizzling throughout the day, though there is no expectation of heavy rainfall. Clifton, DHA, and Sea View witnessed light drizzle early this morning, adding a pleasant touch … Read more
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The mourning processions are being held across the country on the 9th of Muharram to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala. Shabeeh-e-Alam and Zuljanah processions are being taken out in cities nationwide, where mourners are … Read more
KARACHI: The mobile phone and internet services were suspended in Karachi and various cities across the country under security measures for the 9th of Muharram-ul-Haram. The 9th of Muharram, observed to commemorate the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, is being marked with due solemnity and respect nationwide today. In view of … Read more
KARACHI: The Karachi’s streets turned deadly in the first six months of 2025, as 49 citizens were killed in robbery-related incidents, official figures reveal. In January, five people were shot dead during robbery attempts following resistance. February witnessed the highest surge in violence at that point, with 10 individuals falling victim to street criminals’ bullets. … Read more
KARACHI: The first spell of monsoon rains in Karachi has turned tragic, claiming 14 lives over two days due to traffic accidents, electrocution, and other rain-related incidents. According to Rescue authorities, seven people died due to the traffic accidents, four from electrocution, one after falling from a roof, one in a wall collapse and one … Read more
KARACHI: The first monsoon rain brought relief from the heat but also claimed seven lives in a series of unfortunate incidents. According to rescue officials, the fatalities occurred due to traffic accidents, electrocution, a wall collapse, and drowning in a stream. Rescue sources reported that a motorcyclist was died at Super Highway after being hit … Read more
KARACHI:A high-level security meeting was convened at the Pakistan Rangers Sindh headquarters under the chairmanship of Director General Pakistan Rangers Sindh, Major General Muhammad Shamraiz, to review the law and order situation in Karachi, with a special focus on security arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram. Participants conducted a comprehensive review of the security plan for Muharram processions … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall across parts of Sindh starting June 26, as monsoon currents begin to penetrate the northern and central regions of the country. According to the Met Office, monsoon winds are entering Pakistan and are expected to intensify over the coming days. Under this weather system, dust storms … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its flight operations to the Gulf region after a temporary suspension. Despite the resumption, flight schedules across major airports including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad were disrupted, with delays reported in the departure of at least 55 flights. Airport authorities have attributed the delays to operational adjustments and are … Read more
KARACHI: The traffic accidents claimed hundreds of lives in Karachi between January and May 2025, with 427 fatalities and 5,503 injuries reported by rescue authorities. The majority of fatalities occurred in accidents involving heavy vehicles. Rescue officials reported that 133 deaths were caused by heavy transport, including: 52 deaths from collisions with trailers, 29 fatalities … Read more
KARACHI: The chaos erupted at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) Karachi when a frenzied bull broke free from a nearby neighborhood and barged into the hospital’s emergency department, causing panic among patients and staff. According to eyewitnesses, the bull had escaped its tether and ran uncontrolled into the emergency area, disrupting operations and prompting a stampede-like … Read more
KARACHI: The weather in the city will remain hot and humid on Monday, temperature is expected to reach between 37°C and 38°C. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), humidity in the air has been recorded at 69% while minimum temperature recorded today is 29°C. Due to high humidity levels, the heat will feel more … Read more
KARACHI: The number of fatalities from traffic accidents in Karachi has reached a staggering 372 so far this year, according to rescue officials. In the first 150 days of the year: heavy vehicles were involved in the deaths of 119 people, dumpers claimed 26 lives, trailers caused 46 deaths, water tankers were responsible for 26 … Read more
KARACHI: A heated argument turned into a physical altercation between relatives of the bride and groom at a wedding hall in Azizabad area of According to reports, tensions flared during the event, leading to a violent clash between the two sides. The both parties engaged in a fierce scuffle, with chairs being thrown in the … Read more
KARACHI: The weather in the Karachi is expected to remain hot and humid here on Monday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The maximum temperature may rise up to 40°C, while the minimum temperature recorded was 32°C. The humidity level in the air has been recorded at 72%, making the heat feel more intense than … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Health Department has clarified that the 4 deaths reported due to Coronavirus were solely not because of covid. All 4 patients were 60 plus and had other comorbidities. They were admitted in a private hospital in Karachi and it cannot be said that only cause of death was covid. Covid is now treated … Read more
KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Monday on a one-day visit. Federal Minister for Education Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui received the Prime Minister upon his arrival in Karachi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Pakistan Navy dockyard.The Prime Minister will meet the officers and men of the Pakistan Navy. PM … Read more
