Sindh PTI selects Firdous Shamim Naqvi as Opposition Leader on September 5, 2018Following an informal consultation session, the Sindh chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) finalised the name of Firdous Shamim Naqvi for the post of leader of the opposition in Sindh Assembly. According to PTI spokesman, Naqvi’s name has been sent to Prime Minister (PM) Khan for official approval. PTI is yet to officially appoint its opposition […]
DMC officials and PTI lawmakers fall out over Korangi cleanliness on September 3, 2018KARACHI: A fight broke out in the city district office on Friday when a delegation of parliamentarians led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) MNA Faheem Khan went to city district office to complain about the issue of cleanliness in Korangi. Reportedly, the PTI representatives barged into the office and showed relevant officials photos of trash piling […]
Ali Raza Abidi might leave MQM-P on September 1, 2018Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Syed Ali Raza Abidi might leave the party over disagreements regarding ticket distribution for NA-243 by elections. “The party leadership does not need me so I will decide soon whether to leave or stay,” said Abidi on Friday. Ali Raza Abidi said that he was demoralized after MQM-P did not […]
Ali Raza Abadi likely to quit MQM-P on August 31, 2018KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Ali Raza Abidi on Friday said he would announce whether to leave the party or not. According to sources, Abidi is Disgruntled over not being awarded ticket for the by-election of NA-243, a seat which was left vacant by Imran Khan. In July 25 elections, Abidi could manage to […]
Another PTI lawmaker criticises the party for its ‘lack of interest’ in the city on August 31, 2018KARACHI: After Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarian Aamir Liaquat bashed the party for ignoring members of national assembly (MNAs) elected from Karachi , another PTI MNA Aftab Jahangir came forward on Thursday to criticise PTI for its lack of interest in the metropolis. “It does not matter whether it is Karachi or Islamabad, we have always […]
Passengers face inconvenience due to Sheikh Rashid’s security protocol on August 31, 2018Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rashid’s arrival caused great inconvenience to passengers at the Karachi Cantt and City Railway Station on Thursday. The ticket counter was shut down due to security reasons upon the arrival of the minister. Gates of the railway station were also closed as a part of Sheikh Rashid’s security protocol. The […]
Newly appointed Sindh governor promises to resolve water crisis on August 29, 2018Newly appointed Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Tuesday vowed to solve Karachi’s ongoing water crisis on priority basis. This he said while speaking to the media after his visit to Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum. Imrain Ismail, who took his oath on Monday, offered Fateha and laid a floral wreath over Jinnah’s grave. Imran Ismail told the media […]
PTI will win presidential elections with majoriy, says Dr Alvi on August 28, 2018KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) nominee for the office of president of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi said on Monday that the PTI would win the presidential election with majority. While talking to the media after visiting the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and laying a floral wreath there, the PTI leader said that he had […]
Hindu community celebrates Raksha Bandhan with traditional zeal on August 27, 2018KARACHI: The Hindu community in the metropolis celebrated ‘Raksha Bandhan’, a vibrant festival that celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters, with traditional zeal and enthusiasm. Raksha Bandhan literally translates to ‘bond of protection’. During Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a ‘Rakhi’ bracelet around their brothers’ wrists in return for their protection. This ritual […]
Offal piles up in city following Eidul Azha on August 25, 2018Following Eidul Azha, residents in many areas of the city complained about poor arrangements by Sindh government and the city government for collection and disposal of offal. According to health experts, the unmanaged waste could pose a serious threat in the presence of rainfall. The Karachi city government, led by Mayor Waseem Akhtar, had issued […]