Karachi
Karachi Police Encounter Near Metroville Bhawani Chali Leaves 1 Police Officer Dead, 1 Civilian Critically Injured
Karachi (HRNW)- A police encounter near Metroville Bhawani Chali resulted in the death of one police officer and one criminal, while a civilian sustained critical injuries, Chhipa sources reported. The deceased and injured were immediately transported to Abbasi Hospital via Chhipa ambulances. The victims have been identified as: Wajid, son of Zahid, 27 years old –…
MQM Pakistan Criticizes Bilawal Bhutto’s Speech as Out of Touch with Ground Realities
Karachi (HRNW)- MQM Pakistan has described Bilawal Bhutto’s recent speech as “laughable and contrary to facts,” asserting that no number of presentations can hide the Sindh government’s inefficiencies and corruption. According to MQM Pakistan, the speech resembled social media content rather than reflecting the actual conditions on the ground. The party stated that the script failed…
Open Manholes in Karachi Cause Repeated Fatalities Despite Administrative Inaction
Karachi (HRNW)- The absence of manhole covers and exposed drains in Karachi continues to claim lives, with 27 people reportedly killed in 2025 after falling into open drains, yet authorities have largely failed to take effective measures. Many victims were children, highlighting the severe public safety risk. Last year alone, 14 people died after falling into…
Karachi Police to Launch Mobile App for e-Challan System Following Safe City Cameras
Karachi (HRNW)- Following the use of Safe City cameras for e-challans, Karachi police are set to introduce a dedicated mobile app to issue traffic fines. Police officials say the app has been developed and will soon begin trial operations. According to authorities, the app will be installed on the personal mobile phones of authorized police…
2-Year-Old Killed, Parents Injured in High-Speed Trailer Collision with Motorcycle Near Mauripur, Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)- A tragic accident occurred near Old Mauripur Stop on Hawksbay Road when a high-speed trailer collided with a motorcycle, killing a two-year-old boy and injuring his parents. Police have seized the trailer and arrested the driver, Ejaz Ali, son of Ahmad Ali. According to reports, the accident took place in the jurisdiction of Mauripur…
Karachi AIG Orders Probe Into Controversial Raid at Businessman Zeeshan’s House Involving Dismissed Police Officials
Karachi (HRNW)- Additional IG Karachi, Azad Khan, has taken strict notice of reports regarding two dismissed police officials involved in a raid at businessman Zeeshan’s residence. The Additional IG has ordered a thorough, transparent, and impartial inquiry, appointing SSP Malir as the inquiry officer. A detailed report has been requested within two days. He emphasized…
3-Year-Old Child Recovered After Abduction from North Nazimabad Park in Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)- A three-year-old boy who was abducted from a family park in North Nazimabad has been safely recovered, police officials reported. The child was found in Liaquatabad and returned to his family. According to reports, the boy, Muhammad Anas, went missing on January 11 from Fateh Park in Block F, North Nazimabad. A missing…
US-Based Bloomberg Editor Appeals to COAS Over Land Grabbing in Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) – Altaf-ullah Khan, a prominent US-based journalist and editor for Bloomberg News since 1990, has appealed to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for intervention after finding his property in Karachi seized by land grabbers. Khan, who has resided in the United States for 36 years, discovered upon his return to Pakistan…
Major Shake-up in Karachi Police: Six SHOs Suspended for Performance Negligence
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a significant administrative crackdown aimed at improving the city’s law and order situation, the Karachi Police leadership has suspended six Station House Officers (SHOs). An official notification has been issued to formalize the disciplinary action. According to the notification, the suspended officers include: Inspector Anees Ahmed Sheikh (SHO Pirabad) Inspector Waqar…
Karachi Police Chief Visits West Zone Office to Review Security Operations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Additional Inspector General of Police (Addl. IGP) Karachi, Azad Khan, paid an official visit to the DIG West Office today to evaluate law enforcement strategies and operational performance in the West Zone. During the visit, DIG West Irfan Baloch provided a comprehensive briefing to the Karachi Police Chief regarding the nature of…