Author: Sudhir Ahmad Afridi
It underscores the importance of proactive measures to resolve issues and expedite the implementation of development projects for the benefit of the people ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, during a meeting with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, underscored the importance of addressing the issues and concerns raised by the Sindh government regarding development projects. Additionally, he instructed for the acceleration of work on ongoing federal-funded development projects in the province. The Prime Minister issued these directives while emphasizing the need for effective collaboration between the federal and provincial governments to ensure the timely and efficient execution of…
KARACHI: It has become difficult for citizens to have an expensive motorcycle in the city, which are either stolen or snatched at gunpoint. A slight resistance to snatchers can leave the owner injured or dead. Police sources sharing the past six months data said that a particular brand of two-wheelers, Suzuki 110 has become a hot favourite for snatchers and lifters in the city. According to the data, citizens were deprived of 647 of these expensive 110 cc motorcycles worth Rs190.41 million during the last six months. The police sources said that the most motorcycles were snatched or stolen in…
MPA Ali Khorasani lamented the deteriorating situation, saying precious lives being snatched away in the city by non-resident criminals as incidents of street crimes are escalating day by day KARACHI: Ali Khorasani, the opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly from the United National Movement of Pakistan, attended the funeral prayers of a young student who lost his life in a recent kidnapping alongside the esteemed members of the parliament, Afzal Alam and Muaz Mahboob. He expressed condolences to the bereaved family members. Speaking to the media representatives on this occasion, Ali Khorasani lamented the deteriorating law and order situation in…
Jamali Pul area on Superhighway becomes hotspot for snatchings and mugging to death KARACHI: In a heart-wrenching incident that occurred on Wednesday, Muhammad Nihal, the courageous son of a prominent gold trader, displayed immense bravery when he confronted armed robbers on Jamali Bridge near the Superhighway. In a poignant turn of events, a brave student demonstrated remarkable courage as he thwarted a robbery attempt, ultimately sacrificing his life to shield his family from the harm. Nihal, a university student and only child of his parents, found himself in the midst of danger when armed muggers attempted to intercept the vehicle…
KARACHI: The Department of Public Administration of the University of Karachi organized a two-day national conference on ‘managing megacities at the Prof. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Auditorium of the KU’s International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences. The two-day NCMMC–2024 aims to address economic challenges and foster sustainable urban development in megacities. During the first day of the conference, speakers and scholars deliberate on emerging opportunities and challenges in Pakistan’s megacities. They urged to redefine city management practices for sustainable smart cities and asked the authorities concerned to provide a platform for young scholars, researchers, and professionals to connect and strengthen research…
Orders public health engineering dept to make 200 RO plants operational in Thar KARACHI: Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed the local government dept to complete the transition period of local councils, which is still in progress so that elected people can serve people of their areas. He also directed the Public Health Engineering Department to prepare a scheme under which unfunctional RO plants could be functionalized in the interest of the local people. CM Murad was presiding over a joint meeting of different departments which he convened after holding meetings of party workers in divisional headquarters. Those who…
KARACHI: An alleged operative of Ahmed Magsi group was arrested by the PIB Colony police during a raid. The police apprehended the suspect on charges of extortion and recovered weapons from him. PIB Colony police on a tip-off conducted a raid and nabbed the suspect Obaid Ullah, who was involved in extortion activities. Illegal weapons and mobile phones were recovered from his possession. SSP East Dr. Farrukh Raza said that the arrested individual was associated with the Ahmad Magsi group, which collaborated with a group in Iran to carry out extortion. The arrested accused had called a cloth merchant Muhammad…
An advisory board was established to incorporate input from small traders and shopkeepers into the shadow budget formulation process KARACHI: Under the leadership of Dr. Farooq Sattar, a meeting of the members and advisory board of the Muttahida Business Forum was convened at the Central Election Office of Pakistan House. The primary agenda of the meeting was to assess the progress of preparations for the shadow budget and conduct detailed consultations on pertinent economic issues. During the meeting, the members of the Muttahida Business Forum provided a comprehensive briefing to Dr. Farooq Sattar regarding the ongoing preparations for the shadow…
KARACHI: In a show of solidarity with protesting professors and employees at Karachi University, members of the Sindh Assembly representing MQM Pakistan, Mueed Anwar, Engineer Osman, and Abdullah Sheikh, visited the university to express their support and address the ongoing concerns. During their visit, the MQM-Pakistan representatives held constructive meetings with delegations from various faculty and staff associations, including the Karachi University Teachers’ Association, the Professors Lecturers Association, and the Employees Association. They listened attentively to the grievances put forth by the professors and employees and affirmed their full support for their demands. Strongly condemning the stringent measures taken by…
MQM says ties with PPP soured after PML-N reneged on its promises after elections KARACHI: In a major breakthrough, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) resolved on Wednesday to put past grievances behind them, ending the deadlock between the two parties. The insiders privy to the development told The Express Tribune that a meeting held between President Asif Ali Zardari and a delegation from MQM-P took place in an atmosphere of cordiality. Led by Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the MQM delegation convened with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Chief Minister House, extending…