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International Conference on Sustainable Green Energy and Digital Innovation Held at University of Karachi
Karachi (HRNW)- The Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Karachi and the Institution of Engineers Pakistan (Karachi Center) on Friday organized the first international conference “Sustainable Green Energy, Environment and Digital Innovations”. The event was held at the Jinnah Auditorium of Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. In the opening session, renowned…
Dawood University VC Warns of Rising E-Waste Threat, Calls for Urgent Action at International Sustainability Conference
Karachi (HRNW)- Vice Chancellor of Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Eng. Professor Dr. Samreen Hussain, has warned that with the rapid growth of digital innovation and modern technology, electronic waste (e-scrap) is emerging as a major global challenge that is currently being ignored. He said that in 2022, around 62 million tons of e-scrap…
New Karachi Town Avoids Waterlogging After Rains, Municipal Commissioner Personally Supervises Drainage Operations
Karachi (HRNW)- Municipal Commissioner of New Karachi Town, Munawar Hussain Mallah, conducted a detailed tour of different areas of the town after the recent rains and personally inspected the drainage arrangements. The Municipal Commissioner was present in the field from 4 pm to 10 pm and ensured the drainage of rainwater from different places under…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Only Bones Found in Rubble as Final Search Operation Nears Completion
Karachi (HRNW)- Senior Fire Officer Zafar Khan has said that after the Gul Plaza tragedy, most of the bodies are no longer found in the rubble, but only bones. Talking to the media, Zafar Khan said that a fire broke out in the basement of the building once again, which was immediately extinguished. He said…
Transfer of Karachi Municipal Commissioner Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi
Karachi (HRNW)- The Government of Sindh has issued a notification for the immediate transfer of Karachi Municipal Commissioner Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi. According to the notification, Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi has been directed to report to the Services and General Administration Department. Meanwhile, Samira Hussain has been given additional charge as Municipal Commissioner Karachi. She…
Gul Plaza Fire: Key Meeting Between Government and Traders, Promises of Full Support for Victims
Karachi (HRNW)- A crucial meeting was held regarding the Gul Plaza fire under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Industry and Trade, Jam Ikramullah Dhanio. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Local Government Nasser Hussain Shah, President of All Pakistan Traders Association Sindh Javed Qureshi, Secretary of Industry and Trade Shadiya Jafar, and…
Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami Leader Criticizes Karachi Authorities Over Gul Plaza Tragedy
Karachi (HRNW): Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar, stated that five days have passed since the Gul Plaza incident, and so far 61 bodies have been recovered. He said the tragedy exposes Bilawal Bhutto’s Sindh Vision, under which Karachi has turned into a ruin. Speaking at a press conference, he criticized KMC and provincial government…
Karachi: Two-Month Ban on Dumping Waste in Drains, Section 144 Imposed
Karachi (HRNW)- The Commissioner of Karachi has announced a complete two-month ban on dumping garbage, debris, or any waste into city drains, with Section 144 being enforced to ensure compliance. According to the Commissioner, the ban will be in effect from 22 January to 22 March. Police will register cases against violators, and SHO’s will…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Ferry Terminal
Karachi (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever ferry terminal in Karachi. This marks the official launch of Pakistan’s first ferry service, a historic step aimed at strengthening maritime trade and promoting the country’s blue economy. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Federal Minister described the terminal as a major…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 60; Investigation Launched into Locked Building Exits
KARACHI (HRNW): Deputy Commissioner South, Javed Nabi Khoso, has provided a grim update on the Gul Plaza fire incident, confirming that approximately 55 to 60 bodies have been recovered from the building so far. Speaking to the media, the DC South stated that a high-level investigation is underway to determine why the building’s exit gates…