City police barred from carrying automatic weapons during patrolson September 23, 2018KARACHI: In view of the last month's incident in which a child died after she was hit by a bullet fired at a fleeing robbery, the city police have asked all patrolling teams to keep only revolvers or pistols, instead of submachine guns and automatic weapons. The new policy will come into effect immediately. The decision was announced by additional IGP Dr Amir Ahmed Sheikh on Saturday. He … [Read more...] about City police barred from carrying automatic weapons during patrols
President Arif Alvi directs complete investigation in Amal caseon September 22, 2018KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi visited Amal Umer house on Saturday, a minor lost her life due to drift bullet while police encountering in Akhtar Colony area of Karachi. The president expressed his grief upon Amal’s demise and asked her parents about details of the incident which happened on August 13. Alvi has directed the authorities concerned to complete investigation about the … [Read more...] about President Arif Alvi directs complete investigation in Amal case
Security preparations for Ashura finalised in the metropolison September 21, 2018KARACHI: A number of mourning processions were taken out in the metropolis amidst tight security on Thursday to mark Muharram 9. Muharram is being observed in Karachi, like in other parts of the country, with due solemnity to pay a tribute to the martyrs of Karbala. Thousands of mourners participated in processions on Thursday to pay homage to Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers who laid down … [Read more...] about Security preparations for Ashura finalised in the metropolis
Farooq Sattar resigns from Rabita Committee over ‘personal reasons’on September 14, 2018Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) senior leader, Dr Farooq Sattar resigned from the party's Rabita Committee on Thursday citing 'personal reasons.' Speaking to journalists, the veteran politician confirmed the news of his resignation from Rabta Committee which is MQM-P's top decision-making body. "I have tendered my resignation due to personal reasons," he told media … [Read more...] about Farooq Sattar resigns from Rabita Committee over ‘personal reasons’
Farooq Sattar resigns as member of MQM-P Rabita Committeeon September 13, 2018KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) former chairman Farooq Sattar has resigned from the party’s Rabita Committee on Thursday quoting 'personal reasons'. While addressing media, Sattar confirmed the development and said: “I have tendered my resignation due to personal reasons." The veteran MQM-P politician said the party leadership does not consult him while taking party … [Read more...] about Farooq Sattar resigns as member of MQM-P Rabita Committee
Rising street crimes in Karachi annoy MQM-Pon September 11, 2018Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) parliamentarians have expressed deep concern over the kidnapping of children and the rising increase of street crimes, which include the snatching of mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar's governmental vehicle. MQM-P member of Sindh Assembly, Khawaja Izharul Hassan showed angriness and criticised the chief minister and his strategies to counter kidnapping of … [Read more...] about Rising street crimes in Karachi annoy MQM-P
SBBU student lied about sexual harassment, says Sindh health ministeron September 10, 2018Sindh Health Minister Azra Fazal Pechuho has rejected the university girl's accusations of being sexually harassed by a teacher terming the girl a 'liar'. Azra, sister of former president Asif Ali Zardari, said she personally got the matter investigated and came to know that the girl was lying about the sexual harassment. Farzana Jamali, a final year student of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto … [Read more...] about SBBU student lied about sexual harassment, says Sindh health minister
Farooq Sattar will never leave MQM-P, says Aminul Haqueon September 7, 2018“Farooq Sattar will never leave Muttahida Qaumi Movement- Pakistan (MQM-P), said MQM-P senior leader, Syed Aminul Haque, on Thursday. While talking to Daily Times Amin said that the party consulted Farooq Sattar in every decision. "Farooq Sattar is our asset," said Haque. He added that the veteran MQM-P leader was always in contact with the party. Haque further asserted that Farooq Sattar … [Read more...] about Farooq Sattar will never leave MQM-P, says Aminul Haque
PTI offered me to join party and contest by-election from NA-247, says Sattaron September 6, 2018Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar claimed on Wednesday that the ruling party, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), offered him to contest the upcoming by-elections in NA-247 from their seat. Speaking to the media, Sattar said, "PTI has offered me to join the party and contest the by-polls in NA-247 from Arif Alvi's seat." Mutual friends in PTI invited me to contest … [Read more...] about PTI offered me to join party and contest by-election from NA-247, says Sattar
MQM-P did not take me into confidence over Firdous Shamim’s nomination: Khawaja Izharon September 5, 2018 KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Khawaja Izhar ul Hassan has denied having any knowledge about the nomination of next opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly. Earlier, the Sindh chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) with the consultation of its allies parties finalised the name of Firdous Shamim Naqvi for the post of leader of the opposition in Sindh … [Read more...] about MQM-P did not take me into confidence over Firdous Shamim’s nomination: Khawaja Izhar
