On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Ali Khurshidi, opposition leader of the Sindh Assembly, expressed profound dismay at the high-profile raid conducted by Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on the Nipa Alfour Water Hydrant, accompanied by officials from the Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation. In a strongly worded statement, Khurshidi questioned the mayor’s focus on a single...
Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal emphasized Karachi’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s creation and progress, lamenting ongoing debates about the city’s rightful share and recognition. Speaking at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Kamal addressed the business community, commending their resilience in navigating continuous challenges, political uncertainty, and economic pressures. “Your...
In an emergency press conference held at Insaf House in Karachi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh formally announced a province-wide constitutional, democratic, and public movement for the release of PTI patron-in-chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The movement also aims to secure the release of other PTI leaders, restore the rule...
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) held a press conference at its Bahadurabad headquarters, where Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshidi, along with party members and National Assembly representatives, addressed the media regarding a tragic building collapse in Lyari, Karachi. Khurshidi expressed condolences for the lives lost, praying for their forgiveness, and noted that...
Sindh Minister for Local Government and Chairman of the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 Steering Committee, Saeed Ghani, has emphasized that Karachi currently lacks an approved master plan, leading to disorganization in the city. He stated that a master plan is a cornerstone for any city’s development, and the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 will...
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 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...
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...