Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi invited Uzbek investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh, saying there was significant potential in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone as well as in the textile, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and energy sectors. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Uzbek business delegation led by the Governor of Navoi Region, Normat Tursanov, at the Governor House. Uzbekistan’s ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, Businessmen Group chairman Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, and Sohail Moten were also present. During the meeting, the Governor of Navoi Region congratulated the Sindh governor on…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A delegation of the Crime Reporters Association met Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi in Karachi, where they discussed in detail the challenges faced by crime reporters, particularly employment insecurity and financial issues. The delegation was led by president Samir Qureshi, while vice president Ubaid Shah presented concerns and demands on behalf of journalists. Ubaid Shah told the governor that forced layoffs by media houses, non-payment of salaries and delays in clearing outstanding dues had become serious issues for journalists. He said the PEMRA complaints council had remained inactive and needed to be made functional…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The city administration in Karachi continued its campaign against profiteers, introducing special measures to ensure the availability of fruits and vegetables at officially fixed prices. Action was taken against 290 profiteers over two days, with fines totalling Rs754,000 imposed and three shops sealed. Assistant commissioners checked prices at 1,083 locations during the campaign. According to details released by the office of the commissioner, assistant commissioners also ensured the sale of items at official rates through auctions at 132 locations. The measures were taken on the directives of Syed Hassan Naqvi, who ordered strict enforcement of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The chairman of Korangi Town, Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, visited UC-10 as part of the “Clean and Green Korangi” campaign, where he reviewed ongoing sanitation work, including drain cleaning, timely waste disposal and improvements to roads and footpaths. He was accompanied by UC-10 vice-chairman Adnan Mughal, UC-11 vice-chairman Abdul Ghafoor Amjadi and UC-8 vice-chairman Umar Farooq. Local government officials, representatives of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board and other relevant staff were also present. During the visit, the chairman directed officials to further improve the sanitation system and ensure timely collection of waste so that residents…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The additional inspector general of Karachi, Azad Khan, met a five-member delegation led by Muhammad Minhaj Gulfam at the Karachi Police Office on 28 April 2026, according to a press release. The delegation included joint secretary Faizan Shahid and members Adnan Siddiqui, Muzaffar Siddiqui and Waqas. During the meeting, the delegation discussed in detail the issues faced by COMEDA and related matters. Azad Khan assured the delegation that all possible measures would continue to be taken to address their concerns and to maintain law and order in the city. The delegation praised the efforts of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The governor of Sindh, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, met the managing director of Sui Southern Gas Company, Muhammad Amin Rajput, in Karachi on 28 April and called for uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers while stressing that continuous supply to industrial zones was essential. The governor said domestic users must be provided gas without disruption under all circumstances, while ensuring that industries also received a stable supply. He directed that effective and strict measures be taken to curb gas theft and that a coordinated system be put in place to resolve public complaints promptly. He…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The annual results day at IBRA Academy was marked with enthusiasm as students’ academic achievements were recognised and awards and certificates were distributed among high performers. The ceremony was attended by teachers, parents and other notable guests. The chief guest, Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, congratulated the successful students and said the future of the nation depended on educated young people, adding that today’s students were tomorrow’s leaders and must be provided with quality education, training and a positive environment. Founder of IBRA Academy, Mufti Abdul Ghafoor Amjadi, said the institution aimed to provide quality education along…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi reviewed the ongoing campaign against profiteers and the implementation of official prices for essential food items on Monday. The meeting, attended by all deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners, assessed performance across districts and discussed enforcement of government-approved rates. The commissioner said there was a need to intensify action against profiteering to ensure compliance with official pricing. It was decided that a crackdown would be further strengthened, particularly focusing on prices of fruits and vegetables. Assistant commissioners across all districts, along with their teams, were directed to…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi visited ongoing development projects in Union Council 1, Mai Garhi, in Manghopir Town along with the CLICK team, carrying out a detailed inspection of works under way. Vice chairman Rana Arif accompanied him during the visit. The chairman reviewed the construction of a park, landscaping work, walking tracks, children’s play areas and other development schemes, and directed officials to ensure quality, pace and transparency in all projects. During a later inspection of road construction and rehabilitation work, he stressed the need to adopt modern engineering standards to ensure durable infrastructure. He…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sardar Abdul Rahim, secretary general of the Pakistan Muslim League Functional in Sindh, said the continued neglect of Karachi’s residents and their deprivation of basic facilities would no longer be tolerated, adding that the party would raise an effective voice at every level to protect public rights. He made the remarks while chairing the first meeting of the party’s Karachi division at Functional League House in Clifton, attended by divisional president Anwar Azeem Advocate and other office-bearers. Rahim said the time had come to translate the philosophy of Pir Sahib Pagara — “a united Sindh,…