Nine PAA Employees Suspended Over Lack of Trolleys at Jinnah International Airport
Karachi (HRNW): Nine employees of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) have been suspended at Jinnah International Airport following complaints about the unavailability of trolleys for passengers. Sources reported that those suspended include the Shift DFO, Deputy DFO, and trolley staff. Passengers had to carry their luggage themselves as trolleys were not brought outside the terminal…
Sindh High Court Seeks KMC Response Over Dangerous Billboards on High-Rise Buildings
Karachi (HRNW): On Thursday, the Sindh High Court (SHC) sought clarification from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) in response to a petition filed by the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP). The petition, submitted by PDP Chairman Altaf Shakoor, challenges the installation of hazardous billboards on high-rise buildings across the city. A two-member division bench of the…
Jamshoro: Two Main Suspects Arrested in Sabro Pathan Abduction, Rape, and Murder Case
Jamshoro (HRNW): Significant progress has been made in the case of Sabro Pathan, who was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered, with two main suspects arrested. The arrested suspects have been identified as Wazir Khoso and Noru Khoso, the central figures in the case. According to SSP Jamshoro, both suspects were apprehended during a targeted operation…
Sindh Government Cracks Down on Fire Safety Violations: High-Risk Buildings to Be Sealed
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh government has announced strict action against high-risk buildings violating fire safety regulations, including sealing of non-compliant structures. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, officials reported that inspections were conducted on 3,633 buildings across the province. Of these, 3,319 buildings received notices for fire safety deficiencies, while…
Extortion Wave Hits Karachi: Over 100 Industrialists Receive Threatening Calls
Karachi (HRNW): Factory owners in the North Karachi industrial area have reportedly been targeted with extortion calls. The North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry stated that more than 100 of its members received threatening calls originating from Philippine and Kazakhstan numbers. Complaints have been filed with the police and relevant law enforcement agencies. The…
Islamabad Blast: Government Announces Rs 10 Million Reward for Brave Citizen Who Stopped Bomber, Rs 5 Million Compensation for Victims’ Families
Islamabad (HRNW): Following the recent blast in Islamabad, authorities have announced a reward of Rs 10 million for the courageous citizen who confronted and stopped the bomber, potentially preventing a larger tragedy. In addition, the government declared Rs 5 million compensation for the families of those who lost their lives in the attack. Officials highlighted…
Woman Shot Dead Outside Bank in Paposh Nagar Over Blackmail Allegation
Karachi (HRNW): A 32-year-old woman, Zahida, was shot dead outside a bank in Paposh Nagar. According to police, the arrested security guard and the victim were acquaintances. Authorities reported that the woman had received Rs 50,000 from the suspect and was threatening to make a video viral when he refused to provide more money. The…
Exam Alert: Sindh Matric Exams from March 31, Intermediate from April 15
Karachi (HRNW): Annual Matric examinations in Sindh will begin on March 31, while Intermediate exams are scheduled to start on April 15. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Sindh Education Department’s Steering Committee, chaired by Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah. The committee also approved the start of the 2026/27 academic session, which…
Polling Ends in Bangladesh General Elections Vote Counting Underway
Dhaka (HRNW): Polling has concluded in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary elections, and counting of votes is now underway across the country. These elections are the first since the 2024 ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Voting took place in 299 of 300 constituencies, with a total of 50 seats reserved for women. Over 1,732 candidates…
Farooq Sattar Issues Stark Warning to Federal Government Over Karachi’s Rights
Islamabad (HRNW): MQM leader Farooq Sattar has demanded that Karachi be included in the new national charter and that a fully empowered local government system be established in the city. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, he warned that if Karachi’s issues continue to be ignored, a “million-strong sit-in” will be organized. Farooq Sattar…