Author: Aziz Khatri

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A delegation of senior civil servants from Bangladesh visited the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi as part of efforts to strengthen cultural relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. The delegation was welcomed by Arts Council president Mohammad Ahmed Shah, who gave the visitors a tour of the institution and briefed them on its cultural activities. A cultural evening was organised during the visit, featuring musical and dance performances representing both Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sindhi folk musician Akbar Khamiso Khan performed on the alghoza and received a warm response from the visiting guests. The head of the…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited the Karachi Red Line project for the third time in a week to review progress and address public concerns. He directed authorities to improve traffic flow and repair roads along the corridor. During the visit, Murad Ali Shah ordered the repair and restoration of traffic lanes alongside the Red Line corridor. He said public inconvenience must be reduced and instructed that roads should be widened where necessary by removing or adjusting barriers. He stressed that roads should not be limited to patchwork but built to ensure smooth traffic flow.…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab met K-Electric chief executive Syed Taha and held discussions on electricity transmission and plans for a solar park. The mayor welcomed the K-Electric delegation at the Metropolitan Corporation Karachi head office. He said K-Electric was not only supplying electricity to Karachi but also to parts of Balochistan. He added that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation and Karachi Water Corporation were ready to extend full cooperation in efforts to produce and supply cheaper electricity. He also said the municipal administration was prepared to provide land for the establishment of charging stations for electric…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, in his message on Labor Day, said that workers were the backbone of any society’s development and that without their hard work and dedication the dream of progress remained incomplete. The mayor said May 1 served as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the working class and the need to protect their rights, adding that it was a day to renew commitment towards their welfare. He said the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation was striving to provide better facilities to its workers and had prioritized their welfare. Wahab noted that sanitation workers,…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation and the European Investment Bank to support improvements in water supply and distribution services in Karachi. The agreement was aimed at strengthening the city’s water infrastructure through the establishment of modern filtration plants and upgrades to distribution systems at key locations. It marked what officials described as a significant step towards addressing Karachi’s growing water needs through sustainable solutions. The signing ceremony was attended by Mayor Karachi and chairman of KWSC, Murtaza Wahab. The memorandum was formally signed by managing director KWSC Ahmed…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Police in the Central district arrested 18 suspects during a targeted operation against gambling and betting networks in Bilal Colony, officials said on 28 April 2026. The action was carried out on the instructions of SSP Central, Dr Muhammad عمران Khan, as part of an ongoing campaign against criminal elements. Officers from Bilal Colony police station conducted the raid and detained the suspects at the scene. Police said they recovered 16 mobile phones, cash amounting to Rs134,500, 10 dice with a dice box and three bundles of playing cards, which were being used for gambling activities.…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Sri Lankan Consulate General organised colourful celebrations of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, known as “Suriya Wedana 26”, at the lush green lawns of Iqra University Defence Campus, drawing a large gathering of the Sri Lankan community, students and guests. The event featured traditional games and cultural activities that created a festive atmosphere, with participants actively engaging in the celebrations. Speaking on the occasion, Sri Lanka’s Consul General Sanjeewa Pitiola said “Suriya Wedana” was not only the beginning of a new year but also a symbol of unity, harmony and renewed hope. He said…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Murad Ali Shah visited several ongoing development projects in the city on Monday, along with Murtaza Wahab, Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi and other officials. The chief minister reviewed the BRT Red Line Karachi project and received detailed briefings from officials. He inspected the ongoing construction work from Islamic College to Kamran Chowrangi and was informed about progress by representatives of Frontier Works Organization, Secretary Transport Asad Zamin and TransKarachi CEO Zubair Channa. He directed authorities to expedite completion of the project and improve the traffic corridor, saying public convenience should…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A consultative meeting with members of the transgender community was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sukhdev Hemnani, spokesperson for the Government of Sindh and member of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, with participation from community representatives and officials. Those present included Nisha Rao, Chandani Shah of the Karachi Municipal Corporation, Aradhiya Khan, Zehrish Soomro of the Gender Interactive Alliance, and Dr Sarah Gill, among others. The meeting focused on accelerating implementation of policy commitments and addressing obstacles faced on the ground. Hemnani said Sindh remained the first province to allocate a 0.5% job quota…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) has resumed construction work on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line Lot 2 along University Road in Karachi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced on Sunday. Wahab said Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had set a 90-day deadline for the completion of work on the mixed traffic corridor and drainage system. “Happy to inform that work on the University Road has resumed from today by FWO,” Wahab said in a post on X, adding that the provincial government was aiming to complete both the corridor and drainage works within three months. According…