Karachi
Sindh Government and IFC Agree to Expand Cooperation in Health, Renewable Energy and Economic Development
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Simon Andrews, Pakistan Division Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of health, social security, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and economic development. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Development and Planning Jam Khan…
Alleged Police Encounter in Shah Latif Leaves One Suspected Robber Dead, Two Policemen Injured
Karachi (HRNW)- A suspected robber was killed in an alleged police encounter in the Shah Latif area, while his accomplices escaped after opening fire. Two police constables were injured during the exchange of fire, and weapons, a vehicle, and other items were recovered from the deceased suspect. According to police, the alleged encounter took place near…
ANF Seizes Drugs Worth Rs6.5 Million in Nationwide Anti-Narcotics Operations
Karachi (HRNW)- The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered drugs worth approximately Rs6.5 million during operations carried out in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Jhang, and Multan as part of its nationwide crackdown against drug trafficking. According to the ANF spokesperson, acting on a tip-off, officials conducted an operation at a courier office in Federal B Area, Karachi, where…
Pakistan Must Focus on Karachi to Boost Exports, Says Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
Karachi (HRNW)- Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that if Pakistan wants to significantly increase its exports, it must focus on the development and promotion of Karachi as the country’s economic hub. Addressing a meeting at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the minister said that China is…
Gold Prices Surge in Global and Pakistan Markets, Per Tola Rate Jumps by Rs9,100
Karachi (HRNW)- After five trading sessions, prices in the global and local gold markets increased significantly today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market recorded an increase of $91 on Thursday, as a result of which the new global price rose to $4,063. Under the influence of the global market, the price…
Allegations of Irregularities in Sindh Public Service Commission Appointments Raised in Sindh High Court
Karachi (HRNW): During proceedings on a petition filed against the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) in the Sindh High Court, concerns were reportedly raised regarding the recruitment process and the alleged deviation from merit-based selection. According to the petitioner, the court observed that the primary responsibility of the SPSC is to select candidates for government…
Drone-Based Drain Cleaning Plan Is a New Avenue for Corruption, Says Saifuddin Advocate
Karachi (HRNW): Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Saifuddin Advocate, has alleged that the announcement to use drones for drain cleaning is a new avenue for corruption. Expressing deep concern over the condition of Karachi’s drainage system, he said that instead of immediately commencing cleaning operations, the…
Federal Urdu University Teachers Protest Over Salaries, Pension Delays and Unpaid Dues
Karachi (HRNW) – Teachers of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding salaries, house ceiling allowances, pensions, medical benefits, and other pending dues. The protesters later attempted to march towards the Governor House, but police stopped them from…
Pakistan Sunni Tehreek Chief Urges India to Respect Pakistan’s Water Rights
Karachi (HRNW) – Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) Chief Muhammad Shadab Raza Naqshbandi has urged India to refrain from what he described as “water aggression” and to fully comply with international agreements governing shared water resources. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Naqshbandi said Pakistan’s water rights, particularly those relating to the Indus River, are directly linked…
Flour Prices Surge in Karachi as Wheat Costs Rise
Karachi (HRNW) – Flour prices have increased sharply in Karachi, with the prices of both Fine Flour and No. 2.5 Flour rising by as much as Rs. 13 per kilogram, adding to the financial burden on consumers. According to Junaid Aziz, Chairman of the Flour Mills Association, the increase follows two consecutive hikes in wheat…