Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police seize firearms, drugs, stolen devices in successful operation against armed criminals Karachi: A gunfight erupted between police and armed suspects in the Model Colony area of Korangi after officers acted on a tip-off identifying the presence of four individuals involved in criminal activities. According to police, the suspects opened indiscriminate fire upon spotting the police, turning the neighbourhood into a scene of chaos. In response, police returned fire, resulting in one suspect being injured while another was apprehended. Two other armed men managed to escape under the cover of darkness. During the encounter, unregistered…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: IG Javed Alam Odho seeks report from additional IG Karachi, directs immediate engagement with traders and action against those issuing threats The inspector general of police (IGP) Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, has taken strict notice of a press conference held by traders at the Karachi Press Club, according to a statement issued by the Sindh police public relations office. In a directive issued on 5 January 2026, the IG Sindh sought complete details from the additional inspector general of police (AIG) Karachi regarding the concerns raised by the traders. He also instructed the AIG Karachi…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Additional Inspector General Karachi Aazad Khan addressed officers and personnel at the Arts Council on 4 January 2026, stressing crime control, institutional reform, the use of technology and public service as core priorities of the force. Speaking to police officers and personnel, the Karachi police chief said Sindh Police was their collective identity and that its fundamental mission was to serve both the public and the department itself. He said the history of Sindh Police was marked by the timeless sacrifices of its martyrs, to whom he paid tribute. He described improvements in police stations…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office to address issues faced by goods transporters and to finalize measures aimed at reducing traffic accidents and improving enforcement of traffic laws in the city. Participants reviewed a range of issues, including parking problems faced by goods transporters, the issuance of heavy transport vehicle licences and registration for insurance. Key decisions were taken to address traffic congestion, prevent road accidents and ensure effective enforcement of traffic laws. The meeting decided that dedicated lanes would be allocated for heavy vehicles from Mai Kolachi to the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The inspector general of police Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, continued a series of introductory meetings with various police departments at the Central Police Office in Karachi on Friday, emphasising digitalisation of services, improved performance and a zero-tolerance policy against crime. The meeting was attended by additional inspectors general of police for Karachi, operations and training, DIG headquarters, SP Highway Patrol, DIG crime and investigations, DIG driving licence, DIG traffic Karachi, SPU, RRF, zonal DIGs and other senior officers. During the session, senior officers from the Special Branch, Counter Terrorism Department, RRF, SPU, SP Highway Patrol,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Business tycoon Arif Habib said he would make turning Pakistan International Airlines into a profitable airline his top priority, sending a clear message to staff that only those demonstrating strong performance would remain with the carrier. Speaking to the media in Karachi on 1 January, Habib said PIA employees would be protected, noting that the airline had achieved global success because of their efforts. “Pakistan has won. We will restore PIA’s former reputation,” he added. He emphasised that the future of employees’ jobs would depend entirely on their performance. “Those who perform will remain with…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh chief minister Syed Murad Ali Shah made an unannounced visit to the Sindh Secretariat, where he reviewed ongoing development work and assessed the presence of senior officials in their offices. He was received by the chief secretary of Sindh, Syed Asif Hyder Shah. During the visit, most secretaries were found present at their desks, which prompted the chief minister to express satisfaction over overall attendance. However, according to a spokesperson, six secretaries were absent from their offices until 9.30am. Those absent included the secretaries for local government, food, forests, culture, labour and livestock. Taking…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police and rescue teams recovered four bodies from a manhole near Mai Kolachi in Karachi, officials confirmed. DIG South Asad Raza stated that the victims include one man, two women, and one child. He added that preliminary observations suggest the bodies are between 10 and 15 days old and have been transferred to the hospital for legal and forensic procedures. According to police, rescue authorities were first alerted by local residents about a single body in the manhole. Upon removal of surrounding stones, three additional bodies were discovered. The rescue team has not yet confirmed…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A meeting of Provincial Selection Board-II was held under the chairmanship of Sindh chief secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah, during which promotions for 270 officers from various government departments were recommended. The meeting recommended the promotion of 43 deputy superintendents of police from the police department to the rank of superintendent of police in grade 18. In the health department, 165 medical officers were recommended for promotion to the post of senior medical officer, while 23 officers were recommended for promotion as senior dental surgeons. The board also recommended the promotion of 11 professors from…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Korangi district police in Karachi carried out two separate operations on 2 January 2026, resulting in the arrest of four individuals involved in alleged drug dealing and theft. The coordinated actions, conducted by different police stations within the district, highlight ongoing efforts to tackle organized crime and street-level offences. In the first operation, officers from Landhi police station arrested two men, Taimur, son of Zafar Ali, and Abid, son of Abdul Shakoor, on suspicion of drug peddling. Police recovered 130 grams of cannabis from their possession and said the suspects’ previous criminal records were being…