An attack on a bus traveling from Karachi to Quetta claimed the lives of three individuals and left seven others injured in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred in the Neemargh area, involved unidentified armed assailants opening fire on the moving bus, fueling concerns over security on key intercity routes. According to...
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume flights to the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone after a five-year ban imposed by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in 2020. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the development as a clear victory for Pakistan, emphasizing its importance for the 1.6 million-strong Pakistani diaspora in the...
The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Karachi has arrested a suspect involved in human smuggling and visa fraud, marking another step in their ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. According to an FIA spokesperson, the operation was carried out under the directives of Director General FIA, Rafaqat Mukhtar, as part of a...
Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Karachi Police, Javed Alam Odho, issued directives on Wednesday to all Zonal Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), DIG CIA, and DIG Traffic to ensure strict adherence to traffic regulations by police personnel. The order mandates that District SSPs, SPs, SDPOs, and SHOs enforce compliance among their staff, with no tolerance for...
The roads of Karachi continue to claim the lives of its citizens. Five people, with four from the same family, tragically lost their lives in two separate road accidents in the city today, shedding light on prevalent struggles with road safety. The incidents add to the alarming count of traffic-related fatalities in 2025, with heavy...
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 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...
All three major airports of Pakistan—Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore—anticipate the installation of e-gates. Experts from Germany have visited Pakistan and finalized the basic design for these modern e-gates, marking a step toward Pakistan’s more innovative future. According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority, the installation of these e-gates will allow passengers to clear...
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...