Karachi

KARACHI (HRNW): The Sindh Assembly has completed its second parliamentary year, yet significant gaps in legislative transparency and administrative accountability remain. Official records reveal that approximately 500 questions submitted by lawmakers were never answered by the relevant departments during this period. Throughout the second year, the assembly remained in session for only 56 days, while…

KARACHI (HRNW): Navid Naroo, a leader of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Pakistan), has voiced strong condemnation over the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities in Karachi during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking to journalists after an Iftar gathering in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Naroo lamented that the “lawlessness of profiteers” and a lack of administrative oversight have made…

KARACHI (HRNW): The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has witnessed a period of extreme volatility and a sharp downward trend over the past three weeks, leaving investors in a state of deep uncertainty. The benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by 1,432.54 points (0.85%) in its most recent session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, closing at 166,258.54 points….

KARACHI (HRNW): Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Thar Jeep Rally scheduled for next month. A high-level meeting was held between the Sindh Government and the Motor Association to finalize the arrangements. The session was chaired by Secretary Sports Sindh, Munawar Ali Mahesar, and attended by Additional Secretary Asad Ishaq, Motor Association representatives…

KARACHI (HRNW): In a blatant violation of urban planning laws and civic rights, reports have surfaced regarding the illegal construction of a wedding hall on land specifically reserved for a hospital in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Block 3A (ST-1). Sources allege that the construction is proceeding under the purported patronage of the concerned Executive Engineer (XEN) and Director,…

KARACHI (HRNW): Sindh Provincial Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar has stated that departmental promotion is a recognition of hard work, integrity, and outstanding performance. He emphasized that it is incumbent upon police officers to fulfill their new responsibilities with a spirit of public service and the supremacy of the law. The Minister shared these views while…

KARACHI (HRNW): A sophisticated and dangerous new method of digital fraud has surfaced in Karachi, involving the use of synthetic “silicon thumbs” to bypass biometric security and deprive citizens of millions of rupees. The Modus Operandi The scam came to light after a local resident reported that their mobile network suddenly deactivated. Investigations revealed that…

KARACHI (HRNW): In a significant move to honor the religious observances of the Christian community, the Sindh Government has prohibited the conduct of examinations during Holy Week and Easter. All educational boards across the province have been formally directed to ensure that no exams are scheduled between April 2 and April 6, 2026. According to…

KARACHI (HRNW): In compliance with the orders of the Sindh High Court under Constitutional Petition No. 6231 of 2022, the State and Enforcement Department of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA) launched a large-scale operation against illegal encroachments. The action targeted commercial plot number SB 3/1 in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 11, Scheme 36, where unauthorized structures were…

KARACHI (HRNW): To stabilize the prices of essential commodities during the holy month of Ramadan, the Commissioner of Karachi has initiated a series of rigorous administrative measures. Following official directives, specialized “Ramadan Counters” have been established across 71 major supermarkets throughout the city to ensure the availability of items at regulated rates. Five-Day Enforcement Report…