Pakistan-Bangladesh Direct Air Links Restored After 14 Years, First Biman Airlines Flight to Land in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)- Direct air links between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been restored after 14 years. Today, the first flight of Bangladesh’s national airline, Biman Airlines, will depart from Dhaka for Karachi. According to sources, the flight will land at Karachi Airport at 11 pm after a journey of about three hours. The restoration is expected…
School Van Catches Fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge, Children Safely Rescued
Karachi (HRNW)- A school van caught fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge. The fire was brought under control as a result of the timely action of a fire brigade vehicle. Children were in the van at the time of the fire, however, rescue personnel immediately evacuated all the children to safety. According to rescue officials,…
Elderly Man Dies in House Fire in Orangi Town After Bed Catches Fire While Smoking
Karachi (HRNW)- Qamaruddin, 80, son of Saifullah, died in a fire at a house near Noorani Masjid in Orangi Town, Sector 8. The body of the deceased was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem. According to SHO Arshad Ali Khan, the deceased was a habitual smoker and after having dinner, he went to his…
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori Seeks Judicial Commission to Probe Gul Plaza Tragedy
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Sindh High Court requesting the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy. In the letter, the Sindh Governor said that a judicial inquiry commission should be formed to identify possible negligence or legal violations in the…
Trump Warns Iran of “Bigger Attack” Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions; Netanyahu Backs Strong Response
Karachi (HRNW)- Two separate incidents of fire broke out in different areas of the city. A fire broke out suddenly in a cloth warehouse in New Karachi Godhra, which was extinguished by fire brigade teams using 7 fire tenders and water tankers. Old clothes were kept in the warehouse and the cause of the fire…
KU’s intl conference warns of climate change food security biodiversity loss
Karachi (HRNW)- The University of Karachi inaugurated a three-day international conference titled “Eco-Smart Agriculture: Effective Utilization of Stress-Tolerant Plants for Food Security and the Future”, organized by the Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan Institute of Sustainable Halophyte Utilization in collaboration with ZABIST University. The event brought together leading scientists, academics, and researchers from Pakistan and abroad…
Hyderabad Chamber President Urges Urgent Overhaul of Fire Safety and Emergency Response Systems in Sindh
Hyderabad (HRNW) Muhammad Saleem Memon, President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), has expressed deep concern over the current state of fire safety and emergency response systems in the city. He highlighted that with Hyderabad’s rapidly growing population of approximately 4 million, the resources of the Fire Brigade remain critically insufficient. According…
Sindh High Court Rejects Student Union Revival Petition, Imposes Fine
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The Sindh High Court dismissed a petition seeking the revival of student unions, imposing a PKR 10,000 fine on the petitioner. Justice Adnan Al-Karim Memon questioned the purpose of reviving unions, noting that the education system is already struggling and asking whether the aim was to give students undue influence over…
Court Hears Petitions Challenging E-Challan System in Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — The court held a hearing on multiple petitions challenging the issuance of e-challans for traffic violations in Karachi. During the proceedings, transport department lawyer, Yar Muhammad Advocate, appeared on behalf of the department. The lawyer informed the court that a written response had already been submitted, asserting that the e-challan system…
Suspect Granted Interim Bail in Karachi Dumper Collision Riot Case
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Liaquat Mehsud, arrested in connection with a riot following the death of a young man in a dumper collision in Karachi’s Garden area, was presented before the Sessions Court, which approved his interim bail. Court records indicate that Liaquat Mehsud faces two separate cases registered at Garden Police Station. Following court…