Public holiday declared in Karachi today By: Web Desk on October 1, 2021Cyclone is building up in the Arabian Sea and threatens to trigger heavy rain and thunderstorms in the city. The Commissioner Karachi has declared a public holiday in the metropolis for today. The commissioner said in a notification that all government offices and businesses in Karachi will remain closed today. “All offices, educational institutions, and […]
IBA Karachi expels student for highlighting harassment at the campus By: Web Desk on September 30, 2021The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has ousted a student after he highlighted and posted about a case of harassment that took place on campus. After expelling the student, IBA’s Disciplinary Committee said that it took the decision to ensure the safety of students. It will address their concerns in a timely manner. “The […]
Arabian sea depression 250 KM away from Karachi By: Web Desk on September 30, 2021KARACHI: A weather official has said that the depression in the Arabian Sea has been at a distance of 250 kilometres from Karachi. It has further intensified. Director Pakistan Meteorological Department said that the weather conditions are conducive to further intensify the depression into a tropical cyclone. “Current meteorological assessments indicate the trajectory of the […]
Acid thrown on a woman in Karachi by an unknown man By: Web Desk on September 30, 2021KARACHI: In a dreadful event on Thursday, another woman fell victim to an acid attack in the Mansehra Colony of Landhi. She collapsed at the mercy of rescue teams. The woman is in a critical state of health and has been shifted to a local hospital, the rescue teams said. The local police have reached […]
Ministers assigned responsibilities as Karachi braces for heavy rains and urban flooding By: Web Desk on September 30, 2021KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has assigned various districts of the city to his provincial ministers. He gave them responsibility for their area as cyclone Gulab threatens to trigger torrential rains in the city. The CM’s spokesperson said Minister of Excise and Taxation Mukesh Kumar Chawla has been tasked to monitor the situation. He […]
Fire breaks out in Karachi Church By: Web Desk on September 29, 2021KARACHI: Fire erupted in a local church in Korangi’s Number 3 area in mysterious circumstances on Wednesday. It damaged the walls and furniture of the worship place. The witnesses have not reported a single casualty or injury in the unfortunate church fire event. The fire and rescue teams are also on the scene. Media is […]
Sindh reported 508 dengue cases in September By: Web Desk on September 28, 2021KARACHI: Sindh has recorded 508 dengue cases from September 1 to 27. It is according to a report released by the Sindh Health Department. As per the statistics shared by the provincial health department here on Tuesday, Karachi division reported most of the cases. Of the total cases, the Karachi division reported 442 dengue cases. […]
In Sindh, 99% candidates fail JEST test By: webdesk on September 24, 2021KARACHI: In Sindh, less than one percent of the aspirants who sit the test for the recruitment of junior elementary school teacher (JEST) could pass the examination. Last week, a total of 160,000 candidates took the JEST test conducted by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), while only 0.78 percent of candidates cleared the test. On […]
Two people arrested for not getting COVID-19 shot By: Web Desk on September 24, 2021KARACHI: Karachi police took two people into custody for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 on Friday. Police registered a case against them at the Sohrab Goth Police Station, the police said. Adding that the case includes provisions of violation of government orders. The police registered the case under the Sindh Epidemic Diseases Act, 2014. The […]
Foolproof security to be ensured for Chehlum: orders IG Sindh By: Web Desk on September 22, 2021KARACHI: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Mushtaq Mahar has ordered the concerned officials. He asked them to ensure foolproof security arrangements on the day of Chehlum. Mushtaq Mahar asked the officials to ensure strict security measures on the routes of the Chehlum processions. The bomb disposal squad should check the routes of the procession. […]