Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Comic Con Pakistan has won the “Best Comic Convention & Pop Culture Event of Pakistan” at the 19th Consumer Choice Awards organized by the Consumer Association of Pakistan, marking a historic first for any Pakistani company in this category. At the ceremony in Karachi, Syed Aamir Sajjad, President of Aamir Sajjad Ventures, received the award on behalf of Comic Con Pakistan. Sajjad said the mission of Comic Con Pakistan is to provide a creative platform for young people across the country, enabling them to showcase their artistic talent and gain opportunities to participate in world-class…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh’s provincial government has announced plans to introduce a digital e-challan system within the Sindh Food Authority, following the successful adoption of similar technology in the traffic sector, officials said on Thursday. The initiative was outlined by Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the province’s Minister for Food, during a meeting with Faryal Talpur, central president of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Women’s Wing. According to Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the meeting provided a detailed briefing on the Authority’s broader digitalization strategy, which will include online registration, a complaint-management system, and the new digital challan mechanism. The minister said these reforms are aimed…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi police said they foiled an armed robbery in the city’s eastern district early on Thursday, arresting two suspects following a brief but intense exchange of gunfire. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zubair Nazir Sheikh, the encounter took place on Shuhada-e-Millat Road, with both individuals sustaining injuries before being taken into custody. Authorities reported that officers recovered two pistols, ammunition, a snatched mobile phone, and a motorcycle linked to the alleged crime. The suspects were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, police added, while investigations were underway to determine their…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A suspect involved in the robbery of cash from a jeweller has been apprehended in a major operation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU)/CIA, Karachi. The raid took place near the Liaquatabad Post Office under the supervision of SSP Imran Khan. During the operation, armed suspects opened fire on police, resulting in a brief exchange of gunfire. One suspect was injured and taken into custody. Authorities recovered weapons and cash amounting to one lakh rupees from the apprehended individual, who has been identified as Imran Khan. Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect’s involvement in a previous…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Kamran English Language Point (KELP) Institute successfully held the Fourth Annual All-Karachi Speech Competition, celebrating the life and exemplary character of Caliph Umar (RA) at the Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). The event drew students from across Karachi, who delivered speeches in Urdu, English, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Hindko, Arabic, Persian, and Balochi, reflecting Pakistan’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. The competition aimed to familiarize young people with the virtues of Caliph Umar (RA), including justice, fairness, leadership, responsibility, and God-consciousness. Participants presented articulate, well-researched, and impactful speeches, receiving widespread appreciation from the audience. Special…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, was warmly received at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday, where business leaders gathered to recognize his contributions to the city’s security and public safety. KCCI President Rehan Hanif, along with senior traders including Javed Bulwani, Hafeez Aziz, and Imtiaz, welcomed the IGP, praising his efforts to restore law and order in Karachi, a city long challenged by crime and instability. “Today, we have gathered to pay tribute to your services,” Hanif said, highlighting that the police had not only ensured the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, was warmly received at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday, where business leaders gathered to recognize his contributions to the city’s security and public safety. KCCI President Rehan Hanif, along with senior traders including Javed Bulwani, Hafeez Aziz, and Imtiaz, welcomed the IGP, praising his efforts to restore law and order in Karachi, a city long challenged by crime and instability. “Today, we have gathered to pay tribute to your services,” Hanif said, highlighting that the police had not only ensured the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on a minor after he was found driving a bus in the upscale Defence area of the city, highlighting growing concerns about underage drivers in urban centers. The incident came to light after a video showing the young boy at the wheel went viral on social media, sparking widespread attention and prompting swift action by traffic authorities. Officials said the fine was issued under existing juvenile driving regulations, underscoring the legal frameworks designed to prevent minors from operating motor vehicles. The case has raised questions about supervision…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have recovered the bodies of three women from a house in Block 1, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Police say initial reports suggest the deaths may have been caused by suffocation due to a suspected gas leak. Rescue teams also found a man in the house unconscious. Sindh’s Interior Minister has requested a report from the SSP of East District and instructed that a thorough and transparent investigation be conducted into the incident.

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…