With Eid-ul-Adha around the corner, Karachi is taking a strong security plan under the guidance of Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho, providing strict safety checks in the mosques, Imam Bargahs, and Eidgahs in the city. An impressive force of more than 15,743 police officers and officials has been put in place to secure the...
The Sindh government is set to introduce drastic reforms to its traffic laws, set to impose what are being referred to as the province’s highest traffic fines in history. The initiative, which was meant to reduce recurring violations and enhance road safety in Karachi, was welcomed by the approval of a preliminary draft of amendments...
Over 120 escaped inmates of Malir District Jail have been re-arrested or have surrendered themselves to the authorities. The mass jailbreak happened subsequent to the chaos caused by a series of earthquake tremors in the city late at night. According to officials, several prisoners were even brought back to the jail by their own relatives....
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led a parliamentary delegation on a visit to Washington, D.C. On the first day of the visit, important meetings were held and foreign policy was discussed. The former Foreign Minister, in an interview with American TV channel CBS, explained the purpose of the delegation’s visit. Bilawal strongly and effectively presented Pakistan’s stance...
Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, leading a delegation of MQM Pakistan, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the budget for the next financial year and the development projects of urban Sindh. Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Javed Hanif, and Syed Aminul Haq were also a part of the delegation....
The “National Adolescent and Youth Policy Consultation Session” under the Prime Minister’s Youth Development Program convened today at the Chinese Teacher’s Memorial Auditorium, located in the University of Karachi, emphasizing the vital role of young Pakistanis in the nation’s progress. Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mussarat Jahan Yousuf delivered a compelling address, emphasizing that over 60%...
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting an individual’s ability to perform in different aspects of their life, such as in school, with friends, and even at home. As the name suggests, this disorder involves a lack of attention and hyperactive behavior. In Pakistan, the percentage of kids affected with ADHD...
The age of thirteen is open sesame for youth, and media is that cave that opens a whole other world. Youth is a period of transition and development, not only physically but socially and psychologically as well. It is the time when youth are exploring and cultivating their self-identity, and each macro- and micro-level instance...
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has launched a robust crackdown on drug smuggling activities targeting educational institutions and various cities across Pakistan. In a series of eight successful operations, the ANF apprehended 14 individuals, including one woman, and recovered a substantial quantity of narcotics valued at over PKR 56.5 million (approximately 245.15 kilograms). In Rawalpindi, near...
In a significant crackdown on illegal fuel trade, the Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi, in a coordinated operation with a special agency, has seized a substantial quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel and the vehicles used for its distribution. The operation, conducted at various petrol pumps situated in the Northern Bypass...