“It was so much fun to run on a proper track,” said Pakistan’s Mueed Baloch, nicknamed Pakistan’s Bolt after the icon Usain Bolt, who is looking to make his place in the 400m sprint final at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkey.…
Over 5,000 cops patrol the 8 Muharram procession
More than 5,000 officers and personnel of Karachi police performed security duties for the processions of the 8th of Muharram. According to a police spokesperson, they performed their duties at different places of the city for the security…
Stalled political deal: MQM-P leader hints at leaving coalition govt’s side
KARACHI - After witnessing no progress on the political deal, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Waseem Akhtar hinted at leaving the coalition government’s side and asked the ruling parties to review their policies.…
Karachi: Police issues traffic plan for 08, 09 and 10 Muharram
The traffic police have Sunday issued the city’s traffic plan to help motorists choose the best available route for their travels ahead of Ashura processions and Muharram-related religious gatherings and programs.
For the Muharram 08, 09…
Karachi likely to receive drizzle today
Karachi likely to receive drizzle today (Sunday) under the new monsoon spell, Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) predicted.
As per details, the weather will remain partly clouded today, while the temperature will remain between 31…
Automobile buyers demand price relief as dollar weakens
As the rupee gained strength against the dollar, prospective automobile buyers are inquiring about a downward revision in the prices of cars and motorcycles at local dealerships. However, auto sector stakeholders do not anticipate any…
Larkana police ‘fully prepared’ to counter any attempt to harm peace
LARKANA - Larkana Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Main Ali Raza led a flag march that took a round of the Larkana city as part of Muharram security arrangements on Saturday evening.
DSPs, SHOs, inspectors, and Emergency 15 Jawans…
11 fishermen swim to safety as boat sank off Karachi
A boat belonging to fishermen sank in Arabian Sea off Karachi coast and its occupants swam to safety on Saturday.
After the boat went down in deep water, the 11 fishermen on their own managed to swim and reach the coast at Seaview.
A…
Karachi residents experience more load shedding
Karachi is once again suffering from prolonged spans of unannounced power outages amid hot weather as the main power provider of the city has failed to meet the city's electricity consumption needs.
K-Electric has again begun to carry…
SHC seeks response from respondents in Haleem Adil Sheikh’s security case
KARACHI - The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought response from respondents in a case related to revoking the security of the Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh.
The SHC bench while issuing notices to Interior…
Pakistan’s economy needs to stay solvent: Miftah
KARACHI - Rupee has started appreciating against dollar in last few days as a result of decreasing imports and the foreign exchange outflow. However this is not the best case scenario in terms of economic growth. This was stated by…
Muharram: Sindh govt bans pillion riding from today
Sindh government has imposed a ban on pillion riding in Sindh province including Karachi for seven days from Friday (today).
According to a notification issued by the home ministry, there will be a pillion-riding ban in Karachi and other…
Rupee continues upward trajectory, gains Rs1.65 in interbank market
The rupee continued upward trajectory on Friday, extending its gains against the dollar for the sixth consecutive session.
According to the details, the greenback was being traded at RS225 after shedding Rs1.65 in early morning intraday…
Sindh allocates Rs5b for repair of rain-hit infrastructure: CM Murad
CM, MQM delegation discuss repair, maintenance of roads and sewerage system of city.
KARACHI - A 17-member MQM delegation led by Khawaja Izhar called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here at CM House to discuss repair…
Wahab orders quick removal of debris from MA Jinnah Road before Muharram
KARACHI - Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday directed his subordinates to remove debris and garbage from MA Jinnah Road in view of Muharram ul Haram.
“The development works of Green Line and Red Line should be…