Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Karachi on a two-day-long visit. According to the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR). COAS was flown over the city for aerial reconnaissance of the ground impact of urban flooding in Karachi. Later, COAS visited Karachi Corps Headquarters. COAS was briefed about worst urban flooding in the … Read more
The federal government has announced to launch a special program for development works in Karachi with the Sindh government on board. Federal Information Minister Shibli Faraz while briefing the media after the meeting of the Federal Cabinet said that there was a discussion on getting rid of the permanent problems of Karachi. He said that … Read more
Two police officials have sustained minor injuries in a grenade attack by unidentified assailants near Mominabad police station in Karachi. A senior police official told media that unidentified men hurled a grenade at the gates of Mominabad police station. The timely response by the on-duty officials foiled the planed the attackers managed to flee form … Read more
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) president and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly,Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to visit Karachi on what is being said to be a day long visit, on Wednesday. Various sources have mentioned that the PML-N leader intends to meet with Edhi Foundation chief Faisal Edhi and other political leaders … Read more
Oceanography experts have warned that in the next 45 years, Pakistan’s biggest city may sink into the ocean along with other coastal towns of Sindh province. For that, the Pakistan Senate’s Standing Committee on Science and Technology has written a letter to the federal government and warned about the sea intrusion problem along with the … Read more
The current spell of rains has wreaked havoc in Sindh, resulted in increasing the water level in Hub Dam to 338 feet and likely to fill to its maximum capacity for the first time in 13 years. According to the details, The Hub Dam meets the water needs of several areas in Balochistan, last filled to … Read more
During the sixth spell of monsoon in different parts of Sindh including Karachi, flood conditions have been created due to record-breaking heavy rainfall and 7 more people including children have been killed. In Karachi, six people drowned and one died due to electrocution while several more people are feared to have drowned. According to the … Read more
The city of lights, Karachi that now looks not different than Venice; is struggling to stay afloat after two days of rain; however more is predicted till Thursday. Despite of declared rain emergency; people wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles. The Lath and Thaddo dams in Karachi have overflowed after a day of … Read more
Pakistan Army and Rangers helped the city administration in rescue operations as the heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) More than 70 Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh rescue and relief teams are assisting civil administration to provide relief to affected population. ISPR said in its … Read more
Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal addressed the protesters outside Karachi Press Club on Friday. While addressing the protesters, Mustafa Kamal said, “Today was the test for the people of Karachi. Thousands of people came here in protest of PSP on less than 24 hours notice.” Kamal appreciated the efforts of the Karachi … Read more
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar has said that the conspiracy to make Karachi a district is to promote linguistics. According to details, Farooq Sattar along with Kamran Tesori had said in a press conference that today Sindh Chief Minister has decided to further divide Karachi. [emebdpost slug=”why-farooq-sattar-was-with-tiktok-star-hareem-shah/”] He said that it has been … Read more
The Sindh government has decided to take actions against private schools. In this regard, the Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh said that action would be taken against any school which would open before the announcement of the government. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”final-decision-to-be-made-by-government-only-education-minister”] Directorate of Private Institutions Sindh has formed an inspection team for 5 districts of … Read more
K-Electric’s Chief Executive Officer Moonis Alvi got pre-arrest bail on Monday by district and sessions court in exchange for Rs 200,000 bail bonds in a case related to the death of a youth from electrocution in the city’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area. According to the details, court ordered police not to arrest Alvi till … Read more
President PTI Karachi Khurram Sher Zaman has said that Sindh government has an opportunity to change the situation in Karachi. According to details, PTI Karachi President Khurram Sher Zaman has said that the PPP has been given another chance for the development of Karachi. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”ppp-pti-mqm-p-united-for-the-well-being-of-karachi-nasir-hussain”] President PTI Karachi in his statement said that … Read more
Federal Minister Asad Umar brought good news for the people of Karachi. According to details, Federal Minister Asad Umar in a statement said that major changes are expected in Karachi soon through NCOC. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”separating-karachi-from-sindh-would-be-illegal-bilawal-bhutto”] Asad Umar said that Karachi has the largest port in the country but only politics was done with this … Read more
