The mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, has refuted the notion that 90% of Karachi residents purchase water due to a severe shortage. According to him, the city only receives half of the water it needs from the federal government. In a recent interview on the program “Capital Talk” on Geo News, Wahab emphasized that there are areas in Karachi where residents receive uninterrupted water supply for 24 hours. He also acknowledged that the government is working towards resolving the city’s issues, but added that whenever Karachi’s problems are discussed, people jump into their respective political agendas.
Wahab’s primary goal is not to garner votes but to instill hope in the people. He pointed out that he has launched several initiatives, including a campaign in North Nazimabad’s Shahra-e-Noor Jahan, and that the Jamaat-e-Islami has put up banners in support of his efforts. Wahab also stated that he maintains a close relationship with the People’s Party Transporters and consults with them before making decisions, assuring that they will continue to trust and involve them in future endeavors.
During the program, Federal Minister Muhammad Mousa Malik stated that the federal government has a significant amount of resources, but most of it goes towards paying off debt. The conference highlighted various regional issues, including the report on terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025, the UNCA conference in Doha, and the Lahore trial of the Kot Lakhpat jail attack case.
The Karachi Bar Association has held an emergency general body meeting to discuss the upcoming elections. The Chairman of the PTI, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, expressed concern over the removal order of Justice Qazi Faez Isa, stating that it is a disturbing and worrying move.
In a separate incident, police launched a crackdown on power thieves in North Karachi’s Khursheed Goth. Minister of Communications and President of the Istehkam Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, emphasized the importance of establishing new provinces to address the country’s issues. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the government aims to eliminate encroachments in cities and towns.
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari met with the Bahraini ambassador, Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Abdul Qadir. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the leader of the Jamaat-e-Islami, stated that PTI has only made a statement about leading a negotiation committee but has not followed through with actual talks.
In a separate incident, a court in Sergodha sentenced a murder convict to death and imposed a fine of 5 million rupees. A viral video showed a domestic servant being brutally assaulted by her employer, who also pushed her down the stairs during the attack. The police have arrested the perpetrators, and a search operation is underway.
In a significant development, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Umar Ata Bandial, and Justice Muhammad Aamer Bhatti, have signed a verdict dismissing the plea to remove the Chief Election Commissioner. Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, emphasized the need for the provincial government to maintain a relationship with the federal government to improve the province’s situation.
The 16th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team of the United Nations has revealed that the spokesperson of the Daesh-Khorasan and the founder of its media wing, Sultan Aziz Azam, have been arrested.
In a separate incident, Javed Akhtar stated that his stance is clear: the proposed theory does not imply that one should accept any form of misconduct towards a woman. An American newspaper reported that the Trump administration has accelerated plans to revoke the citizenship of foreign-born Americans, with the USCIS receiving guidelines.
Germany has decided to bring back 535 Afghan citizens living in Pakistan who previously worked with the German army in Afghanistan. The Doha police have advised citizens to take precautions to avoid maritime threats. Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, emphasized the need for the provincial government to maintain a relationship with the federal government to improve the province’s situation.
Finally, the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has organized the five-day Karachi World Book Fair 2025, which began on Thursday at the Karachi Expo Centre. The event attracted thousands of book enthusiasts, showcasing the vitality of reading and the importance of books
