Karachi
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Warns Non-Compliant Markets Will Be Closed Over SOP Violations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the provincial government, is holding discussions with market associations to enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fire safety and building compliance. He warned that markets failing to implement safety SOPs would be shut…
Karachi Honor Killing: Couple Shot Dead for Love Marriage in Bheens Colony, Two Accused Arrested
Karachi (HRNW)- A couple was killed for getting married by choice. According to the police, this incident of firing took place in the Bheens Colony area of Karachi, where the girl’s father, along with his accomplices, opened fire on his daughter and son-in-law, while a civilian was also injured in the firing. Police said that…
School Van Catches Fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge, Children Safely Rescued
Karachi (HRNW)- A school van caught fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge. The fire was brought under control as a result of the timely action of a fire brigade vehicle. Children were in the van at the time of the fire, however, rescue personnel immediately evacuated all the children to safety. According to rescue officials,…
Elderly Man Dies in House Fire in Orangi Town After Bed Catches Fire While Smoking
Karachi (HRNW)- Qamaruddin, 80, son of Saifullah, died in a fire at a house near Noorani Masjid in Orangi Town, Sector 8. The body of the deceased was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem. According to SHO Arshad Ali Khan, the deceased was a habitual smoker and after having dinner, he went to his…
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori Seeks Judicial Commission to Probe Gul Plaza Tragedy
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori has written a letter to the Chief Justice of Sindh High Court requesting the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy. In the letter, the Sindh Governor said that a judicial inquiry commission should be formed to identify possible negligence or legal violations in the…
Karachi Water Corporation Replaces Anti-Theft Cell with New RPEC Unit to Curb Water Theft and Boost Recovery
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a major administrative overhaul, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has dissolved its Anti-Theft Cell and established a new, more powerful unit called the Revenue Protection and Enforcement Cell (RPEC). The newly formed RPEC will operate under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible…
Serious Safety Concerns at Star Madina Trading Center in Karachi’s Napier Quarter
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Alarming safety gaps have been reported at Star Madina Trading Center, located at Plot No. 6/23 in Napier Quarter, sparking serious concern among citizens and traders. The building reportedly lacks an active fire alarm system and emergency exit gates — a dangerous shortfall that, if left unaddressed, could lead to another…
Sindh Holds First Board Meeting of Center for Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism
Karachi (HRNW) — The first meeting of the Board of Governors of the Sindh Center for Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Home and Law, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar. The meeting reviewed the strategic framework for preventing violent extremism across the province. Minister Lanjar announced that…
MQM Rejects Sindh Government’s Report on Gul Plaza Tragedy as “Flawed and Unacceptable”
Karachi (HRNW) — The spokesperson of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has rejected the Sindh government’s report on the Gul Plaza fire tragedy, calling it incomplete, flawed, and unacceptable. Terming the government’s stance “absurd,” the MQM spokesperson said it was cruel and illogical to hold an innocent child responsible for such a devastating incident. The…
Gul Plaza Fire Probe Report Completed, 79 Deaths Confirmed — To Be Submitted to Sindh CM
Karachi (HRNW)- Commissioner Karachi has completed the investigation report into the horrific fire that broke out in Gul Plaza, which will be submitted to the Chief Minister Sindh. The report was prepared by a committee headed by Commissioner Karachi and Additional IG. The report includes the causes of the fire, firefighting measures, rescue operations and…