Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Four key operatives of an extortion gang led by Samad Kathawari have been arrested in Karachi, police said on Thursday. According to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the CIA, the arrests were made in a major operation, with SSP SIU Imran Khan confirming that the suspects included the brother of the gang’s ringleader, Samad Kathawari. The men were apprehended on technical grounds from the Federal B Area. Police said a mobile phone and SIM card used for extortion were recovered from the suspects. They were identified as Shayan, Mubashir, Shafee and Shahid. During initial…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Progressive Group is set to secure victory in the upcoming Karachi Club elections on 25 December, local business leaders claimed on Monday, pledging to rid the institution of corruption. Speaking to the media at a dinner hosted in honor of all Progressive Group candidates, ACM Group of Companies chairmen Farhan Pardesi and Irfan Pardesi expressed confidence in the group’s success. “The members have already rejected the group that has long dominated the club’s governance. Now, only Progressive Group will lead,” Farhan Pardesi said. Presidential candidate Mohammad Aslam Rangoonwala and secretary candidate Abdul Waheed Qadir…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Karachi’s DIG Traffic, Pir Muhammad Shah, has said the new enforcement system is designed to improve conditions for citizens rather than to punish them, as authorities step up action against traffic law violations. He said more than 500 vehicles had so far been placed in the blacklisting pool, adding that all of them were involved in repeated breaches of the law. “Our objective is not punishment but compliance,” he said, describing the measures as corrective rather than punitive. Shah clarified that vehicles being driven on open letters could be regularized by visiting a facilitation center…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Police announced that it would launch a major operation from Friday targeting motorists who conceal or tamper with number plates to evade e-challans and traffic fines. The initiative will be carried out jointly by district police, traffic police, the Excise Department, and the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee. Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho said at a press conference on Tuesday that an increasing number of drivers had been hiding registration numbers or using fake number plates to avoid e-challans. He warned that action would follow verification of Excise Department records, and vehicles found misusing or…

Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly this week unanimously passed a resolution commemorating the victims of the 1971 East Pakistan tragedy, a dark chapter in the subcontinent’s history that continues to evoke reflection and remembrance. Lawmakers from across the political spectrum came together to honour those who lost their lives during the conflict, recognising the profound human cost of the events that unfolded more than five decades ago. In its proceedings, the assembly paid special tribute to the Bihari community, whose members are remembered for their steadfast support of the Pakistan Armed Forces during the upheaval. The resolution highlighted…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s Malir district have arrested a three-member gang accused of snatching mobile phones and laptops from citizens at gunpoint. According to Malir police, Shah Latif police carried out a technical operation that led to the arrest of the suspects, who were allegedly involved in armed street crimes targeting the public. The police said the suspects operated mainly in areas surrounding the Mehran Highway and the National Highway, where they carried out multiple robberies. During interrogation, the arrested men reportedly confessed to involvement in several incidents of street crime. A large cache of stolen…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh police marked a strong presence at the Indus Valley Cultural Family Festival, held from 12 to 14 December at Frere Hall in Karachi, by setting up a comprehensive public awareness and facilitation stall aimed at strengthening community ties and highlighting modern policing initiatives. The stall brought together several key units of Sindh police, including the Special Security Unit, Police Facilitation Centers, the emergency helpline 15 (Madadgar-15), the police IT department’s “Talaash” application, traffic police and the forensic department. Officers from these units briefed citizens on emergency response mechanisms, public service facilities, digital policing tools,…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, Vice President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for Korangi District and Chairman of Korangi Town, conducted a detailed inspection of ongoing development projects in Union Council 2 alongside UC Chairman Qari Asrar. The review focused on road carpeting, construction, and maintenance works in key areas, including KDA Employees Society and Allah Wala Town. During the visit, Naeem Sheikh examined the quality, pace, and technical standards of the projects and issued guidance to the concerned departmental officials to ensure timely and effective completion. Speaking on the occasion, Naeem Sheikh highlighted that continuous public…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) have arrested a suspect involved in extortion during a targeted operation in Karachi’s Kharadar area, acting on confidential intelligence. The arrested individual, Mubashir alias Maya, son of Abdul Karim, is reportedly associated with the notorious Wasiullah Lakho gang. According to a press release from the Rangers’ headquarters, the suspect was found in possession of two mobile phones, one motorcycle, and cash. Mubashir is listed on the CIA’s wanted list of criminals. During interrogation, Mubashir revealed that Wasiullah Lakho had demanded 50 million rupees in extortion from a businessman in the FB Area…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi met with the leadership and members of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, along with representatives of various private hospitals, to enlist their support in Pakistan’s polio eradication campaign. During the meeting, it was agreed that private hospitals would record data of children vaccinated at their facilities and share it with the administration. This data will help identify missed children and monitor vaccination coverage, addressing gaps that currently hamper analysis of the campaign’s progress. Dr Junaid Ali Shah, President of the Private Hospitals and Clinics Association, assured full cooperation and…