Author: Moin Ullah Shah

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: 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…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, held a series of meetings on 1 January 2026 following the assumption of charge by the new Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho. Asif Shah congratulated Odho on his appointment and assured him of full support from the provincial government in policing and administrative matters. Discussions focused on improving training, facilities, and welfare for police personnel across Sindh. The Chief Secretary highlighted the essential role of the police in maintaining peace, security, and law and order, stressing the importance of continuous capacity-building and modern facilities. Odho reaffirmed…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh will host the Asia Pacific Shelter Forum 2026 from 11 to 13 February, welcoming international organizations and foreign delegations to the province. Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the event, describing the forum as an important honor for the province. Shah directed that all arrangements be completed on time, including security, protocol, and traffic management plans. He instructed all relevant departments to remain alert and ensure smooth execution of the forum. “Sindh is fully prepared to host this global-level shelter forum,” he said. The meeting was…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho, chaired an introductory meeting at the Central Police Office in Karachi on 1 January 2026, bringing together senior police officials to review departmental performance and future priorities. The meeting included Additional IG Training, DIGs Headquarters, Establishment, Training, TNTA IGs, and the Principal of Rizqabad Police Training College. In the first phase, officials assessed key issues and performance in the Establishment and Training departments. Speaking at the meeting, IG Odho said the future of policing was closely linked to digitalization, and stressed the need to adopt policies aligned…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with the new Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, at the Chief Minister’s House on 1 January 2026, extending his best wishes on assuming command of the province’s police force. During the meeting, Shah emphasised that maintaining law and order across the province should remain the police’s foremost priority. He called for robust operations against criminals in rural areas and urged intensified efforts to curb street crime in Karachi. The Chief Minister instructed the police to restore their image as a public-friendly force, continue modernisation initiatives, and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Security has been tightened across Karachi and other parts of Sindh to maintain law and order during New Year celebrations, with Pakistan Rangers appealing to the public for cooperation. According to Rangers officials, biometric verification of suspected individuals is under way at city entry and exit points as well as interprovincial check posts, in an effort to prevent any untoward incidents and respond swiftly to potential threats. A large contingent of Rangers personnel has been deployed for patrols and security duties in Karachi and across various districts of Sindh. Authorities have also imposed a complete…