Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A suspect involved in the robbery of cash from a jeweller has been apprehended in a major operation by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU)/CIA, Karachi. The raid took place near the Liaquatabad Post Office under the supervision of SSP Imran Khan. During the operation, armed suspects opened fire on police, resulting in a brief exchange of gunfire. One suspect was injured and taken into custody. Authorities recovered weapons and cash amounting to one lakh rupees from the apprehended individual, who has been identified as Imran Khan. Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect’s involvement in a previous…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Kamran English Language Point (KELP) Institute successfully held the Fourth Annual All-Karachi Speech Competition, celebrating the life and exemplary character of Caliph Umar (RA) at the Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). The event drew students from across Karachi, who delivered speeches in Urdu, English, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Hindko, Arabic, Persian, and Balochi, reflecting Pakistan’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. The competition aimed to familiarize young people with the virtues of Caliph Umar (RA), including justice, fairness, leadership, responsibility, and God-consciousness. Participants presented articulate, well-researched, and impactful speeches, receiving widespread appreciation from the audience. Special…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, was warmly received at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday, where business leaders gathered to recognize his contributions to the city’s security and public safety. KCCI President Rehan Hanif, along with senior traders including Javed Bulwani, Hafeez Aziz, and Imtiaz, welcomed the IGP, praising his efforts to restore law and order in Karachi, a city long challenged by crime and instability. “Today, we have gathered to pay tribute to your services,” Hanif said, highlighting that the police had not only ensured the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Inspector General of Police Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, was warmly received at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday, where business leaders gathered to recognize his contributions to the city’s security and public safety. KCCI President Rehan Hanif, along with senior traders including Javed Bulwani, Hafeez Aziz, and Imtiaz, welcomed the IGP, praising his efforts to restore law and order in Karachi, a city long challenged by crime and instability. “Today, we have gathered to pay tribute to your services,” Hanif said, highlighting that the police had not only ensured the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on a minor after he was found driving a bus in the upscale Defence area of the city, highlighting growing concerns about underage drivers in urban centers. The incident came to light after a video showing the young boy at the wheel went viral on social media, sparking widespread attention and prompting swift action by traffic authorities. Officials said the fine was issued under existing juvenile driving regulations, underscoring the legal frameworks designed to prevent minors from operating motor vehicles. The case has raised questions about supervision…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have recovered the bodies of three women from a house in Block 1, Gulshan-e-Iqbal. Police say initial reports suggest the deaths may have been caused by suffocation due to a suspected gas leak. Rescue teams also found a man in the house unconscious. Sindh’s Interior Minister has requested a report from the SSP of East District and instructed that a thorough and transparent investigation be conducted into the incident.

Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A motion has been submitted in the Sindh Assembly proposing an increase in the speed limit on Karachi’s busiest thoroughfare, Shahrah-e-Faisal. The motion was tabled by MQM-P lawmakers Syed Usman and Naseer Ahmed, recommending that the current 60 km/h limit for cars and jeeps be raised to 80 km/h. Speaking on the proposal, Syed Usman argued that Shahrah-e-Faisal’s heavy traffic and wide lanes make a higher speed limit necessary. The motion also calls for consultation with traffic experts and the implementation of additional safety measures to ensure motorists’ security. Currently, the road’s speed limits are enforced…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: In a harrowing episode that has shaken Karachi’s Gizri neighborhood, a man allegedly killed his wife and young daughter during a domestic dispute, police reported. The incident, which unfolded in the family’s home, reportedly began with a quarrel between the couple, escalating into violence when the husband, identified as Samiullah, attacked his wife with a sharp weapon. Their daughter, in a desperate attempt to protect her mother, intervened but was also struck during the assault. Authorities said both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, but tragically, they did not survive their injuries. The suspect…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) stepped up operations across Karachi this week in a major drive to combat electricity theft and safeguard the city’s power infrastructure, officials confirmed. During the campaign, the utility removed more than 1,100 kilograms of illegal meters from multiple localities, including Gulshan-e-Kareem, Paradise City, Bhashmi Para, Adow Garden, Ali Muhammad Goth, and Shah Town. The crackdown also led to the disconnection of over 550 unauthorized connections, which had previously contributed to a monthly loss of around 110,000 units of electricity, amounting to an estimated annual shortfall of roughly PKR 53 million. KE emphasized that…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The opposition staged a protest inside the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday, holding aloft the photograph of three‑year‑old Ibrahim, whose death has triggered public anger over the city’s unsafe streets. The uproar began when the opposition leader was not allowed to speak on the incident, prompting lawmakers to shout slogans across the chamber. Members of the MQM eventually walked out in protest. Rehan Bandukda submitted a call‑attention notice as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense. Speaking with visible emotion, one lawmaker said the child’s life had ended “within moments”, adding that the tragedy was a collective failure.…