Author: Aziz Khatri
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: During a targeted snap-check operation, the Jackson Police of Kemari intercepted a major consignment of foreign liquor, valued at over Rs. 7.5 million, intended for illegal sale during New Year celebrations. According to SSP Kemari, Amjad Sheikh, police recovered 300 bottles of foreign, non-customs cleared liquor, with the price of a single bottle exceeding Rs. 25,000. The haul highlights a significant attempt at smuggling and illicit distribution. During the operation, the suspects managed to flee the scene, prompting a continued search and further legal action. SSP Amjad Sheikh confirmed that additional measures are being taken to…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, inaugurated multiple development and community facilities in Shireen Jinnah Colony, including parks, a community center, a dispensary, and a mortuary, underscoring the city administration’s commitment to citizen welfare. Addressing residents, the Mayor emphasized that the administration is dedicated to serving all citizens without discrimination, regardless of political affiliations in the area. “Our daily goal is to ensure that the public benefits from our decisions, our pen, and our words,” he said, highlighting the ongoing efforts to improve Karachi’s infrastructure and public services. He condemned road blockages and sit-ins, urging the Chief…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has hosted the launch of Aaina-e-Tamsaal, the latest poetry collection by the renowned poet, writer and intellectual Gohar Azmi, at the Haseena Moin Hall, drawing together leading figures from Pakistan’s literary and academic circles. The ceremony opened with the recitation of the Holy Quran and was presided over by the eminent educationist Dr Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, with Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodhi attending as chief guest. Prominent writers and critics, including Sohail Shafiq, Rizwan Siddiqui, Akhtar Saeedi, Tajdar Adil, Shair Ali Shair and Owais Adeeb Ansari, spoke at length about…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Police in the East district of Karachi have arrested two armed robbers during a patrol operation near New Town Cut, officials confirmed. SSP East, Zubair Nazeer Sheikh, identified the suspects as Muhammad Junaid and Shuja ur Rehman. The accused had reportedly been involved in multiple robberies across various parts of PIB over the past several days. During the operation, police recovered a 30-bore pistol with ammunition, cash, and an unregistered motorcycle used by the suspects. The duo is also linked to a robbery on 17 December, targeting a local resident, Wahaj Butt, for which a case…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Several candidates of the United Panel, backed by the Sharjeel Goplani group, have been elected unopposed to key offices in the Karachi Timber Merchants Group for the 2025–26 term, according to an official press release. Those elected without contest include Hussain Khan Turk as vice-president, Sabir Ali Bangash as general secretary, Sajjad Somro (MPA) as joint secretary, and Shabbir Bhoriwala as finance secretary. The election commission said no nomination papers were filed by rival candidates for these positions within the stipulated timeframe, leading to their unopposed election. Leaders of the United Panel and members of the…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared 715 buildings across the province uninhabitable and dangerous, releasing a detailed list that shows Karachi accounting for the vast majority, with 563 structures identified as unsafe. Acting on the directives of the Sindh minister for local government, the authorities have begun the process of evacuating and demolishing these hazardous buildings in phases. In Karachi, the highest number of unsafe buildings has been recorded in District South, where 422 structures are set to be targeted under the operation. As part of the next phase, awareness banners will be installed…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Fine Arts Committee of the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi hosted a screening of the film trilogy The River Sublime at the Josh Malihabadi Library, followed by a discussion session. The 26-minute film philosophically and poetically explores three distinct ecological spheres of the Indus River through the artistic perspectives of Nadeem-Al-Karimi, Sadqain Riaz, and Qadir Jhatiyal. Curated by Nusrat Khawaja, the trilogy showcases the natural beauty of the river, its cultural significance, and the environmental challenges it faces, with the aim of raising awareness about its conservation. During the discussion, moderated by Farrukh Tanveer Shahab,…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Muhammad Azmat Shigeyuki Ataka, first vice-president of the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Sindh, has received the Japanese foreign minister’s commendation for his outstanding contribution to promoting Japan–Pakistan relations. The award was presented on Tuesday at the official residence of the consul general of Japan in Karachi. Congratulating Ataka, Consul General Hattori Masaru praised his decades-long dedication to cultural exchange and his role in deepening mutual understanding between the two countries. Ataka was recognised for his pioneering efforts to introduce and popularise Japanese poetic forms such as haiku and waka in Pakistan. By creatively blending these traditions…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of West Zone, Irfan Ali Baloch, conducted an inspection of the Manghopir venue ahead of the annual Tablighi Ijtema, scheduled from 25 to 28 December, to review and strengthen security arrangements. Upon his arrival, DIG Baloch was welcomed by SSP West Tariq Alhai Mastoi, DSP Manghopir, DSP Pakistan Bazaar, and SHOs of Manghopir and Pakistan Bazaar, along with other senior police officers. During the visit, he met with the venue management and religious scholars, discussing police security measures in detail. Officials of the Manghopir administration expressed satisfaction with the proposed arrangements…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Ajmair Nagri police apprehended two street criminals during an armed confrontation near God Luck Wedding Hall, close to 4J Stop. One suspect was wounded in the encounter, while the other was arrested without resistance. Authorities recovered two 30-bore pistols with loaded magazines, three mobile phones, and a 125cc motorcycle from the suspects. The arrested individuals were identified as Faryal, son of Tariq, who was wounded, and Habibullah, son of Haq Nawaz, who was taken into custody without resistance. The wounded suspect was immediately taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medical treatment, while the other was brought…