Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Renowned religious scholar Molana Azad Jamil, who has been making headlines for his participation in actress and host Javeria Saud’s Ramazan transmission, became the centre of an unexpected proposal when a female caller expressed her desire to marry him live on air. The unusual incident occurred during the programme, which has already been gaining attention and facing criticism on social media due to unconventional calls and bizarre viewer questions. During the live broadcast, a woman caller identifying herself as a 35-year-old widow expressed her wish to remarry and directly proposed to Molana Azad Jamil. The…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Iran has reportedly used weapons never before deployed in its attacks on Israel, causing destruction across eight areas of Tel Aviv, according to Iranian state television. The attacks led to power outages in several districts, forcing 4,000 residents to move to safer locations. Iranian media reported that train services in the Israeli capital have been suspended indefinitely. Additionally, refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport were targeted during the attacks. Iranian military sources claimed that the conflict is creating a new regional balance without the presence of the United States, and stated that 600 US soldiers have…

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has directed all city agencies to remain on high alert amid ongoing rain in Karachi, as light to heavy showers continue across different areas. He said municipal staff were already on the ground and efforts were underway to manage the situation. The mayor instructed that traffic wardens be deployed to ensure smooth flow of traffic, while complaints of fallen trees due to strong winds were also being addressed. He added that teams were actively responding to issues arising from the weather. Wahab said all necessary machinery had been deployed in various…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel have killed four militants from the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), including a high-profile commander, during an overnight operation in Karachi, officials said Thuesday. The raid was conducted in the Shah Latif Town area based on intelligence gleaned from suspects arrested last month with explosives, according to a CTD spokesperson. CTD DIG Azfar Mahesar said that as security forces surrounded the hideout, militants inside opened fire. One militant was killed at the scene, while three others died from injuries en route to hospital after being wounded in the exchange. The deceased…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir Cantt Police arrested four suspects, including the ringleader, involved in buying and selling stolen motorcycles, following intelligence- and technology-based operations. The suspects were detained during a covert operation within Malir Cantt jurisdiction. The group reportedly purchased stolen motorcycles from various areas, transported them to secret locations, and dismantled them for spare parts. Police recovered over 30 stolen motorcycle parts, including 14 fuel tanks, 57 mudguards, 31 clamps, chain covers, tires, rims, and other components. Two loader rickshaws used for transporting the parts were also seized, along with keys of stolen and snatched motorcycles. The…

By Anum Naseem KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Nehal Hashmi on Friday took oath as Sindh governor, replacing MQM-P’s Kamran Khan Tessori. The oath was administered by Sindh High Court Chief Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput at a ceremony held at the Governor House in Karachi. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab attended, alongside Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar and other provincial ministers. PML-N Sindh president Bashir Memon and several party leaders and workers were also present. Hashmi assumed office a day after President Asif Ali Zardari approved his appointment, acting on the advice of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A truck loaded with 74 motorcycles valued at around Rs 2.5 crore caught fire in Gadap Town, Karachi. Police reported that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the truck near Gadap. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The truck driver sustained minor injuries while trying to control the blaze. A fire tender quickly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. The truck, carrying the motorcycles, was en route from Karachi to Multan. #Karachi #GadapTown #Motorcycle #Fire #TruckAccident #FireIncident #PakistanNews #RoadTransport

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of CIA Karachi carried out a major operation against drug traffickers in the Gulbahar area, arresting two key associates of an inter-provincial narcotics network linked to the Lyari gang war. According to a spokesperson for SSP SIU/CIA Captain (Retd) Saddam Hussain, the operation was launched after receiving information about the presence of extortionists associated with the Lyari gang war. During the raid, two close associates of notorious inter-provincial drug dealer Asghar Baloch were arrested. The arrested suspects were identified as Bahadur Ali and Imran Haider. Authorities recovered 8,570 grams (8.57…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities conducted an operation in Lyari after receiving information about the presence of extortionists linked to a gang war. According to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), two key members of an interprovincial drug trafficking group were apprehended during the raid. SSP SIU stated that a large quantity of weed was recovered from the arrested suspects, and a case has been registered against them. Meanwhile, in Madi Pur Mosquito Colony, an unidentified person was injured in a firing incident and was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital. #Karachi #LyariOperation #DrugGang #Arrests #LawEnforcement #CrimeUpdate

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi administration has intensified measures to control prices of essential commodities during Ramadan, taking strict action against profiteers and conducting on-spot sales across the city. According to a report from the Commissioner Karachi’s office, from February 19 to March 6, authorities acted against 3,739 profiteers, imposing fines totaling over Rs. 31.4 million. Eighty-one habitual offenders were arrested, and 90 shops were sealed for violating official price regulations. To ensure affordable access for consumers, on-spot sales were held at 2,943 locations under the supervision of Assistant Commissioners. Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi said these measures…