Karachi
Karachi: Traffic Plan Issued for Al-Quds Day Rally; Alternative Routes Announced
KARACHI (HRNW): In anticipation of the Al-Quds Day rally scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, the Karachi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive travel advisory and management plan. The main procession is set to proceed from Numaish Chowrangi to Amma Tower, which will necessitate the closure of sections of M.A. Jinnah Road and its surrounding…
IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho Meets Indonesian Consul General; Security and Bilateral Cooperation Discussed
KARACHI (HRNW): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, held a formal meeting with the Indonesian Consul General, Mr. Mudzakir, at the Central Police Office (CPO) Karachi on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The meeting focused on the current law and order situation in the province, the security of diplomatic missions, and measures to…
Sindh Government Hits Back: MQM-P’s “Panic” Over Governor Removal is Proof of Misuse, Says Spokesperson
KARACHI (HRNW): Sukhdev Hemnani, the spokesperson for the Sindh Government, has issued a sharp rebuttal to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s (MQM-P) outcry following the removal of Kamran Tessori. In a statement addressing the backlash from senior MQM-P leaders, Hemnani asserted that the party’s “visible panic” confirms the provincial government’s long-standing concerns that the Governor House…
“Not a Dummy Governor”: Kamran Tessori Breaks Silence Following Removal
KARACHI (HRNW): In his first public statement since being removed from office, outgoing Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori stated that no individual holds a constitutional position permanently. Addressing the media after the appointment of Nihal Hashmi as his successor, Tessori defended his tenure and active governance style. “I was not a deaf, mute, or ‘dummy’ governor,…
Dr. Farooq Sattar Furious Over Removal of Sindh Governor; Demands MQM-P Quit Coalition Government
KARACHI (HRNW): Senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Dr. Farooq Sattar, has reacted sharply to the removal of Kamran Tessori as Governor of Sindh, terming it a breach of trust by the federal government. Expressing his outrage, Dr. Sattar stated that the governorship is a constitutional office that has traditionally and contractually belonged…
SHC Expresses Irritation Over “Missing Files” in Local Government Act Challenge
KARACHI: (HRNW) The Sindh High Court (SHC) conducted a hearing today regarding the petitions filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) challenging the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Act 2021. The proceedings were marked by administrative delays and judicial frustration. During the session, the government counsel requested an adjournment, claiming that the case file…
Gadap Administration Issues Notice Over Alleged Illegal Construction in Deh Chuhar
KARACHI: (HRNW) In a major move against land encroachment, the Mukhtiarkar Revenue Gadap has issued a formal notice regarding alleged illegal constructions in Deh Chuhar. The notice, issued under Section 22 of the Sindh Land Revenue Act 1967, targets unauthorized structures on NC No. 103. According to the official directive, the concerned individual has been ordered…
SHO Jamshed Quarters Accused of Embezzling $10,000 from Seized Funds
KARACHI: (HRNW) Serious allegations of corruption and embezzlement have surfaced against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Jamshed Quarters, Irfan Mayo, regarding the recovery of foreign currency. According to sources within the department, approximately $12,600 in US dollars was recovered from suspects during a recent police operation. However, it is alleged that $10,000 of the seized…
NCCIA Raids Illegal Call Center in DHA; Four Arrested for International Banking Fraud
KARACHI: (HRNW) The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has dismantled an organized international scam network following a raid on a call center operating in DHA Phase 2 Extension. During the operation, authorities discovered a sophisticated setup where agents posed as representatives of foreign banks to defraud overseas citizens. According to the NCCIA, the suspects…
Sindh Implements Emergency 4-Day Work Week and Strict Austerity Measures Amid Global Oil Crisis
KARACHI: (HRNW) Following the federal government’s lead, the Sindh cabinet has officially notified a series of drastic austerity measures to combat the surging energy crisis and fuel shortages triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Under the new directives, a four-day working week has been enforced across the province, with government offices operating from Monday to…