Karachi
CM Murad Ali Shah Reviews Post-Flood School Reconstruction; 5,314 Institutes Under Restoration
KARACHI: (HRNW) Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a high-level meeting at CM House today to review the progress of educational infrastructure recovery following the devastating 2022 floods. The Chief Minister revealed that while 19,808 schools across the province were affected by the catastrophe, the government is currently reconstructing or repairing 5,314 schools through…
Sindh Government Restricts Official Vehicle Use Beyond Karachi Limits
KARACHI (HRNW): In a move aimed at tightening administrative oversight and curbing the misuse of state resources, the Sindh Government has officially imposed a ban on all government officers taking official vehicles outside the Karachi Division. On the directives of the Chief Minister, a formal notification has been issued mandating that any official travel beyond…
MPA Sajjad Ali Soomro Condemns Abandonment of Elderly Parents as “Extreme Social Insensitivity”
KARACHI (HRNW): Member of the Sindh Assembly Sajjad Ali Soomro has highlighted the growing trend of neglecting elderly parents, labeling the act of leaving them solely in the care of domestic staff as the pinnacle of insensitivity. In a poignant statement, the lawmaker reminded the public that parents who sacrificed their entire lives to nurture…
Mirpurkhas Board Fake Certificate Scandal: “Pay Cash, Take Degree” Racket Exposed
MIRPURKHAS (HRNW): In a major crackdown on systemic corruption within the education sector, the Sindh Government has initiated an investigation into a massive fake certificate scandal at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpurkhas. The move comes following reports of a “pay-for-degree” racket where counterfeit matriculation certificates and examination results were allegedly being…
Karachi Police Reshuffle: Major Appointments and Transfers Notified to Improve Governance
KARACHI (HRNW): In a strategic move to enhance administrative efficiency and bolster law enforcement, the Karachi Police has issued a formal notification regarding several high-level appointments and transfers across various divisions. These changes are part of an ongoing effort by police authorities to improve the security situation and streamline the policing system within the metropolitan…
Five Killed in Ghotki Clash: Sindh Home Minister Orders Immediate Action
KARACHI (HRNW): A violent confrontation between two armed groups in Ghotki has resulted in the deaths of five individuals, sparking an immediate security response from provincial authorities. Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar took strict notice of the incident, demanding an urgent report and a detailed briefing on the initial police action from the SSP Ghotki….
Deadly Rainstorm Ravages Karachi: 19 Killed and Dozens Injured as High-Intensity Winds Topple Structures
KARACHI (HRNW): A severe rainstorm accompanied by localized gale-force winds swept through Karachi on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction that resulted in at least 19 deaths and numerous injuries. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded wind speeds of up to 97 km/h in Maripur and 90 km/h along Sharea Faisal, causing widespread power outages,…
Five Trapped as Large Tree Falls During Heavy Rain in Karachi’s Korangi
**KARACHI (HRNW)** – Five people were trapped under a fallen tree in Korangi No. 5 due to heavy rain and strong winds that caused a large tree to collapse. Upon receiving information about the incident, Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Adnan Bukhari of Awami Colony Police Station immediately rushed to the scene with police personnel…
International Fraud Call Center Busted in Karachi: 6 Arrested Including Ringleader
**KARACHI (HRNW)** – Another illegal call center has been busted in the city of Quaid, with 6 operatives arrested in the operation, including the ringleader of a group involved in international fraud. According to details, the Federal Investigation Agency’s Cyber Crime Wing conducted a major operation in a building located on Sharea Faisal, successfully busting…
MT Karachi Becomes First Pakistani Ship to Cross Strait of Hormuz, Enters Arabian Sea
Karachi (HRNW)- The first Pakistani oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, MT Karachi, has successfully entered the Arabian Sea from the Gulf of Oman and is now within Pakistani territorial waters. According to officials, the vessel is expected to anchor at Karachi Port on March 18. The tanker is carrying approximately 80 million…