Karachi continues to face a severe electricity crisis after recent heavy rainfall, as many neighborhoods remain without power even two days later. Citizens in several localities are enduring extreme difficulties because of long outages, which have disrupted daily routines, created health concerns, and increased frustration across the city. The prolonged breakdown has raised serious questions […]
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Karachi faces prolonged power outages after heavy rain
Residents of Karachi continue to face severe difficulties as several areas remain without electricity more than 24 hours after heavy rainfall hit the city yesterday. The rain resumed today, but electricity in multiple neighborhoods, including Gulistan-e-Johar Blocks 7, 8, 13, 18, and several parts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Korangi, and Mahmoodabad, has still not been restored. Other […]
Several injured as three-storey building collapses in Karachi
At least seven people were injured on Wednesday when a three-storey building suddenly collapsed in Karachi’s Orangi Town, raising concerns about the safety of aging urban structures. The incident occurred in the Mominabad area of Orangi Town, a densely populated neighborhood, where residents were shocked by the sudden collapse, leaving some trapped under debris […]
Karachi floods worsen as death toll rises amid heavy rainfall
Karachi is reeling under severe rainfall that has already claimed 11 lives, while many citizens struggle with flooded streets, abandoned vehicles, and continuous power outages as more showers are expected today. Unseen visuals of Shahra-e-Faisal after yesterday’s record rainfall. #KarachiRain #Karachi #TOKReports pic.twitter.com/BnYsOcTC8c — Times of Karachi (@TOKCityOfLights) August 20, 2025 The city received 245 […]
Massive fire erupts in Karachi chemical warehouse, firefighters rushed
A massive fire erupted in a chemical warehouse near Ghani Chowrangi in Karachi’s Maripur area on Tuesday afternoon, quickly spreading across the facility and creating thick plumes of smoke visible from miles away. Fire brigade officials confirmed that two fire engines immediately reached the site and began efforts to control the flames, while more […]
Karachi sees heavy showers, streets flooded amid monsoon alert
Karachi woke up to heavy rain on Tuesday, bringing relief from scorching heat over the past two days. Several areas, including Model Colony in Malir, experienced morning downpours that flooded local streets. Sharea Faisal, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi airport, and nearby residential neighborhoods also received showers. Light rain was reported in Malir Halt, Rafah-e-Aam, Surjani […]
Women drivers empowered through traffic awareness
Traffic Police Karachi, in collaboration with Women on Wheels Pakistan, organized a special awareness seminar to promote law compliance and safe driving among women. The event focused on educating participants about traffic laws, e-ticketing, and faceless ticketing systems. Sindh Minister for Women Development Shahina Sher Ali, DIG Traffic Karachi, and Women on Wheels founder Mehreen […]
Karachi braces for heavy rains, flood risk
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in Karachi and several other parts of Sindh from August 17 to 23 due to strong monsoon winds. Thunderstorms are also likely during this period, potentially disrupting daily life in the port city. According to the Met Office, areas expected to receive rainfall include Karachi, […]
Deadly Karachi traffic accidents claim hundreds of lives
Karachi has recorded a staggering 536 traffic-related deaths in 2025 so far, with police confirming that 60 of these fatalities involved trucks. The city’s busy roads have witnessed frequent deadly crashes this year, often followed by public outrage, as mobs have sometimes set fire to the vehicles involved. These repeated tragedies have sparked urgent debates […]
Karachi airport main runway upgrade finished ahead of schedule
In a significant move towards modernizing airport infrastructure, the upgradation of the main runway at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has been completed ahead of the planned timeline. The successful completion reflects both improved efficiency and strong project management by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), boosting confidence in national aviation projects. The PAA revealed that the […]