Gold prices surge in Pakistan as global rates climb with 24K gold jumping
Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply on Saturday, tracking strong gains in international bullion markets, traders in Karachi said. The price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs 7,100…
SHC slams Karachi Water Board on piped water supply, suspends tanker system
A bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) reprimanded officials of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) for failing to supply piped water to residents of Orangi Town, saying…
Karachi robbery gang ringleader arrested after encounter in Qasba Colony
Police in Karachi’s Qasba Colony have captured a ringleader and two accomplices of an alleged robbery gang following an exchange of gunfire, authorities said on February 21, 2026. Pirabad police…
Peer Muhammad Shah reappointed as DIGP Traffic Karachi in key police reshuffle
Syed Peer Muhammad Shah, a senior police officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP), has been reappointed as Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Traffic, Karachi, the Associated Press…
Rangers arrest most wanted terrorist in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar during intelligence operation
Pakistan Rangers have arrested a most-wanted terrorist during an intelligence-led operation in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, officials said on Thursday. The suspect, identified as Dost Muhammad, a resident of Bajaur, was…
Karachi Soldier Bazaar gas explosion building collapse kills 16
A suspected gas explosion early Thursday in Karachi’s densely populated Soldier Bazaar area caused part of a residential building to collapse, killing at least 16 people, including women and children,…
Air strike option on table as Pakistan warns Kabul
Pakistan’s defence leadership says the air strike option remains open if the Afghan government cannot stop militants using its territory to launch attacks, warning Kabul to secure peace or face…
Sindh insurance law compensation fails accident victims
The recently updated Sindh insurance law aims to protect accident victims under a mandatory third-party vehicle insurance system. But critics say its fixed compensation approach falls short of real needs,…
Pakistan bowl first as T20 World Cup rivalry ignites
In a highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup showdown, Pakistan bowl first after winning the toss against arch-rivals India in Colombo. The decision to let India bat stemmed from…
China zero tariffs boost Africa trade ties
China zero tariffs policy will reshape trade with the African continent. Starting May 1, 2026, Beijing will remove import duties on goods from the 53 African countries with which it…