Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the CIA in Karachi carried out a major operation on 17 May 2026 and arrested a key member of the notorious Sultan Shah gang in an injured condition after an encounter. Acting on intelligence, the SIU/CIA team raided the Causeway on Shahrah Bhutto within the jurisdiction of the CIA police station in Korangi district. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place with suspects belonging to the Sultan Shah gang. As a result, a hardened and habitual offender, Altaf Hussain alias Fauji, son of Muhammad Qasim Sheikh, was…

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI: The Grand Democratic Alliance Grand Democratic Alliance held an important consultative meeting in Karachi chaired by its chief Pir Pagara at Raja House, where detailed discussions were held on the political situation in Sindh and across the country, as well as key national and provincial issues. The meeting was attended by Pir Syed Sadruddin Shah Rashdi, Ayaz Latif Palijo, Dr Safdar Abbasi, Saira Bano, Sardar Abdul Rahim, Zain Shah and several other leaders including Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi, Syed Muhammad Rashid Shah, Syed Muhammad Ismail Shah, Muazzam Khan Abbasi, Hasnain Mirza, Nand Kumar Goklani and Syed…

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI: Dr Irfan Siddiqui has earned recognition for his professional abilities, academic excellence and notable contribution to emergency medicine at a young age. He is currently serving as an assistant professor of emergency medicine at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre and holds an MD in Emergency Medicine. He is regarded as one of the emerging healthcare professionals in Pakistan’s emergency medical sector. Medical experts said he had achieved distinction as one of the youngest assistant professors in his field through dedication, strong clinical expertise and professional commitment. He has played a significant role in emergency patient care,…

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI: The Working Journalists Forum Working Journalists Forum organised a large peace walk in Karachi to mark the completion of one year since what it described as the success of “Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs”. The walk began from Karachi Press Club Chowrangi and ended at the Karachi Press Club. It was attended by journalists, political and social figures, civil society representatives, human rights activists, young people and members of different walks of life in large numbers. The participants were led by the forum’s founder and central president Mian Khurram Shehzad. They carried national flags, banners and placards…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A high-level committee of senior police officers has held its first meeting in the so-called “Pinky case”, where officials reviewed progress and agreed on a series of investigative measures. The meeting was chaired by Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi Azad Khan, and attended by senior officials including DIGs Asad Raza, Azfar Mahesar, Amir Farooqui and Sheeraz Nazir, along with SSP Samiullah Somro. During the briefing, DIG South Asad Raza updated the committee in detail on the ongoing investigation and recent developments in the case. Officials decided to expand coordination with other agencies, including the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman met Hur spiritual leader and Grand Democratic Alliance chief Pir Pagara at his residence, Raja House, on Friday evening, where they discussed the country’s overall political situation, economic conditions, rising inflation and the growing difficulties faced by the public. During the meeting, both sides also exchanged views on the prospects of closer political cooperation between the two parties and expressed concern over the lack of action to curb drug trafficking, particularly in educational institutions across Sindh. The JUI-F leadership also invited Pir Pagara to attend a peace conference scheduled…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Korangi District East Zone Karachi arrested one suspected robber in an injured condition after an exchange of fire near the protective embankment of the Malir River at Korangi Crossing on 15 May 2026. Police from Zaman Town police station said they signalled two suspicious motorcyclists to stop, but the men opened fire on the police instead. Police returned fire, leading to a brief exchange in which one suspect was injured and taken into custody. The injured suspect was identified as L1 Maseeh, son of Yousaf Maseeh. A 30 bore pistol along with ammunition…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a joint operation in Karachi’s Pakistan Bazaar area and arrested a key suspect linked to an inter-provincial narcotics network, officials said on 14 May 2026. According to a statement from the police, the operation led to the arrest of Muhammad Arman, son of Muhammad Nizam, who was allegedly involved in a wider drug trafficking network operating across multiple provinces. Police said 6.5 kilograms of high-quality heroin were recovered from the suspect’s possession during the raid. Officials stated that the arrested suspect was associated…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency said it had arrested a suspect involved in a visa fraud case related to Malaysia, following a targeted operation in Karachi. According to a press release issued by the Public Relations Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency Karachi Zone on 14 May 2026, the action was carried out on the instructions of the Director FIA Karachi Zone and under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle. Inspector Babar Ali arrested the suspect, identified as Muhammad Muneeb, officials said. The agency said the suspect was accused of defrauding…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, told a gathering of business leaders that law and order across the province, including the so-called katcha areas, had improved significantly and that highways were now fully secure for trade and public movement. The meeting took place during his visit to the central office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), where he was warmly received by senior vice president and other office bearers of the federation on 14 May 2026. The event was attended by Patron-in-Chief SM Tanveer, FPCCI senior vice president…