Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi administration has intensified measures to control prices of essential commodities during Ramadan, taking strict action against profiteers and conducting on-spot sales across the city. According to a report from the Commissioner Karachi’s office, from February 19 to March 6, authorities acted against 3,739 profiteers, imposing fines totaling over Rs. 31.4 million. Eighty-one habitual offenders were arrested, and 90 shops were sealed for violating official price regulations. To ensure affordable access for consumers, on-spot sales were held at 2,943 locations under the supervision of Assistant Commissioners. Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi said these measures…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI, Mar 6: Cricket fans turned out in large numbers for the third day of the four-day Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League at Shah Ahmed Noorani Eidgah Ground, organised under the patronage of Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh and in collaboration with Town Municipal Corporation Korangi. More Details: https://metro-morning.com/smbb-ramazan-cricket-league-continues-on-second-day/ The day featured four exciting matches: Korangi XI vs PSF XI, Chairman XI vs PS 91 XI, PS 92 XI vs PS 95 XI, and Youth XI vs PS 90 XI. Teams delivered aggressive batting performances and impressive bowling spells, with some securing a place…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The second day of the Shahid Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League was held under the supervision of PPP Korangi District President Jani Memon and Korangi Town Chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, in collaboration with Korangi Town Municipal Corporation. The day featured seven matches: PS 91 Eleven vs PS 95 Eleven in the first match, Labor Eleven vs PS 92 Eleven in the second, PSF Eleven vs PS 93 Eleven in the third, Korangi Eleven vs PS 94 Eleven in the fourth, Karachi Eleven vs PS 95 in the fifth, Chairman Eleven vs Labor Eleven in…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Malir carried out a grand operation against drug addicts in the Shah Latif police station limits, saying the move was aimed at protecting young people from narcotics. The action was taken on the directives of the Sindh inspector general, Javed Alam Odho, and under the supervision of SSP Malir Dr Abdul Khaliq. A heavy contingent of Shah Latif police took part in the operation in Quaidabad and other areas, taking several drug addicts into custody and shifting them to the police station. Police officials said awareness was also provided about the harmful effects…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Korangi arrested two men allegedly involved in circulating counterfeit currency in the city’s East Zone, officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the SSP Korangi, officers from Korangi police station carried out an operation and detained the suspects, who were said to have been passing fake notes in the market during the Eid period. The suspects were identified as Muhammad Arbaz, son of Manzoor Ali, and Muhammad Aqib, son of Muhammad Javed. Police said they recovered 26 counterfeit notes of Rs5,000 each, with a total face value…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh inspector general of police, Javed Alam Odho, chaired a meeting to review the establishment of modern police infrastructure and the strengthening of operational capacity in the province’s riverine areas. The meeting was held at the Central Police Office in Karachi. The additional IG operations, DIGs of headquarters, establishment, T&T and IT, and AIGs attended in person, while the DIGs of Larkana and Sukkur and district SSPs joined via video link. Participants were given a detailed briefing on the overall performance of the ongoing operation “Nejat-e-Mehran” in the katcha areas. The DIGs of Larkana…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A four-day Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League 2026 was inaugurated on Tuesday at Shah Ahmed Noorani Eidgah Ground in Korangi, organised in collaboration with the Town Municipal Corporation Korangi. The opening ceremony was attended by Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh and Pakistan Peoples Party district president for Korangi Jani Memon, who met players and encouraged them ahead of the matches. Finance secretary Yasar Khan, MPA Asif Musa, Safora Town chairman Rashid Khaskheli, Chanesar Town chairman Farhan Ghani and Korangi Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Hussain Khoso were also present, along with a large number of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir police held a high-level meeting at the SSP Malir office on March 3, 2026, to assess the security situation and bolster law enforcement strategies across the district. The session, chaired by Dr. Abdul Khaliq, was attended by the SP Malir, all SDPOs, and SHOs. Officials reviewed crime trends and discussed integrated strategies to address emerging security challenges. Dr. Khaliq instructed officers to strengthen field monitoring, conduct targeted operations against criminal elements, and maintain all personnel on high alert. Reserve forces were ordered to stay ready, and additional staff were deployed to sensitive areas. Special…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: More than 75 students from schools across Karachi took part in the 39th Inter-School Annual Husn-e-Naat competition, organised jointly by Justice Helpline International and Crescent Youth Organisation. The event was held at a local hotel and featured participants from classes three to nine. Justice of the Peace Nadeem Sheikh Advocate, head of Justice Helpline International, said the competition had been organised continuously for the past 38 years during the holy month of Ramadan without interruption. Among the attendees were Sindh Home Secretary Iqbal Memon, federal government spokesperson for Sindh Raja Ansari, Chairman Executive Committee of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, Chairman of Korangi Town, hosted an iftar and dinner at the town office in honour of special children associated with the Ehsaas Special Welfare Association. Farooq Awan attended as chief guest. A large number of children from Landhi and Korangi were present along with their parents and teachers. Town officials, elected representatives and members of civil society also attended. The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a naat in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Addressing the gathering, Muhammad Naeem Sheikh said special children…