Author: Aziz Khatri
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, attended a dinner organized by the Special Branch Sindh at the Special Branch Complex in Keamari on 12 December 2025. The event was attended by Additional IGs of Karachi, CTD, Operations, Welfare, Training, DIGs Headquarters, Special Branch officials, DG Safe City Authority, and other senior officers and staff. The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the screening of a short documentary highlighting the initiatives and achievements of IG Sindh. Tributes were paid to the martyrs of Sindh Police, particularly those from the Special…
By Aziz Katri KARACHI: The Indonesian pavilion at the four-day International Consumer Products Fair (ICPF) 2025 at the Karachi Expo Center emerged as one of the highlights of the event, attracting considerable attention from visitors and industry representatives alike. The pavilion showcased a wide array of Indonesian products, ranging from spices and food items to health and wellness products, cosmetics, household goods, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). The pavilion was inaugurated by Mudzakir MA, Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, accompanied by Head of Chancery Dewanto Priyoxumo and Economic Counselor Dr. Ahmed Sefian. The opening ceremony saw the presence of…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Governor Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, met with Denmark’s Ambassador, Maja Mortensen, at the Governor House in Karachi on 11 December to discuss ways to enhance trade, investment, education, and climate action between the two countries. Governor Tessori highlighted the urgent need for coordinated global efforts to tackle climate change and emphasized the role of Danish scholarships and educational programs in promoting academic collaboration between Pakistan and Denmark. He also welcomed the increasing investment by Danish companies in Pakistan, noting that such initiatives would contribute to economic stability, growth, and employment generation. The meeting reflected ongoing efforts…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The SIUT Trust announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edhi Foundation, establishing a strategic partnership to enhance cooperation in undergraduate technical and medical education. The initiative will be implemented through the Sindh Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS)-SIUT, a degree-awarding institute recognized by the Higher Education Commission. The MoU was formally signed by Dr Adib Rizvi, Founder of SIUT, and Mr Faisal Edhi, CEO of the Edhi Foundation, marking a notable step toward expanding educational opportunities and fostering collaborative development. SIUT and the Edhi Foundation share a longstanding relationship rooted in humanitarian…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: A major step has been taken to promote tapeball cricket in Pakistan and introduce it at an international standard, as the Pakistan Tapeball Premier League (PTPL) and the Popular Group of Industries have signed a partnership agreement to jointly organize a major tournament in 2026. The agreement was signed by PTPL Chief Executive Officer Khurram Majeed and Popular Group Managing Director Shehbaz Ali Malik at a formal ceremony attended by senior officials from both organizations and members of the sports community, including Popular Group Director Imran Roshan. Under the agreement, the two organizations will host a…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has asked the provincial government to submit a detailed response to a petition filed by the Karachi Bus Owners Association challenging e-challans, heavy fines and restrictions on the age of public buses and mini coaches. The constitutional petition came before Justice Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry, who questioned the association’s counsel, Advocate Munsif Jan, on the legal basis for the challenge. Advocate Jan argued that the Sindh government’s notification of 1 January 2025 was illegal, claiming that no such authority exists in the relevant law. He said the notification issued under Section 121-A of…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s city district said they had arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that left a civilian injured on Wednesday night. The suspect, identified as Adnan, was taken into custody from the jurisdiction of Chakiwara Police Station, and authorities also recovered the firearm reportedly used in the attack. According to police, the incident occurred on Lyari Singolin Osman Brohi Road in the Kallakot area, where the victim, named Babar, sustained injuries from gunfire. Law enforcement officials registered a case against Adnan under FIR No. 395/2025 at Chakiwara Police Station, citing Section 324…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Karachi’s Mayor and Chairman of the Water Corporation, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, visited the head office of the Water Corporation on Wednesday to review its operations and assess the resolution of citizens’ complaints. During the visit, he toured the call center and was briefed on how complaints related to manholes, water supply, sewage, and other civic issues were being handled across the city. In a hands-on approach, Mayor Wahab personally contacted residents who had registered complaints via telephone. Many citizens expressed their appreciation for the swift response, with their issues reportedly addressed within 24 hours. The Mayor…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, Imran Rasheed Sheikh, the country president of Human Rights Pakistan for the United Nations, spoke to media representatives about the organization’s ongoing work in Pakistan, describing it as both “commendable and vital” for the country’s development. Sheikh highlighted the UN’s wide-ranging initiatives, from poverty alleviation and the creation of employment opportunities to promoting health, basic education, and access to clean water, which he said have made a tangible difference in the lives of ordinary Pakistanis. He emphasized that timely measures to address the impact of global environmental changes…
By Aziz Khatri KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated a series of development projects in UC‑38 and UC‑39 of Manghopir, Surjani Town, District West, highlighting the city government’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and public services. Speaking at the event, Mayor Wahab said that Rs30 billion would be spent on Karachi’s development this year. Tenders for the Saba and Ajmer Nagri pumping stations have been completed, while work continues on a project that will add 70–80 million gallons of water to the city. To address shortages in Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal, the KLSR pumping station is being made operational. The Khamiso Goth…