Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh have arrested four alleged extortionists in a swift operation in New Karachi, seizing weapons, vehicles and cash after responding to a complaint from a factory owner, the paramilitary force said in a press release on Tuesday. According to the Rangers, the arrests were made on January 20 after a private garments factory owner contacted the Rangers helpline (1101) to report that four armed men had entered his factory and were demanding Rs1.5 million in extortion money at gunpoint. Acting on the information, Rangers personnel launched an immediate operation, reached the site and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A major burglary occurred at the residence of a pre-imam in Alamgir Heights, Sharafabad, Karachi, with thieves making off with gold and cash worth millions, officials said on Wednesday. The pre-imam told authorities that unknown suspects broke into his home and stole valuables, including 48 tolas of gold jewelry and Rs90 million in cash that had been kept in trust. “The burglars entered my flat and took both cash and gold. Legal action should be taken to apprehend the culprits,” he said. Police have registered a case and begun investigations, seeking leads to identify and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A meeting on the Inclusive NADRA CNIC and Voter Registration Strategy (INVR-V) was held at the Sindh Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah. The session brought together senior officials from the Election Commission of Pakistan, NADRA, and provincial departments to review progress and plan the next phase of outreach, with a particular focus on reducing gender disparities in voter registration. Participants included ECP Director General for Gender and Social Inclusion Neghat Siddique, Joint Provincial Election Commissioner (Elections) Sai Bakhsh Chanr, the Director General of NADRA, the secretaries for School Education…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi took notice of the re-establishment of illegal encroachments in various areas. It was decided that individuals or businesses submitting affidavits agreeing to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) would be strictly bound to comply. The SOP violations, even after submitting the affidavit, could result in substantial fines and arrests. Commissioner Naqvi convened a meeting with deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners to review the ongoing campaign against roadside encroachments across the city. Officials briefed the Commissioner on operations in their respective districts, highlighting both challenges and progress. Deputy commissioners reported that after…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Sohail Afridi said on Monday that the Sindh government had failed to uphold the honor of the ajrak and topi and criticized its treatment of what he described as its “guests”. Addressing the Sindh High Court Bar Association in Karachi on Monday, the chief minister thanked SHCBA members for what he called their warm welcome and hospitality. He said people from across Pakistan, including Pashtuns, Kashmiris and Baloch, representing different schools of thought, were present at the gathering. In contrast, he said the conduct of the Sindh government towards him and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Karachi administration has announced the Sixth Commissioner Karachi Marathon – a 10-kilometer city run – scheduled for 25 January 2026. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi. The meeting was attended by DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah, Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khosa, Additional Commissioners Ghulam Mehdi Shah and Asadullah Khosa, Assistant Commissioner General Hazim Bhangwar, Director Sports Ghulam Muhammad Khan, and other officials. DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah was appointed chairman of the marathon’s organizing committee. Commissioner Hasan Naqvi said the event would promote positive activities,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi visited the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) headquarters on 8 January 2026, where he chaired a meeting to discuss matters of mutual interest. He was received by Chairman KPT Rear Admiral (retd) Shahid Ahmed Sattar. The meeting reviewed ongoing development projects at Pakistan Railways and KPT. Participants discussed pending issues, plans for multimodal passenger and pilgrim movement through integration with ferry services, and the strengthening of rail infrastructure connected to Karachi Port to support future cargo operations. Chairman KPT requested that Pakistan Railways increase its capacity to transport cargo…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A young man was shot dead in Karachi while trying to stop robbers fleeing after a heist. According to reports, the suspects had carried out a robbery at a plastic bags shop and were escaping when their motorcycle fell into a pit. As the man tried to apprehend them, the robbers opened fire, killing him instantly before fleeing the scene. The victim, 25-year-old Muhammad Shoaib, was the eldest of four siblings and the main support for his parents. IG Sindh has taken notice of the killing and sought a report from DIG East. The incident…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A delegation of the Peoples Labor Union, District Korangi, met with Chairman Korangi Town Muhammad Naeem Sheikh at his office in the Town Municipal Corporation (TMC) Korangi. The delegation was led by union president Adnan Habib Siddiqui and included Ahmar Ali Khan, President of Korangi Town, and General Secretary Abdul Rashid. The meeting focused on long-standing issues faced by TMC Korangi employees, particularly delays in promotions and concerns over the service structure. The delegation called for promotions to be transparent, merit-based, and timely, taking into account performance, seniority, and merit. They stressed the urgent formation…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh Police Department has issued a notification announcing promotions from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to Superintendent of Police (SP), under which 45 DSPs have been elevated to the higher rank. According to the notification, those promoted include Mansoor Ali Buzdar, Zakaria Alam Khan and Izhar Hussain Lahori. Adil Raza Yousafzai, Muhammad Aslam Anwar and Muhammad Bakhsh Khushki have also been promoted to the rank of SP. The list of promoted officers further includes Jahangir Ahmed Hashmi, Ghulam Mustafa Kachlo and Zulfiqar Haider, who have been appointed as superintendents of police.…