KARACHI – A meeting of the Karachi City Council descended into chaos on Thursday as members from rival parties clashed, leading to heated arguments and scuffles on the floor of the house. The disruption came shortly after the council had unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the killing of Iranian leadership during the ongoing Middle East […]
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Mayor inaugurates Rs 154 million uplift projects in District East
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated development projects including road carpeting, sewerage, water supply and paver blocks in Kashmir Colony and Chanesar Town of District East. On this occasion, Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad, Parliamentary Leader in KMC City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, District President Iqbal Sand, Town Chairman Farhan […]
Baloch culture is a symbol of national pride and unity, says Karachi mayor
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, extended heartfelt congratulations to the Baloch community on the occasion of Baloch Cultural Day and stated that Baloch civilization reflects our national history, bravery, and traditional dignity. In his message, he said that the land of Sindh has for centuries been a custodian of Baloch cultural heritage and traditions, where […]
Fire erupts at chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE Industrial area
KARACHI: A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Karachi’s SITE Industrial Area on Tuesday, prompting an immediate response from emergency services, officials said. Rescue 1122 confirmed that the incident occurred near Valika Chowrangi and that teams were actively working to bring the blaze under control. Read More: Karachi warehouse blaze extinguished after more than […]
Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Karachi mayor over Gul Plaza tragedy
KARACHI: The opposition in the Karachi City Council on Friday announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Mayor Murtaza Wahab, holding him accountable for the deadly Gul Plaza incident. Read More: Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted Addressing reporters at the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) headquarters, Leader of the Opposition Advocate Saifuddin of Jamaat-i-Islami […]
KMC orders inquiry into alleged corruption in engineering department
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has ordered a comprehensive inquiry following allegations of large-scale corruption in its engineering department, with claims that billions of rupees in development funds were misappropriated through fraudulent practices. Read More: KMC engineering dept virtually nonfunctional; development projects The inquiry was announced by Mayor Murtaza Wahab after the Karachi Constructors Association […]
KMC opposition leader announces no-trust motion against Karachi mayor
The opposition leader in Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Friday announced a no-confidence motion against Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, accusing the local government of failing to protect citizens following repeated deadly incidents across the metropolis. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Naib Emir Saifuddin Advocate stated that the city has been mourning […]
Mayor signals culling amid rise in dog-bite cases in Karachi
KARACHI: Amid a surge in dog-bite cases in Karachi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday suggested that culling could be consiincidentsdered if residents demanded immediate relief. Speaking to the media in Ittehad Town, he emphasised that policy should reflect the will of the majority rather than a small vocal minority. Read More: Karachi debates urgent dog bite crisis “If […]
KMC moves SHC against sealing of Karachi Cotton Exchange building
KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday filed petitions in the Sindh High Court (SHC) challenging the sealing of the historic Karachi Cotton Exchange building and the forcible eviction of its tenants. KMC contended that the sealing order, jointly issued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), was issued […]
Sindh govt to register FIRs against illegal garbage burning in Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday announced plans to register First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals or groups involved in illegal burning garbage on city roads, a practice that contributes to severe air pollution and health hazards. The decision was made during a meeting of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) chaired by Local […]