Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, along with Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, inaugurated a Nutrition Stabilisation Centre and a Model Expanded Programme on Immunisation centre at the National Institute of Child Health in Karachi on Monday. The facilities have been established under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme and are intended to strengthen child health services and improve the treatment of malnutrition cases. The ceremony was attended by health officials and representatives of international health organisations, reflecting what officials described as a broader effort to coordinate between government institutions…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A factory allegedly involved in producing substandard oil from the bones and fat of dead animals was sealed during a raid in Bhains Colony by the Sindh Food Authority on the directives of Sindh Minister for Food Makhdoom Mehboob Uz Zaman, officials said on Saturday. During the operation, authorities recovered a large quantity of animal fat, raw materials and equipment used in the production process. Officials said the unit was operating illegally and was posing a serious threat to public health. The Sindh Food Authority said suspects present at the site were arrested and legal…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has praised the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh and a federal sensitive civil agency for what he described as a major operational success following the arrest of a key facilitator involved in supplying drones and explosive materials to terrorist networks. In a statement issued on 13 June 2026, the minister commended CTD Sindh, particularly Deputy Inspector General Azfar Mehsar and his team, saying their professional conduct and operational efficiency were highly commendable. He said the joint operation led to the arrest of an important facilitator linked to the supply chain…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi area arrested two suspects allegedly involved in motorcycle lifting during a targeted operation based on intelligence, officials said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Malir District Police, officers from Ibrahim Hyderi Police Station acted on a tip-off and conducted a raid near Ilyas Goth in the Ibrahim Hyderi locality, leading to the arrest of two suspects. The detained individuals were identified as Muhammad Ali, son of Soof, and Wasim Shehzad, son of Hussain. Police said both suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in a motorcycle…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s Korangi district arrested two alleged street criminals during an intelligence-based operation in the Zaman Town area, officials said on Monday. According to police, the operation was conducted by Zaman Town Police Station following a tip-off regarding the presence of suspected criminals in the area. Officers managed to apprehend two suspects on the spot. The arrested individuals were identified as Nabeel, son of Hanif, and Shan, son of M. Nanay Khan. Police said a cache of weapons and stolen property was recovered from their possession during the raid. The recovered items included two…

By Moin ullah Shah KARACHI, The Special Investigation Unit and CIA Karachi carried out an intelligence-based operation in the jurisdiction of Chakiwara police station and arrested an active online drug dealer, officials said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the SIU CIA spokesperson, the operation was conducted in coordination with a federal civilian intelligence agency, leading to the recovery of a substantial quantity of narcotics. The arrested suspect was identified as Muhammad Waqas, son of Muhammad Iqbal. Officials said he was apprehended while en route to deliver a parcel of drugs ordered online. Police recovered 880 grams of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh Javed Alam Odho has commended the Senior Superintendent of Police South and the Preedy Police team for arresting the central suspect in a Rs90 million robbery case. According to a statement issued by the Sindh Police Public Relations Office, Preedy Police conducted an operation in District South late on Thursday night during which the alleged mastermind of the robbery, identified as Noor Wali, was arrested in an injured condition following an exchange of fire. Officials said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to trace those involved in the major…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACH: A suspected thief has died after shooting himself inside a travel agency office on Khalid Bin Waleed Road, near Tariq Road in Karachi, police said. According to police officials, the incident occurred late at night when an unidentified man entered the office of a travel agency and was later spotted by the owner through CCTV cameras. The owner alerted police via the emergency helpline 15. Police said that upon arrival of the officers, the suspect locked himself inside a washroom and shot himself. He died on the spot before medical assistance could be provided. The…

By Moin Ullah shah KARACHI: Police in the East Zone arrested two suspects involved in motorcycle theft during an operation launched by Jamshed Quarters police station with the help of CCTV footage, officials said on Wednesday. The arrested suspects were identified as Muhammad Noman, son of Iqbal Khan, and Imran, son of Aslam. Police recovered a stolen motorcycle bearing registration number KGD-2463 from their possession. The vehicle had been stolen from the PIB Colony area, officials said. A case regarding the theft had already been registered at PIB Colony police station under FIR No 145/26 under Section 381A. Police said…

By Moin Ullah shah KARACHI: Additional Inspector General of Police Karachi Azad Khan attended a training workshop for traffic police officers and personnel focused on stress management, anger control and public dealing at the Clifton licence branch. The workshop, titled Professional Conduct Under Pressure, was held in collaboration with Law is My Protector. DIG Traffic, district SSPs (Traffic) and other senior officers were also present on the occasion. During the workshop, Law is My Protector president Fauzia Tariq trained traffic police officers on professional conduct, effective communication, de-escalation techniques, social media awareness and maintaining a positive attitude in difficult situations.…