Tue, 21-Oct-2025

SHC bans commercial activities of public parks in Karachi

SHC bans commercial activities of public parks in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday declared that no commercial activities can take place in public parks and playgrounds across Karachi. A two-member bench, Justice Muhammad Faisal Kamal Alam and Justice Muhammad Hasan Akber, gave the ruling while hearing a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). The petition challenged the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s (KMC) … Read more

LHC orders shutting commercial activities by 10pm to combat smog

LHC smog

The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued an order to close commercial activities by 10 pm, to address the issue of smog in the region. Justice Shahid Karim issued a written order based on petitions, including one from citizen Haroon Farooq. The court directed the closure of commercial activities by 10 pm, endorsing the order … Read more

Riyadh launches 50 investment competitions to improve capital

RIYADH: Riyadh has launched 50 investment competitions for firms across 10 commercial activities to help “improve the quality of services provided to the residents and visitors of the capital”, SPA reported. The diverse range of projects includes two commercial buildings, four gardens, a social club for the elderly, 12 ready-mix concrete plants, a gas station, a multi-storied … Read more