Author: Aziz Khatri

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, has announced that the long-troubled Jahangir Road will be rebuilt within two months, following repeated complaints from residents about its poor condition. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Wahab also addressed delays in other major infrastructure projects across the city. He said problems affecting the University Road project would be resolved by July, while work on the long-delayed Karimabad underpass would be completed soon. “We apologize to the citizens for what has happened so far,” the mayor said. “As a nation, we cannot move forward unless we accept our…

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: 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: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has inaugurated several new recreational and visitor facilities at Karachi Zoo, saying the historic site, also known as Gandhi Garden, is being transformed into a modern recreational and educational center in line with international standards. Speaking to journalists during the opening of new animal enclosures, a renovated reptile house, a pedestrian bridge and other facilities, Wahab said the zoo had suffered decades of neglect, with dilapidated pathways, enclosures and visitor amenities. He said a modern enclosure spread over two acres had now been completed, where lions Chandni and Rani are being…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has congratulated the newly elected office-bearers and governing body members of the Karachi Press Club following the annual elections for 2026, in which the Democrats panel emerged successful. In a statement issued by the Sindh Police public relations office, the IG extended his heartfelt congratulations to all newly elected representatives, saying their success was a clear reflection of the trust and confidence placed in them by the journalistic community. Memon congratulated President Fazil Jameeli, Vice-President Irshad Khokhar, Secretary Aslam Khan, Joint Secretary Muhammad Farooq Sami and Treasurer Imran…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A seminar titled Sindh Police: Past and Present, organized by Ad Plus Media in collaboration with Sindh Police, was held at the Clifton Driving Licence Branch in Karachi, bringing together senior officials, policymakers and experts to reflect on the force’s evolution and current performance. The chief guest was Ghulam Nabi Memon, inspector general of Sindh Police. The event featured a wide range of speakers, including Senator Sarmad Ali, group managing director of the Jang and Geo Group; Sirajuddin Aziz, federal banking ombudsman; Dr Seema Mughal, vice-chancellor of Greenwich University; Brigadier (retd) Haris Nawaz, former Sindh home…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has praised the Sindh Scouts for a century of service, describing the movement as a living symbol of discipline, patriotism and character-building among the country’s youth. Speaking as chief guest at the Sindh Scouts’ 100th anniversary celebrations on 26 December, Tessori paid tribute to the organization’s organizers and leaders for their hundred years of contribution to service, sacrifice and nation-building. He said the occasion was not merely the conclusion of a jamboree but a reflection of a century-long struggle dedicated to the country. The governor said nations are built not by…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi’s mayor, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has hailed the late former prime minister Benazir Bhutto as a symbol of resistance to dictatorship, saying her sacrifices for democracy remain a defining chapter in Pakistan’s history. In a message issued on the anniversary of Benazir Bhutto’s assassination, Wahab said her martyrdom was an irreparable loss for the country and the nation. He described 27 December as one of the most tragic days in Pakistan’s history, a date that continues to remind the country of the cost paid for the defence of democratic values. He said Bhutto had consistently raised…

By Aziz Khatri KARACHI:  The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi continued the four-day 18th International Urdu Conference 2025, themed “Jashn-e-Pakistan,” with a series of sessions on the second day highlighting Urdu literary criticism, poetry, devotional literature, and Saraiki language and culture. Scholars, poets, and critics gathered to discuss the evolution, richness, and socio-cultural significance of Urdu and regional literary traditions. The day began with a session on “Urdu Criticism and Research” at Auditorium I, moderated by Fahim Shanas Kazmi. Prominent scholars including Anbarin Haseeb Anbar, Fatima Hasan, Nasir Abbas Neer, Muhammad Hamid Shahid, Syed Jafar Ahmed, Moeenuddin Aqeel, and Roop…