Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh police marked a strong presence at the Indus Valley Cultural Family Festival, held from 12 to 14 December at Frere Hall in Karachi, by setting up a comprehensive public awareness and facilitation stall aimed at strengthening community ties and highlighting modern policing initiatives. The stall brought together several key units of Sindh police, including the Special Security Unit, Police Facilitation Centers, the emergency helpline 15 (Madadgar-15), the police IT department’s “Talaash” application, traffic police and the forensic department. Officers from these units briefed citizens on emergency response mechanisms, public service facilities, digital policing tools,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s Malir district have arrested a three-member gang accused of snatching mobile phones and laptops from citizens at gunpoint. According to Malir police, Shah Latif police carried out a technical operation that led to the arrest of the suspects, who were allegedly involved in armed street crimes targeting the public. The police said the suspects operated mainly in areas surrounding the Mehran Highway and the National Highway, where they carried out multiple robberies. During interrogation, the arrested men reportedly confessed to involvement in several incidents of street crime. A large cache of stolen…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, Vice President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for Korangi District and Chairman of Korangi Town, conducted a detailed inspection of ongoing development projects in Union Council 2 alongside UC Chairman Qari Asrar. The review focused on road carpeting, construction, and maintenance works in key areas, including KDA Employees Society and Allah Wala Town. During the visit, Naeem Sheikh examined the quality, pace, and technical standards of the projects and issued guidance to the concerned departmental officials to ensure timely and effective completion. Speaking on the occasion, Naeem Sheikh highlighted that continuous public…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) have arrested a suspect involved in extortion during a targeted operation in Karachi’s Kharadar area, acting on confidential intelligence. The arrested individual, Mubashir alias Maya, son of Abdul Karim, is reportedly associated with the notorious Wasiullah Lakho gang. According to a press release from the Rangers’ headquarters, the suspect was found in possession of two mobile phones, one motorcycle, and cash. Mubashir is listed on the CIA’s wanted list of criminals. During interrogation, Mubashir revealed that Wasiullah Lakho had demanded 50 million rupees in extortion from a businessman in the FB Area…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi met with the leadership and members of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, along with representatives of various private hospitals, to enlist their support in Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign. During the meeting, it was agreed that private hospitals would record data of children vaccinated at their facilities and share it with the administration. This data will help identify missed children and monitor vaccination coverage, addressing gaps that currently hamper analysis of the campaign’s progress. Dr Junaid Ali Shah, President of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, assured full cooperation and…

By Moin Ullah shah KARACHI: Vice President of Pakistan People’s Party Korangi District and Chairman of Korangi Town Mohammad Naeem Sheikh attended a Human Rights Day awareness program as a special guest, alongside UC-2 Chairman Qari Israr. The event was organized under the leadership of parliamentary representative Tanveer Abbasi and hosted by The Redient Education System (TRES) as part of its ongoing educational and social initiatives. The program aimed to raise awareness about human rights, children’s rights, justice, and social equality. A large number of local residents participated, including community leaders, social activists, teachers, parents, and students of all ages.…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi met with the leadership and members of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, along with representatives of various private hospitals, to enlist their support in Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign. During the meeting, it was agreed that private hospitals would record data of children vaccinated at their facilities and share it with the administration. This data will help identify missed children and monitor vaccination coverage, addressing gaps that currently hamper analysis of the campaign’s progress. Dr Junaid Ali Shah, President of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, assured full cooperation and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Comic Con Pakistan has won the “Best Comic Convention & Pop Culture Event of Pakistan” at the 19th Consumer Choice Awards organized by the Consumer Association of Pakistan, marking a historic first for any Pakistani company in this category. At the ceremony in Karachi, Syed Aamir Sajjad, President of Aamir Sajjad Ventures, received the award on behalf of Comic Con Pakistan. Sajjad said the mission of Comic Con Pakistan is to provide a creative platform for young people across the country, enabling them to showcase their artistic talent and gain opportunities to participate in world-class…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh’s provincial government has announced plans to introduce a digital e-challan system within the Sindh Food Authority, following the successful adoption of similar technology in the traffic sector, officials said on Thursday. The initiative was outlined by Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the province’s Minister for Food, during a meeting with Faryal Talpur, central president of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s Women’s Wing. According to Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the meeting provided a detailed briefing on the Authority’s broader digitalization strategy, which will include online registration, a complaint-management system, and the new digital challan mechanism. The minister said these reforms are aimed…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi police said they foiled an armed robbery in the city’s eastern district early on Thursday, arresting two suspects following a brief but intense exchange of gunfire. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zubair Nazir Sheikh, the encounter took place on Shuhada-e-Millat Road, with both individuals sustaining injuries before being taken into custody. Authorities reported that officers recovered two pistols, ammunition, a snatched mobile phone, and a motorcycle linked to the alleged crime. The suspects were promptly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, police added, while investigations were underway to determine their…