Karachi
Sindh Government Cracks Down on Fire Safety Violations: High-Risk Buildings to Be Sealed
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh government has announced strict action against high-risk buildings violating fire safety regulations, including sealing of non-compliant structures. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, officials reported that inspections were conducted on 3,633 buildings across the province. Of these, 3,319 buildings received notices for fire safety deficiencies, while…
Extortion Wave Hits Karachi: Over 100 Industrialists Receive Threatening Calls
Karachi (HRNW): Factory owners in the North Karachi industrial area have reportedly been targeted with extortion calls. The North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry stated that more than 100 of its members received threatening calls originating from Philippine and Kazakhstan numbers. Complaints have been filed with the police and relevant law enforcement agencies. The…
Exam Alert: Sindh Matric Exams from March 31, Intermediate from April 15
Karachi (HRNW): Annual Matric examinations in Sindh will begin on March 31, while Intermediate exams are scheduled to start on April 15. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Sindh Education Department’s Steering Committee, chaired by Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah. The committee also approved the start of the 2026/27 academic session, which…
FIA Team Breaks Lock of KMC Record Room Amid Land Record Probe
Karachi (HRNW): In a dramatic development, a team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) visited the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office and reportedly broke open the lock of a land record room during an ongoing inquiry. According to sources, the FIA team first went to the office of Municipal Commissioner Samira Hussain upon arrival…
Legal Fraternity Rallies Behind Imran Aziz for General Secretary Karachi Bar Association
KARACHI (HRNW): With the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) elections approaching, a wave of support has emerged for Imran Aziz, a seasoned legal professional and dedicated bar activist, who has officially announced his candidacy for the prestigious position of General Secretary. Having previously served with distinction as the Joint Secretary of the KBA, Imran Aziz brings…
Corruption Scandal: SBCA Officials Accused of Patronizing Illegal Multi-Story Constructions in Liaquatabad
KARACHI (HRNW): A massive corruption scandal has surfaced within the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) District Central, where officials are allegedly allowing the construction of illegal high-rise plazas in Liaquatabad Town in exchange for heavy bribes, bypassing all safety regulations and building codes. According to local reports and whistleblowers, the Director, Deputy Director, and Building…
Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh Intensifies Crackdown with Surprise Raid on Malir Population Welfare Office
KARACHI (HRNW): In a major move against institutional corruption, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Sindh has intensified its province-wide crackdown by conducting a surprise raid on the District Population Welfare Office in Malir. During the operation, the ACE team seized significant official records following reports of massive financial irregularities and embezzlement. According to official details, the…
SSP District South Chairs Key Meeting with Head Moharrirs to Review Police Station Records
KARACHI (HRNW): SSP District South Karachi, Mr. Mahzoor Ali (PSP), presided over an important meeting today with the Head Moharrirs of all police stations within the district to review administrative performance and record-keeping protocols. During the session, SSP South personally inspected various essential registers and records maintained at the police stations. He issued strict directives…
“Is Karachi Under Mafia Control?” Police Chief Makes Explosive Revelations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW)- In a startling disclosure, Karachi’s senior police official, AIG Azad Khan, has stated that the city is deeply entangled in an entrenched criminal network allegedly involving elements within law enforcement, bureaucracy, political circles, and even certain media figures. Speaking about the deteriorating law-and-order situation, the police chief acknowledged that organized crime syndicates…
Karachi Water Crisis: 84-Inch Main Pipeline Fails, 96-Hour Repair Underway
KARACHI (HRNW): A massive water crisis has gripped various parts of Karachi following a major burst in the 84-inch primary trunk main pipeline located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 19. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has announced that emergency repair work is currently in progress. According to the Water Corporation, the restoration process is estimated…