Author: Aziz Khatri
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has distributed Rs310 million in pension arrears among retired employees of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and announced the launch of a KMC Pension Card to streamline future pension payments. The cheque distribution ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Salman Abdullah Murad, Municipal Commissioner Abrar Jaffer, Pakistan Peoples Party City Council Parliamentary Leader Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, Jaman Darwan, Peoples Labour Bureau Karachi Division President Aslam Samoo and other officials. Addressing the event, the mayor said resolving the long-standing financial issues faced by retired KMC employees had been one…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A memorial gathering organised by Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Karachi Division and Wahdat Youth was held on Britto Road in Soldier Bazaar to commemorate the late Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei and reaffirm commitment to the current religious leadership. The event opened with the screening of a documentary highlighting Ayatollah Khamenei’s life and contributions. It was attended by religious scholars, community leaders, MWM officials, party workers and a large number of local residents. Addressing the gathering, MWM Sindh Secretary General Allama Mukhtar Ahmed Imami said Ayatollah Khamenei’s life is regarded by many as a symbol of perseverance, religious…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A traffic police officer allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself while on duty on Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road in the Civil Lines area of Karachi, police said. According to SSP South Mahzoor Ali, the deceased, identified as Head Constable Nawaz Nadeem Qureshi, sustained a gunshot wound to the head while performing his duties. Police said the officer was deployed on traffic duty on Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road at the time of the incident. The body was shifted to a hospital for legal formalities and further investigation. Officials said the deceased was a resident of Nafeesabad, PIB…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has congratulated Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Amjad Hussain on his election as the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, describing the result as a victory for both the party and democratic values. In a congratulatory message issued on Monday, the mayor said the election reflected the confidence of the people in the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party. He expressed confidence that Amjad Hussain would use his experience and leadership to promote development, good governance and prosperity in Gilgit-Baltistan. Barrister Murtaza Wahab said the new provincial government would continue to advance public welfare projects in line…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Pakistani pharmaceutical products manufactured to European standards have the potential to secure a strong position in international markets, prominent businessman Khurram Khalil Nainitalwala said. Speaking at a luncheon held in honour of German Consul General Thomas A. Schultze, Nainitalwala said Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry had the capability to produce world-class products by adopting modern technology. He said significant opportunities existed in European markets for oral care, beauty care and other pharmaceutical products that meet European quality standards. The event focused on bilateral trade, industrial cooperation and ways to increase exports between Pakistan and Germany. Nainitalwala said Pakistan’s…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh has announced province-wide protests on July 3 against prolonged power outages, high electricity tariffs and overbilling, warning that it will expand its campaign if the government fails to provide relief to consumers. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, the party’s Sindh chief, Kashif Saeed Sheikh, said demonstrations would be held at around 400 locations across the province. He called on the government to terminate what he described as expensive agreements with independent power producers (IPPs), end prolonged load-shedding and ensure affordable electricity for consumers. He alleged that residents across Sindh, from Karachi to…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Syed Aamir Sajjad, chief executive of Aamir Sajjad Ventures, met American actor and television host Scott Evans during a filming session at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, where the two discussed developments in media, entertainment, technology and the creative industries. During the meeting, Aamir Sajjad briefed Evans on Comic Con Pakistan 2026, which is scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026, at the PC Hotel in Karachi. He said the event aimed to become one of Pakistan’s largest pop culture conventions, bringing together artists, creators, animators, gaming experts and industry professionals from Pakistan and…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to introduce a fully digital payment system through the Raast platform, under the digitalisation vision of Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, making it the first municipal institution in Pakistan to shift all payments to electronic transfers. According to the announcement made on Monday, all payments to vendors, contractors and other approved beneficiaries will be transferred directly into their bank accounts from the new financial year starting July 2026. Mayor Karachi said the initiative would strengthen transparency, promote good governance and improve financial discipline within the civic body. He said…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Spokesperson to the Mayor of Karachi and Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentary leader in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karamullah Waqasi, has welcomed the Sindh government’s decision to allocate more than Rs100.19 billion for Karachi in the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, describing it as a major development package that would open new avenues of growth and urban improvement for the city. Waqasi said on 18 June 2026 that the package reflected what he called the Pakistan Peoples Party leadership and Sindh government’s continued commitment to addressing Karachi’s long-standing civic challenges and improving infrastructure across key sectors. He said…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited Jahangir Road on Monday to review ongoing development works and inspect the progress of reconstruction being carried out in the area. Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Municipal Commissioner Abrar Jaffar accompanied him during the visit. The mayor inspected the second section of the road and directed officials to maintain both the quality and pace of the work. Speaking on the occasion, Murtaza Wahab said that work on the second section of Jahangir Road was nearing completion, while finishing touches were currently under way. He said traffic was moving smoothly on the road…