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MQM-P MPA Arsalan Pervez Urges IG Sindh to Beef Up Security for Ramadan
Karachi (HRNW) – MQM-Pakistan Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Arsalan Pervez has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, demanding enhanced security measures across his constituency, PS-98, during the holy month of Ramadan. In his letter, the lawmaker highlighted the significant surge in public movement at mosques, imambargahs, markets, and commercial…
Afaq Ahmed Critiques Government Response to Gul Plaza Tragedy and Rejects Division of Sindh
Karachi (HRNW) – The Chairman of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Pakistan), Afaq Ahmed, held a press conference at his residence, stating that political parties have merely played politics over the Gul Plaza tragedy while the loved ones of the victims remain missing and families continue to wait for government action. He highlighted that the actual…
Karachi Bar Association Elections Postponed Indefinitely
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has officially postponed the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) elections, originally scheduled for February 14, for an indefinite period. This significant decision was issued following an appeal by Mumtaz Khan Tanoli Advocate, who argued that the Election Board formed under the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) failed to verify voter…
Nine PAA Employees Suspended Over Lack of Trolleys at Jinnah International Airport
Karachi (HRNW): Nine employees of the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) have been suspended at Jinnah International Airport following complaints about the unavailability of trolleys for passengers. Sources reported that those suspended include the Shift DFO, Deputy DFO, and trolley staff. Passengers had to carry their luggage themselves as trolleys were not brought outside the terminal…
Sindh Government Cracks Down on Fire Safety Violations: High-Risk Buildings to Be Sealed
Karachi (HRNW): The Sindh government has announced strict action against high-risk buildings violating fire safety regulations, including sealing of non-compliant structures. During a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary of Sindh, officials reported that inspections were conducted on 3,633 buildings across the province. Of these, 3,319 buildings received notices for fire safety deficiencies, while…
Extortion Wave Hits Karachi: Over 100 Industrialists Receive Threatening Calls
Karachi (HRNW): Factory owners in the North Karachi industrial area have reportedly been targeted with extortion calls. The North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry stated that more than 100 of its members received threatening calls originating from Philippine and Kazakhstan numbers. Complaints have been filed with the police and relevant law enforcement agencies. The…
Exam Alert: Sindh Matric Exams from March 31, Intermediate from April 15
Karachi (HRNW): Annual Matric examinations in Sindh will begin on March 31, while Intermediate exams are scheduled to start on April 15. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Sindh Education Department’s Steering Committee, chaired by Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah. The committee also approved the start of the 2026/27 academic session, which…
FIA Team Breaks Lock of KMC Record Room Amid Land Record Probe
Karachi (HRNW): In a dramatic development, a team of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) visited the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) head office and reportedly broke open the lock of a land record room during an ongoing inquiry. According to sources, the FIA team first went to the office of Municipal Commissioner Samira Hussain upon arrival…
Legal Fraternity Rallies Behind Imran Aziz for General Secretary Karachi Bar Association
KARACHI (HRNW): With the Karachi Bar Association (KBA) elections approaching, a wave of support has emerged for Imran Aziz, a seasoned legal professional and dedicated bar activist, who has officially announced his candidacy for the prestigious position of General Secretary. Having previously served with distinction as the Joint Secretary of the KBA, Imran Aziz brings…
Corruption Scandal: SBCA Officials Accused of Patronizing Illegal Multi-Story Constructions in Liaquatabad
KARACHI (HRNW): A massive corruption scandal has surfaced within the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) District Central, where officials are allegedly allowing the construction of illegal high-rise plazas in Liaquatabad Town in exchange for heavy bribes, bypassing all safety regulations and building codes. According to local reports and whistleblowers, the Director, Deputy Director, and Building…