Karachi

KARACHI (HRNW) –  The wave of illegal construction in District Central remains unchecked as unauthorized building activities have reportedly resumed on Plot No. C-4, Rizvia Society, near Golimar Chowrangi, Nazimabad, despite previous judicial demolition orders. According to reliable sources, a massive illegal structure—including a basement, ground floor plus three stories, a mezzanine floor, and multiple…

Karachi (HRNW)- In the light of the orders of Additional Inspector General of Police Karachi Azad Khan, Karachi Police has carried out effective and successful operations against criminal elements across the city. According to the police spokesperson, during the past one week, 37 encounters took place with the district police in anti-crime operations, during which…

Karachi (HRNW)- Development projects are in full swing in New Karachi Town. Under the “1000 Streets Construction” project, 10 more streets in Union Council No. 02, Sector 5A/2 have been paved with modern paver blocks. Chairman New Karachi Town Muhammad Yousuf officially inaugurated the streets constructed with paver blocks. On this occasion, Chairman Union Council…

Karachi (HRNW)- The water crisis has escalated once again, where a 72-inch diameter main water line burst due to a power breakdown at Dhabeji pumping station, resulting in water supply being suspended in various areas of the city. According to officials, Line No. 5 of Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation was once again affected due…

Karachi (HRNW) — Afaaq Ahmed, chairman of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan, has expressed disappointment over the Gul Plaza Commission’s investigation, calling its findings and approach deeply flawed and questionable. Speaking to a delegation of traders at his residence, Afaaq Ahmed criticized the commission for praising the DC South and the DG SBCA, calling it “incomprehensible,”…

Karachi (HRNW) — Updated reports from Summer Park Apartments above UBL Bank in North Nazimabad confirm the situation following a gas cylinder explosion. Rescue officials stated that the fire brigade has brought the fire under control. Initial reports indicate that multiple people were injured and were immediately shifted to nearby hospitals. Fortunately, no fatalities have…

Karachi (HRNW) — Syed Hasan Naqvi has released the price monitoring report for the first four days of Ramadan. According to the report, during city-wide operations against price gouging, fines exceeding PKR 3 million were imposed, and more than 15 profiteers were arrested. The Commissioner stated that regular price checks are being conducted in all…

Karachi (HRNW) — The School Education & Literacy Department Sindh has officially withdrawn its February 11, 2026 notification regarding the formation of District Cluster Committees across all districts. A formal notification regarding the withdrawal has been issued by the Secretary of School Education & Literacy Sindh.

Karachi (HRNW) — Under the leadership of Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the MQM Pakistan central committee convened at Bahadurabad center to discuss the current political situation at both federal and provincial levels. Senior leaders Mustafa Kamal, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Anees Qaimkhani, and Ameen-ul-Haq attended the meeting, along with Faisal Sabzwari, Rizwan Baber, Kahf Alwari, and…

Karachi (HRNW) — Karachi East Police has launched an effective crackdown across the city’s roads, markets, and intersections targeting individuals disrupting traffic and involved in professional begging. According to police, 310 people have been taken into custody in the past 48 hours and legal action has been initiated against them. Karachi East Police stated that…