Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab addressed recent incidents surrounding Sindhi Cultural Day, confirming that law enforcement agencies have taken action. Speaking to media in Karachi, Wahab emphasized the administration’s commitment to constitutional supremacy, stating they do not advocate for “Sindhu Desh” or any other separate province. He also criticized recently released Indian films, implying they are part of a larger conspiracy, and suggested the Narendra Modi government is troubled by the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) narrative, recalling Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s past reference to Modi as the “butcher of Gujarat.”
**Political & Governance Briefs**
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain reiterated that Nawaz Sharif’s ideology continues to champion civilian supremacy. Separately, Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted that managing losses poses a significant challenge for him. Rana Sanaullah made claims that past governmental affairs were conducted according to the preferences of Faiz Hameed, General Bajwa, and the PTI founder. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) publicly rejected propaganda disseminated by specific political elements. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi continues its protest sit-in at Numaish Chowrangi.
**Law Enforcement & Public Safety**
According to “15 Data,” the emergency police helpline, there has been a notable 28% decrease in crime-related calls. Karachi Police announced multiple arrests, including Jawad Qadri and Shahzaib Mullah, in connection with an alleged extortion gang. Rangers officials disclosed that suspects are actively smuggling mobile phones from Balochistan, using hidden compartments for concealment. In a tragic incident, a body identified as the station manager of a foreign airline was discovered at their office within Jinnah Terminal, Karachi Airport. Furthermore, police confirmed the recovery of a missing woman’s body from Sector 11.5 in Orangi Town. In a legal development, an Islamabad court issued a written order for reconciliation between parties involved in a traffic accident case that resulted in the deaths of two scooty riders, Samreen Hussain and Tabinda Batool. Police also reported a robbery near Kot Samaba, where assailants looted PKR 600,000 from a citizen before fleeing.
**Infrastructure & Travel Alerts**
Heavy snowfall is causing significant disruptions to traffic on mountainous routes, with authorities warning of potential road closures. The M-1 Motorway, spanning from Peshawar to Rashakai, has been temporarily closed, as confirmed by a Motorway Police spokesperson.
**Other National Developments**
Bilal bin Saqib announced the establishment of a “structured, transparent, and world-class pathway” for global exchanges, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and institutional transformation. In an ongoing election, polling continues uninterrupted until 5 PM, with 84 out of 178 polling stations designated as sensitive and 54 as highly sensitive. Wildlife authorities are facing challenges with a leopard that was captured five days ago in the Galiyat region with assistance from local residents.
**Cultural & Media Updates**
The Pakistani reality show ‘Lazawaal Ishq,’ which bears similarities to the British series ‘Love Island,’ has been removed from YouTube in Pakistan after airing 50 episodes.
