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Karachi is set to benefit from a Rs 2.3 billion project aimed at addressing its water shortage. A new 4.5 km, 72-inch pipeline will reduce leaks and improve water distribution, ensuring more efficient supply. Currently, the city of Karachi loses up to 300,000 gallons of water daily due to wastage. The project may reach completion …
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KARACHI: A routine tax inspection escalated into a tense situation in Karachi as Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials were held captive by staff members at a wedding hall on Dalmia Road. The incident occurred during a standard investigation into potential tax discrepancies at the venue. The inspection was initiated after suspicions arose regarding the …
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Karachi is set to experience a shorter winter season this year, with temperatures expected to dip by mid-December, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Experts have predicted that this winter will be milder than usual, leaving residents worried about the implications of climate change. Currently, the city is grappling with unusual heat, with …
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Karachi customs officers seized 1.25 kilograms of marijuana at the International Mail Office (IMO) in Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in a major anti-narcotics effort. Acting on credible intelligence, officials increased monitoring of incoming EMS parcels from Bangkok, Thailand, suspecting they might contain contraband. The seized marijuana, valued at approximately Rs. 5 million, underscores Pakistan Customs’ …
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recently uncovered a major illegal call center in Karachi’s Defence Phase II involved in fraud. The call center, reportedly managed by police ASI Abubakar and accomplice Umar Shah Bukhari, targeted foreign nationals to extract sensitive financial information. This raid is a significant breakthrough by the FIA Cybercrime Reporting Center in …
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The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an electricity price increase for Karachi, raising the rate by Rs3.03 per unit. This adjustment, part of the July 2024 monthly fuel price adjustment, will impact consumer bills starting in December 2024. This increase comes as K-Electric requested a higher rate, citing rising fuel costs. December …
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the appointment of Muhammad Mohsin Rafiq as the acting Director General of the Directorate General of Transit Trade in Karachi. This transition in leadership at the Directorate General reflects the FBR’s efforts to ensure efficient oversight of Pakistan’s transit trade activities amidst strategic reshuffling within its ranks. …
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The construction of the M6 Motorway from Karachi to Sukkur is set to revolutionize transportation in Sindh. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister of Communication Aleem Khan agreed on Thursday to extend the M6 Motorway from Karachi to Sukkur via Hyderabad, rather than starting from Hyderabad, as initially planned. This decision …
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KARACHI: Street criminals gunned down a man named Farhan during a mugging incident in the SITE-Superhighway Industrial Area. He was returning home after selling his wife’s jewelry to fund his daughter’s medical treatment. This incident highlights the alarming rise in street crime in Karachi, despite recent claims from the police. Karachi Police chief Javed Alam Odho …
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Karachi police arrested over 20 PTI workers and leaders on Friday. They violated Section 144 by holding a rally in Empress Market, Saddar, demanding the release of Imran Khan. Authorities confirmed this, while PTI officials condemned the police action. Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) also staged a protest in Saddar. They were demonstrating against the death of …
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Karachi: The city has been enveloped in a foul odour, particularly in its coastal areas. This unpleasant smell stems from the decomposition of aquatic plants known as phytoplankton. This phenomenon occurs annually and is linked to changing wind patterns. Residents first noticed the unusual stench after the monsoon rains ended on September 5. The recent …
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A major power breakdown occurred at the Dhabeji pumping station in Thatta, shutting down three pumps. A rupture in a 72-inch pipeline, identified as pipeline number 5, caused the disruption. This pipeline supplies water to Karachi, and the breakdown has stopped over 18 million gallons of water from reaching the city. The Karachi Water and …
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KARACHI – A fire at an illegal petrol pump in Karachi’s Shah Faisal area claimed one life and trapped residents inside a nearby building. The fire, which broke out on Monday, engulfed the structure, creating panic as thick smoke filled the area. Initial reports confirmed that the petrol pump was operating illegally beneath a residential …
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KARACHI: The likelihood of reducing high electricity prices in Pakistan appears bleak as the government continues to use electricity and petroleum products as key revenue generators. Independent power producers (IPPs) operate without sufficient oversight, contributing to the ongoing energy crisis. These issues were highlighted by experts during a media briefing titled “Pakistan Energy Crisis and …
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Chairman of the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan Yahya Polani spoke at a joint press conference held in Karachi by the association. He was accompanied by Mohammad Nadim Sharif, Senior Vice Chairman of TAAP, Alamgir Khokhar, Vice Chairman of South Zone, Mohammad Raza, former Chairman Mohammad Hanif Ranch and Executive Committee Member of TAAP, Naveed …
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British Council Pakistan is organizing the sixth edition of the Women of the World Festival (WOW) in Karachi on March 4 and 5, 2023, in collaboration with the ACDAI Pakistan and the Alif Noon Media. After two virtual editions in 2021 and 2022, this will be the first physical edition of the WOW Festival in …
On Friday, a suicide squad belonging to the Pakistan Taliban attacked a police compound in the port city of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of at least four people. The assailants entered the compound and engaged in a gun battle with security forces for several hours, with security personnel conducting a floor-to-floor search of the …
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After an attack on the Karachi Police Office (KPO), concerns were raised about the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 matches scheduled to take place in the city. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the PSL franchise owners have confirmed that the games will continue as planned. The decision was made after an emergency meeting …
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On February 17, 2023, the Pakistani Taliban launched an attack on the police headquarters in Karachi. After several hours, the security forces were able to regain control of the building and killed all three militants involved in the attack. Unfortunately, the attack resulted in the deaths of three police officers and a civilian. Eyewitnesses reported …
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The latest online star is Hazim Bangwar, the new assistant commissioner for Karachi’s North Nazimabad. After the officer announced his new post on social media, several people delved into Bangwar’s personal life and uploaded photos on the microblogging platform. Bangwar came to Twitter last week to post photos from the office. “It’s an honour to …
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On Monday morning, a power outage hit major cities in Pakistani including Karachi and Lahore for more than 27 hours because of frequency variation in the national grid system. However, Energy Minister suggests that most of the power has been restored and will be restored quickly due to the efforts of the government and technical …
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A power outage hit Pakistan out of nowhere on Monday morning around 7 am plunging the whole country into darkness, especially across Karachi, Lahore, and Baluchistan areas. This electricity shutdown affected more than 220 million residents of Pakistan who struggled with everyday activities. The electricity shutdown triggered a shortage of water, and due to winter, …
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KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Cooperatives Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has issued orders to the Secretary Industries to prepare a summary of 1 billion rupees for the development works of the Korangi Industrial Area. Speaking at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the provincial minister said that 5 billion rupees were approved by …
