Justice Agha Faisal Criticizes SBCA Over Gul Plaza Tragedy, Questions Accountability
Karachi (HRNW) — During a judicial commission hearing on the Gul Plaza tragedy, Justice Agha Faisal expressed strong displeasure with the Sindh Building Control Authority, raising serious questions about responsibility and oversight. Justice Agha Faisal remarked that the SBCA’s claim that action cannot be taken without a complaint is “unacceptable.” He highlighted that 15 people…
Karachi Water Crisis Intensifies at the Start of Ramadan Despite Repairs
Karachi (HRNW) — With the onset of Ramadan, the water crisis in Karachi has worsened. Even after repairs to a burst 84-inch main water pipeline near Port Qasim, water supply remains disrupted across multiple areas of the city, leaving residents in severe distress. According to water authorities, a leak in the 84-inch line near Shanti…
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport Main Runway Now Ready for Airbus A380 Landings
Karachi (HRNW) — The main runway at Jinnah International Airport is now fully equipped to accommodate the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380. Following the completion of its upgradation, Runway R25 is set to host the first landing by a private airline flight. The upgradation project was completed within the scheduled 18 months, and…
Extortion Allegations Surface in Korangi as Street Vendors Report Daily Bribe Collection
Karachi (HRNW) — Reports have emerged of systematic daily extortion from street vendors in various parts of Korangi, causing serious concern among local residents. According to sources, vendors operating on streets, intersections, and crossings in Korangi Town are being forced to pay thousands of rupees daily in illegal collections without any official receipts. Sources allege…
Financial Irregularities Uncovered in KMC Health Services Budget 2024–25
Karachi (HRNW) — Major financial irregularities have been uncovered in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Department of Medical and Health Services’ budget for the fiscal year 2024–25. According to sources, machinery purchased in May and June 2025 for the Sarfaraz Rafiqui Shaheed Hospital never reached the facility, despite being listed as delivered in official procurement records….
Green Line Bus Service Faces Irregularities Under Sindh Govt Control, Commuters Suffer
Karachi (HRNW) — The Green Line Bus Service, originally launched under the Federal Government of Pakistan, has faced continuous irregularities and mismanagement since being handed over to the Government of Sindh, causing severe inconvenience to the public. According to details, the card scanning machines at the Abdullah Mor Station have been out of order for…
Sindh Govt Makes Pre-License Driving Training Mandatory Across the Province
Karachi (HRNW) — The Government of Sindh has made pre-license driving training mandatory for all individuals seeking a driving license in the province. The decision was taken during the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Policy Board, chaired by Murad Ali Shah. The meeting also decided that HTV and LTV driver training schools will be…
Karachi Retailers Defy Official Price List, Sell Essential Items at Inflated Rates
Karachi (HRNW) — Retailers across Karachi are openly violating the official price list issued by the Commissioner Karachi Office, selling essential commodities to citizens at arbitrary and inflated prices. According to residents from various areas of the city, the current market rates are as follows: Potatoes: Rs. 40 per kg instead of the official Rs….
ATC Grants Bail to Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has approved the bail applications of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. The court announced its decision after hearing arguments from both sides and granted post-arrest bail to the two individuals against surety bonds of Rs. 10,000 each. A case against Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha is…
HRCP Demands Immediate Ban on Alleged Fake Police Encounters by CCD in Punjab
Islamabad (HRNW) — The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep concern over alleged fake police encounters conducted by the Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab, calling for an immediate ban on such operations. According to an HRCP statement, the CCD carried out 670 encounters over the past eight months, resulting in the deaths…