Author: Aziz Khatri

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…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has announced a series of environmental initiatives aimed at improving the city’s ecological condition, including the plantation of 5,000 mangrove saplings and the operationalisation of key sewage treatment plants across the metropolis. He made the announcement while inaugurating a mangrove plantation and tree-planting campaign at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park, where he was joined by PPP Parliamentary Leader in the City Council Karamullah Waqasi, elected representatives and other officials. The mayor said a Biodiversity Park had recently been announced in the Keamari area and was expected to be inaugurated by November 2026.…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited the shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi during the annual Urs celebrations, where he laid a ceremonial chadar and offered Fateha on behalf of the citizens of Karachi. The mayor was accompanied by local officials and paid tribute to the revered Sufi saint, acknowledging his spiritual, religious and social contributions. He said the shrine of Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi served as a major spiritual centre in Karachi and formed an important part of the city’s historical and religious identity. He noted that thousands of devotees from across Pakistan and abroad…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab announced that around 11,500 employees of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation have been provided health insurance facilities, marking what he described as the first such initiative by any municipal institution in Pakistan. He made the announcement while addressing a ceremony at the KMC head office where health insurance cards, service vehicles and laptops were distributed. The event was attended by Municipal Commissioner Abrar Jaffer, Pakistan Peoples Party parliamentary leader in the KMC City Council Karamullah Waqasi, Deputy Parliamentary Leader Dil Muhammad, President of the Peoples Labour Bureau Karachi Division Aslam Samoo and other…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi’s Fine Arts Committee organised an art exhibition titled “Tasalsul Group Show” at the Ahmed Pervez Art Gallery. The exhibition was inaugurated by Provincial Minister for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Archives Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, along with Arts Council President Muhammad Ahmad Shah. The event was also attended by Fine Arts Committee Chairman Farrukh Tanveer Shahab, painter Shahid Rasam, Muhammad Zeeshan, Nazar ul Islam, Salim Raza and other figures associated with the art community. Curated by renowned painter Tanveer Farooqi, the exhibition featured 37 artworks by 30 artists, depicting the lights,…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A comprehensive career counselling session was organized by the Institute of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management (Skilston) for trainees of the Benazir Bhutto Human Resource, Research and Development Board. The aim of the session was to provide professional guidance to young people, support career planning and raise awareness about better employment opportunities in the hospitality and culinary arts sectors. At the start of the event, Skilston Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Afzal Siddiqui welcomed the guests and encouraged trainees to further refine their professional skills. Speaking as chief guest, Secretary of the BBHRRDB Engineer Munawar Ali Mithani…