Karachi

KARACHI (HRNW): In a strategic move to address the deteriorating infrastructure and ensure the timely completion of development works in the provincial capital, the Sindh government has decided to reactivate the Local Government Mega Project unit. Under this revitalized framework, all major development schemes for Karachi will be managed through the Mega Project division, reverting…

KARACHI (HRNW): Member of the Sindh Assembly (MPA) Sajjad Ali Soomro has leveled serious allegations of corruption and administrative negligence against local political figures, claiming that Junaid JD and Hammad ND Khan have pushed Lyari to the brink of destruction. Speaking to the media, Soomro alleged that PKR 1.5 billion allocated for “road cutting” and…

KARACHI (HRNW): The Karachi Traffic Police has finalized a strategic traffic management plan to ensure a smooth flow of vehicles across the city during the holy month of Ramadan. DIG Traffic Karachi announced that a strict ban on the movement of water tankers will be enforced daily from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM to reduce…

KARACHI (HRNW): The Pak Colony police have successfully foiled an alleged contract killing attempt by arresting a medical store employee and a teenage shooter before they could carry out a hit on a local doctor. The arrested suspects have been identified as Yunus, an employee at a medical store, and 17-year-old Usman Manzur, who was…

KARACHI (HRNW): In a high-stakes joint operation, a federal intelligence agency and the District City Police have made a significant breakthrough against the remnants of the Lyari gang war. Following an armed encounter late Wednesday night, security forces arrested two wounded suspects identified as key shooters and extortionists belonging to the notorious Wasiullah Lakho group….

ISLAMABAD (HRNW): A hearing at the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding a murder case from Kasur took an unexpected and lighthearted turn on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, when Justice Hashim Kakar made witty remarks about a witness’s personal life. The case involved an appeal by a convict facing the death penalty, but the proceedings shifted…

KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh Assembly has completed its second parliamentary year, yet significant gaps in legislative transparency and administrative accountability remain. Official records reveal that approximately 500 questions submitted by lawmakers were never answered by the relevant departments during this period. Throughout the second year, the assembly remained in session for only 56 days, while…

KARACHI (HRNW): Navid Naroo, a leader of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Pakistan), has voiced strong condemnation over the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities in Karachi during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking to journalists after an Iftar gathering in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Naroo lamented that the “lawlessness of profiteers” and a lack of administrative oversight have made…

KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has witnessed a period of extreme volatility and a sharp downward trend over the past three weeks, leaving investors in a state of deep uncertainty. The benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by 1,432.54 points (0.85%) in its most recent session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, closing at 166,258.54 points….

KARACHI (HRNW): Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Thar Jeep Rally scheduled for next month. A high-level meeting was held between the Sindh Government and the Motor Association to finalize the arrangements. The session was chaired by Secretary Sports Sindh, Munawar Ali Mahesar, and attended by Additional Secretary Asad Ishaq, Motor Association representatives…