Karachi
Eid-ul-Fitr Crackdown: Sharjeel Inam Memon Orders Action Against Excessive Transport Fares
KARACHI (HRNW): Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has issued strict directives to launch a province-wide campaign against transporters charging exorbitant fares ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The Minister has instructed the IG Sindh, Divisional Commissioners, DIG Motorway Police, Deputy Commissioners, and Chairmen of District Regional Transport Authority (DRTA) boards to take immediate…
Major Relief for Karachiites: Mayor Murtaza Wahab Announces Development of New Cemetery
KARACHI (HRNW): Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced the establishment of a new cemetery in the city to address the growing difficulties faced by citizens. Recognizing the acute shortage of burial space in existing graveyards, the Mayor stated that this new project is a priority to provide much-needed relief to the residents of the…
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Landhi and Korangi Areas of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Tremors were felt in various parts of Karachi, particularly in Landhi Khurramabad, Malir, and Korangi, according to local residents. The Seismological Center reported that the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4 on the Richter scale, with a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located around 100 kilometers south of…
“We have been shown our place”: Farooq Sattar Demands MQM-P Exit from Federal Government
KARACHI (HRNW): In a sharp and emotional reaction to the sudden removal of Kamran Tessori as the Governor of Sindh, senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar has called for his party to immediately withdraw from the federal coalition. Speaking to the media following the appointment of PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi, Sattar expressed deep…
Kamran Tessori Was Unaware of Both His Appointment and Removal: Abdul Qadir Patel’s Satirical Critique
KARACHI (HRNW): Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Abdul Qadir Patel has taken a satirical swipe at the former Governor of Sindh, stating that Kamran Tessori remained oblivious to the circumstances of both his initial appointment and his sudden removal. Speaking to the media following the inauguration of the NADRA Maripur Center in Karachi, Patel…
Major Leadership Shake-up at K-Electric: Chairman Resigns, Shehryar Chishti Appointed
KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant development for Pakistan’s power sector, Mark Gerard Skelton, the foreign Chairman of K-Electric’s (KE) Board of Directors, has officially resigned from his position. Following his departure, the board has appointed Shehryar Arshad Chishti as an Alternate Director, marking a major shift in the utility’s governance and a consolidation of influence…
Tezgam Express Narrowly Escapes Disaster Near Sarhari Station After Axle Break
KARACHI (HRNW): The 7 Up Tezgam Express, en route from Karachi to Punjab, narrowly avoided a catastrophic accident today near Sarhari Railway Station in Sindh. According to railway officials, a major disaster was averted when the train was brought to an immediate halt after an axle on one of its bogies broke while in motion….
Governor’s Appointment is PML-N’s Decision, Sindh Government Will Cooperate: Sharjeel Memon
KARACHI (HRNW): Sindh Information and Broadcasting Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon clarified today that the decision to replace the Governor of Sindh was an internal matter of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and did not involve any intervention from the Sindh government. Speaking to the media at the Expo Centre, Memon stated that the governorship was…
PML-N’s Nehal Hashmi Sworn In as 35th Governor of Sindh
KARACHI (HRNW): Senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Nehal Hashmi, officially took the oath of office as the 35th Governor of Sindh today, March 13, 2026. The prestigious swearing-in ceremony was held at the Governor House in Karachi, where Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput, administered the oath….
Nationwide Petrol Pump Shutdown: Petroleum Dealers Announce Indefinite Strike from March 27
KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has officially announced an indefinite nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps starting March 27, 2026, following the government’s failure to address their demands regarding profit margins. During a high-stakes press conference in Karachi, senior association leaders including Abdul Sami Khan, Amir Khan Mehsud, and Tariq Hassan criticized the…