Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Malir carried out a grand operation against drug addicts in the Shah Latif police station limits, saying the move was aimed at protecting young people from narcotics. The action was taken on the directives of the Sindh inspector general, Javed Alam Odho, and under the supervision of SSP Malir Dr Abdul Khaliq. A heavy contingent of Shah Latif police took part in the operation in Quaidabad and other areas, taking several drug addicts into custody and shifting them to the police station. Police officials said awareness was also provided about the harmful effects…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh inspector general of police, Javed Alam Odho, chaired a meeting to review the establishment of modern police infrastructure and the strengthening of operational capacity in the province’s riverine areas. The meeting was held at the Central Police Office in Karachi. The additional IG operations, DIGs of headquarters, establishment, T&T and IT, and AIGs attended in person, while the DIGs of Larkana and Sukkur and district SSPs joined via video link. Participants were given a detailed briefing on the overall performance of the ongoing operation “Nejat-e-Mehran” in the katcha areas. The DIGs of Larkana…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A four-day Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Ramadan Cricket League 2026 was inaugurated on Tuesday at Shah Ahmed Noorani Eidgah Ground in Korangi, organised in collaboration with the Town Municipal Corporation Korangi. The opening ceremony was attended by Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh and Pakistan Peoples Party district president for Korangi Jani Memon, who met players and encouraged them ahead of the matches. Finance secretary Yasar Khan, MPA Asif Musa, Safora Town chairman Rashid Khaskheli, Chanesar Town chairman Farhan Ghani and Korangi Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Hussain Khoso were also present, along with a large number of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Malir police held a high-level meeting at the SSP Malir office on March 3, 2026, to assess the security situation and bolster law enforcement strategies across the district. The session, chaired by Dr. Abdul Khaliq, was attended by the SP Malir, all SDPOs, and SHOs. Officials reviewed crime trends and discussed integrated strategies to address emerging security challenges. Dr. Khaliq instructed officers to strengthen field monitoring, conduct targeted operations against criminal elements, and maintain all personnel on high alert. Reserve forces were ordered to stay ready, and additional staff were deployed to sensitive areas. Special…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: More than 75 students from schools across Karachi took part in the 39th Inter-School Annual Husn-e-Naat competition, organised jointly by Justice Helpline International and Crescent Youth Organisation. The event was held at a local hotel and featured participants from classes three to nine. Justice of the Peace Nadeem Sheikh Advocate, head of Justice Helpline International, said the competition had been organised continuously for the past 38 years during the holy month of Ramadan without interruption. Among the attendees were Sindh Home Secretary Iqbal Memon, federal government spokesperson for Sindh Raja Ansari, Chairman Executive Committee of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, Chairman of Korangi Town, hosted an iftar and dinner at the town office in honour of special children associated with the Ehsaas Special Welfare Association. Farooq Awan attended as chief guest. A large number of children from Landhi and Korangi were present along with their parents and teachers. Town officials, elected representatives and members of civil society also attended. The ceremony began with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an, followed by a naat in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Addressing the gathering, Muhammad Naeem Sheikh said special children…

Moin ulla Shah KARACHI: The Sindh Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, visited the central office of the Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) in Karachi on 27 February, pledging enhanced coordination between the police and the CPLC to tackle crime effectively. He was welcomed by CPLC chief Zubair Habib and senior officials during the visit. During the visit, the IGP reviewed ongoing operations, monitoring systems, and data analysis mechanisms, receiving a detailed briefing from CPLC staff. Habib highlighted the committee’s efforts in curbing kidnapping for ransom, car theft, snatching, street crime, and other serious offences. He also noted that street…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Korangi police arrested a suspected motorcycle lifter in Karachi after identifying him through CCTV footage and recovered the stolen vehicle. The suspect has been handed over for further investigation as officials verify his criminal record. Police in Korangi District carried out a successful operation in the East Zone, arresting a man accused of motorcycle theft and recovering the stolen vehicle, according to a spokesperson for the district police. The suspect was identified as Muhammad Shakeel, also known as Monwar, son of Saeed Ahmed Shah. Police said he stole the motorcycle within the limits of Korangi…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi visited Shahrah-e-Faisal, directing the removal of Conocarpus trees and replacement with environment-friendly trees. He reviewed ongoing cleanliness and beautification efforts and called for prioritizing pedestrian safety and proper traffic flow. Karachi, February 25: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi conducted a detailed inspection of Shahrah-e-Faisal on Wednesday, assessing ongoing cleanliness, beautification, and urban management efforts. Calling Shahrah-e-Faisal “the face of the city,” he instructed Deputy Commissioners and municipal authorities to take proactive measures to enhance its appearance, including planting environmentally friendly trees, maintaining grass and greenery, and ensuring proper waste management…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Inspector General (IG) of Sindh convened a high-level security meeting in Karachi to review the law and order situation and assess recent intelligence reports, daily Metro Morning reported. According to officials, the meeting focused on security concerns following cross-border developments. It included a review of sensitive government and private installations across the city. Intelligence reports highlighting possible terrorist threats and vulnerabilities on internal and external routes were discussed. The IG instructed that security at all entry and exit points of the city be further strengthened. He directed that a Quick Response Force (QRF) in…