Karachi administration turns a blind eye to unauthorised cattle markets on August 21, 2017KARACHI: The Karachi’s administration and police appear to have turned a blind eye to unauthorized cattle markets popped up in various parts of the city ahead of Eid-ul-Edha. According to a survey conducted by Daily Times, there are more than 50 small illegal cattle markets on roadsides in different areas of the city. At one […]
Substandard CNG cylinders posing danger to public transport on August 18, 2017KARACHI: A number of public and private vehicles have converted to CNG because of cheaper price as compared to petrol and diesel. Not only government and transport companies but also school-buses and a major number of private transport are using CNG vehicles, Daily Times has learnt. Karachities demand that public transportation and school busses should […]
Special Branch stops conducting inquiries for NADRA on August 12, 2017KARACHI: As the result of Special Branch AramBagh stopping conducting inquiries for NADRA thousands of people are suffering in Karachi due to blockage of their CNICs. Nadra used to send the required inquiries to the Special Branch of the police but recently after their refusal the same task is now being referred to Intelligence Bureau […]
People suffer due to never-ending construction of road in Pak Colony on August 11, 2017KARACHI: The non construction of Pak Colony Road is causing huge traffic jams and environmental pollution, troubling the citizens as there is no alternate plan and diversion, people have complained during the visit of the spot on Wednesday. The residents of Golimar, Pak Colony and Muslima Abad who travel through this route complained of extremely […]
PMs youth loan scheme was for PML-N supporters only on August 8, 2017KARACHI: Youth from Karachi are claiming that The Prime Minister’s Youth Business Loan (PMYBL) scheme was not for ordinary citizens, it was the scheme to oblige their supporters and it was nothing but an attempt to show luminous performance. No sooner PM announced the scheme, jobless youth applied for the scheme with brilliant dreams to […]
Preparations for Independence Day celebration in full swing on August 4, 2017KARACHI: Teenage Abdul Naseh was confused that what size of the buntings, flags and souvenirs, he should buy; the shop is offering so many designs. He has planned special celebrations with his friends on Independence Day of Pakistan to be celebrated on August 14. “I will celebrate the day with my friends,” said Nasiee. He […]
Malir 15 flyover, a dilemma for Karachiites on August 3, 2017KARACHI: The recent rainfall in the city has shattered most of the old as well as newly-built bridges and roads infrastructure, exposing tall claims made by the government. The Malir 15 Flyover, named after Abdullah Murad, which connects Malir 15 bus stop to Millat Bakery, was inaugurated on February 08, 2016, by former chief minister […]
Karachiites express mixed reactions on July 30, 2017KARACHI: People from different walks of life while appreciating the verdict of Supreme Court in Panama case have called for the continuation of the accountability process saying that the Mian Nawaz Sharif’s should not be the first and last case as Generals, Judges, bureaucrats and Journalists should also face the music. At a busiest intersection […]
Traders plan to sell sacrificial animals at high prices on July 28, 2017KARACHI: With the start of the cattle market in Karachi to sell sacrificial animals for Islamic festival of Eid ul Adha, the animal traders have started playing tricks saying that this year the prices of animals are much higher as compared to the previous years,; however, actually prices are low. The livestock traders have somehow […]
Traders plan to sell sacrificial animals at high prices on July 28, 2017KARACHI: With the start of the cattle market in Karachi to sell sacrificial animals for Islamic festival of Eid ul Adha, the animal traders have started playing tricks saying that this year the prices of animals are much higher as compared to the previous years,; however, actually prices are low. The livestock traders have somehow […]