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...
A major robbery was carried out in PECHS Block 2, where armed robbers, disguised as Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials, looted goods worth over 130 million rupees. The incident has been registered under case number 678/25 at the Ferozabad police station, based on the complaint filed by the victim. As per the events narrated by...
India’s Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, reportedly refused to sign the joint declaration at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in China. According to Indian media, Singh’s refusal stems from the declaration’s failure to mention the Pahalgam incident and its inclusion of a condemnation of terrorism in Balochistan, which spells a pro-Pakistani stance. Indian media...
The Sindh Extended Program of Immunization (EPI) has increased field monitoring activities in different districts to ensure effective and timely preparations for the upcoming important vaccination campaigns. These include the “Big Catch Up” campaign, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, and the Measles vaccination campaign. The main target of these visits is to monitor ongoing...
Abdul Basit, the 15-year-old son of Balochistan Assembly member Maulana Hidayatur Rehman, who had gone missing from Malir Saudabad, has safely returned to his home in Gwadar. Maulana Hidayatur Rehman himself confirmed his son’s safe return. Abdul Basit’s maternal grandfather, Muhammad Adam, registered an FIR at the Saudabad Police Station following the incident. In his...
Following the province-wide ban on plastic bags, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has significantly increased its enforcement efforts across the province. To date, SEPA has inspected 657 markets, wholesale centers, and shopping malls across various divisions, representing a strong commitment to implementing the new regulation. These extensive inspections include 219 markets in Karachi, 96...