Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Reham Khan, former wife of PTI’s founder Imran Khan, has pledged to “fight Karachi’s case,” saying the country’s economic revival depends on restoring the city’s role as Pakistan’s commercial engine. Speaking at the launch of Seen Profit, a new business channel from the ACM Group of Companies, the head of the Pakistan Republican Party said Karachi had been neglected despite generating the highest tax revenues in the country. “If Karachi prospers, Peshawar will prosper too,” she told an audience of business leaders, journalists, and cultural figures. “When the business community in Karachi cannot function, how…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah sharply criticized the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday, accusing the party of continuing to follow the ideological blueprint laid down by its founder, despite apparent shifts in its political posture over recent years. Speaking to reporters in Karachi, Murad Ali Shah recalled that in 2019, the MQM-P had endorsed a unanimous parliamentary resolution opposing any division of Sindh, a stance he said the party has since abandoned. His remarks highlighted what he described as an inconsistency in the party’s approach, raising questions over its commitment to the province’s…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Pakistan Coast Guards organized a ceremony near the shrine of Hasan Shah to destroy confiscated smuggled goods. Military and civil officials, along with distinguished guests from various walks of life, attended the event. The purpose of the ceremony was to prevent smuggling and narcotics trafficking and to raise awareness within society. The Pakistan Coast Guards is recognized as an important and commendable force of the country, consistently demonstrating outstanding performance against anti-state elements, particularly those involved in smuggling, narcotics, and human trafficking. The smuggled items set ablaze included 9,720 kilograms of betel nut (chhalia),…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), acting on intelligence information, conducted an operation in the Sherpao Colony area of Karachi and arrested four suspects belonging to the “Amri Dacoit Group,” which is involved in multiple incidents of robbery and street crime. The arrested individuals have been identified as Imran alias Machhar son of Sultan Khan, Ghufran son of Syed Fazal Mastan Shah, Nazir son of Khambir Jokhio, and Muhammad Zeeshan Awan son of Muhammad Arzam. Weapons and other items recovered from their possession include two 9mm pistols with ammunition, one motorcycle, three mobile phones, and cash. According to…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: On the second day of the Karachi administration’s crackdown against overpricing during Ramazan, authorities took action against 216 shopkeepers across the city, imposing fines totaling over Rs 22.22 lakh. Officials inspected prices at 809 locations under the supervision of Deputy Commissioners, with Assistant Commissioners and field teams actively monitoring markets. During the operation, 182 shopkeepers were issued warnings for violations. On the direction of Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi, fruits and other essential items were auctioned at official rates at 105 locations, including wheat flour, sugar, potatoes, chicken, vegetables, beef, and a variety of fruits…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Malir Cantonment arrested a woman allegedly involved in drug peddling during a targeted operation carried out on the basis of confidential information, officials said on Friday. The SHO, along with a police team, conducted the raid and detained the suspect, who was identified as Ayesha Nizam. High-quality heroin was recovered from her possession. According to police, the suspect had been supplying narcotics in different parts of Malir. A case was registered against her under the Narcotics Act and further investigation was under way, a spokesperson for Malir police said.

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi commissioner, Syed Hassan Naqvi, formed three monitoring teams to curb profiteering and ensure strict implementation of official prices, saying the move would make the efforts of magistrates more transparent and effective. The teams, working under the supervision of commissionerate officers, were tasked with supporting price magistrates in checking rates and improving enforcement across the city. All districts were divided into three regions for the purpose. Additional Commissioner-I Ghulam Mehdi Shah was assigned the western region, Additional Commissioner-II Asadullah Khoso the southern region, and Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Sajjad Abro the eastern region. The western…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Pakistan Muslim League-Functional Sindh general secretary, Sardar Abdul Rahim, expressed deep sorrow over the devastating explosion in Soldier Bazaar that claimed 15 lives and left several others injured. He described the incident as tragic, plunging the entire city into mourning. In a statement, Rahim offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the early and complete recovery of those injured. He called for a transparent, impartial, and immediate investigation, demanding strict legal action against those found responsible. He said the facts should be made public to help prevent similar incidents in the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh’s police chief praised investigators after officers arrested suspects involved in a high-value burglary and recovered more than Rs300 million in stolen cash in a swift operation in Karachi. Inspector General Javed Alam Odho met the DIG West, SSP West, and members of the investigation team at the Central Police Office, commending their work and awarding cash prizes and certificates to officers and personnel. According to police, the suspects had carried out the crime with careful planning “in a cinematic manner,” targeting money held in trust by citizens. Timely arrests and the recovery of the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The city administration intensified price control measures and action against roadside encroachments ahead of Ramazan, saying thousands of inspections had been carried out to ensure the availability of essential items at official rates and to keep traffic moving. A report issued by the Commissioner’s office said assistant commissioners checked 2,429 locations between 10 and 17 February and took action in 554 cases of overpricing, imposing fines totalling Rs3.56m. Syed Hassan Naqvi directed all deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners to prevent profiteering and ensure that official price lists were displayed prominently at markets and shops. The…