Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Prominent TikTok creators from Korangi and Landhi were honored at a dinner hosted by Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, recognizing their contributions during the spring flower show. The ceremony, held at the CIT Centre seminar hall, celebrated young social media content creators for promoting positive activities and showcasing local talent. Cash prizes were also awarded to standout performers. Parliamentary leader Tanveer Abbasi, TMC Korangi spokesperson Nazia Naz, and KLIC coordinator Jawad Jillani were among the elected representatives and guests in attendance. Speakers praised the enthusiastic participation of young people in the flower show, noting…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Business leaders warned on Wednesday that proposed changes to the law governing chambers of commerce could weaken the representation of small and medium-sized traders and undermine local economic voices. Speaking at the Karachi Press Club, Sharjeel Goplani, leader of the Businessmen Alliance and patron-in-chief of the All City Tajir Ittehad Association, said the bill—linked to a proposed amendment to the DGTO law presented by MQM-P MNA Dr Farooq Sattar—had caused deep concern within the trading community. Goplani said the plan to shift chambers from a district-based system to a purely city-based model ignored ground realities.…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi police officials held a high-level review meeting on Wednesday to assess actions against extortion and street crime in the city, officials said. The session was chaired by Javed Alam Odho at the Central Police Office, Karachi. Additional IGs, heads of CTD, Special Branch, DIGs Headquarters, zonal DIGs, DIG CIA, district SSPs and SPs of investigation divisions attended either in person or via video link. During the briefing, AIG Operations reported that since 1 January, 33 extortion complaints had been registered, of which 13 were verified as genuine. Twelve of these cases have been resolved,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: District administration South Karachi has sealed two major commercial buildings in the Saddar area over serious fire safety violations, officials confirmed. Japan Market, a four-storey complex housing around 100 shops, was closed due to fire hazards, while Paradise Center, an eight-storey building, was sealed, affecting approximately 400 shops, warehouses, and workshops. Deputy Commissioner South, Javed Nabi Khuso, said inspections revealed significant shortcomings in fire-fighting systems, emergency exit routes, and other mandatory safety arrangements. He stressed that the action was taken to prevent any untoward incident and to ensure the safety of citizens. “The operation has…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The eighth day of the ten-day Family Flower Festival in Korangi Town saw large crowds and high-profile attendees, including Jani Memon, president of Pakistan Peoples Party Korangi division, Sindh Chief Minister spokesperson Syeda Tehseen Abidi, and Member of the Provincial Assembly Muhammad Farooq Awan. The event, organized by Korangi Town Chairman Murtaza Naeem Sheikh, drew thousands of families, local councilors, party officials, and community members. Musical performances and cultural activities were held at Eidgah Ground, beginning with the national anthem. Chairman Sheikh guided guests through the flower exhibition, while Parks Director Moeen Jutt explained the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured in a devastating collision on the M9 Motorway near Kathore on Friday, authorities said. The accident involved an oil tanker, a passenger bus, and multiple other vehicles, and according to officials, the coach was travelling on the wrong side of the road at the time of the crash. Rescue teams reported that the deceased included women and children, with some passengers falling from a bridge due to the impact of the collision. Numerous injured individuals were being transported to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment. Sindh…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has taken notice of violations of the city’s ban on paid parking and the government’s directive to provide free parking facilities. He directed the town administrations to immediately end paid parking and warned that violators would face strict legal action, including arrests. In a meeting at his office on Friday, the commissioner reviewed the implementation of the free parking system, measures to control heavy traffic during peak hours, and restrictions on intercity bus movement within the city. He instructed deputy commissioners and the traffic police to ensure roads near…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A poetry recital was held on the sixth day of a 10-day flower show organised under the patronage of Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, drawing large crowds to Eidgah Ground in Karachi. The spring festival, which has attracted strong public interest since its opening, saw an evening mushaira arranged by the literary group Bismil Arts Council. Prominent poets, writers and literature enthusiasts from across the city attended the event. The programme began with a recitation from the Qur’an and a naat, followed by the formal start of the mushaira. Poets presented verses on love,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026 opened in Karachi on Monday, bringing together senior political leaders, international delegates and urban development experts from across the region. The ceremony was attended by First Lady Asifa Bhutto Zardari and Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, along with members of the provincial cabinet and foreign delegations. Speaking at the opening session, Sindh chief secretary Asif Hyder Shah described it as an honour for the provincial government to host the Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026. He said more than 600 delegates and experts from 41 countries…

By Moin Ullah Shah KORANGI: A ten-day Jashn-e-Baharan spring festival was formally inaugurated at Eidgah Ground in Korangi No 3½ under the leadership of Korangi Town chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, with a large public turnout celebrating the arrival of spring. The opening ceremony was attended by Karachi deputy mayor Salman Abdullah Murad and Pakistan Peoples Party Korangi district president Jani Memon as chief guests. The deputy mayor inaugurated the festival by cutting the ribbon and toured various stalls, the flower exhibition and other arrangements. The town chairman later presented him with a traditional Sindhi ajrak. Addressing the gathering, Muhammad Naeem…