Pakistan’s automotive sector is reeling from significant price hikes following the implementation of the Climate Support Levy (CSL) under the new auto policy. For the first time, all locally assembled hybrid, petrol, and diesel vehicles are subject to this tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The levy has led to substantial price increases across major...
Brain-eating amoeba has claimed another life in Karachi. This incident brings the total number of fatalities from this infection in Sindh to three this year. The latest victim, a resident of North Karachi, was only 17 years of age. Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in warm freshwater environments and can cause a rare but deadly...
Irum Bibi, a 25-year-old woman, was brutally murdered in Karachi’s Afghan Basti, Gulshan-e-Memar, allegedly by her husband and father. Further details suggest the case has been solved, and the police have arrested both suspects identified as Irum’s husband, Noor Muhammad, and her father, Yasin, in connection with the crime. According to Senior Superintendent of Police...
The State Bank of Pakistan has recently revealed shocking insights in a report concerning the country’s banking sector, highlighting low balances in the majority of commercial bank accounts. Based on the report, more than 51% of bank accounts contain less than Rs. 5,000, indicating a major challenge for the nation’s financial landscape. The statistics also...
A heart-wrenching tragedy struck Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on June 27, 2025, when 11 members of a single family drowned in a sudden surge of floodwaters in the Swat River. The incident, which occurred during a family picnic near the river, has left the nation mourning and raised critical questions about emergency response systems and public...
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a financial assistance package of Rs. 400 million for persons with disabilities, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowered society. The announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the Chief Minister’s...
The Sindh government is set to revolutionize Karachi’s public transportation system with the introduction of a large fleet of Electric Vehicles (EV) and hybrid buses in the current fiscal year. Senior Minister for Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed that within the next few months, double-decker buses, along with additional buses, will be...
Last night, the weather took a rather dramatic turn as it drenched the streets of Karachi in the first monsoon rain of the season, a pleasant change in contrast to the heat and humidity of the prior days. The drizzles that swiftly morphed into heavy downpours were accompanied by lightning and thunder, taking over areas...
As Muharram-ul-Haram 1447 AH approaches, to ensure public safety and maintain law and order during the holy month, Karachi Police has released a comprehensive security plan. A total of 20,350 police officers and personnel will be deployed across the city to provide security during this period. As per the plan, 829 processions and 5,227 religious...