FBR tax records private hospitals Lahore — crackdown intensifies
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued demands for tax records from all private hospitals in Lahore, as part of a widening audit. According to FBR officials, the tax…
Karachi e-challan fines significantly higher than Lahore — residents protest disparity
According to recent reports, residents of Karachi are being charged e-challan traffic fines that are far higher than in Lahore — sometimes by a factor of 10 to 100. For…
Raping murdering woman Clifton — suspect arrested in Karachi case
Police in Karachi have detained a suspect alleged to be responsible for the rape and murder of a woman whose tortured body was discovered near the Urban Forest in Clifton…
Sindh Police reform: Driving change in licensing & public service
A recent experience at the Sindh Police Driving License Centre in Clifton, Karachi, offers a striking example of how the force is evolving. What used to be a dreaded, time-consuming…
Karachi Stakeholders Debate Solutions to City’s Solid Waste Woes
Stakeholders from government, academia, NGOs and the private sector convened at a dialogue hosted by Code for Pakistan to discuss worsening solid-waste management in Karachi, and to explore collaborative solutions.…
Over 21,600 Pakistanis Imprisoned Abroad — Global Breakdown Revealed
According to recent disclosures, more than 21,600 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned abroad, with the majority held in Gulf countries. Data presented to a parliamentary committee shows that over 13,000 of…
Karachi Water Supply Suspended for Three Days: Repairs Underway (Nov 29–Dec 1, 2025)
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has announced that water supply will be suspended for three days in several areas of Karachi while repair work is carried out on…
Karachi Doctors Remove 15-kg Tumour from Woman’s Abdomen at Lyari Hospital
Doctors at Lyari General Hospital in Karachi successfully removed a massive 15-kilogram tumour from the abdomen of a 38-year-old woman, a mother of five from Thatta, who was admitted in…
Notorious Vehicle-Lifter Killed in Karachi Police Encounter
A “notorious” vehicle-lifting suspect was killed in a police encounter in Karachi, after officers engaged him during an operation to curb auto theft. Police say the suspect had long been…
Jamaat-e-Islami Denounces Karachi Land-Grab Attempt, Demands Action
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has condemned a recent attempt to grab land in Karachi, calling it a serious violation of citizens’ rights — and held an emergency press conference to demand immediate…