KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain and drizzle in Karachi on Thursday, as the city continues to experience humid conditions. Partial cloud cover is also expected over the next 24 hours. The Met Office reported that the maximum temperature may reach 36°C, while the minimum recorded was 26.9°C. Humidity levels remain […]
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Karachi Dairy Farmers Demand Rs50 Milk Price Hike After Flood Losses
KARACHI – Dairy farmers have demanded an immediate increase of Rs50 per litre in milk prices, citing massive losses caused by recent floods. Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, leaders of the Dairy Farmers Association said that the rates of essential items used in the dairy industry had risen by nearly […]
Man Killed in Orangi Town Robbery, Robber Held in Quaidabad Encounter
KARACHI: A man was shot dead by street criminals in Orangi Town on Sunday, while police arrested an injured robber in a separate encounter in Quaidabad. The deceased was identified as Sajjad, a resident of Faisalabad who had recently come to Karachi. A video of the incident, now viral on social media, shows Sajjad speaking […]
Karachi Traffic Police Warn of Fake SMS Challans
The Karachi Traffic Police have issued a strong warning to citizens after a sudden rise in fake SMS messages falsely claiming to be official traffic challans. According to the department, some fraudsters are sending text messages to people, asking them to pay their “challans” through EasyPaisa. Officials stressed that these messages are fake and have […]
Karachi likely to see rain, thunderstorms on tuesday
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms in Karachi, where hot and humid weather is expected to persist over the next few days. According to the PMD’s Early Warning Centre, partly cloudy conditions are likely on September 30, with chances of scattered rainfall accompanied by thunder across different […]
Camel Tortured in Sukkur Survives Major Surgery in Karachi Shelter
KARACHI — Chandni, the young female camel who became a symbol of animal cruelty after being brutally attacked in Sukkur, is now fighting her way back to life. On Friday, a dedicated team of veterinary surgeons performed a two-hour surgery at the Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS) shelter home in Karachi, where she has been […]
Punjab Police Struggle in Katcha as Sindh Gains Tech Advantage
The Katcha belt along the Indus has always been a battlefield—not of armies, but of police forces and criminal gangs who know the forests, river channels, and mudflats like the back of their hand. In Sindh, the police have slowly turned the tide. Equipped with drones that not only watch but strike and tracked armored […]
Rs5.9 million scholarships announced for Karachi university students
A private institution has announced scholarships worth Rs5.9 million for students at the University of Karachi, offering much-needed financial support to those struggling to afford higher education. The agreement, finalized between Karachi University and the unnamed institution, will benefit students from five different departments, aiming to promote academic excellence and ensure equal opportunities for deserving […]
China rejects US threat of economic pressure
BEIJING – China strongly opposed any form of “economic pressure” on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, including China and India. Trump suggested during talks with European Union officials that he could impose tariffs ranging from 50 to 100 percent on Russian oil buyers, if the […]
PM Shehbaz orders swift action on Karachi floods
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of severe urban flooding in Karachi and directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to fully cooperate with the Sindh government in relief operations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the prime minister praised the Pakistan Army, Rangers, and Rescue 1122 for their active role in […]