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FIA Offloads 23 Passengers Traveling to Bahrain on Work Visas
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In Karachi, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 23 passengers who were scheduled to travel to Bahrain on work visas following irregularities discovered during immigration checks. According to an FIA spokesperson, the passengers initially claimed they had secured employment through relatives. However, during detailed scrutiny, their statements were found to be false…
Sindh Chief Minister Meets Danish Ambassador, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) —The Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, held a meeting in Karachi with the Ambassador of Denmark, Ms. Maja Dyrs, where both sides discussed enhancing bilateral relations, investment opportunities, and avenues for sustainable development. During the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the vast investment potential in Sindh and emphasized the…
Karachi Braces for Severe Heat: Heatwave Alert Issued for May
KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a severe heat and heatwave alert for Karachi and other districts of Sindh for the month of May. This heatwave is expected to persist across central and upper Sindh until May 3. Key details regarding the weather conditions include: Affected Districts: Temperatures in Jamshoro, Dadu, Nawabshah, and…
Police Foil Smuggling Attempt of Gutka and Chalia Disguised as Grass Transport
Karachi (HRNW) – An attempt to smuggle gutka and chalia under the guise of transporting grass has been foiled by Site Super Highway Police during an early morning operation near Ahsanabad. According to details, the police recovered large quantities of harmful ready-made gutka and more than five maunds of chalia during the raid. The smugglers…
Sachal Police Arrest Three Suspects in Mobile Snatching Gang, Technical Expert Among Accused
Karachi (HRNW) – Sachal Police have arrested three suspects, including a technical expert, during an operation in Bilal Shah Noorani Goth in connection with multiple robbery and mobile snatching incidents. According to details, the suspects were involved in armed robberies and allegedly used advanced methods to unlock mobile phones and change their IMEI numbers to…
Heatwave Alert Issued Across Sindh as Temperatures Rise Sharply, Karachi to Remain Hot and Dry
Karachi (HRNW)- The Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for several districts of Sindh as intense heat grips central and upper parts of the province, while a separate weather advisory has also been issued for Karachi. According to meteorologists, most parts of Sindh are expected to experience hot, extremely hot, and dry weather, with heatwave…
FIA Arrests Former Postmaster and Fugitive in Crackdown on Corruption and Visa Fraud
Karachi (HRNW)- The FIA Karachi Zone has arrested former postmaster Muhammad Shafiq and absconding accused Niaz Ahmed in a major crackdown against corruption and illegal travel-related activities. According to the FIA spokesperson, the Anti-Corruption Circle Karachi took custody of Muhammad Shafiq, who is accused of embezzling more than Rs4.9 million in government funds through fraudulent…
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah Reviews BRT and Development Projects on University Road Early Morning Visit
Karachi (HRNW)- Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah visited University Road in Karachi early in the morning at 6 am, accompanied by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, to review ongoing development projects, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme. The Chief Minister conducted a detailed inspection of the project’s progress and overall development work on…
FIA Arrests Travel Agent in Shahrah-e-Faisal Visa Fraud Crackdown
Karachi (HRNW)- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted a raid on an illegal travel agency located on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi, leading to the arrest of Muhammad Hamza, owner of Shaheen Holidays Travels and Tours. Acting on a tip-off, FIA officials targeted the agency for allegedly operating an unlicensed visa and ticketing business. During initial investigation, the…
Sindh Government Speeds Up Water Reforms and Irrigation Modernization with World Bank Support
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has accelerated efforts for water sector reforms and modernization of the province’s irrigation system in a bid to improve water management, strengthen agriculture, and address climate-related challenges. An important meeting on the World Bank-supported SWAT project was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Irrigation and Planning…