SHC orders demolition of seven-storey portion in Lyari
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the immediate demolition of a seven-storey building in Lyari built on 96 square yards. The court summoned Director-General Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) in person and instructed him to submit a compliance report
Rangers, police arrest two Lyari gangsters
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Police conducted a joint operation in Lyari and arrested two wanted gangsters, said a statement by the paramilitary. In a statement, the law enforcement agencies said they have arrested two wanted suspects Aman alias Naresh
Most wanted Lyari gangster arrested in Karachi
KARACHI: Police and Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted a joint raid in Orangi Town and arrested a most wanted Lyari gang war criminal. According to Rangers spokesperson, the Lyari gangster Ismail alias Painter was arrested during a joint raid in Mominabad
Body of 7-year-old boy recovered in Karachi
KARACHI: The body of a 7-year-old boy has been found from the Abdullah Goth area of Malir District for which an investigation has been launched. According to details, the body of a 7-year-old boy has been identified as Sahil, his
Lyari gangster Uzair Baloch acquitted in another criminal case
KARACHI: A sessions court on Tuesday acquitted Lyari gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch in the kidnapping and murder case of a citizen over lack of evidence. Uzair Baloch has been acquitted in four cases of heinous crimes in the last
Four Lyari gangsters imprisoned for possession of explosives
KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court in Karachi sentenced four men to jail for possession of explosives, arms, and ammunition. Abdul Aziz was sentenced to imprisonment for 10 years, while Sohail alias Sunny, Saleem, and Majid were sentenced to five years each.
Rangers arrest four Lyari gangsters involved in extortion
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted a raised in Garden West and arrested four Lyari gangsters involved in a wide range of criminal activities. The paramilitary conducted an intelligence-based operation along with Sindh Police in Tharu Lane area of Garden West
Uzair Baloch indicted in Arshad Pappu murder case
KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday indicted Lyari gang leader Uzair Baloch and others accused in the murder of notorious gangster Arshad Pappu. The ATC judge read out an amended charge sheet to Uzair Baloch, Shahjahan Baloch, former SHO Chand
Dangerous buildings
The collapse of a residential building in Lyari is not an isolated incident that can be brushed aside. There have three such incidents in the past six months which should be investigated and all those responsible for gross negligence and
SBCA’s negligence led to building collapse in Lyari
KARACHI: Gross negligence led to the collapse of the high-rise residential building in Khada Market area of Lyari in which at least three people lost their lives and fourteen others were injured. The delipidated building was declared unsafe for living
Uzair Baloch shifted to Karachi Central Jail as military trial ends
KARACHI: Lyari gangster and leader of the outlawed Peoples Amn Committee Uzair Baloch has reportedly been shifted to the Central Jail Karachi after the completion of a military trial against him. According to sources, Uzair Baloch was produced before the
Rangers apprehend three suspects in Karachi
KARACHI: The Rangers apprehended three suspects during targeted raids in different parts of the city during wee hours of Thursday. According to a spokesman for the Sindh Rangers, Aqil Hameed, who is said to be associated with the Bilal Pappu