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 […]
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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, […]
Karachi tax bar urges FBR to extend sales tax deadline
The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has formally requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the deadline for submitting sales tax returns for June. The association cited repeated shutdowns and login failures on the IRIS system as major hurdles, making it difficult for taxpayers and advisors to comply on time. In a letter […]
Third congo virus case emerges in Karachi after eid
Another case of Congo virus has been confirmed in Karachi, making it the third reported infection in the city this year. The latest patient, a 33-year-old man, was admitted to Jinnah Hospital’s Ward 5 after showing severe symptoms consistent with the virus. According to hospital officials, the man was brought in a semi-conscious condition with […]
Residents protest forced eviction after Kharadar building declared unsafe
Residents of Hajra Manzil, a six-story building in Kharadar, Karachi, are protesting after being forcibly evicted when the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) declared their building unsafe. The eviction follows a city-wide crackdown on unsafe buildings after the tragic collapse of a building in Lyari’s Baghdadi area, which claimed 27 lives. The residents of Hajra […]
Six-hour protest in Karachi over power outages ends with restoration
KARACHI – A six-hour protest erupted in Karachi’s Punjab Colony on Saturday after residents of Dadabhoy building staged a demonstration against prolonged power outages. The protest, which blocked traffic at Punjab Chowrangi, was sparked by the building’s power supply being cut off since 11 am on Friday. The Dadabhoy building, home to 80 flats, had […]
Karachi teen girl found dead after attack in Khokhrapar, four held for questioning
A 16-year-old girl was found dead after being attacked in Karachi’s Khokhrapar area on Thursday, police reported. Her body was discovered in a narrow alley near Madina Mosque in Sector D-1. According to Khokhrapar police, the girl, Areeba, was preparing lunch for her father at her uncle’s house when she was taken shortly after leaving. […]
Karachi sets grave price at Rs14,300, begins crackdown on unregistered cemeteries
In a major step toward regulating burial services, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has fixed the price of a grave at Rs14,300 and ordered the registration of all cemeteries in the city. The move aims to bring transparency and prevent overcharging in burial fees. Mayor Murtaza Wahab revealed that only 38 out of more than […]
Lyari building collapse death toll rises to 27 as rescue operations continue
At least 27 people have lost their lives following the collapse of a five-storey building in Lyari’s Baghdad Colony, Karachi, officials confirmed on Sunday. Rescue teams are still working tirelessly to find survivors or retrieve more bodies from the rubble. According to hospital authorities, the victims include men, women, and children, including a 10-year-old boy […]