Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By our correspondent KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) in Karachi has arrested two suspects in a targeted operation against an online drug distribution network operating in New Karachi area. Officials said the action was taken following intelligence shared by a federal civil intelligence agency, leading to a coordinated raid in which two individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking were detained. The suspects have been identified as Naeem, son of Manzoor, and Muhammad Kashif, son of Muhammad Saleem. Police said both were reportedly habitual drug dealers who used online platforms to supply narcotics to customers across different parts of the…

By Moin Ul Shah KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner West Ali Zulfiqar Memon has said that eliminating polio from District West remains the administration’s top priority, as a new booster vaccination campaign was formally launched. The campaign was inaugurated at a private school in the district, where children were administered additional polio booster doses at a central ceremony attended by senior officials, including police representatives and health authorities. Officials said the initiative aims to strengthen immunity among children and close remaining gaps in vaccination coverage in high-risk areas. Health teams will operate across 15 union councils in the district, going door to…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU/CIA) Karachi carried out a major operation and arrested a suspect involved in the killing of a citizen during a robbery attempt in Gulshan-e-Maymar, recovering a weapon from his possession. According to details, on 8 March 2026, three armed men shot dead 26-year-old Mian Bakhshi, son of Muhammad Hayat, near Northern Bypass within the jurisdiction of Gulshan-e-Maymar police station during a robbery. The assailants fled the scene after snatching a mobile phone and cash worth Rs20,000. A case, FIR No. 132/26, was registered under sections 394, 397, 302 and 34 of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: District South Police held a grand and dignified rally marking “Marka-e-Haq” to express solidarity with the armed forces and promote national unity, peace and patriotism. The rally was organised under the leadership of SSP District South Mahzor Ali and was taken out from Nishan-e-Pakistan to Do Darya. SP Clifton Khalid Javaid, SDPOs, SHOs, personnel of the Shaheen Force, members of civil society and a large number of citizens participated in the rally. Participants carried national flags and raised slogans of Pakistan Zindabad, Sindh Police Paindabad and in support of the armed forces. They paid rich…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The chairman of the Town Municipal Corporation Korangi, Mohammad Naeem Sheikh, said Pakistan’s armed forces remained the guarantors of the country’s security and that the entire nation stood alongside the military. He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a rally held on the first day of “Hafta Maarka-e-Haq” under the administration of Korangi Town. The rally, led by Naeem Sheikh under the title “Maarka-e-Haq”, drew large participation from students of schools run by the Town Municipal Corporation Korangi. Participants carried national flags to express solidarity with Pakistan and raised slogans in support of the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A ceremony was held at the SSP City Office Karachi to mark “Maarka-e-Haq”, where speakers paid tribute to Pakistan’s armed forces for what they described as a strong response to an enemy on 9 and 10 May 2025. The event’s chief guest, Aslam Polani, general secretary of the Wholesale Market Pharma Organisation, said in his address that Pakistan’s armed forces had given a decisive response and praised the Pakistan Air Force, saying its “Shaheen” pilots had thwarted hostile intentions. Speakers also praised the performance of the Pakistan Air Force and the Pakistan Army, saying the…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet approved the design of a new bridge over the Indus River between Hyderabad and Kotri during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The decision was taken at a cabinet session where the proposed design for the link between the two cities was formally endorsed. Officials said the project was aimed at easing traffic pressure and improving connectivity across the region. Murad Ali Shah said the new bridge would serve as a major facility for traffic movement and would help streamline the flow of goods and commuters between key parts…

KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet approved Rs6.5 billion for the restoration of roads in Karachi at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The chief minister directed that funds be released immediately and that repair work begin without delay, stressing the need to improve road conditions for the public. A spokesperson said the cabinet also approved Rs2 billion for the city’s S-III project, aimed at improving sewage and water management infrastructure. In addition, Rs48.9 million was allocated for the digitalisation of the district judicial system to enhance efficiency and case management. Officials said the decisions reflected the government’s focus…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Anticipating a possible heatwave, authorities in Karachi have launched precautionary measures aimed at protecting citizens from heatstroke, including setting up water stalls and heatwave response camps at bus stops, markets and public places across the city. A meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi was held at his office with deputy commissioners and representatives of relevant departments. It was decided that heatstroke prevention camps would be established across all districts, while hospitals would be placed on high alert to deal with any emergency situations during extreme heat. Officials said the camps would provide immediate…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi invited Uzbek investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh, saying there was significant potential in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone as well as in the textile, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and energy sectors. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Uzbek business delegation led by the Governor of Navoi Region, Normat Tursanov, at the Governor House. Uzbekistan’s ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, Businessmen Group chairman Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, and Sohail Moten were also present. During the meeting, the Governor of Navoi Region congratulated the Sindh governor on…