Karachi
Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh Appointed DIG Traffic Karachi Following Public Criticism Over Traffic Management
Karachi (HRNW) — The Sindh government has officially appointed Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Police Karachi. This decision follows the removal of former DIG Traffic, Pir Muhammad Shah, and was formalized through an official government notification, assigning Mazhar Nawaz Sheikh the leadership of Karachi Traffic Police. Background: The appointment…
JI Karachi Chief Munim Zafar Terms Gul Plaza Tragedy a Result of Government Negligence; Urges Citizens to Join “Let Karachi Live” March
Karachi (HRNW) — Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar, attended the funeral prayers of four members of the same family who lost their lives in the tragic Gul Plaza fire incident. He offered condolences to the bereaved family and expressed profound grief over the loss. Speaking to the media, Munim Zafar said that the Gul Plaza…
Tragic Accident in Karachi: Speeding Truck Crushes Family of Three on Native Jetty Bridge
Karachi (HRNW) — Another heartbreaking road tragedy struck the city as a speeding heavy truck claimed the lives of an entire family. The accident occurred on Native Jetty Bridge in the Jackson area, where a truck ran over a motorcycle-riding family, killing the husband, wife, and their young child on the spot. According to details,…
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Vows to Eradicate Polio; New Anti-Polio Campaign to Cover Over 10.5 Million Children
Karachi (HRNW) — A meeting of the Sindh Polio Task Force was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, attended by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, IG Police Javed Alam Odho, Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi, Secretary Local Government Waseem Shamshad, Secretary Education Zahid Abbasi, Secretary to…
Pakistan Steel Mills Reports Theft of 11kV Power Cables; Decision Taken to Auction Assets
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In yet another alarming revelation about the deteriorating state of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), authorities informed a National Assembly subcommittee on Industries and Production that 11kV power cables from the plant have been stolen, highlighting severe security lapses at the defunct industrial complex. Officials told the committee that, despite the mill’s…
Mayor Karachi Launches SAP System to Digitally Transform Water Corporation Operations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a landmark step toward digital governance, Mayor Karachi has officially inaugurated the SAP (Systems, Applications & Products) system at the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), marking the beginning of comprehensive digital reforms within the organization. According to the spokesperson, the inauguration ceremony was attended by Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Engineer…
Medicine Theft Worth Over Rs1.5 Million Uncovered at Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — A major medicine theft incident has been uncovered at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), the city’s largest government hospital, where drugs worth approximately Rs1.5 million were reportedly being stolen. An FIR has been registered against those involved. According to hospital sources, a member of the emergency department staff was caught…
Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Warns Non-Compliant Markets Will Be Closed Over SOP Violations
Karachi, Pakistan (HRNW) — Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the Karachi Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the provincial government, is holding discussions with market associations to enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to fire safety and building compliance. He warned that markets failing to implement safety SOPs would be shut…
Karachi Honor Killing: Couple Shot Dead for Love Marriage in Bheens Colony, Two Accused Arrested
Karachi (HRNW)- A couple was killed for getting married by choice. According to the police, this incident of firing took place in the Bheens Colony area of Karachi, where the girl’s father, along with his accomplices, opened fire on his daughter and son-in-law, while a civilian was also injured in the firing. Police said that…
School Van Catches Fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge, Children Safely Rescued
Karachi (HRNW)- A school van caught fire on Shah Faisal Colony Bridge. The fire was brought under control as a result of the timely action of a fire brigade vehicle. Children were in the van at the time of the fire, however, rescue personnel immediately evacuated all the children to safety. According to rescue officials,…