Karachi
Severe Water Shortage in Karachi’s Lyari During Muharram Causes Hardship for Residents
Karachi (HRNW)- Water shortage has become a serious issue in Lyari during Muharram-ul-Haram, causing significant difficulties for local residents. Water supply in several neighborhoods has either been completely suspended or reduced to very limited levels for the past several days, disrupting daily life. According to residents, the shortage has adversely affected essential activities including ablution, purification,…
Underground Water Tank Explodes at Biryani Shop in Karachi’s Shershah, Four Injured
Karachi (HRNW)- An underground water tank at a biryani shop in Karachi’s Shershah area exploded after gas reportedly accumulated inside the tank. According to police, the incident occurred at Masha Allah Barbecue and Biryani Center located on Jinnah Road, Gali No. 44, within the jurisdiction of Shershah Police Station. According to initial reports, four people were…
Karachi Commissioner Reviews Exhibition Chowrangi, Expresses Satisfaction Over Muharram Procession Route Arrangements
Karachi (HRNW)- During a special visit, the Commissioner Karachi conducted a detailed inspection of Exhibition Chowrangi and Muharram procession routes. Chief Engineer Sewerage Zone-II, Superintending Engineer District East, Executive Engineer Sewerage and Water, Jinnah Town Municipal Commissioner Elahi Bakhsh Banbhan, Focal Person Naveed Siddiqui, B&R official Sajjad Faisal, and Information Officer Syed Moinuddin Ahmed were also…
Sindh High Court Hears Petition Against Sindh Public Service Commission Exams and Results
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh High Court heard a petition challenging the examinations and results of the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), where the Advocate General Sindh and other parties appeared before the court. During the proceedings, the Advocate General Sindh stated that the representation of the petitioners is still pending and should be decided first. He…
Defense Imam Bargah Baitullah Incident: Injured 14-Year-Old Girl Zunaira Succumbs to Injuries
Karachi (HRNW)- In the tragic incident reported at Defense Imam Bargah Baitullah, the 14-year-old injured girl Zunaira has passed away after sustaining critical injuries. According to details, Zunaira had been under treatment following the incident but could not survive her injuries and breathed her last during medical care. Her body has been shifted to the JDC…
MQM-Pakistan Raises Voice Against Alleged Land Mafia in Karachi; MPA Writes to Sindh Home Minister
Karachi (HRNW)- The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has formally raised concerns over the alleged activities of land grabbers and reported police excesses in Karachi, with Sindh Assembly Member Arsalan Pervez writing a letter to the Sindh Home Minister seeking immediate intervention. According to the letter, residents of Ghausia Cooperative Housing Society, Sector 27-A, Scheme 33,…
Karachi BRT Project Director Allegedly Abducted from Lahore; Father Makes Serious Claims
Lahore (HRNW)- A case has been registered over the alleged abduction of Zameer Abbasi, Director of the Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project and a senior government officer, following his reported disappearance from Lahore. The First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged under kidnapping provisions at Defence-C Police Station, Lahore. The FIR was filed by the…
KU conference calls for practical action for environmental protection
Karachi (HRNW)- The Institute of Environmental Studies of the University of Karachi organized a conference related to World Environment Day 2026 at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium on Monday. The conference themed “inspired by nature, for climate, for our future” with special focus on climate change and urbanization. The event called Climate Matters Conference brings…
KU VC distributes scholarship cheques of worth ₨12.19 million among 53 students under SHEC Indigenous Scholarship Program
Karachi (HRNW)- A total of 53 deserving, talented and research-oriented students of the University of Karachi received scholarship cheques amounting to ₨12.19 million under the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) Indigenous Scholarship Program 2025–26. Among the recipients were 31 female and 22 male students, who will benefit from this financial support to pursue higher education…
Gold and Silver Prices Surge in Global and Local Markets, Gold Per Tola Rises by Rs4,643
Karachi (HRNW)- The price of gold and silver has increased in both the global and local markets. According to market reports, the international bullion market witnessed a significant rise in gold prices on Monday, with the global gold price increasing to $4,202 per ounce. Reflecting the international trend, local bullion markets also recorded a sharp increase….