Karachi’s Traffic Chaos: Rickshaws Banned on 25 Major Roads The Sindh government has taken a significant step to alleviate the city’s notorious traffic congestion by banning rickshaws and chingchis on 25 major roads in Karachi. According to a notification issued under section 144, the ban will be enforced from February 22, 2026. The Commissioner of Karachi stated that the ban aims to reduce traffic accidents and congestion, thereby improving the city’s traffic flow. The Motorway Police spokesperson confirmed that three individuals were injured in a recent accident and have been shifted to a hospital. Meanwhile, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)…
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Isb Reviews Consular Services Amid Public Amenities Enhancements Islamabad, Pakistan – The Federal Government, under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, held an important meeting to review the Consular services provided to the public. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consular Services Team briefed the meeting on the services being offered to the public. According to a spokesperson, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need for transparency and effective verification as the foundation of the Ministry’s mission. He also stressed the importance of further efforts to provide citizens with the best possible services at the lowest possible…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a significant move to promote sustainable development and infrastructure growth, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a meeting to discuss the province’s development strategy and investment plans for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting aimed to finalize and approve the comprehensive development policy for Sindh, which includes a significant allocation of 1018 billion rupees for various projects. According to the provincial government’s spokesperson, the meeting also deliberated on the annual development program 2025-2026, which allocated 520 billion rupees for various development projects. The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of incorporating climate change and…
Article: The long-awaited privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to begin today, with 75% of the airline’s shares up for grabs. According to an announcement by the Privatization Commission, bidders will submit their bids by 10 am in the morning, and the auction will be opened at 3 pm in the presence of the bidders. The privatization process will be carried out in accordance with the set rules and regulations, and the successful bidder will be announced after the auction. The privatization of PIA is part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s economic reforms agenda. The government is…
Article: Punjab Police has released statistics on rape and gang-rape cases in Lahore. According to the police report, 591 rape cases and 40 gang-rape cases were registered in various police stations in Lahore this year. The statistics state that 142 rape cases were registered in Saddar and Model Town, 132 in Cantt, 65 in Iqbal Town, 60 in Civil Lines, and 50 in City Division. In addition, 11 gang-rape cases were registered in Saddar, 9 in Cantt, 7 in Model Town, 7 in Iqbal Town, 4 in Civil Lines, and 2 in City Division. The spokesperson of Motorway Police stated…
A massive fire that broke out at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone has been brought under control. According to the Fire Brigade officials, the fire was extinguished after a prolonged struggle. Thirteen vehicles, including KMC and Rescue, participated in the firefighting efforts. The Fire Brigade officials stated that the fire started due to a short circuit in the lift, and the cooling process will take two to three hours. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Motorway Police said that three people were injured in the incident and were shifted to the hospital. In other news, a spokesperson for…
Iranian authorities have confirmed the deaths of two Pakistani migrants near the border with Turkey. According to the Pakistani embassy in Iran, a Pakistani citizen named Armanullah died near the Khouyeh-e-Khoyeh border crossing. The embassy’s spokesperson reported that the deaths appeared to be caused by starvation and extreme cold. The bodies of both Pakistanis will be repatriated to Pakistan shortly. In other news, a train collision occurred at the Lala Musa station, where the bogey of Islamabad Express derailed. A spokesperson for the Motorway Police stated that three people were injured in the accident and were taken to the hospital.…
Sindh Government Announces Public Holiday on Benazir Bhutto’s Death Anniversary The Sindh government has declared a public holiday on December 27, the anniversary of the death of Benazir Bhutto, the former Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Pakistan People’s Party. According to an official statement issued from Karachi, the entire province of Sindh will observe a public holiday on this day. It is worth noting that Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, after a rally in Rawalpindi. Every year, the Sindh government declares a public holiday on this day, and various ceremonies are held in memory of Benazir…
Article: In a shocking incident, the remains of a woman from Khaniwal town in Punjab’s Khaniwal district have been found in her own home, a month after she went missing. The police have arrested the woman’s daughter-in-law and grandson for allegedly killing her over a necklace, cash, and a Chinese mobile phone. According to the police, the grandson had filed a missing persons report three days ago, claiming that his grandmother had gone missing, sparking an investigation. However, the police discovered that the grandson and his mother had conspired to murder the woman and stage her disappearance. The police have…
Article: In a recent interview with “Jeo News” program “Aaj Shahzad Khanzada Kay Saath”, KP Government Advisor for Information, Shafiq Jan, announced that the government is preparing for a street movement. He stated that the core points of the negotiations would be either new elections or the return of their mandate. According to Jan, the responsibility of leading the movement lies with Mahmood Achakzai and Alama Nasir Abbas, who want to launch a movement against the current government, and they are ready to join hands with them. Shafiq Jan also stated that the PTI government is organizing rallies in Peshawar…
