Karachi
Dr. Farooq Sattar Furious Over Removal of Sindh Governor; Demands MQM-P Quit Coalition Government
KARACHI (HRNW): Senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Dr. Farooq Sattar, has reacted sharply to the removal of Kamran Tessori as Governor of Sindh, terming it a breach of trust by the federal government. Expressing his outrage, Dr. Sattar stated that the governorship is a constitutional office that has traditionally and contractually belonged…
SHC Expresses Irritation Over “Missing Files” in Local Government Act Challenge
KARACHI: (HRNW) The Sindh High Court (SHC) conducted a hearing today regarding the petitions filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) challenging the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Act 2021. The proceedings were marked by administrative delays and judicial frustration. During the session, the government counsel requested an adjournment, claiming that the case file…
Gadap Administration Issues Notice Over Alleged Illegal Construction in Deh Chuhar
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a major move against land encroachment, the Mukhtiarkar Revenue Gadap has issued a formal notice regarding alleged illegal constructions in Deh Chuhar. The notice, issued under Section 22 of the Sindh Land Revenue Act 1967, targets unauthorized structures on NC No. 103. According to the official directive, the concerned individual has been ordered…
SHO Jamshed Quarters Accused of Embezzling $10,000 from Seized Funds
KARACHI: (HRNW) Serious allegations of corruption and embezzlement have surfaced against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Jamshed Quarters, Irfan Mayo, regarding the recovery of foreign currency. According to sources within the department, approximately $12,600 in US dollars was recovered from suspects during a recent police operation. However, it is alleged that $10,000 of the seized…
NCCIA Raids Illegal Call Center in DHA; Four Arrested for International Banking Fraud
KARACHI: (HRNW) The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has dismantled an organized international scam network following a raid on a call center operating in DHA Phase 2 Extension. During the operation, authorities discovered a sophisticated setup where agents posed as representatives of foreign banks to defraud overseas citizens. According to the NCCIA, the suspects…
Sindh Implements Emergency 4-Day Work Week and Strict Austerity Measures Amid Global Oil Crisis
KARACHI: (HRNW) Following the federal government’s lead, the Sindh cabinet has officially notified a series of drastic austerity measures to combat the surging energy crisis and fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Under the new directives, a four-day working week has been enforced across the province, with government offices operating from Monday to…
Public Holiday Announced Across Sindh for Jamat-ul-Wida
KARACHI (HRNW) : Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah has officially announced a province-wide public holiday on the occasion of Jamat-ul-Wida (the last Friday of Ramadan). In addition to the holiday, the Minister shared significant administrative and security decisions regarding the day’s observances. He revealed that a major road in Karachi will be named…
Tragedy in Karachi: Two Brothers Crushed to Death by Trailer Near Karimabad
KARACHI (HRNW): In a heartbreaking incident that highlights the ongoing danger on Karachi’s roads, two teenage brothers were killed after a speeding trailer hit their motorcycle near the Karimabad Furniture Market. According to rescue officials, the victims have been identified as 15-year-old Tabish and 16-year-old Atif. Both brothers were matriculation students who had left their…
Gulshan-e-Iqbal: Illegal UBL Construction on Residential Plot; Allegations of Bribery Against SBCA Officials
KARACHI (HRNW): Illegal commercial construction for a United Bank Limited (UBL) branch on residential plot number A563, Block 5, Gulshan-e-Iqbal (District East) has reached its final stages, allegedly fueled by massive corruption within the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). According to informed sources, the premises had previously been sealed by SBCA staff for violating building…
Hyderabad Commissioner Visits Sehwan, Bhan Sayedabad, Directs Timely Completion of Development Projects
SEHWAN SHARIF (HRNW): On the directives of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah,Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mr Fayaz Hussain Abbasi conducted a detailed visit to ongoing development projects in Sehwan and Bhan Sayedabad on Tuesday. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro Mr Ghazanfar Ali Qadri and other relevant officers, the Commissioner reviewed the progress of various…