Karachi
Mustafa Kamal Warns of Administrative Collapse Amid Regional War; Vows Street Protests for Gul Plaza Victims
KARACHI: (HRNW) Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Syed Mustafa Kamal has issued a stern warning regarding the administrative vacuum in Karachi, stating that the party is prepared to take to the streets to defend the rights of victims from the recent Gul Plaza fire. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Kamal criticized…
MQM-P Demands Transition to Participatory Democracy and Empowered Local Government
KARACHI: (HRNW) The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has declared that the time has come to transform the country’s “feudal democracy” into a participatory and inclusive system that grants the public the right to shape their own destiny. Highlighting that an effective and empowered local government system is now indispensable for national survival, the party reiterated its…
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Calls for 28th Amendment to Safeguard Democracy
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a press conference held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui demanded the immediate introduction of the 28th Amendment in the National Assembly to reinforce the country’s democratic framework. Siddiqui emphasized that MQM-P stands firmly with the government to protect democratic stability and the rule of…
Search Continues for 12-Year-Old Girl Drowned in Main Water Supply Line Near Jokhiyo
KARACHI: (HRNW) A massive search and rescue operation is underway near the Jokhiyo area after a 12-year-old girl, identified as Sanam, fell into a high-pressure water supply line on Tuesday evening. According to Rescue 1122, the incident occurred around 7:00 PM when the young girl reportedly slipped while attempting to fetch water. Rescue Operation Details: Nature…
Karachi at risk of urban flooding due to ‘PPP’s incompetence’, says Rizwan Niazi
KARACHI (HRNW): (Press Release, March 24) Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Sindh Vice President Rizwan Niazi on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the forecast of heavy rains on coming days, warning that Karachi once again faces the risk of urban flooding due to what he termed the incompetence and mismanagement of the Sindh government and the city…
K-Electric Appoints Syed Taha as New CEO: Taking Office from April 15
KARACHI (HRNW): K-Electric (KE), the sole power provider for Karachi, has announced a major leadership change by appointing Syed Taha as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The power utility has formally notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) regarding this strategic appointment. Appointment Details Effective Date: Syed Taha will officially assume his responsibilities on April…
Karachi’s Streets Turn Into Killing Fields: 246 Fatalities Reported So Far This Year
KARACHI (HRNW): The wave of traffic accidents in Karachi continues unabated, turning the city’s main arteries into a deathtrap for citizens. According to recent data compiled for the year 2026, a staggering 246 individuals have lost their lives in various road mishaps across the metropolis, highlighting a severe lapse in traffic management and law enforcement….
“Killer Tankers” Strike Again in Karachi: 3 Dead, Child Seriously Injured within Hours
KARACHI (HRNW): The city’s streets have once again turned into a scene of carnage as out-of-control water tankers claimed three more lives and left a child fighting for survival in separate accidents across various districts over the last few hours. The recurring fatalities caused by speeding tankers have sparked outrage among citizens, who feel the…
Governor Nehal Hashmi and CM Murad Ali Shah Visit Mazar-e-Quaid on Pakistan Day
KARACHI (HRNW): On the occasion of Pakistan Day, Governor Sindh Nehal Hashmi and Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah, accompanied by members of the provincial cabinet, visited the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay their respects. The leaders laid floral wreaths and offered Fateha at the mausoleum of the Father of the Nation. Speaking to the media, Governor…
One Woman Drowns, Another Missing Near Mahi Gari Shrine in Manghopir
KARACHI (HRNW): A tragic drowning incident involving two women occurred in the river near the Mahi Gari Shrine in the Manghopir area of Karachi. According to rescue sources, the body of one woman has been recovered from the water, although her identity has yet to be established. Search and rescue operations are currently underway to…