Author: Moin Ullah Shah

Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A motion has been submitted in the Sindh Assembly proposing an increase in the speed limit on Karachi’s busiest thoroughfare, Shahrah-e-Faisal. The motion was tabled by MQM-P lawmakers Syed Usman and Naseer Ahmed, recommending that the current 60 km/h limit for cars and jeeps be raised to 80 km/h. Speaking on the proposal, Syed Usman argued that Shahrah-e-Faisal’s heavy traffic and wide lanes make a higher speed limit necessary. The motion also calls for consultation with traffic experts and the implementation of additional safety measures to ensure motorists’ security. Currently, the road’s speed limits are enforced…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: In a harrowing episode that has shaken Karachi’s Gizri neighborhood, a man allegedly killed his wife and young daughter during a domestic dispute, police reported. The incident, which unfolded in the family’s home, reportedly began with a quarrel between the couple, escalating into violence when the husband, identified as Samiullah, attacked his wife with a sharp weapon. Their daughter, in a desperate attempt to protect her mother, intervened but was also struck during the assault. Authorities said both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, they did not survive their injuries. The suspect…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) stepped up operations across Karachi this week in a major drive to combat electricity theft and safeguard the city’s power infrastructure, officials confirmed. During the campaign, the utility removed more than 1,100 kilograms of illegal meters from multiple localities, including Gulshan-e-Kareem, Paradise City, Bhashmi Para, Adow Garden, Ali Muhammad Goth, and Shah Town. The crackdown also led to the disconnection of over 550 unauthorized connections, which had previously contributed to a monthly loss of around 110,000 units of electricity, amounting to an estimated annual shortfall of roughly PKR 53 million. KE emphasized that…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The opposition staged a protest inside the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday, holding aloft the photograph of three‑year‑old Ibrahim, whose death has triggered public anger over the city’s unsafe streets. The uproar began when the opposition leader was not allowed to speak on the incident, prompting lawmakers to shout slogans across the chamber. Members of the MQM eventually walked out in protest. Rehan Bandukda submitted a call‑attention notice as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Speaking with visible emotion, one lawmaker said the child’s life had ended “within moments”, adding that the tragedy was a collective failure.…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi’s Korangi district police have been directed to step up action against street criminals, drug networks and absconders, as senior officers reviewed crime patterns at a weekly meeting held under the supervision of SSP Korangi Fida Hussain Janwari. The meeting, convened at the SSP Korangi office, was attended by SP Investigation (Korangi 3) Qais Khan along with all station house officers from the district. Officers presented a detailed assessment of each police station’s performance, covering ongoing operations against street crime, drug peddlers, the gutka–mawa mafia, organized criminal groups, and suspects who remain wanted or on…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A gunfight broke out near Sherpao Colony in Qaidabad on 2 December 2025, as local police clashed with street criminals reportedly patrolling the area for looting. According to the Malir District Police, officers on routine patrol were fired upon by the suspects upon sighting the police. Responding promptly, police returned fire, resulting in the injury and arrest of one suspect, identified as Manzoor, also known as “Manzoorah.” Authorities recovered a pistol with ammunition and a sum of cash from the suspect. The wounded individual was immediately shifted to hospital for medical treatment, while the seized…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Karachi arrested a man accused of sexually harassing women by exploiting financial and utility-related arrangements, authorities confirmed. The suspect, identified as Mohsin, allegedly targeted women by lending them money and providing illegal electricity connections for generators in their homes, taking advantage of vulnerable situations to intimidate and harass. According to officials, Mohsin would reportedly survey residences and enter when other occupants were absent, confronting women over repayment of borrowed money and employing other methods to coerce or harass them. The harassment has caused distress among the victims, prompting intervention by local law enforcement.…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Pakistan Muslim League Functional (PML-F) convened an important organizational meeting at the Functional League House in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sindh Secretary-General Sardar Abdul Rahim. District and PS-level party officials from Central District attended the session, which focused on strengthening the party’s structure across districts and intensifying public outreach efforts. Addressing the meeting, Sardar Abdul Rahim directed that full organizational consolidation in the district be ensured as soon as possible and urged party workers to accelerate engagement with the public. Sardar Abdul Rahim criticized the current government for failing to address basic civic…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi was held at his office to review measures to address traffic congestion and remove obstacles affecting traffic flow. The session was attended by DIG Traffic Peer Muhammad Shah, Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi, Additional Commissioner One Ghulam Mehdi Shah, Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khoso, Assistant Commissioner Headquarters Rabia Syed, officials from the Regional Transport Authority, Provincial Transport Authority, Karachi Traffic Engineering Bureau, Cantonment Board, and other relevant departments. Commissioner Hasan Naqvi emphasized the need for coordination among all relevant agencies to tackle Karachi’s growing traffic problems.…