Karachi, Pakistan – In a ceremony held at the historic Khaliq Deena Hall, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) honored 12 prominent individuals from various fields for their outstanding contributions to the city. The event, titled “Tamgha-e-Karachi,” was attended by Mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, who presented the award to cricketer Rashed Latif. The first “Tamgha-e-Karachi” award was given to Rashed Latif, who received a cash prize of PKR 5 million.
The KMC also paid tribute to late firefighter Farqan, who was killed in the Gul Plaza incident. Farqan’s sister received the award on his behalf. The KMC has announced that it will continue to honor the services of Karachi’s citizens next year as well, focusing on individuals who have not been recognized at the federal level.
The ceremony was part of a broader effort to recognize the contributions of Karachi’s citizens. The KMC has introduced a new award, “Tamgha-e-Karachi,” to acknowledge the outstanding services of individuals who have made a significant impact on the city.
The federal government has decided to close bakeries, restaurants, and wedding halls at 10 pm, effective April 7, following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The decision was taken to conserve energy and reduce the demand for petroleum products.
In other news, the SSP East police have arrested a person who was found with a banner of former Governor Kamran Tessori on a building in the Dhamial area of Rawalpindi. Ali Pervez Malik, a senior politician, said that the global demand for petroleum products has led to long queues in many countries, while Pakistan has taken alternative measures to address the issue.
Meanwhile, the National Assembly speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, has announced that the government will introduce a new system for providing subsidized petroleum products to citizens. The system will be rolled out in two phases, with the first phase focusing on providing electronic vehicles to the Islamabad Traffic Police.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has released its climate summary for March 2026, which indicates that the minimum temperature in Karachi was 2.7 degrees Celsius higher than the normal average. The Sindh Home Department has arrested a driver who hit a motorcyclist, killing the woman and injuring a man.
In other developments, the federal government has introduced a new policy for providing targeted subsidies to citizens on petroleum products. The government has also announced that it will not ration petroleum products, but will instead provide a subsidy to citizens through a mobile app.
The PTI has announced that it will hold a rally in Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, on April 9. The JUI-F has also announced a protest against the hike in petroleum prices, to be held on Saturday.
In a separate development, the US President, Donald Trump, has said that the deadline for the US military mission in Afghanistan is April 30, and that the US military is the greatest in the world. The US military has destroyed the aircraft that crashed in Afghanistan, killing 13 US soldiers.
In other news, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that they are struggling to intercept rockets fired from Gaza, with the IDF saying that they need time to load interceptors. A member of the US Congress has compared the Sharif University of Technology with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
In entertainment news, the renowned Tamil actress Sobhina Balasubramanian was found dead in her apartment in Chennai, India. The 36-year-old actress was known for her role in the TV serial Kaal, and her sudden death has sent shockwaves among her fans and colleagues.
