Author: Sudhir Ahmad Afridi
KARACHI: The Minister of Power, Planning, and Development in Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has vowed to take decisive action against prolonged electricity outages for entire areas over a small number of unpaid bills. Addressing a gathering at a local hotel in Karachi on Monday, Shah denounced the practice of launching prolonged multiple power outages in the entire neighborhood due to the negligence of a few non-paying consumers, labeling it as exploitation of those diligently meeting their monthly billing obligations. Expressing the government’s concern over mounting consumer grievances, including issues of over-billing, unannounced power outages, and arbitrary disconnections by electricity…
Police says a suicide attack, gunfire was also heard, while the second terrorist killed in encounter was also a suicide bomber with a suicide jacket and a grenade; Police recover 6 hand grenades, 1 SMG, 3 magazines from militants KARACHI: The terrorists executed a suicide bombing on a vehicle carrying foreign nationals to their local office in the Landhi on Friday, left killings a security guard along with two alleged suicide bombers, while all 5 foreigners were safe and shifted to undisclosed location. The police said that all the foreigners travelling in a vehicle that was targeted in a suicide…
PPP opposes MQM-P’s demand; Nasir Hussain Shah claims govt employing ‘best practices’ to address issue KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday sought the Centre’s intervention to address the deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi — a demand vehemently opposed by the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Addressing a press conference, former senator and senior MQM-P leader Nasreen Jalil expressed deep concerns over the prevailing sense of fear gripping the city. “We are tired of attending the funerals of our loved ones,” she lamented. MPA Ali Khursheedi lamented that some ministers seemed to be content with the current law…
KARACHI: The death toll from the devastating Shah Noorani incident has risen to 18, with one injured individual succumbing to injuries at Karachi’s trauma center. The incident unfolded near the shrine of Shah Noorani when a truck plunged into a ravine on Monday. Seventeen individuals aboard the truck lost their lives in the tragic accident, while more than 40 others sustained injuries. The bodies of the deceased were initially taken to Jinnah Hospital in Hub before being transferred to the mortuary in Sehwan Sharif Goth. Over 20 injured individuals were provided medical assistance before being transferred to Karachi for further…
Sindh govt to address issue of street crimes in Karachi, where LEAs are actively engaged in restoring writ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has attributed the deteriorating law and order situation in the province to the policies and actions of the previous government, citing widespread mismanagement and questionable appointments within the law enforcement hierarchy. In a candid conversation with journalists, Shah expressed concerns over the systemic issues plaguing the province’s security apparatus, laying blame on the previous administration for exacerbating these challenges. Highlighting the alleged nepotism and favoritism rampant within the previous government’s approach to security appointments, Shah…
Police admits distressing escalation in street crime causes deaths of 58 people and over 200 sustaining injuries KARACHI: The Karachi police are confronting an alarming surge in street crimes, posing a formidable challenge to law enforcement agencies tasked with maintaining public safety and order in the city. Against the backdrop of the blessed month of Ramadan, Karachi witnessed a spate of violent incidents, with 19 fatalities and over 55 injuries reported in various street crimes. According to police authorities, the year 2024 has seen a distressing escalation in street crime-related fatalities, with a total of 58 individuals losing their lives…
PPP’s leader Dr. Asim meets Governor Tissori while PPP’s Raza Haroon spells barbs for same, MQM-P silent over Haroon’s dare KARACHI: In a bid to foster better relations, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has taken proactive steps by conveying a significant message from Dr. Asim Hussain to Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori. Dr. Asim Hussain, a prominent PPP leader, held a meeting with Governor Tessori at the Governor House, during which he conveyed warm Eid greetings. The meeting served as a platform for discussions on various projects aimed at promoting the welfare and development of the people of Sindh, along…
Under the auspices of MQM Pakistan, the annual relief program was conducted, ensuring extensive distribution among the deserving KARACHI: Efforts are being made to run the country by addressing the injustices rather than turning a blind eye to them, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized. The Prime Minister, Interior Minister, and Chief Justice are urged by Syed Mustafa Kamal to play their role in rescuing Karachi from both petty and organized criminals. Under the auspices of MQM Pakistan, the annual relief program was conducted, ensuring extensive distribution among the deserving. Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Convener of the United National Movement Pakistan,…
The resolution submitted to Sindh Assembly, expressing concerns over rising incidents of street crimes in Karachi, as more than 52 people lost their lives since Jan-24 KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan lawmaker Taha Ahmed Khan submitted on Friday a resolution in the Sindh Assembly seeking compensation for victims of street crimes. The resolution, expressing concern over the rising incidents of street crimes in Karachi, stated more than 52 people have lost their lives since the start of the year. “The House understands that most of those killed at the hands of street criminals were youth, belonging to the underprivileged section of…
82 percent of party workers participated in JI Ameer election; PM Sharif congratulated Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on getting elected KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has been elected as the party’s new Ameer on Thursday. Rehman was elected as the JI Ameer by the majority and his tenure would last from 2024 to 2029. This was the 19th election for the appointment of the JI Ameer. 82 percent of the party workers had participated in the election of the Ameer. Earlier in February, Sirajul Haq stepped down as the JI Ameer following the defeat in the recently held elections. The JI secured…