Karachi Police Arrest Two Men in Child Abuse Case
Karachi police have apprehended two men accused of sexually abusing multiple children in the city’s Tipu Sultan area, authorities confirmed on January 17, 2026. The suspects, identified as Imran and…
Karachi–Quetta Flight Services Resume, Says PAA
Flight services between Karachi and Quetta have officially commenced, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on January 16, 2026. The resumption marks the reinstatement of a key domestic air link…
Rs. 30 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized at Karachi Airport
Customs officials at Karachi’s Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) have intercepted a parcel containing approximately 1.03 kilograms of marijuana with an estimated market value of Rs. 30.716 million. The shipment,…
Karachi Parking Mafia: Causes, Effects, and Reform Proposals
An opinion piece published on January 16, 2026, highlights how illegal parking operators in Karachi have effectively created an informal “parking mafia” that has undermined civic order and public trust.…
Two Killed in Karachi Super Highway Road Accident
On the night of January 15–16, 2026, a road accident on the Super Highway in Karachi resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians and left two others critically injured. An…
Fire at Karachi Port’s KICT Terminal Engulfs 20 Containers
A major fire erupted on January 16, 2026 at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) located within Karachi Port, engulfing approximately 20 shipping containers and disrupting port operations. The blaze…
Karachi Introduces Mobile App for E-Challan Issuance
Karachi Police plan to enhance the city’s electronic challan system by rolling out a mobile application that allows officers to issue fines for traffic violations observed directly on the road.…
Pakistani Passport Rises to 98th in Global Henley Index 2026
Pakistan’s passport has climbed the global rankings in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, rising to 98th place from its previous position as one of the lowest-ranked travel documents worldwide.…
JI Chief Distributes Manhole Covers in Karachi to Improve Safety
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Monem Zafar inaugurated the distribution of 1,000 manhole covers in New Karachi Town on Wednesday under a campaign he termed the “Save Our Children” initiative, aimed…
Karachi Celebrates Art and Heritage at Art Fest Karachi 2026
Karachi has emerged as a vibrant centre of creativity and cultural expression with the opening of Art Fest Karachi 2026 at the Sumbra Art Gallery, drawing artists, students, and members…