Parts of Karachi receive moderate rain
KARACHI: Karachi weather turned pleasant as moderate rainfall hit different parts of the Sindh capital on Saturday morning. Rain has been reported in different parts of Karachi such as Quaidabad, Landhi,Quaidabad, Malir, Shah-re-Faisal, parts of defence, and surrounding areas. The Meteorological Department has
Urban Flooding Rescue Unit setup in Karachi to deal with flooding
An Urban Flood Rescue Unit of the Security Division has been set up in Karachi to deal with the emergency situation during monsoon rains. Earlier, the Meteorological Department had forecast more rains than usual in Karachi during the monsoon season
IBA students involved in drug use, parents request cancelling admissions
KARACHI: The students of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) are involved in drug and immoral activities, sources revealed on Monday. According to sources, in the written complaints the parents of students requested the IBA to cancel the admissions of
SBP extends relaxation of biometric verification of dormant accounts
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has further extended the relaxations regarding biometric verification and activation of dormant accounts to December 31, 2021. The decision has been taken to ease the challenges faced by banks, Development Financial Institutions and
Street crimes on the rise in Karachi as police fail to deal with robbers
Street crimes on the rise across the metropolis as the police seems to fail an effective response to the criminals. Street crime is an extremely grave and yet a very common issue the citizens of Karachi are denounced to face
KU in collaboration with Sindh govt establishes Covid Vaccination Centre
KARACHI: The University of Karachi in collaboration with the health department of the Sindh government has established a Covid-19 Vaccination Centre at CBSCR Research Institute, International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences on Saturday. The spokesman for Sindh Government and
Police arrest tribal chief, sons in Karachi for patronizing criminals
KARACHI: Shikarpur police claimed to have apprehended a tribal chief along with his two sons in Karachi on charges of patronizing bandits in the kutcha area of the Shikarpur district. As per details, Shikarpur police in a joint operation with
Sindh govt imposes smart lockdown in more selected areas of Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh government has imposed a micro smart lockdown in four towns of the metropolis to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the areas. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Central notified the imposition of a micro-smart lockdown in several areas of
Railways limits train operation amid surge in Covid-19 cases
KARACHI: The Pakistan Railways (PR) has limited the operation of the passenger trains in wake of the deadly Covid-19 third wave. According to sources, the railways took the decision following a surge in the country’s COVID-19 cases and deaths. Sources
Navy Ship NASR arrives in Karachi after completing relief mission in Africa
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Ship NASR arrived at Karachi Port after completing three months long successful Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Mission to African countries. According to a statement issued by a Navy spokesman, during the deployment to the African
Footballer Hajra appeals to President, PM for help after FIFA ban
KARACHI: Pakistan women’s football team captain Hajra Khan has appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi to provide support to players after FIFA suspended Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference. On a social media website,
ACCA, WWF-Pakistan to host Earth Day Conversation 2021
KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) have joined hands to commemorate Earth Day 2021 aiming to promote awareness about climate risks, shedding light on key environmental issues to address climate challenges.
Karachi to receive first-ever modern transport system in five months: Asad Umar
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar has said that Karachi’s first-ever modern transport system will become operational in five months. On a social media website Twitter, the minister said that the contract for the intelligent
Police establish new traffic monitoring unit in Karachi
KARACHI: The Traffic police have established a social media and traffic monitoring unit In order to overcome the traffic vows in the metropolis. According to details, the unit uses Google Maps and cameras to monitor traffic flow on roads and
Micro-smart lockdowns imposed in Karachi’s District Central for 14 days
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced to impose micro-smart lockdowns in different areas of District Central for 14 days owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases. According to a notification issued in this regard said on Wednesday, the lockdown comes
SBP taking steps to enhance financial inclusion of women in country’s development: Baqir
KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Reza Baqir has said that the central bank is taking several steps to enhance the financial inclusion of women in the country’s development. Reza Baqir while addressing at an event organized by Sehat
Pakistan Railway launches online ‘Premium Container Train’
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has launched an online ‘Premium Container Train’ that would move between Karachi and Lahore. The divisional superintendent of Railways launched the train service at Mughalpura railway station. The booking procedure for all of its wagons can be
Effective measures are being taken to control inflation: President Alvi
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has said effective measures are being taken to control inflation and price hike at the lower level. While addressing the renaming ceremony of a university in Karachi on Saturday, Dr Alvi said the national economy
Govt official allegedly beat ups renowned eye surgeon in Karachi
KARACHI: A government official has allegedly beaten Dr Azam Ali, a renowned eye surgeon from a private hospital in Karachi on yesterday. Dr Azam, in a complaint submitted in Newtown Police Station, has requested police to lodge a case against
Waqar Zaka urges govt to launch its own cryptocurrency
KARACHI: Pakistan’s first crypto entrepreneur and tech activist, Waqar Zaka has urged the government to launch its own cryptocurrency before India or China, as he is confident that Pakistan can earn lucrative revenue from this booming crypto market. Social media
Laws to protect women’s rights need proper implementation: Zia Awan
KARACHI: Renowned human rights attorney of Pakistan and president of Lawyers for Human Rights and Legal Aid (LHRLA), Zia Ahmed Awan has said laws to protect women’s rights needed proper implementation in the country. Speaking at a ‘4th National Women
FACT CHECK: Is fast bowler Shaheen Afridi engaged to Shahid Afridi’s daughter?
KARACHI: The news of Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi engaged to the second eldest daughter of renowned cricketer Shahid Afridi circulated on Social media. According to details, a social media user named Adnan Shinwari, who calls himself a fan
PSL 2021: Quetta Gladiators crush Multan Sultans by 22 runs
KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday beat Multan Sultans by 22 runs in 14the match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2021 at the National Stadium Karachi. Multan Sultans were all out for 154 in the last over of the match, with
Sindh govt vows to support IBA, EFP initiative in producing professional IR managers
KARACHI: The government of Sindh will extend its full support in promoting Diploma Program in Employment Laws and Industrial Relations initiated by EFP in collaboration with IBA under the technical assistance from ILO. This was stated by Abdul Rasheed Solangi,
President Alvi directs to digitalize rare manuscripts at Quaid-e-Azam Academy
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed authorities concerned to digitalize all rare manuscripts of Quaid-e-Azam Academy to ensure easy accessibility of these to the scholars and researchers. During his visit to Quaid-e-Azam Academy on Wednesday, the President acknowledged that
Sindh govt announces to reopen shrines across province
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced to open shrines across the province including Karachi. In this regard, the Provincial Minister of Sindh for Auqaf has said that shrines across Sindh will be opened from tomorrow. As per the details, the
Dairy farmers increase milk price by Rs20 per litre in Karachi
KARACHI: Dairy farmers have announced a massive Rs20 per litre increase in milk prices without any notification by official authorities. After the hike, the retail price of milk will be Rs140 a litre. This was announced by Dairy and Cattle
‘Fog alert’: Karachi citizens warned against driving at night
KARACHI: Residents of Karachi have been instructed to avoid driving or leaving their homes at night as dense fog is expected to appear in the city this week. According to details, dense fog is expected to appear for two to
What is Mehwish Hayat’s actual age and why is social media debating it?
KARACHI: A new debate has been started on social media over the age of the stunning actress and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient, Mehwish Hayat as the actress celebrating her controversial birthday today. According to her profile, Mehwish Hayat born on 6 January
Haleem Adil says PPP leaders busy embezzling public money in Sindh
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President and Parliamentary Party Leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh has alleged that the leaders of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had destroyed all departments and looted public money in the name of the 18th