KARACHI: A ceremonial change of guards was held at Mazar-e-Quaid on Defence and Martyrs’ Day to honour the soldiers and civilians who sacrificed their lives in defence of Pakistan. Cadets from the Pakistan Air Force assumed guard duties at the mausoleum during the ceremony, paying tribute to the country’s armed forces and fallen heroes. Air…
KARACHI: Karachi experienced pleasant weather after light drizzle and scattered showers swept across several parts of the city overnight, providing relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions. Light drizzle was reported in central areas including Saddar, II Chundrigar Road, Burns Road and surrounding localities. Residents also reported light showers along Shahrah-e-Faisal, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad…
KARACHI: The building of Karachi’s historic Delhi Government School in Karimabad has been sealed following a court order, putting the education of more than 2,800 students at risk. A sealing notice has been displayed at the school building, bringing academic activities to a sudden halt and creating uncertainty for students enrolled in its boys’ and…
KARACHI: Nearly 70-year-old trees are being replanted at Karbala Ground in Korangi No. 6 after several mature trees were uprooted, allegedly by a land-grabbing mafia. The restoration project involves environmental organisations from Islamabad and Karachi, which are working together to return the surviving trees to their original location and provide long-term care. According to Khawaja…
KARACHI: A man sustained serious gunshot wounds after an unidentified attacker opened fire on him in Orangi Town, Karachi, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Sector 11½, Sindhi Goth, where the victim, identified as Yasir, had arrived from Garden, where he lives. According to police, Yasir parked his car and walked into…
KARACHI: At least 603 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents across Karachi this year, according to data released by Rescue authorities, highlighting the city’s continuing road safety challenges. Rescue officials reported that 7,467 people were injured in traffic accidents during the year. The victims included men, women and children from different parts of…
Crude Oil Spills Onto Road After Pipeline Leak in Karachi KARACHI: An underground oil pipeline developed a leak on Khayaban-e-Sehar, Street 13, in Karachi’s Defence area, causing crude oil to spill across the road and prompting authorities to temporarily close the affected section. According to police, crude oil spread over the roadway after the underground…
Sindh has constituted a third medical board to conduct the exhumation and medico-legal examination of 25-year-old businessman Mir Ali Raza, following concerns over inconsistencies in his initial post-mortem report. The eight-member board was notified by the Sindh Health Department after two earlier notifications were withdrawn. Police Surgeon Dr Sumaiyya Syed has been appointed as the…
The owner of the popular dessert chain Wafflix was found dead in Karachi just days after he was allegedly abducted from his home in the city’s PECHS area. The tragic incident has shocked residents and sparked renewed concerns about public safety and the rising crime rate in Karachi. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Mir…
Karachi is expected to experience hot and humid weather over the next 24 hours, with partly cloudy skies and a possibility of light drizzle in some areas, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). While isolated drizzle may occur, the overall weather is expected to remain warm and uncomfortable due to high humidity levels. The…
