Author: Moin Ullah Shah

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…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI, Mar 6: Cricket fans turned out in large numbers for the third day of the four-day Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League at Shah Ahmed Noorani Eidgah Ground, organised under the patronage of Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh and in collaboration with Town Municipal Corporation Korangi. More Details: https://metro-morning.com/smbb-ramazan-cricket-league-continues-on-second-day/ The day featured four exciting matches: Korangi XI vs PSF XI, Chairman XI vs PS 91 XI, PS 92 XI vs PS 95 XI, and Youth XI vs PS 90 XI. Teams delivered aggressive batting performances and impressive bowling spells, with some securing a place…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The second day of the Shahid Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League was held under the supervision of PPP Korangi District President Jani Memon and Korangi Town Chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, in collaboration with Korangi Town Municipal Corporation. The day featured seven matches: PS 91 Eleven vs PS 95 Eleven in the first match, Labor Eleven vs PS 92 Eleven in the second, PSF Eleven vs PS 93 Eleven in the third, Korangi Eleven vs PS 94 Eleven in the fourth, Karachi Eleven vs PS 95 in the fifth, Chairman Eleven vs Labor Eleven in…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Korangi arrested two men allegedly involved in circulating counterfeit currency in the city’s East Zone, officials said on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the SSP Korangi, officers from Korangi police station carried out an operation and detained the suspects, who were said to have been passing fake notes in the market during the Eid period. The suspects were identified as Muhammad Arbaz, son of Manzoor Ali, and Muhammad Aqib, son of Muhammad Javed. Police said they recovered 26 counterfeit notes of Rs5,000 each, with a total face value…