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...
Karachi is quietly becoming the next harbour for the wealth shift as the Dubai dream crashes. Projects like DHA City Karachi and Bahria Town Karachi are attracting attention as the Middle East crisis deepens. Although Pakistan is currently facing the effects of the war, oil prices surged sharply due to disruptions in the Strait...
The real estate market in Karachi has seen a shift in buyer preferences. Karachiites are opting for smarter living, which offers them various amenities and, most importantly, security. Karachi faces major security concerns; hence, there is a rising demand for gated communities. Both families and overseas investors are mostly interested in such developments. They offer...
Despite being the economic hub, Karachi offers the lowest quality of life. Nevertheless, 10,000 people enter Karachi daily, according to 2022 statistics. This consistent influx contributes to its rapid expansion and a growing urban population that has now exceeded 20 million people. It indicates an ever-growing demand for properties and business opportunities. A megacity like...
According to the claims by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Farooq Sattar, the removal of Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, representing MQM (P), without any consultation with the party, gives “a clear message” that the federal government did not “need” the party anymore. Could this be the final blow? Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader and Karachi-based lawyer,...
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a high-level meeting with Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi to discuss bolstering defence cooperation between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The two military leaders engaged in detailed talks on bilateral security issues, regional stability, and enhancing...
A severe cold wave in the United Kingdom continues to break low-temperature records night after night, with Marham in Norfolk reporting temperatures dropping to around –12.5°C. This extreme cold has significantly disrupted daily life across the UK, including transport and education systems. Officials say heavy snowfall has forced hundreds of schools to remain closed, extending...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has made bold remarks about the country’s military preparedness against India, claiming that Pakistan’s combat aircraft have effectively been “battle-tested” against the Indian armed forces and are receiving high demand for orders as a result. Asif stated the country’s military readiness is so robust it could reduce reliance on...
Venezuela’s government claims that a major portion of President Nicolás Maduro’s security team was killed during a US military operation that led to Maduro’s capture. According to Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino, the operation—described as a direct attack on Venezuelan sovereignty—resulted in heavy casualties among security personnel, though he did not specify exact numbers. Padrino...
The first teaser for the upcoming Pakistani film Aag Lagay Basti Mein, featuring Mahira Khan and Fahad Mustafa, has been released and is drawing strong reactions from audiences. The intense preview hints at high-stakes drama, social conflict and raw emotional storytelling, with both stars portraying powerful characters caught in turmoil that grips their community. The...