The The US Consulate General in Karachi has received a threat report targeting high-end hotels in the city, prompting immediate precautionary actions. As a result, official visits by US government personnel to these hotels have been temporarily restricted to ensure their safety. This move aims to reduce exposure to potential risk areas. report targeting high-end […]
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Senior lawyer’s murder triggers probe, six-member team formed
Police have registered a case in the murder of senior lawyer Khawaja Shamsul Islam at Darakhshan Police Station, Karachi. A six-member investigation team led by SSP Keamari has been formed to handle the case. The team will remain active until the suspect is arrested and punished. The case includes charges of terrorism, murder, and other […]
Karachi police arrest three over illegal parking fees
Karachi traffic police have taken action against illegal parking fee collectors as part of the city’s ongoing enforcement of a free parking policy. On Shahrah-e-Faisal, three individuals were caught red-handed by traffic wardens while charging citizens for parking. They were immediately handed over to police, and a case has been registered at the Bahadurabad Police […]
CTD kills three TTP terrorists behind attack on Chinese
KARACHI – Three terrorists involved in past attacks on Chinese nationals were killed in a shootout with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) late Sunday night in Karachi’s Manghopir area. According to CTD in-charge Raja Umar Khattab, security personnel conducted a raid after receiving intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists belonging to the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan […]
New hub canal to start from august 14 in Karachi
Residents of Karachi’s Kemari and West districts, who have long suffered from severe water shortages, are likely to get relief as the new Hub Canal becomes operational on August 14. This development is expected to ease the city’s water crisis and improve daily supply to these water-starved areas. According to Dawn newspaper, the new canal […]
LPG price falls by Rs100 in Karachi, easing household budgets
KARACHI – In a major relief for households, the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has dropped significantly in Karachi. The per-kilogram rate has declined from Rs340 to Rs240, bringing much-needed financial ease to consumers. This sharp Rs100 reduction follows weeks of high LPG prices that were triggered by rising tensions between Iran and Israel. […]
Karachi port fees slashed 50 percent to boost trade and sustainability
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced a major 50% reduction in port charges at Karachi Port to improve trade efficiency and promote environmentally friendly practices in maritime logistics. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry shared the update on Saturday, stating that the move is part of a broader plan to decarbonise […]
Light rain brings relief to Karachi as more monsoon showers loom
KARACHI – Light rain fell across various parts of Karachi early Sunday morning, offering brief relief from the recent spell of humid, overcast weather. Areas such as Gulistan-e-Jauhar, North Karachi, Malir, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal received showers, with the highest rainfall of 2.3mm recorded on University Road. Other locations like the airport and PAF Base Faisal recorded […]
Power demand stagnates in FY25 as solar surge and self-generation grow
KARACHI – Pakistan’s electricity demand on the national grid remained stagnant in FY2024-25, largely due to the rapid growth in solar power and reduced industrial reliance on grid energy. Official figures show total power generation reached 127,160 GWh, nearly the same as the previous fiscal year’s output of 127,165 GWh. Although June showed some improvement […]
Speeding truck kills motorcyclist in Karachi, sparks violence
A motorcyclist lost his life on Friday morning after a speeding truck struck him in Karachi’s Saudabad area, triggering anger among bystanders who attacked the driver and set the truck on fire. The accident took place near Malir’s RCD Ground when the truck carrying cement bags hit 59-year-old Baqar Saeed, a local milk delivery worker, […]