Author: Moin Ullah Shah
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir police have announced plans to install more than 100 modern security cameras at key locations in the Sukhan police station area as part of efforts to prevent crime and improve public safety. The decision was discussed at a meeting held at Sukhan police station and chaired by Malir Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Abdul Khaliq and Chief Community Policing Murad Sohni. Under the initiative, Malir police and the community policing department will install cameras at important points across the area to enable closer monitoring of suspicious activity and support a faster response to crime.…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A new Cambridge system-based school operated by the Town Municipal Corporation Korangi has been inaugurated in the Y Area of Korangi, with provincial minister Saeed Ghani describing investment in education as an investment in the country’s future. The Shaheed Najeeb Ahmed Campus was formally opened near HM Ground in UC-7, Y Area, Korangi No 1½, during a ceremony attended by political leaders, elected representatives, municipal officials, teachers, students and residents. Chairman Korangi Town Muhammad Naeem Sheikh and Vice-Chairman Zareen Awan hosted the event, which was also attended by council members, chairmen and vice-chairmen of various…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pirabad police arrested a man wanted in connection with the murder of his wife, police said on Sunday. According to SSP West Tariq Elahi Mastoee, the suspect was identified as Kamal, son of Muhammad Jameel. Police said he had allegedly killed his wife by hitting her with a brick during an incident at their home on August 13. After the killing, Kamal fled the area and went into hiding, prompting police to launch a search for him. The SHO of Pirabad police station was given a special task to trace the suspect and bring him…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi chaired a high-level meeting attended by federal and provincial officials and senior authorities responsible for transport and highways. Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani, Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab attended the meeting along with the communications secretary, inspector general of the Motorway Police and chairman of the National Highway Authority. Other senior officials associated with transport and highway management also took part in the meeting. A delegation from the Pakistan Goods Transport Association attended as well. The delegation was led by…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A suspected robber was killed during an exchange of fire with police near Landhi railway station, Malir police said on Saturday. The incident took place in the jurisdiction of Quaidabad police station in a lane near the old LIA traffic police post. Police said officers exchanged fire with armed suspects, seriously injuring one of them. The suspect, identified as Shabbir alias Chhota, son of Maroof, later died from his injuries. His accomplice escaped from the scene on a motorcycle. Police said an illegal weapon, ammunition, a mobile phone and cash were recovered from the deceased…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir police arrested a suspected robber in an injured condition following an exchange of fire near Cattle Colony, police said on Saturday. Sukhan police were conducting routine patrols near Piran Goth Road No. 12 when officers signalled a group of suspicious motorcyclists to stop. Police said the suspects opened fire, prompting officers to retaliate. One suspect was injured and arrested, while the others managed to escape. The arrested suspect was identified as Salamat alias Shahid, son of Amjad. Police said they recovered a .30-bore pistol and three live rounds from his possession. A case, registered…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi attended an Independence Day ceremony at Dawood University of Engineering and Technology on Thursday as chief guest, where he hoisted the national flag and cut the Independence Day cake. The ceremony was also addressed by Türkiye’s Consul General Ergul Kadak and Dawood University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Samreen Hussain. A large number of students and parents attended the event. Students performed national songs, delivered speeches on the significance of independence and presented tableaus highlighting national unity, harmony, love and solidarity among different communities. He distributed certificates among outstanding students and…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD) held an Independence Day rally and flag-hoisting ceremony under the leadership of Executive Director Professor Dr Riffat Sultana, with doctors, nurses and paramedical staff taking part. Dr Sajid Ali Khan, Professor Mansoor Ahmed and Dr Arif-ur-Rehman were among those who joined the rally. Participants raised slogans in support of the Pakistan Army and expressed solidarity with the armed forces. Later, Professor Dr Riffat Sultana and other officials hoisted the national flag at the institute. The ceremony also included a cake-cutting to mark Independence Day. Addressing the gathering, Riffat…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Landhi Town chairman Abdul Jameel Khan hoisted the national flag at the town’s central office on Independence Day and later attended a ceremony organized by the Landhi Town education department. The celebrations included a cake-cutting and flag-hoisting ceremony, while students performed national songs, tableaus and speeches expressing their love for Pakistan. Addressing the gathering alongside TMC official Muhammad Nawaz Khan Mehr and Director Education Fahad Abbasi, Abdul Jameel Khan described independence as a great blessing and the result of the sacrifices made by previous generations. He said Pakistan had emerged from the struggle and sacrifices…
By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho visited the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Friday to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. Additional IGs, DIGs, AIGs and SSPs accompanied the provincial police chief during the visit. Odho laid a floral wreath at the Quaid’s mausoleum and offered Fateha and prayers for the elevation of his ranks. He also paid tribute to the founder of Pakistan and presented a ceremonial salute. The Sindh police chief also recorded his remarks on the occasion, paying tribute to Quaid-i-Azam and reflecting on the significance of Independence Day.