Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Senior police officials in Karachi’s West Zone have honoured members of the Shaheen Force with commendation certificates and cash awards in recognition of their role in separate police encounters targeting suspected street criminals. According to a statement issued by the District Central Police, the awards were presented by DIG West Irfan Baloch and SSP District Central Dr Muhammad Imran Khan during a ceremony held on Monday. Police said two suspected armed robbers were killed in an encounter within the Super Market police jurisdiction, while two more suspects were killed in a separate operation in the New Karachi Industrial Area. Speaking…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A new NADRA Mega Centre has been inaugurated in Surjani Town, offering residents of Manghopir Town and surrounding areas easier access to identity registration services without the need to travel long distances. Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi inaugurated the facility at a ceremony attended by Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Masroor Ahsan, Manghopir Town Chairman Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi, Vice Chairman Rana Muhammad Arif, Union Committee 07 Chairman Umeed Ali Qazi, Vice Chairman Hafiz Syed Imran Ali, and other political, social and community representatives. During the event, Chairman Haji Nawaz Ali Brohi presented the governor and Senator Masroor…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi on Monday launched the city’s latest anti-polio campaign at the Institute of Child Health, calling on all stakeholders to work together to eliminate the disease. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Health Secretary Tahir Hussain Sangi, Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator Shehryar Memon, South Deputy Commissioner Javed Nabi Khoso, senior health officials, police officers and other representatives. Speaking at the event, the commissioner said the campaign would continue until July 12, with the goal of administering polio drops to 2.5 million children under the age of five across Karachi. He said around…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has described 5 July 1977 as a black day in Pakistan’s democratic history, saying it marked the overthrow of the public mandate, the Constitution and parliamentary democracy. In a statement issued on the anniversary, Bilawal said the military takeover of 5 July 1977 was an attack on the people’s right to rule and democratic institutions. He said those behind the imposition of martial law believed they could silence the public, but history proved otherwise. He said the sacrifices of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi inspected the route of the city’s main Ashura procession on Tuesday alongside Additional Inspector General of Police Azad Khan and other senior civil and police officials as authorities reviewed security and civic arrangements ahead of Muharram. The visit focused on assessing law and order, security measures, sanitation, traffic management and the provision of public services along the route of the central Ashura procession. Among those accompanying the commissioner were DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah, Deputy Commissioner South Javed Nabi Khoso, Deputy Commissioner East Nasrullah Abbasi, DIG South Asad Raza, DIG…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Korangi Town Chairman Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, accompanied by Vice Chairman Zareen Awan, distributed Leave Preparatory to Retirement (LPR) cheques to retired employees during a ceremony held at his office. Addressing the event, the chairman said the dedication and services of retired employees towards the development of the institution and public service would always be remembered. He said providing employees with their legal retirement benefits on time was one of the town administration’s foremost responsibilities and that every possible effort was being made to ensure prompt payments. He added that the timely settlement of retirement dues…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police arrested a three-member group, including two women, in connection with mobile phone thefts inside the City Court premises in Karachi, officials said on 18 June 2026. The suspects were identified as Asiya, Fatima and Muhammad Rahim. Police said five mobile phones were recovered from their possession following the arrest. According to police, the group had been operating inside the court complex and targeting people in crowded areas where visitors, litigants and lawyers gather in large numbers throughout the day. Officers said the suspects would move through busy sections of the court premises and allegedly…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Chairman Korangi Town Muhammad Naim Sheikh visited Union Council No 5 in Korangi No 2 on 18 June 2026 and inspected ongoing construction work on a culvert being built under a wider development programme, officials said. During the visit, he reviewed the pace of construction work in detail and examined the quality of materials being used at the site. He was accompanied by Assistant Engineer Iqbal Saghir, Director Parks Moin Jat and other relevant officials, who briefed him on the technical aspects of the project and its current progress. Officials said the chairman walked through…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Senior sports journalist and international cricket commentator Qamar Ahmed has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from across the sporting and media community. His death was announced on 18 June 2026. Tributes described him as a respected voice in cricket journalism who contributed for many years to the coverage and commentary of the game at both national and international level. Ahmed had built a long career in sports media and was widely known for his work as a commentator on international cricket. Over the years, he became a familiar presence to audiences who followed the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Two police personnel were injured in a firing incident in Malir on 18 June 2026, according to officials. Police said reinforcements were immediately dispatched to the scene after reports of the incident were received during the night. The injured officers were identified as Head Constable Gul Muhammad and Police Constable Nadeem. Both were serving at Malir Cantt police station at the time of the incident. Police said the injured personnel were shifted to hospital shortly after the incident, where they were provided medical treatment. Officials confirmed that both officers were receiving necessary care. Senior Superintendent…