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Karachi Airport Increases Ebola Screening Ahead Of Hajj Pilgrims’ Return

Dua Sehar2 months ago02 mins

Authorities at Jinnah International Airport have intensified Ebola screening and health surveillance measures for international arrivals as Pakistan strengthens precautionary efforts ahead of the return of Hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia. According to health officials, enhanced monitoring procedures are being implemented for passengers arriving from abroad, particularly travellers coming from African countries affected by recent…

PML-F Alleges Armed Attacks on Party Offices in Karachi, 10 Workers Injured

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) has alleged that its party offices and workers came under armed attack in Karachi, leaving at least 10 activists injured. The incident reportedly occurred during the inauguration of a new party office in Baldia Town, where unidentified armed individuals opened fire late at night. According to PML-F Sindh Secretary General Sardar…

Karachi Red Line BRT Lot 2 Contract Terminated Over Delays and Poor Performance

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

The contract for Lot 2 of the Karachi Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has officially been terminated due to persistent delays and unsatisfactory performance by the contractor. The decision was taken by TransKarachi after repeated concerns about slow progress and failure to meet required standards. The affected section, stretching from Mosamiyat to Numaish,…

Sindh Reviews China MoUs Signed After President Zardari’s Visit

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has chaired a high-level meeting in Karachi to review memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed following President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent visit to China. The meeting aimed to accelerate the finalisation and implementation of joint development projects across multiple sectors. Held at the Chief Minister House, the session focused on…

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Accused of Forcing Karachi Users to Buy Internet for Landline Services

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Consumers in Karachi have raised concerns against Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, alleging that the company is forcing them to purchase internet packages in order to retain their landline connections. Residents from multiple areas, including DHA, Nazimabad, Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, and Federal B Area, reported that their traditional copper-based landlines stopped working after PTCL upgraded its infrastructure…

Case Filed Against Haleem Adil Sheikh and 100+ PTI Workers After Karachi Red Zone Protest

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

A case has been registered against Haleem Adil Sheikh and more than 100 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf following a protest in Karachi’s Red Zone that allegedly turned violent. According to police reports, at least 24 PTI workers were arrested during the protest, including former MNAs Alamgir Khan and Dawa Khan. The first information report (FIR)…

Reckless Teen Driver Arrested After Escaping Police in Karachi

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

A teenage driver has been arrested in Karachi after previously escaping from a traffic police checking operation, raising serious concerns about reckless and underage driving. The incident occurred in a busy area where traffic police were conducting routine checks on vehicles for documents and violations. When officers attempted to stop the car, the young driver…

Sharjeel Inam Memon Slams MQM-P Over Local Government Polls Debate

Dua Sehar4 months ago02 mins

Sharjeel Inam Memon, a senior Sindh minister, has strongly criticized Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) for demanding greater devolution of power while avoiding participation in local government elections. Addressing a press conference, Memon stated that although MQM-P frequently advocates for transferring authority to the grassroots level, it has repeatedly refrained from contesting local polls,…

Unlicensed Pharmacists Operating Medical Stores Raise Public Health Concerns in Pakistan

Dua Sehar5 months ago03 mins

The growing presence of unlicensed and unqualified individuals operating medical stores across Pakistan has raised serious concerns about public health and patient safety. Reports from Karachi and interior Sindh reveal that a significant number of pharmacies are being run without the supervision of qualified pharmacists, in clear violation of existing laws. Under Pakistan’s drug regulations,…

Rain Disrupts Eid Celebrations in Karachi, Prayers Affected Across City

Dua Sehar5 months ago02 mins

Rainfall in Karachi disrupted Eid ul Fitr celebrations as showers and thunderstorms affected various parts of the city, dampening the festive spirit. Several areas experienced intermittent rain, strong winds, and lightning, causing inconvenience to citizens on one of the most important occasions of the year. Areas including Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Saddar, and II Chundrigar…