The Sindh government is moving to establish a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate the death of Karachi businessman Mir Raza Ali after a judicial commission reportedly concluded that he was murdered and identified serious shortcomings in the initial police investigation. The proposed team is expected to review the evidence, address investigative gaps and help…
Pakistani actress Ayman Saleem, daughter of former cricketer Saleem Yousuf, has joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), according to media reports. She announced her decision during a press conference in Karachi alongside PPP Sindh President Nisar Khuhro. During the event, Ayman Saleem expressed confidence in the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari, PPP Chairman Bilawal…
The deaths of 10 people, including five children, in two separate incidents in Karachi within 25 days have renewed concerns about the support available to families facing severe financial and personal difficulties. The cases have drawn attention to the reach of social welfare programmes and whether vulnerable households receive timely assistance before their circumstances deteriorate….
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Karachi has raided an alleged illegal call centre in PECHS Block 6 and detained more than 70 people suspected of being involved in an international fraud network targeting foreign nationals. According to NCCIA officials, the operation was conducted following several days of surveillance and technical monitoring of the…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy is scheduled to conduct a 10-day live weapon firing exercise in the Arabian Sea off the Makran Coast, with maritime and aviation authorities issuing warnings and designating specific areas as danger zones. According to maritime and aviation notifications, the exercise will take place in two separate areas off the Ormara coast…
The judicial commission investigating the Mir Raza case has decided to obtain written responses from senior police officers instead of summoning them for questioning. The decision was outlined in an order issued by the commission following its latest proceedings. During the hearing, the commission recorded the statement of former investigating officer Shabbir Laghari and also…
KARACHI: A suspected robber was killed while his alleged accomplice escaped during a police encounter in New Karachi’s Sector 11-I, according to police. Police said officers attempted to stop and check two suspects travelling on a motorcycle in the area. The suspects allegedly opened fire at the police while trying to flee, prompting the officers…
Umrah pilgrims visiting NADRA facilitation centres in Karachi are reportedly being charged thousands of rupees above the official vaccination fees required for Saudi Arabia travel documentation. According to the available fee structure on the Pak ID app, the influenza vaccination costs Rs1,720, while the meningitis vaccination is listed at Rs2,785. The combined official cost of…
A car belonging to former Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) Jamal Siddiqui was stolen from the Korangi Crossing area of Karachi, prompting police to register a case and launch an investigation. According to Jamal Siddiqui, the vehicle was being used by his brother, Zaheeruddin, who had parked the car near a restaurant before going…
Sindh government spokesperson Saadia Javed has said that Karachi witnessed an overall decline in crime during the first eight months of the year, while clarifying that the government has never claimed that criminal activities have been completely eliminated from the city. Speaking about the law and order situation, Javed said the provincial government and police…
