Author: Aziz Khatri

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) wanted to improve conditions in the city and provide residents with better public facilities. Wahab made the remarks after inaugurating the KMC Sports Complex in Landhi, where he spoke to reporters about ongoing development work in Karachi. He said work had started on several roads, while tenders had been issued for other projects. The mayor thanked Sindh Chief Minister and the provincial local government minister for their support for the city’s development schemes. He said efforts were under way to improve infrastructure and address the needs of…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the renovated KMC Sports Complex in Landhi Town, saying the facility would give young people and families access to modern sports and recreational facilities in their own neighborhood. Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentary leader in the City Council Karamullah Waqasi, elected representatives and a large number of residents attended the inauguration. Wahab said the complex had been equipped for a range of indoor and outdoor sports, including martial arts, while a swimming pool would also be available to the public. He said the facility would provide children…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will launch a citywide kidney screening program at the Union Council level to improve early detection of kidney-related diseases and expand access to preventive healthcare, Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said. The mayor directed the Karachi Institute of Kidney Diseases (KIKD) to conduct the screening program on a large scale in coordination with Union Council chairmen. The initiative is intended to identify kidney-related health problems at an early stage, assess their prevalence across the city and refer people requiring further care to appropriate healthcare facilities. Wahab said many kidney diseases can remain…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Police investigation teams in Korangi arrested five suspects in separate operations targeting a range of criminal offences, according to a statement issued on Tuesday. In the first operation, investigators from Korangi Industrial Area Police arrested Javed Hussain in connection with a robbery case registered under FIR No. 968/26. Police said further investigation is under way. In a separate case, the same investigation team arrested Hafeez Ur Rehman within an hour of a rape case being registered under FIR No. 981/26. The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the complaint was lodged, police said. Meanwhile, investigators…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: District West has finalized plans to celebrate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with a series of official and community events, aimed at marking the occasion across the district. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner West Ali Zulfiqar Memon, attended by assistant commissioners, the assistant commissioner (revenue), town chairmen, the district health officer and other departmental officials. Officials agreed to decorate the Deputy Commissioner’s Office and public areas across District West with national flags, with the campaign already under way. Flag-hoisting ceremonies and cake-cutting events will be held on 14 August, while schools…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A delegation from Crescent Art Gallery met Pakistan’s newly appointed High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Tipu Usman, to discuss promoting Pakistani art and culture through international exhibitions and cultural initiatives. The delegation, led by Chairman Nasir Javed and Chief Executive Officer Sameer Nasir, congratulated Usman on his appointment and briefed him on the gallery’s work in organizing art exhibitions and cultural events in Pakistan and abroad. During the meeting, the delegation highlighted the role of visual arts in strengthening cultural ties between nations and showcasing Pakistan’s artistic heritage to international audiences. Usman said art and…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Deputy Mayor Karachi Salman Abdullah Murad said that the unilateral actions taken by India on August 5, 2019, were contrary to international law and the spirit of United Nations resolutions and could not alter the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pakistan’s support for the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people was a principled national stance that would continue at every level. He expressed these views while speaking to media representatives at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Head Office on Wednesday after leading a rally organised to mark Kashmir Exploitation Day (Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir). The…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A Youm-e-Istehsal (Kashmir Exploitation Day) walk was held at the Deputy Commissioner West Office on Wednesday to mark the sixth anniversary of India’s August 5, 2019 decision regarding Jammu and Kashmir, with officials describing the move as a violation of fundamental rights and international principles. Speaking at the walk, Deputy Commissioner West Ali Zulfiqar Memon said the events of August 5, 2019 had left a deep impact on the people of Kashmir and described the day as a “dark chapter” in the region’s history. He said India’s decision had created further challenges for Kashmir and claimed…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Cybersecurity company AquaOrange Pakistan has inaugurated its new office at Roshan Trade Centre on Main Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi, marking an expansion of its operations in the country’s growing technology sector. The opening ceremony was attended by members of the business community, IT professionals and guests from various fields, who gathered to discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the digital economy and emerging technologies. The event provided a platform for participants to exchange views on the challenges and opportunities facing Pakistan’s technology sector, particularly the increasing need for stronger digital security measures. Addressing the gathering, AquaOrange Pakistan…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Style Runway Fashion Show (SRF) Pakistan Season 18 concluded with a star-studded event in Karachi, bringing together celebrities, fashion models, designers and industry professionals in a showcase aimed at promoting emerging talent and celebrating Pakistan’s growing fashion industry. Held at Barzan Banquet, the event featured runway presentations by established and aspiring models, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the country’s fashion scene. Among those attending were actor Sahiba Afzal, models and actresses Sunita Marshall, Mathira, Namra Shahid, Hiba Ali Khan, Rida Khan, Maria Gul Jan, Talia Jan and Zaynab Fatema. Male models on the runway included…