Karachi ATC acquits Mahrang Baloch in sedition and terrorism case
A court in Karachi has acquitted Mahrang Baloch — leader of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) — in a sedition and terrorism case filed last year. The case, initiated by police…
Another child falls into open manhole in Karachi — outrage mounts over safety failures
A video circulated on social media shows a young girl falling into an open manhole in Karachi. Authorities say the incident appears to have taken place in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area;…
All Karachi milk samples declared unfit for consumption: PSQCA warns of contamination
According to a report submitted in court, all milk samples collected from across Karachi have been declared unfit for human consumption. The testing — carried out by Pakistan Standards &…
Karachi collects Rs25 million in fines after launch of e-Challan system
Karachi Police announced that since the launch of the city’s cashless e‑Challan system, they have collected around Rs 25 million in fines. As per a briefing reviewed by Ghulam Nabi…
Karachi: KMC holds BRT and Chase Up responsible for toddler’s death in open manhole
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has held Red Line BRT officials and the management of a private departmental store, Chase Up, responsible for the death of a three-year-old boy who fell…
Pakistan urged to curb population surge as resources come under pressure
A two-day summit on population concluded in Islamabad with a stark warning: Pakistan is rapidly outpacing its capacity to sustain population growth in relation to national resources. Speakers — including…
Karachi enforces Section 144 around exam centres to curb cheating
The administration in Karachi has imposed Section 144 CrPC around intermediate examination centres, as part of efforts to ensure exam integrity and prevent malpractice. Under the restrictions, public gatherings near…
Social media accounts spreading anti-Pakistan propaganda traced abroad — 33 identified
According to recent disclosures by Pakistani security agencies, 33 social media accounts have been traced for running a coordinated propaganda campaign against Pakistan — with origins reportedly in Afghanistan, India…
Karachi crackdown on intercity buses — illegal bus-stands shut down citywide
The administration in Karachi has launched a significant crackdown on intercity‐bus operations running from within the city limits, shutting down unauthorized bus stands and rerouting services to a designated terminal…
Uzma Khan meets Imran Khan in Adiala Jail — visit permitted after pressure
Uzma Khan — sister of Imran Khan — has been granted permission to meet him at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The approval comes after many prior attempts were allegedly blocked…