Author: Moin Ullah Shah

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…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: An administrative round was held at the Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre in Karachi to review healthcare services and improve patient care facilities. The visit was conducted under the supervision of Executive Director Professor Khalid Sher, who inspected different wards and assessed the quality of treatment being provided to patients. During the visit, Professor Halima Yasmin briefed the Executive Director on the department’s performance and administrative matters. The round was also attended by several senior doctors, including Dr Muhammad Suleman, Dr Yahya Khan Tunio, Dr Maimoona Rehman, Dr Fareena Azeem, Dr…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit of Karachi’s Crime Investigation Agency has carried out an operation against an alleged drug network, arresting two suspected suppliers of hashish from the Korangi Industrial Area during a targeted raid on 13 May. According to officials, the operation was conducted on the directives of Senior Superintendent of Police SIU Dr Samiullah Soomro, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics distribution networks operating within the city. Police said a significant quantity of drugs was recovered during the raid, with the seized hashish weighing 1,750 grams. The arrested suspects were identified as…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Korangi police carried out a successful operation in East Zone and arrested two suspects involved in motorcycle lifting, recovering stolen motorcycles and spare parts, according to a police statement. Acting on a tip-off from a special informer, police recovered a motorcycle stolen in case FIR No 291/2025 registered at Sharifabad police station under Section 381-A. The arrested suspects were identified as Feroz Johar, son of Muhammad Johar, and Muhammad Umar, son of Muhammad Jalal. During interrogation and identification, police also recovered another stolen motorcycle bearing registration number KBD-5341, which had been stolen from Ferozabad police…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A digital transaction system has been introduced at the cattle market set up on the Northern Bypass, with Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi inaugurating the initiative. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan, market organisers, and senior officials of the State Bank of Pakistan and various commercial banks. Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said that for the first time in history, a system of payment and receipt through cash deposit machines had been introduced at the cattle market. He said the digital system would ensure secure financial transactions during the…