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By our correspondent KARACHI: Water supply has been restored in Karachi after repair work on affected lines at the Dhabeji pumping station was completed following a breakdown. Authorities said the situation has improved in several areas after the restoration. A spokesperson for the Water Corporation said that three major خطوط supplying water to Karachi have been fully repaired, and supply has resumed in the affected مناطق. Areas including Korangi, Malir, Chanesar, Saddar, Clifton and DHA are now receiving water again. The spokesperson added that the city is currently facing a shortfall of around 40 million gallons of water. The disruption…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The Vice Chancellor of Al-Kawthar University, Dr Athar Mahboob, underscored the importance of developing human capital to effectively mobilise Pakistan’s vast youth population while addressing the 16th Annual National Medical Conference held in Karachi. Speaking as keynote speaker at the conference, organized by Muslim Medical Mission in collaboration with The Modern Hospital (TMH), he highlighted that investment in youth through education and values-based leadership is essential for national progress. The conference, themed “Shaping the Future of Medical Ethics”, brought together healthcare professionals to deliberate on ethical challenges in modern medicine. Dr Mahboob emphasized the integration of…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Police in District Keamari carried out a fourth consecutive day of crackdown and search and combing operations in the Meowah Shah graveyard, Jahanabad and adjoining areas to curb the movement of criminal elements and drug users. Under the supervision of the SSP Keamari, SDPOs and SHOs, accompanied by a heavy police contingent, conducted operations against suspected drug dens in the affected localities. Police said the daily search and combing operations were aimed at suppressing drug peddling and gang war elements and ensuring lasting peace in the area. During the operation, 70 suspected individuals were detained and…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The MQM Pakistan chairman and federal education minister has said efforts have begun to address long-standing deprivation in Orangi Town, describing the launch of a new education project as evidence of the party’s commitment to education. Speaking at a public gathering in Karachi, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said Orangi Town was a densely populated area that remained one of the poorest despite having a highly education-conscious population. He was addressing the inauguration of a federally funded Danish School project at the historic German Ground, describing it as the first major step towards addressing the area’s grievances. Siddiqui…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Hundreds of people associated with Tando Adam gathered in Karachi for a large and unprecedented reunion, where more than 400 attendees came together to reconnect, share memories and celebrate their shared roots. Participants warmly greeted one another, embraced after long separations and exchanged congratulations, as prominent figures from Tando Adam attended the event. Among the notable guests were Arif Habib, Sheikh Khalid Tawab, Ikram Rajput, M Zubair Habib, Mujahid Akbar, Qazi Abdul Muqtadir, Muntazir Mehdi, Jam Sadiq Ali, Jam Farooq, Commander Shaukat Ali, Amir Farooqi and Dr Saleem Haider. The event was organised by Israr Ahmed…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Ruet-e-Hilal Research Council said Eid al-Adha was expected to be observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, 27 May, according to scientific calculations. The council’s secretary general, Khalid Ijaz Mufti, said that based on astronomical data there was a strong likelihood that Eid al-Adha would be celebrated in the country on 27 May. He said the new moon would be born on the night between 16 and 17 May at 1:15am Pakistan time. He added that at sunset on 17 May, the age of the moon in most parts of Pakistan would be slightly more than 18…

By our correspondent LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has decided to extend its outsourcing policy from primary schools to middle schools as well. According to the department, the decision will be based on the 2025 school census. Schools with unsafe buildings will be shut immediately, while those with poor facilities or weak performance will be outsourced. Officials said schools with enrolment between 100 and 150 students are being considered for inclusion in the outsourcing list. The department has already outsourced around 13,000 schools. Some schools will also be upgraded under the “Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence” category. Authorities said…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Police in District West said a key facilitator had been arrested in connection with the killing of a police officer in Orangi Town, marking a significant development in the case. According to SSP West Tariq Ilahi Mastoi, Mominabad police arrested the suspect involved in planning the murder and helping the main accused escape. The officer, P/ASI Abrar, was shot dead on 22 April 2026 in the MPR Colony area. During the investigation, police arrested Umar, son of Saeed, identified as the facilitator in the case. Authorities said the motorcycle used by the suspects to flee had…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Two new cases of polio have been confirmed in Bannu and North Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, taking the total number of reported cases in the country this year to three. According to the National Emergency Operations Centre, the latest cases involve two girls aged five months and two years. Officials said both children belong to high-risk areas where poliovirus transmission remains a concern. Health authorities said emergency response measures had been launched in the affected regions to prevent further spread of the virus. Surveillance has been intensified, and vaccination teams have been mobilised to contain…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Police in District West said they had arrested three suspected armed robbers after an exchange of fire in the Gulshan Zia area within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar police station on 1 May 2026. According to SSP West Tariq Ilahi Mastoi, a two-way gun battle took place during which two suspects were injured, while a third was arrested unharmed. The suspects were identified as Kamran, son of Afzal, and Mir Muhammad, son of Bashir, both injured, and Shah Mir, son of Maqsood, who was arrested without injury. Police said illegal pistols with ammunition, spent bullet casings,…