Karachi
Karachi urged to launch immediate crackdown against narcotics networks
Karachi (HRNW) Senior leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum Karachi Division and prominent legal practitioner Advocate Hasnain Ali Chohan has expressed grave concern over the growing narcotics trade in the city, alleging that the open sale of drugs and addictive substances is destroying the younger generation. In a press release issued on May 19, Chohan…
Sindh Government Orders Private Schools to Refund Illegal Fees Charged to Matric Students
Karachi (HRNW)- The School Education Department Sindh has directed private schools across the province, including Karachi, to immediately refund illegally collected fees from matriculation students for the months of April to July 2026. The Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions Sindh took strict notice of complaints regarding private schools charging class 10 students…
Agreement Signed for Construction of Pakistan’s Tallest Building ‘Burj-e-Quaid’
Karachi (HRNW)- A major development has emerged for the city as a formal agreement has been signed for the construction of Pakistan’s tallest building, “Burj-e-Quaid,” in DHA City Karachi. The agreement was signed between DHA City Karachi and ABS Developers, under which work on the ambitious 82-storey project will officially begin. According to the project…
Crackdown Against Cocaine Dealer Pinky’s Network, 20 Suspects Detained
Karachi (HRNW)- Law enforcement agencies have intensified operations against the network of alleged cocaine dealer Pinky, carrying out raids in different parts of the country. According to sources, around 20 suspects were taken into custody during the operations, including Pinky’s close associate Kiran alias “Black Angel” and her husband. Authorities said investigations are underway, while…
11 Injured as Speeding Passenger Coaster Overturns in Sher Shah
Karachi (HRNW)- 11 people were injured when a passenger coaster overturned due to overspeeding in the Sher Shah area of Karachi. According to rescue sources, the accident occurred near Dalda Company, where the driver lost control of the coaster due to high speed, causing the vehicle to hit the footpath and overturn. Rescue officials said…
Multi-Party Seminar Demands Stronger Local Government Powers and Administrative Reforms
Karachi (HRNW)- A multi-party seminar was organized by the Empowered People in which leaders of various political and parliamentary parties participated. Former federal minister and Empowered People head Asad Umar, MQM leaders Farooq Sattar and Aminul Haq, PTI leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Jamaat-e-Islami leader and opposition leader KMC Saifuddin Advocate, and Functional League leader Sardar…
Pakistan Receives Second LNG Cargo from Qatar in Three Days
Karachi (HRNW)- Pakistan has received its second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar in three days. According to officials, the ship “Muzham” carrying about 160,000 cubic meters of LNG has docked at Terminal 1 of Pakistan Gas Port Consortium Limited in Port Qasim, Karachi. Earlier, on May 13, the Q-Flex LNG carrier “Al-Kharitiyat” had…
Sindh CM Secretariat Begins Recruitment for Helicopter Pilots and Engineer Posts
Karachi (HRNW)- The process of recruiting pilots and engineers for the helicopters managed by the Sindh Chief Minister’s Secretariat has been started. Applications have been invited for the posts of two pilots and one assistant deputy chief engineer, with a period of 15 days for submission. The report states that the maximum age for a…
Australian Police Officer Meets DIG Traffic Karachi to Discuss Road Safety and Traffic Reforms
Karachi (HRNW)- Australian Police Officer Rafiq Ahmed Chaudhry met Syed Pir Muhammad Shah, DIG Traffic Karachi, at his office, in which detailed discussions were held on issues related to traffic management, road safety and civic amenities. During the meeting, improvements in the Karachi Traffic Police system and steps to provide better facilities to the citizens…
Inflation May Reach 7% Next Fiscal Year, Says State Bank Governor
Karachi (HRNW)- State Bank of Pakistan Governor Jamil Ahmed has said that the inflation rate in the country is likely to reach 7 percent. Addressing the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Governor of the State Bank said that economic growth during the first nine months of the current fiscal year was 3.7 percent,…