Karachi’s Water and Sanitation Crisis Sparks Calls for Bold Public-Private Reform
Karachi’s worsening water and sanitation crisis demands immediate, far-reaching reforms backed by both the government and private sector, according to policy analysts. A recent report highlights that millions of residents…
7-year-old dies after falling into open manhole in Lodhran — CM orders action
A seven-year-old child died after falling into an open manhole in Tehsil Kahror Pacca, Lodhran — the tragic incident took place in the Dhanot area when the boy was returning…
Two boys drown after falling into open manholes in Punjab
Two young boys in Punjab died after falling into open manholes, authorities report. The incidents — both involving unsecured drainage covers — have reignited public concern about civic negligence. Local…
Victims’ families pardon son of IHC judge in fatal hit-and-run case
The families of two young women killed in a hit-and-run crash in Islamabad have pardoned the accused — the teenage son of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Mohammed Asif. The…
Gohar criticises DG ISPR presser, urges democratic dialogue
Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has voiced strong disappointment over the recent press conference held by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and called for honest dialogue among democratic forces. Gohar argued that…
IHC orders retrieval of Justice Jahangiri’s Karachi University degree record
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has formally requested the academic record of Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri’s law degree from University of Karachi (through Higher Education Commission, HEC), as part of…
Karachi braces for major power outage as 62 feeders shut down on Dec 6
K‑Electric (KE) has announced a scheduled power shutdown affecting 62 feeders across Karachi on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The maintenance work on transformers will run between 08:00 and 18:30, with…
Karachi administration cracks down on roadside soft-drink and snack stalls
The local administration in Karachi has initiated a wide-ranging campaign to curb the sale of soft-drinks, snacks, and meals by informal roadside vendors. According to the order, stalls selling carbonated…
Customs seizes illegal pills worth Rs 290M at Karachi airport
Officials at the Pakistan Customs Airport Cargo Control Unit foiled a major drug-smuggling attempt after seizing a parcel at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. The package — declared as clothes, socks…
Sindh sets June 2027 deadline for Ghotki–Kandhkot Bridge inauguration
The provincial government of Sindh has announced that the Ghotki–Kandhkot Bridge over the Indus River is scheduled to be inaugurated in June 2027. The announcement was made by Syed Murad…