A written order has been issued by the Supreme Court on the issue of death of citizens due to load shedding and electrocution in Karachi. According to a written order issued by the Supreme Court, there have been deaths due to electric shocks because of broken wires in Karachi and K-Electric’s explanation regarding the deaths … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that separating Karachi from Sindh would be illegal and unconstitutional. According to details, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said in a statement that the provinces should get their share under the NFC, the issue of waste in the province is not to get full rights from … Read more
Five lions entered a nearby madrassa in Gulshan-e-Hadeed today. According to details, five lions entered a nearby madrassa in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area of Karachi [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”cracker-attack-on-flag-stall-5-injured”] Sources said that the lions were kept indoors in a private residential society. Sources further said that when the lion came out, there was a stampede among the people … Read more
A cracker attack was carried out on the flag stall of Independence Day in Gulshan-e-Hadeed in which five persons were injured. According to details, a cracker attack was carried out on a stall of flags and badges in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase One commercial market in Karachi. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”cracker-attack-on-jamaat-e-islamis-kashmir-rally-in-karachi”] Police officials said that five people including … Read more
The Sindh government has decided to maintain the ban on pillion riding. According to details, the Sindh Chief Minister’s spokesman said in a statement that the ban on pillion riding would remain in force due to Muharram. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”sindh-lifts-lockdown-schools-marriage-halls-closed-till-sep-15″] The Sindh Chief Minister’s Spokesperson further said that after Muharram, a review of security would … Read more
Chairman All Karachi Traders Union Atiq Mir has announced to open all shopping malls till 9 pm. According to details, Chairman All Karachi Traders Union Atiq Mir said in a statement that from Monday, August 10, all shopping malls in Karachi will remain open till 9 pm. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”punjab-govt-issues-sops-for-reopening-of-cinemas-theaters”] In his statement, Atiq Mir … Read more
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has said that he is heartbroken to see the situation of Karachi, the tree planting campaign will reduce the effects of climate change. According to details, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail while talking to media after planting trees in connection with tree planting campaign in Karachi said that Tiger Day was celebrated … Read more
A brother shot his sister in Clifton area of Karachi on Saturday (Aug 8). According to the sources of police, a boy shot and killed his sister for honour in the city today. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”heartless-sons-killed-the-mother”] The sources also said that the suspect, Hasnain Qamar, shot his 19-year-old sister, Noorul Huda Shah, in the city’s … Read more
As Karachi received another spell of heavy rain today, the traffic around the city has been badly disturbed. According to details, there is a bumper to bumper traffic jams at Shara-e-Faisal, Karsaz, Baloch Colony Expressway, Qayyumabad Chowrangi, Rampa Plaza to Gul Plaza. People are stuck there for more than hours and could not find a … Read more
The power situation in Karachi has deteriorated further due to heavy rain. According to details, power has been cut off in different parts of Karachi since last night. Power outages in several blocks of Gulshan-e-Iqbal including Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block-13 D-1, Block-13 D-2 and Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Azizabad. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”k-electrics-bin-qasim-power-plant-malfunction-power-supply-suspended”] However, due to power outage since last night, … Read more
Heavy rain started again in different parts of Karachi, making the weather pleasant. According to details, heavy rain with thunderstorm in different areas of Korangi, FB Area, North Nazimabad and other areas of the city while heavy rain has also started around the airport. The rains made the weather in the city very pleasant, while … Read more
Heartless sons kill mother in Karachi and Rajanpur. In Jampur area of Rajanpur district of Punjab, a tyrant son shot and killed his mother. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”mother-forgives-son-who-brutally-beat-her-over-property-dispute”] According to police, a case has been registered against the accused and he has been arrested. On the other hand, a young man killed his mother with an … Read more
A technical glitch at K Electric’s Bin Qasim power plant unit disrupted the supply of 130 MW of power to the system. According to electric sources, the demand for electricity in Karachi is 2700 MW and K Electric is supplying only 900 MW power from its system while 1020 MW power is being supplied from … Read more
