Residents of Karachi felt minor earthquake tremors across several areas on Friday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported the tremors measured 2.2 on the Richter scale. The tremors struck at 3:39 PM and lasted for a few seconds. Authorities confirmed that the earthquake originated 24 kilometers north of DHA at a depth of 10 kilometers. Many […]
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Karachi Businesses Alarmed by Rising Extortion Case
Karachi’s business community has raised alarms over a sharp increase in Karachi extortion cases. Trade and industrial groups demand immediate government action. They warn that fear and insecurity threaten investments, jobs, and economic activity in the city. The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and All City Traders Ittehad reported 96 extortion cases this […]
Karachi floods worsen: Army rushed to rescue hundreds
Karachi is facing severe floods after two days of continuous rain. The Malir and Lyari rivers have turned into raging streams. Water entered homes in low-lying areas like Saadi Town and Scheme 33. Roads, including parts of the M-9 Motorway, became impassable due to flooding. Heavy rainfall also caused dams like Thado and Mole to […]
Fire at Malir petrol pump kills one, injures two
A fire broke out at a petrol pump in Malir, Karachi, on Tuesday afternoon. Rescue officials said the fire started around 3:48 pm. They suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. The fire quickly spread, putting many lives at risk. People nearby rushed to help the injured. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Hassan-ul-Haq Habeeb Khan said three […]
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 […]
Karachi shaken again as 3.2 magnitude earthquake hits eastern areas
Karachi experienced another mild earthquake on Saturday, with tremors felt in Landhi, Quaidabad, and Malir. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 3.2 on the Richter scale. People rushed out of their homes in fear, chanting prayers as they gathered in open spaces. This marks the 37th earthquake felt in Karachi in recent months, […]
Karachi residents protest against 16-hour power cuts, traffic blocked on Quaidabad highway
Karachi is facing severe power outages, with many areas suffering from up to 16 hours of load shedding daily. This has caused anger among residents, who took to the streets to protest. Thousands gathered on the National Highway near Quaidabad, starting from Malir Halt, blocking traffic and causing major jams that disrupted daily life. People […]
Rallies condemn eviction of Malir residents
The activists and workers associated with different political parties took out rallies in almost big and small towns of Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, and other divisions of the province on Saturday to register their protest against the forced eviction of the residents of the centuries-old villages in Malir district by the armed men of a business tycoon. […]
Five killed, dozens injured as dust storm hits Karachi
At least five people were killed and 36 others injured on Monday as parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas were besieged by gusty winds accompanied by a dust storm and light rain, Radio Pakistan reported. The blustery winds blew away roofs and uprooted electricity poles and trees in different parts of the megalopolis, causing […]
Shopkeeper rapes 11-year-old girl in Karachi
KARACHI: An 11-year-old girl was on Tuesday night reportedly raped by a shopkeeper in Malir’s Jinnah Square in Karachi. According to the police, the young girl had gone to a burger shop when the shopkeeper allegedly raped her. The 11 year old girl’s sister said the victim had gone to purchase food, but when […]