Tag: Karachi
1 Jun 2026
Karachi faces 54 MGD water shortage after electricity supply to NEK Pumping Station suspended: KWSC
Karachi has been grappling with a prolonged water crisis since late March, driven by pipeline leaks, transmission line bursts, power outages at pumping stations, and other technical issues.
1 Jun 2026
Hill Park row erupts as MQM-P accuses authorities of land grabbing; mayor denies claim
"The hill, if sold now, can lead to the sale of the whole park tomorrow," he said, demanding action against the concerned officials who were alleged to have been involved in the case.
24 May 2026
Crackdown launched on illegal livestock markets across Karachi
Officials confirmed that multiple individuals have been arrested and FIRs have been registered as part of the enforcement action against unauthorised cattle markets.
21 May 2026
Karachi to get dedicated heavy vehicle terminal
Under the PPP arrangement, it was also decided to buy 500 EV buses. Out of these, 450 will run on 25 routes in Karachi while the remaining 50 on 5 routes in Hyderabad.
20 May 2026
Balochistan transporters suspend mineral loading over security, extortion concerns
Eight trucks were burned and the others damaged their tires.
20 May 2026
Driver of vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run on Karachi’s Sea View road remains at large
As reported on Thursday, the incident was recorded on video and was widely circulated on social media platforms.
17 May 2026
FIA to probe agency raid on jewellery shop in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar
According to an FIA spokesperson, the agency is a professional institution that believes in transparent and impartial action in accordance with the law.
10 May 2026
'The march will continue': Aurat March defies restrictions at Karachi's Sea View rally
Organisers maintained that the right to march and speak on these issues would continue.
7 May 2026
Illegal call centre busted in Karachi’s DHA
The data allegedly included social security numbers, telephone numbers, dates of birth, mothers’ names, and CVV codes.
5 May 2026
Sindh cabinet okays mega graveyard projects for Karachi and Hyderabad
The decision was taken to address the shortage of land for graveyards.
2 May 2026
Karachi's residents left parched as water supply drops to a trickle
The situation has been triggered following the power outage at the Dhabeji pumping station in early April, resulting in damage to three transmission lines.
1 May 2026
Karachi police detain SP’s son after checkpoint altercation
A vehicle bearing an official number plate, which was being used by the accused, has also been seized.
1 May 2026
Karachi livestock market welcomes over 65,000 sacrificial animals
Only healthy animals are being permitted entry into the market, the market administrator said.
29 Apr 2026
Gul Plaza fire report still undisclosed
This report was submitted by the commission after it conducted the investigation on April 7 to the Sindh Law Department, giving the government the choice to either release it or withhold it from the general public.
27 Apr 2026
City sizzles at 38°C, feels like 40°C as Karachi continues to face intense heat conditions
The early warning centre forecasted that the city will remain relatively hot for the coming days, with temperatures exceeding 36°C.