Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The first meeting of the task force formed on the directives of Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan was held under the chairmanship of DIG East Zone Dr Farrukh Ali. The purpose of the task force is to further improve the law and order situation in industrial areas and to provide complete security to factory owners. The meeting was attended by the SSPs of Malir, East, and Korangi districts, the SSP SIU/CIA, the DSP Korangi, and the SHO of Korangi Industrial Area. Office-bearers of the Korangi Industrial Area Association (KATI) also participated in the meeting, including…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The 14th meeting of the Korangi Town Council, chaired by Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, concluded with the approval of several key resolutions and development initiatives aimed at enhancing the town’s infrastructure, public services, and administrative efficiency. The session brought together a wide array of officials, including Town Vice-Chairperson Zareen Awan, council members, union council chairpersons, opposition leader Muhammad Haroon, parliamentary leader Tanveer Abbasi, and senior municipal officers. The proceedings began with the presentation of the agenda and the unanimous ratification of the previous session’s minutes. Among the major decisions, the council extended a one-year contract for…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: The 774th three-day annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA) will be held in Sehwan from February 9 to 11, 2026, amid extensive administrative, security and civic arrangements to accommodate millions of devotees expected from across Pakistan. The preparations were reviewed by Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Ali Qadri, who chaired a high-level meeting at the Darbar Hall in Jamshoro. The meeting held detailed discussions on security planning, medical facilities, traffic management, electricity supply, water provision and sanitation arrangements for the Urs. Addressing the meeting, the deputy commissioner directed all concerned departments…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A local NGO, Alamgir Welfare Trust International (AWT), has announced a major welfare initiative for 2026 under its marriage support program. The organization said the scheme would complement its ongoing charitable activities across other sectors. Upholding its long-standing tradition, AWT pledged to help more than 10,000 poor, orphaned, and deserving girls begin married life with dignity, with funds running into hundreds of millions of rupees. An AWT spokesperson said the initiative would provide dowries and other support to meet marriage-related expenses. As with its other programs, assistance will be given without discrimination based on color,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Development work is continuing in Korangi Town, with drain cleaning and the installation of a new sewerage line underway in Union Council No 1, Qayyumabad. The town’s Vice Chairman, Zareen Awan, carried out a detailed inspection of the projects. Town administration officers, UC representatives, and staff were also present and briefed him on the progress. During the visit, Vice Chairman Awan directed officials to ensure quality, transparency, and speed at every stage. He said these measures were crucial to provide a permanent solution to the long-standing sewerage and drainage problems in the area. He warned…

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: 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: 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: 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…