Karachi
Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, visits the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE)
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, has visited the Sindh Industrial Trading Estate (SITE) today to review the progress of development projects being undertaken under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP). On this occasion Secretary Industries and Commerce Sindh Shadia Jaffer, Managing Director SITE Ahmed Shah, the Project Director, Chief…
Major Breakthrough Against Street Crime and Car Lifting in Karachi: Sharp Decline in Vehicle Theft and Snatching from Jan 1 to June 9, 2026
Karachi (HRNW): Due to the highly effective operational strategies implemented by the Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC), Karachi has witnessed an unprecedented and significant decline in vehicle and motorcycle theft and snatching incidents during the first half of 2026. Official data released by AVLC authorities comparing the period from January 1 to June 9, 2026, against…
Unauthorized 5th Floor Erected in Nazimabad No. 5 in Gross Violation of Building Codes; SBCA’s Mysterious Silence Sparks Public Outrage
Karachi (HRNW): Defying all building regulations and residential layout approvals of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), another massive illegal construction project has been uncovered in Nazimabad No. 5, Karachi. The blatant execution of this unauthorized project has raised serious questions regarding the performance and integrity of the regulatory infrastructure. Illegal 5th Floor Poses Structural…
Karachi’s Parks, Playgrounds Destroyed to Allow 30-Story Buildings; Not a Single Tree Left: Former KMC Administrator Fahim Zaman
Karachi (HRNW): Expressing deep distress over the environmental decay and unchecked urbanization of the metropolis, former Administrator of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Fahim Zaman, stated that Karachi was once a beautiful, lush city. However, ruthless construction and a total failure of urban planning have systematically transformed it into a concrete jungle. From Fishing in…
Rampant Illegal Construction in Scheme 36 Blatantly Ignored by SBCA Officials; Builders Allegedly Boast of PKR 2 Million Bribe
Karachi (HRNW): Defying all building codes and regulatory frameworks of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), massive illegal construction is reportedly underway in Scheme 36, Karachi. Local SBCA field officers deployed in the area have completely turned a blind eye, allowing the builder mafia to operate without fear of accountability. Unapproved Extra Floors Erected on…
No New Posts Created inside SBCA; Notification Aims to Streamline Operations Under Town-Based System: DG Muzammil Hussain Halepoto
Karachi (HRNW): The Director General of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA), Muzammil Hussain Halepoto, has clarified that no new seats or vacancies have been created within the authority. He emphasized that the sole objective of the recent official notification is to structurally organize and mobilize the existing workforce under a newly introduced town-based management…
Sir Syed University organized a Youth Mushaira
KARACHI (HRNW) – The Literary Art and Culture Forum of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), in collaboration with the Directorate of Students Affairs, organized a vibrant Youth Mushaira that captivated both poetry enthusiasts and students. Chancellor SSUET, Akbar Ali Khan, serving as the Patron-in-Chief of the event, expressed his appreciation for the…
Gold Prices Plunge in Global and Local Markets, Per Tola Rate Falls by Rs12,627
Karachi (HRNW)- A major decline was recorded in both global and local gold markets today after several days of fluctuations, bringing significant relief to buyers. According to market data, the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market fell sharply by $126.27, bringing it down to $4,200 per ounce. Following the global trend, local…
First Surgery of Acid Attack Victim Dr. Mah Noor Successfully Completed, Condition Improving
Karachi (HRNW)- Details regarding the health of acid attack victim Dr. Mah Noor have emerged as her first surgery has been successfully completed at a private hospital in Karachi. Dr. Mah Noor, who sustained severe injuries in an acid attack in Quetta, underwent a surgical procedure during which dead and damaged skin was removed from the…
Karachi faces acute water crisis as 80pc residents deprived amid Sindh govt ‘failure’: PTI lawyers’ leader
KARACHI: (HRNW)- Senior leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum Karachi and noted legal practitioner Advocate Hasnain Ali Chauhan on Tuesday strongly criticised the Sindh government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over what he described as a worsening water crisis in Karachi, claiming that nearly 80 per cent of the city’s residents had been deprived…