Author: Aziz Khatri
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, expressed his gratitude at a grand ceremony held in his honor by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, highlighting the reforms and modernization initiatives he introduced since assuming office. Memon said that upgrading technical systems and procedures in Sindh Police’s critical units, including the CTD and Special Branch, has already begun yielding positive results. He thanked the Sindh government for releasing special funds to support these initiatives, noting that the credit goes to the CTD team for their dedication and hard work. “The work of CTD officers is highly…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, met with Omani Consul General Sami Abdullah Salem Al Kharijari and his delegation at the Governor House in Karachi to discuss avenues for deepening historical, trade, and investment ties between Pakistan and Oman. The delegation included Oman’s Deputy Consul General, as well as prominent business figures such as Syed Fayyaz Ali Shah and Imran Siddiqui. During the meeting, officials held detailed discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, while also exploring ways to strengthen collaboration in education, health, and cultural exchange. Governor Tessori reaffirmed his commitment to further…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) marked the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery with a high-level consultation on eliminating child and bonded labor across the province. The event brought together government officials, members of the labor department, civil society representatives, and human rights activists to discuss strategies for tackling these enduring human rights challenges. Barrister Rida Tahir, Business and Human Rights Member of SHRC, provided an overview of the Sindh Bonded Labor System (Abolition) Act, 2015, noting that children were defined as anyone under the age of 18 under the Sindh Child Protection Authority…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The 32nd day of the World Culture Festival 2025 at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the School of Visual and Performing Arts building by Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah. The ceremony, attended by senior government officials, foreign diplomats, and international artists, underscored the city’s growing reputation as a cultural hub. President of the Arts Council, Mohammad Ahmed Shah, accompanied the Chief Minister and briefed him on the departments within the new school, which included Fine Arts, Communication, Textile Design, Music, Theatre, and Dance. The…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Council held its general meeting on Monday at the Council Hall, KMC Head Office, with Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab presiding. During the session, seven resolutions were unanimously approved, including four listed on the agenda and three private motions. The meeting began with prayers and condolences for a young child who had tragically fallen into an open manhole in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, highlighting the human cost of urban infrastructure challenges. The opposition held the Mayor accountable for the tragic death of the innocent child who was unfortunately preyed by an open manhole. Among the…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor of Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated a modern swimming pool at the KMC Sports Complex on Kashmir Road on Monday, marking a significant addition to the city’s recreational infrastructure. The facility, built at a cost of 150 million rupees, is designed to meet international standards and provide a safe, high-quality experience for residents. Addressing a press conference, Mayor Wahab expressed his deep sorrow over a tragic incident that had occurred the previous day, offering condolences to the affected family and assuring that strict action would be taken against those responsible. He highlighted that the newly…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has said that Karachi’s long-awaited Ke-4 water supply project is now 64% complete, with officials indicating that it could be finished by 2026, provided the necessary funding is secured. Retired Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed, WAPDA chairman, described the project as “crucial” for the city and noted that PKR 8.6 billion has already been invested. During a site visit, he urged contractors to accelerate construction while ensuring that additional resources were made available to meet deadlines. Once completed, the Ke-4 project is expected to supply Karachi with 650 million gallons…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: K-Electric has conducted a major operation in the Jalalaabad neighborhood of Nazimabad, exposing what officials described as a large and organized underground network used for electricity theft. According to the power utility, the raid led to the seizure of more than three thousand kilograms of underground cables that had been laid covertly to siphon electricity from the system without detection. A company spokesperson said the cables formed part of an extensive setup designed to bypass the official supply network, contributing significantly to commercial and technical losses. The operation followed internal assessments showing that the utility had…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi police have arrested a key suspect in the murder of Shahnaz, whose mutilated body was found near China Port on 25 November. According to South DIG Asad Raza, the suspect, identified as Ehtesham, was found in possession of the victim’s mobile phone. Initial investigations reveal that he killed Shahnaz over a financial dispute. In a chilling attempt to destroy evidence, the suspect allegedly disfigured her face with a stone and burned her fingers to hinder identification and forensic analysis. Shahnaz, a resident of Madina Colony, had been reported missing since 22 November. Her family’s search…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A wide-ranging gathering of Karachi’s business community, students, civil society members, doctors, engineers, journalists, academics, and lawyers voiced strong support for granting the city the status of a separate administrative unit, alongside advocating for the creation of new administrative divisions across Pakistan. The meeting, which included notable participants from Punjab such as Mian Amir Mahmood, provided a forum for residents and professionals to articulate longstanding grievances regarding what they described as systematic neglect and inequities faced by the city. Speakers at the session detailed the challenges Karachi has endured over decades, including underinvestment, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and…