2 men arrested for harassing KU students and filming By: Web Desk on January 5, 2022KARACHI: Two males have been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for reportedly photographing, harassing, and extorting students at the University of Karachi. According to an FIA spokeswoman, Fazal Dad, a rickshaw driver, and Adnan Ali, the driver of a varsity professor, were arrested for their suspected involvement in blackmail, harassment, extortion, and distribution […]
Almost 50% Covid cases in Sindh are Omicron variant, says govt By: Web Desk on January 4, 2022KARACHI: On Monday, the Sindh government said that the prevalence of the Omicron variant has reached up to 50% in the province, especially in Karachi. According to provincial health authorities, 351 samples of COVID-19 positive cases were tested from which 175 people were found to be infected with the Omicron variant. Moreover, at a high-level […]
Firing on New Year’s Night in Karachi leaves one dead, 17 injured By: Web Desk on January 1, 2022KARACHI: The city echoed with heavy gunfire on New Year’s Eve on Friday night claiming at least one life and leaving more than 15 people injured amid tight security arrangements and warnings from the authorities. Karachi reverberated with gunfire and fireworks on Friday night, despite a restriction on celebratory firing. Though the authorities had warned […]
Police files case of alleged target killer in Karachi’s soldier bazaar By: Web Desk on January 1, 2022KARACHI: A case has been filed on Friday against the alleged target killing of two individuals including an ex-cop named Javed Baloch in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar. Police registered a case against the alleged target killing of ex-cop Javed Baloch on the complaint of his brother Khalid Hussain under the sections of murder. The complainant said […]
Two labourers shot dead upon resisting robbery in Karachi By: Web Desk on December 31, 2021KARACHI: Two labourers were shot dead by robbers while resisting a robbery near Karachi’s Teacher Society at Superhighway on Friday. Two young men were killed in a firing incident that took place near Jamali Bridge at Superhighway Karachi. According to police, the victims were identified as 25-year-old Mumtaz and 22-year-old Salman Ali. Both the dead […]
Next week, another round of rain is expected in Karachi By: Web Desk on December 30, 2021The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasted further rain in Karachi next week on Thursday. Karachi is predicted to have a second bout of rain during the winter season from January 5 to 6, 2022, according to Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, although it may sprinkle on January 4. Karachi is predicted to receive moderate to heavy […]
DG KDA Asif Memon arrested over corruption charges By: Web Desk on December 30, 2021KARACHI: Anti-Corruption Karachi on Thursday arrested Director General (DG) Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Asif Memon over corruption charges. As per details, the Anti-Corruption Karachi East Zone team in its latest raids arrested DG KDA Asif Memon and KDA deputy director Atif and filed a case against them, the sources said. It should be remembered that […]
Karachi to witness more rain till today afternoon: Weather update By: Web Desk on December 28, 2021Karachi is likely to witness more rain at intervals intermittently till today (Tuesday) afternoon, forecast the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday, as the intensity of cold weather increased in the mega city after it received light rains overnight. Karachi will receive drizzle to heavy rain in several areas today, as per the Met office. […]
Update on the weather: How much more rain will fall in Karachi? By: Web Desk on December 27, 2021KARACHI: After a deluge in Karachi on Monday morning, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast further rain for the city. Karachi’s frigid weather worsened Monday morning as the city received additional winter rain. Thunder cells are prevalent over Balochistan’s coastal area, according to the PMD, and are headed towards Karachi. As a result, the […]
Rain turns Karachi weather cold By: Web Desk on December 27, 2021KARACHI: Morning drizzle in Karachi on Monday has turned the weather cold. The drizzle was reported in areas of Sohrab Goth, Gulzar Hijri, Orangi, Site Area, Nazimabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Saddar and other parts. The early morning showers in Karachi turned the weather cold as the mercury dropped down. According to the Met office, the weather is […]