Author: Aziz Khatri
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated projects to shift pumping stations in Papri, Malir, and Ghaghar, Gadap, to solar energy, aiming to ensure uninterrupted water supply in areas affected by load-shedding. Speaking at the ceremony, attended by MPA Sajid Jokhio and other party leaders, the mayor said that problems in the supply of clean drinking water caused by electricity outages had been resolved. He said the city administration would go to every possible extent to provide basic facilities to citizens. Wahab said solar energy would reduce dependence on K-Electric while promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable…
DIG East Zone Dr Farukh Ali praises officers for disciplined operations and public safety By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: East Zone Police successfully prevented celebratory firing during New Year festivities, registering 53 FIRs and arresting 44 suspects, recovering 22 pistols, six rifles, 127 live rounds, and 27 empty shells. DIG East Zone Dr Farukh Ali lauded the performance of officers and personnel, describing their professionalism, discipline, and field vigilance as exemplary. He noted that proactive planning, constant monitoring, and coordinated team efforts were key in controlling a potentially dangerous trend, ensuring citizens’ safety and maintaining public order. Special deployments at sensitive…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Canada Chapter organised a solemn ceremony to mark the anniversary of the late former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the first female leader in the Muslim world. Members of the Pakistani community from across Canada attended in large numbers to pay tribute to the iconic democratic leader. Addressing the event, PPP Canada President Javed Gujjar and senior party leader Fareed Khan Abro highlighted Bhutto’s historic achievements, saying that honouring her remarkable personality was akin to “showing a lamp to the sun.” They noted that Pakistan would always remember her sacrifices for democracy,…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, said the BYD Karachi Marathon 2026 “Run for Karachi” was not merely a sporting event, but an important platform to present the city’s vibrant and peaceful image to the world. Speaking at a press conference Mayor Karachi encouraged citizens to participate enthusiastically in the 5-kilometre run, which was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. to allow maximum involvement. He noted that international athletes would also compete, and such participation would help counter the often distorted perception of Karachi globally. “Events like these show that Karachi is lively, safe, and sports-friendly,” he…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Amid growing concern over rising manhole deaths in Karachi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged on Tuesday that the issue of “open manholes” should not be politicized. This year, more than two dozen people, mostly children, have died after falling into uncovered manholes, highlighting the city government’s struggle to secure all sewer openings. The mayor’s remarks came a day after an eight-year-old boy died after falling into an open sewer in Korangi’s Mehran Town. Speaking at Kidney Hill Park, Wahab, a senior PPP leader, said: “If someone has removed a gutter’s cover and placed it on the side,…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori met with MQM-Pakistan Chairman and Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with senior party leader Dr Farooq Sattar, to deliberate on the federal development package for Karachi and broader national political and economic issues. The discussions, held at Governor House, reflected an emphasis on both the immediate infrastructure and civic needs of the province and the ongoing challenges facing Pakistan’s political landscape. He condemned a statement reportedly issued by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the United Kingdom, describing it as an act of terrorism targeting Pakistan and Field Marshal Syed Asim…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The four-day 18th Aalmi Urdu Conference 2025 – Jashan-e-Pakistan, organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, ended on Sunday at the YMCA Ground, bringing together writers, scholars and artists in a wide-ranging celebration of literature and the fine arts. The closing session was presided over by the poet Iftikhar Arif, with Sindh’s chief secretary, Syed Asif Hyder Shah, attending as chief guest. A packed stage reflected the scale of the gathering, with leading literary figures including Muhammad Ahmed Shah, president of the Arts Council, Khurshid Rizvi, Nasir Abbas Nayyar, Asghar Nadeem Syed, Hameed Shahid, Ghazi…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The father of an eight-year-old boy who died after falling into an open sewer in Karachi has said the tragedy occurred because the drain had been left uncovered for weeks. Speaking to the media, Azhar Ali, the father of Delbar, said his son was playing outside their home in Korangi’s Mehran Town when he slipped into the open gutter. “There was no cover on the sewer. It has been missing for at least a month,” he said. Family members said Delbar was the couple’s only child. They added that uncovered gutters are common in the area…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Sindh’s inspector general of police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, has inaugurated the traffic helpline 1915 and the SSP Traffic South complex, the Sindh police said. The traffic helpline 1915 has been established at the Central Police Office in Karachi, while the SSP Traffic South office has been set up at Artillery Maidan. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by the additional IGP Karachi, deputy inspectors general for traffic and training, SSPs Traffic South and AVLC, the PD-IT wing, and other senior officers. Briefing the gathering, the DIG Traffic Karachi said the 1915 traffic helpline has been fully digitalised.…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has declared 2025 as the “year of development,” unveiling a comprehensive Rs 46 billion plan for infrastructure and civic improvement across the city. The announcement came during a press briefing at KMC headquarters, attended by city council members and officials. Mayor Wahab outlined an ambitious programme, with a target to complete 799 development schemes by 30 June 2026. Key projects include the upgrading of four major city corridors with Rs 4 billion, construction of new graveyards costing Rs 400 million, and the completion of repair work on the old Hub Dam…