Karachi
Police Appointments and Transfers Announced in Karachi, New Responsibilities Assigned to Officers
Karachi (HRNW)- Notification of appointments and transfers of police officers and personnel has been issued in the city, under which new responsibilities have been assigned to various officers. According to the details, DSP Liaquatabad Waseem Muhammad has been posted as Acting Charge DSP Gulbahar. DSP Muhammad Yamin Gujjar has been posted as DSP Traffic Korangi,…
Vice Chairman Shaukatullah Farooqi Condemns Sindh Government for Withdrawing Security of Chairman Afaq Ahmed, Calls It Political Revenge
Karachi (HRNW)- Vice Chairman Shaukatullah Farooqi has strongly condemned the Sindh government’s move to withdraw the security of Chairman Afaq Ahmed. He said that the PPP has resorted to high-handed tactics and withdrawing the security of Chairman Afaq Ahmed is in no way acceptable. According to Shaukatullah Farooqi, this decision has made it clear that…
State Bank Holds Interest Rate at 10.5%, Reduces Cash Reserve Requirement Amid Economic Update
Karachi (HRNW)- The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to maintain the policy interest rate at 10.5% for the next one and a half months, while reducing the cash reserve ratio for banks from 6% to 5%, according to Governor Jamil Ahmed. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held a meeting today to review key economic indicators….
Massive Fire Erupts in Landhi Sherpao Warehouse, Goods Destroyed; Two Injured in Separate Malir House Fire
Karachi (HRNW)- A major fire broke out in a warehouse located in the Landhi Sherpao Colony area, destroying stored goods, while fortunately no casualties were reported in the warehouse incident. According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the fire erupted in an old warehouse situated near Masjid Aqsa in Landhi Sherpao Colony. Fire brigade teams were immediately…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Another Body Identified Through DNA, Death Toll Rises to 73
Karachi (HRNW)- One more body has been identified through DNA testing in the tragic Gul Plaza incident, bringing the total number of identified victims to 23, while the overall death toll has now reached 73. According to HRNW News, the process of recovering human remains from the debris at Gul Plaza is still ongoing. CPLC Identification…
Sindh CM Approves Rs 21.53 Billion for Karachi Infrastructure, Rs 13 Billion Allocated for Road Rehabilitation
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced the release of a total of Rs 21.53 billion for the improvement of Karachi’s infrastructure, out of which Rs 13 billion has been allocated purely for the rehabilitation of roads. As indicated by the Mayor Karachi, work will be done on 409 dilapidated roads, including…
Customs Foil Gold Smuggling Attempt at Karachi Airport, 50 Tolas Worth Rs 25 Million Seized
Karachi (HRNW)- Customs officials conducted a major operation at Jinnah International Airport and recovered 50 tolas of gold worth Rs 25 million from a Dubai-bound passenger. According to officials, the recovered gold was in the form of bricks and coins. Customs officials have seized the gold and registered a case under the Customs Act and…
Fire at Cardboard Factory in Nazimabad’s Mujahid Colony Brought Under Control, Cooling Process Continues
Karachi (HRNW)- The fire brigade has brought under control the fire that broke out in a cardboard factory located in Mujahid Colony area of Nazimabad with the help of seven vehicles and a bowser, however, the cooling process is ongoing. According to fire brigade officials, as soon as the information about the fire was received,…
Gold Hits Historic High: International Price Nears $5,000 Per Ounce, Local Rates Surge to Record Levels
Karachi (HRNW)- The price of gold and silver continues to rise in global and local gold markets, where the price of gold per ounce in the international gold market has reached close to $5,000 for the first time in history. According to experts, gold and silver are continuously becoming more expensive due to large-scale purchases…
Karachi Building Incident: Debris Removal to Be Completed Soon, Search Operation Near Completion — Chief Fire Officer
Karachi (HRNW)- Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan has said that the work of removing debris from the affected building will be completed as soon as possible. He said that the process of searching the building has been more or less completed. Talking to “D News Times”, Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan said that all the…