Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has said that several call centres operating in Karachi have become centres of organised crime, carrying out large-scale international fraud. The suspects were accused of running sophisticated scams that targeted citizens with fake investment opportunities in cryptocurrency and forex trading, exploiting social media platforms to reach a wide audience. According to Sindh Interior Minister Zia Lanjhar, the perpetrators presented victims with counterfeit login screens and fake portals, creating the illusion of legitimate financial services. The scams, he said, had defrauded numerous individuals across the country, highlighting the growing threat…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Journalists’ organisations, including the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, the Karachi Union of Journalists and the Green Panel, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of the sister of Moinullah Shah, a member of the PFUJ’s Federal Executive Council. In separate condolence statements, Green Panel group head Syed Hassan Abbas, former PFUJ president G M Jamali, current vice-presidents Ghulam Akbar Jaffery, Ghazala Faseeh and Khazan Shehr Bano, assistant secretaries general Rafi Hussain Farooqi and Shamaila Nawaz, members of the Federal Executive Council, KUJ president Ijaz Ahmed, general secretary Lubna Jarrar Naqvi, members of the KUJ…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: In a historic first, the Green Panel has nominated a woman as its presidential candidate for the Karachi Press Club elections. On Wednesday, at the club’s terrace, Green Panel group head Syed Hasan Abbas announced the nomination of senior journalist Shehr Bano from the English daily The News (Jang Group) for president, alongside Saeed Jan Baloch from Daily Aman as vice president for the 2026 elections. The panel also announced nominations for the governing body, including Ajaz Jamali (24 News), Akbar Ali (365 News), Mahmood Riaz (freelance), and Syed Muhammad Hamza Khalid. The announcement was…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Two suspected robbers were arrested in injured condition following a police encounter near Backside Korangi Number 5 Hospital on 24 December 2025, Korangi Police said. According to SSP Korangi, the police signalled a suspicious motorcycle to stop, but the riders opened fire on the police party. Officers returned fire, resulting in the apprehension of the two suspects. The arrested men were identified as Hammad, son of Ibrahim, and Subhan, son of Amir Saboor. Recovered from the suspects were two 30-bore pistols with rounds, PKR 16,000 in cash, four mobile phones, various cards, and a stolen…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The successful privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on 23 December 2025 marks a historic milestone, according to Mian Zahid Hussain, former provincial minister and president of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF). He said the move has rescued the national treasury from a long-standing financial burden and restored investor confidence in Pakistan’s economic reforms. The competitive and transparent auction, which fetched PKR 135 billion—well above the government’s set price of PKR 100 billion—saw 75% of PIA shares transferred to a consortium led by prominent businessman Arif Habib, including partners Ahmed Mukhtar, Gohar Ejaz,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori addressed a press conference at the Governor House on the occasion of Muhajir Culture Day, highlighting the province’s commitment to celebrating cultural diversity. Governor Tessori said that the Governor House regularly hosts events marking the cultural days of Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan, as well as all religious festivals, reflecting the inclusive spirit of the province. Muhajir Culture Day, he added, is celebrated under Pakistan’s green and crescent flag, symbolizing unity and national pride. Governor Tessori described the Governor House as a center representing every culture and community, calling the organization…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: In a major crackdown against organised crime, Bin Qasim police in Karachi’s Malir district arrested six suspects involved in the theft of machinery and valuable metals from local steel mills. The operation also led to the seizure of 22 trucks used to transport stolen materials. According to Malir SSP Dr. Abdul Khaliq, the arrests followed a tip-off about the group’s illegal activities. Investigations revealed that some steel mill employees were complicit, facilitating the movement of machinery and metals out of the plant. The gang’s ringleader, identified as Nadeem Hussain, was found coordinating and trading the…

By Moin Ullah ShahISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The federal government appointed Javed Alam Odho as the new Inspector General of Sindh Police, following the impending retirement of the current IG, Ghulam Nabi Memon, who is set to leave office on 31 December. A formal notification confirmed that Odho would officially assume charge of the provincial police force from 1 January 2026. The appointment comes at a challenging time for law enforcement in Sindh, where authorities are grappling with a range of urban policing issues, including rising crime rates, complex investigations, and persistent traffic management problems in Karachi and other major cities. Officials said…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A young man was killed in a shooting incident near a steel mill in Karachi yesterday, and the Bin Qasim police have registered a case at the request of the victim’s family. According to the FIR, two security guards and one officer of the steel mill have been named in the case. Police said the victim had been cutting wood in a nearby forested area outside the steel mill with friends when a security guard fired at him, resulting in his death. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the case has been filed under relevant…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have extended restrictions on rickshaws and Qingqis entering 25 major city roads, a measure aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving road safety. The ban, issued under Section 144, is set to remain in effect until 22 February 2026, according to an official notification. Karachi’s Commissioner explained that the decision was taken to streamline vehicle movement on key urban thoroughfares and reduce the risk of accidents, reflecting a broader strategy by city authorities to address persistent traffic challenges. The extension underscores the difficulties faced by the sprawling metropolis in balancing the needs…