In a recent letter addressed to Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab raised serious concerns about the functioning of Town Municipal Administrations (TMAs) in Karachi, accusing them of exceeding their authority and neglecting critical infrastructure responsibilities. According to the mayor, TMAs are overstepping their jurisdiction by carrying out unauthorized road cutting...
Pakistan and China are in advanced discussions to form a new regional body with the mandate to replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which has been inactive since 2014 due to India-Pakistan tensions. The plan aims at increased regional integration, trade, and connectivity in South Asia, with a focus on dealing with...
The Sindh government has submitted a request to the federal authorities to suspend mobile phone services during Ashura Muharram to ensure robust security arrangements. The Sindh Home Department has sent a formal letter to the Ministry of Interior, recommending the suspension of mobile internet services along the routes of Ashura Muharram processions. The request specifically...
The federal government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the Rs. 35 Pakistan Television (PTV) fee charged on electricity bills, offering relief to millions of consumers. The decision, directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to be formally announced soon after a high-level meeting next week. This move aims to ease the financial burden...
Karachi experienced widespread rainfall on June 28, 2025, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reporting a citywide total of 17.8 mm. The heaviest downpour was recorded in Surjani Town at 58.2 mm, followed by Saddar Town with 47.5 mm, Gulshan-e-Maimar at 37.4 mm, and Gulshan-e-Hadid with 37 mm. Other areas saw significant showers, including Shahrah-e-Faisal...
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...