Karachi
KU Employees Welfare Association Elections Results Announced
Karachi (HRNW)– In the elections of the University of Karachi Employees Welfare Association for the term 2025–2027, the Peoples United Employees secured a sweeping victory by winning all positions including seats of the executive council, with a heavy majority. A total of 1594 votes were cast out of a total of 1877 votes and the…
KU VC inaugurates newly constructed academic block for Faculty of Science
Karachi (HRNW)– The Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood Iraqi inaugurated the newly constructed Academic Block of the Faculty of Science on Thursday. On the occasion, the KU’s Director Planning and Development Saeed Ahmed Sheikh shared that this academic block spans around 30,000 square feet, and completed at a cost…
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon Indicted in Assets Beyond Means Case
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– An Anti-Corruption Court in Karachi has formally indicted Sindh’s Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with his mother, wife, and several others, in a case involving assets allegedly exceeding known sources of income. According to court proceedings, Sharjeel Memon and other accused appeared before the judge and pleaded not guilty to…
Rising Incidents of Oppression Lawlessness Undermine Citizens’ Rights Advocate Hasnain Ali Chauhan
Karachi (HRNW)– Hasnain Ali Chauhan, a senior leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum and prominent legal expert in Karachi, has expressed deep concern over the increasing incidents of oppression and lawlessness in the country, saying they constitute a serious violation of citizens’ fundamental rights and hinder Pakistan’s development and prosperity. He warned that the systematic…
Over 25 Defunct Aircraft at Jinnah International Airport Pose Security and Environmental Risks
Karachi (HRNW)– More than 25 defunct aircraft parked at the junkyard of Jinnah International Airport have deteriorated into a safety and environmental hazard, officials report. The abandoned planes have become nesting sites for birds, and the presence of rodents has also been noted, raising concerns over airport security and operational safety. Sources indicate that the…
ABAD Chairman Raises Alarm Over Rising Extortion in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)– Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers Pakistan (ABAD), Muhammad Hasan Bakhshi, has expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of extortion targeting builders in Karachi. Speaking to the media at ABAD House, he stated that over the past five months, ten members received extortion calls, demanding a total of PKR 50…
Sindh Cabinet Approves Installation of Modern DMR Tier-II Wireless Communication System in Prisons
Karachi (HRNW)– In a significant step toward modernizing prison security, a meeting was held to discuss the installation of a state-of-the-art DMR Tier-II wireless communication system in Sindh’s jails. The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Jail, Works & Services, Sindh, at the Inspectorate General Sindh Prisons, Karachi. The project has been assigned to…
MQM-Pakistan Holds Prayer Ceremony on the Anniversary of Dhaka Fall and APS Tragedy
Karachi (HRNW)– The Muhajir Qaumi Movement (Pakistan) organized a prayer ceremony to commemorate the victims of the 1971 Dhaka Fall and the APS school attack. The event was addressed by Afaq Ahmed, Chairman of MQM-P, who paid tribute to the victims and highlighted lessons for future generations. In his address, Afaq Ahmed stated that the…
Karachi South Police Chief Conducts Third Consecutive Day of Polio Campaign Visits
Karachi (HRNW) – SSP District South, Mahzur Ali, conducted visits to multiple polio vaccination camps for the third consecutive day to oversee security arrangements and ensure smooth implementation of the ongoing anti-polio campaign. During his visits, SSP Mahzur Ali briefed on-site police personnel and polio workers, providing necessary instructions to maintain safety and efficiency. He…
Teenager Killed in Karachi Shooting Amid Delays in Police Response
Karachi (HRNW)– An 18-year-old youth, identified as Nasir Ahmed, was shot dead during an armed robbery near Parishan Chowk, close to Tahir Hotel in Bilal Town, Karachi. Eyewitnesses and family members reported that the shooting occurred when the victim allegedly resisted the robbery attempt. Following the incident, Nasir Ahmed’s body was immediately transferred to the…