Karachi
Gold Prices Surge Again in Global and Local Markets After 4-Day Gap
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices have risen once again in both global and local markets after a gap of four days, reflecting renewed upward momentum in bullion trading. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce increased by $10, bringing the new global price to $5,010. Similarly, in local bullion markets, the price of…
Traffic Police to Crack Down on 23,000 Blacklisted Vehicles After Eid
Karachi (HRNW)- The Traffic Police in Karachi have announced strict action against 23,000 blacklisted vehicles following Eid, as part of efforts to improve road safety and enforcement in the city. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting held at the Central Police Office Karachi under the chairmanship of IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho, where…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: SBCA Admits No Post-Completion Survey Since 2003
KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has submitted its response to the Judicial Commission investigating the Gul Plaza fire tragedy. The report reveals a significant gap in oversight, noting that the authority has not conducted a survey of the commercial building in over 23 years. According to the SBCA’s response, the building’s initial…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Water Corporation CEO Submits Response to Judicial Commission
KARACHI (HRNW): The CEO of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, has submitted a formal response to the questionnaire issued by the Judicial Commission investigating the massive fire at Gul Plaza. The report details the corporation’s emergency response and clarifies the legal boundaries of its jurisdiction regarding firefighting. According to the…
Investigations Reveal Illegal Construction Racket in Karachi’s Jamshed Town
KARACHI (HRNW): A major scandal involving alleged collusion between local administration and builders has surfaced in Jamshed Town, where illegal construction is reportedly continuing unabated. According to investigative sources, a Ground-plus-Three (G+3) structure is being erected on Plot No. JR-5, Jamshed Road No. 1, without any approved maps or legal permits. Sources claim that this…
Bilawal Bhutto Defends Karachi Mayor, Vows New Wave of Development Projects
KARACHI (HRNW): Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly defended Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, asserting that criticism against the Mayor stems from elements who are unable to accept a “Jiyala” leading the provincial capital. Addressing a high-level meeting of the PPP, Bilawal expressed his full confidence in the Mayor’s performance and announced…
Tragedy on Karachi Roads: 75 Lives Lost to Heavy Vehicles in 75 Days
KARACHI (HRNW): The unchecked movement of heavy traffic in Karachi has set a grim new record for the loss of human lives. According to the latest report from rescue authorities, 75 citizens have been killed in collisions with heavy vehicles over the past 75 days, averaging one death per day since the start of the…
IG Sindh Reviews Readiness of Quick Response Forces Amid Rising Security Concerns
KARACHI (HRNW): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, presided over a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office to review the operational readiness, capabilities, and facilities of the Quick Response Forces (QRF) across various units of the Sindh Police. The meeting was attended by senior leadership, including the Additional IGs of Karachi…
Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Chief Slams Sindh Govt Over 18 Years of “Mismanagement and Oppression”
KARACHI (HRNW): Muneem Zafar Khan, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, delivered a scathing critique of the Sindh government and the city’s deteriorating infrastructure during a press conference today. Speaking on the 79th anniversary of Pakistan’s inception, he remarked that while the country was founded on a specific ideology, the objectives for which it was…
Senior Advocate Nadeem Ahmed Jamal Hosts Iftar Dinner; Legal Fraternity Strategizes Over Postponed Karachi Bar Elections
KARACHI (HRNW) – Senior Advocate Nadeem Ahmed Jamal hosted a grand Iftar dinner in honor of the legal fraternity, attended by a large number of prominent lawyers and bar representatives. The event saw the participation of distinguished legal figures, including Senior Advocate and former Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan, Zahid Khan, and Imran Aziz Advocate,…