Karachi
Afaq Ahmed Demands Better Arrangements for Intermediate Exams Following Matriculation Mismanagement
KARACHI (HRNW): Afaq Ahmed, Chairman of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Pakistan), has formally called upon the Chairman of the Intermediate Board and the Education Minister to ensure flawless arrangements for the upcoming Intermediate examinations. Highlighting the critical nature of these exams for students’ futures, he emphasized that this period is a turning point in their…
June 30 Deadline: Final Warning Issued for Vehicle Owners in Sindh
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh government has officially set June 30, 2026, as the final deadline for the complete digitization of transport documentation across the province. In a decisive move to modernize the provincial transport infrastructure, Senior Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, announced that all manual route permits and vehicle fitness…
Heatwave Alert in Karachi: Temperatures Predicted to Reach 55°C
KARACHI (HRNW): A high-alert heatwave warning has been issued for Karachi, with temperatures expected to reach an extreme peak of 55°C. Civil Defense has placed the city on high alert from April 29 to May 12, specifically identifying the hours between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM as the most critical daily period. According to the…
Sindh Government Announces Public Holiday for Labor Day on May 1st
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh government has officially declared a public holiday across the province on May 1st in observance of Labor Day. According to a notification issued by the Sindh Services Department, all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions throughout the province will remain closed on Friday, May 1st. The notification further specifies that the Labor…
Major Anti-Corruption Operation in SBCA: High-Ranking Officials Summoned Over Illegal Constructions
KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant move against illegal construction in Karachi, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Sindh has initiated a formal inquiry into high-ranking officials of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). Sources indicate that the provincial watchdog has tightened the noose around Director General Muzammil Hussain Halepoto and several other senior officers, with formal summon…
Severe Load-Shedding in Karachi Draws Condemnation from Insaf Lawyers Forum
Karachi (HRNW): A leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum Karachi and prominent legal practitioner, Hasnain Ali Chauhan, has strongly condemned the worsening load-shedding and power crisis in the city, terming it a grave violation of fundamental human rights. In a statement, he said that depriving Karachi’s residents of electricity for up to 18 hours amid…
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah Congratulates Young Athlete Rayan Habib on Completing Ironman Challenge
KARACHI (HRNW): Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to young athlete Rayan Habib for successfully completing the world-renowned Ironman challenge. The Chief Minister praised Habib for bringing honor to both Sindh and Pakistan on the global stage. Highlighting the athlete’s achievement, Syed Murad Ali Shah remarked that the 19-year-old’s…
Wheat Theft Scandal: PTI Karachi General Secretary Arslan Khalid Slams Sindh Government Over Billions in Losses
KARACHI (HRNW): Arslan Khalid, the General Secretary of PTI Karachi, visited the government wheat warehouses in Malir today alongside other party leaders to address the vanishing of billions of rupees’ worth of wheat. Expressing grave concern, Khalid highlighted that over 900,000 bags of wheat—valued at approximately Rs. 13 billion—have disappeared from Karachi’s warehouses due to…
Major Breakthrough in PIA Privatization: Arif Habib Consortium Acquires 100% Shares
KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant move toward the privatization of the national carrier, the Arif Habib Consortium has successfully acquired 100% of the shares of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). According to a spokesperson for the consortium, the group has deposited the required funds to purchase the final 25% stake in the airline. Under the terms…
Energy Crisis is Artificial, a Result of Government Incompetence: Shaukatullah Farooqui
KARACHI (HRNW): During a discussion on the national economy and energy crisis at the residence of Chairman Afaq Ahmed, Vice Chairman Shaukatullah Farooqui stated that the current energy crisis is artificial. He characterized it as a failed attempt to cover up government incompetence and corruption. He noted that despite paying heavy taxes and exorbitant electricity…