US Democratic Senator Christopher Van Hollen has revealed that he is considering a run for the 2028 US presidential election, bringing renewed attention to his personal connection with Pakistan, where he was born. According to the Maryland state government’s official biography, Van Hollen was born in Karachi on January 10, 1959, while his father was...
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced a winter gas supply schedule for domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan, limiting daily supply to three fixed time slots. According to the schedule announced on November 4, households will receive a total of eight hours of gas in every 24 hours, with supply prioritised around meal...
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurated “Method and Madness,” the first exhibition of five planned as part of the World Culture Festival Karachi 2026, at the Arts Council of Pakistan on Friday. The exhibition features artworks by 12 international and 14 Pakistani artists, bringing together creative talent from different cultural backgrounds. Speaking at the event, Wahab...
The ride-hailing driver who took 25-year-old Mir Raza Ali from his home in PECHS to Gulistan-e-Johar shortly before his death has provided details of the young entrepreneur’s final journey, as investigators continue to probe the case. Driver Ehsanullah said he accepted the booking at around 3:57 am and reached Ali’s location shortly after 4 am....
Hazardous medical waste was found lying exposed inside the premises of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)-run Sobhraj Maternity Hospital, raising serious concerns about public health, environmental safety, and hospital waste management practices. According to reports, used syringes, cannulas, IV drip sets, plastic medical waste, and biological material, including human placenta, were discovered scattered in the...
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recent downturn on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index falling 1,264.14 points, or 0.74%, during the morning trading session as investor sentiment remained subdued. The index slipped to 170,475.30 points before trading was temporarily suspended for the routine Friday (Jummah) prayer break. After opening on a weaker note,...
The proposed Disco Bakery Flyover in Karachi has encountered major hurdles even before construction begins, as officials raise concerns over conflicts with the city’s upcoming K-IV water supply project and other ongoing infrastructure works. The development has sparked questions about whether the flyover should proceed as planned. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab had announced that construction...
Based on everything that has surfaced ahead of FY2026-27 (Budget 2027), it may give relief to real estate; however, it is not the regular relief that Karachi investors assume. What could this mean for the real estate investors? It is designed to: Lower taxes on buying and selling property Reports indicate that the government is...
The Sindh government has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the upcoming Aurat March in Karachi, but with a lengthy list of conditions covering participants’ clothing, slogans, speeches, and security arrangements. The march is scheduled to take place at Sea View on Mother’s Day, May 10. According to the official notification, organisers must ensure that...
Scheme 33 on the M-9 motorway: Karachi’s next big real estate frontier or a trap involving illegal societies and fake documentation? In scheme 33, buyers have files but no ownership. The reasons are that there are numerous unauthorised housing schemes. Many societies operate without proper approval (NOCs) from authorities. Some projects are built on encroached...