UAE visa suspension for Pakistanis — Consul General denies rumors
Amid widespread reports that United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended visas for Pakistani citizens, its Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, has rejected the claims as “completely fabricated.” He…
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.…
Karachi Weather Alert: Cold Nights Ahead as Temperature Drops to 16 °C
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert for Karachi, warning residents to brace for chilly nights as temperatures drop to 14 °C–16 °C over the coming 24 hours.…
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…
Pakistan’s Steel Scrap Imports Hit Four-Year High as Construction Activity Revives
Pakistan’s imports of iron and steel scrap surged in October 2025 to 381,991 metric tonnes — the highest monthly volume recorded in nearly four years, since November 2021. The increase…
Pakistan IT Minister Calls to Indigenize AI Models, Boost Local Talent
Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, called for a push to “indigenize” Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, arguing that the country should no longer remain a passive…