The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued an advisory for airlines and airport operations in Karachi due to expected adverse weather conditions, including dust storms and thunderstorms accompanied by rain. According to the advisory, the weather situation is expected to remain unstable from June 16 to June 18, prompting aviation authorities to take precautionary measures…
Karachi witnessed renewed calls for justice as families of the victims of the devastating Baldia Town factory fire, along with labour rights organisations, demanded accountability following the Supreme Court’s decision to acquit two men previously convicted in the case. During a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, grieving families questioned who should now be…
The Sindh government has launched a new fuel subsidy programme aimed at providing financial relief to owners of small fishing boats across the province. Under the initiative, eligible fishermen will receive assistance ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs200,000 through Sindh Bank, helping them cope with rising fuel costs and sustain their livelihoods. The announcement was made…
A tragic incident in Karachi has once again highlighted the devastating consequences of dowry-related violence in Pakistan. A newly married woman reportedly died after allegedly being subjected to severe physical abuse by her husband following a dispute over dowry demands. According to police and local authorities, the accused husband allegedly became angry because the bride’s…
Karachi University Teachers Continue Exam Boycott Despite SHEC Intervention KARACHI – Karachi University teachers have decided to continue their ongoing boycott of semester examinations despite efforts by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC) to resolve the dispute. The decision was taken unanimously during a general body meeting of the Karachi University Teachers’ Society (KUTS), where…
KU Exam Boycott Enters Second Month, Impacting Nearly 50,000 Students KARACHI – Nearly 50,000 students at the University of Karachi are experiencing growing academic uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations has entered its second month, disrupting academic activities and delaying the university’s examination schedule. The boycott began on May 5 after teachers raised…
Karachi is experiencing intense weather conditions as high humidity levels combine with soaring temperatures, making the city feel significantly hotter than the actual recorded temperature. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the heat index in Karachi is expected to reach between 46°C and 47°C, creating uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions for residents. While the…
Karachi remained active with large-scale Eid-ul-Adha cleanup operations on the second day of Eid as citizens continued performing the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) through animal sacrifices across the city. Alongside religious activities, sanitation teams from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board carried out extensive cleaning operations in streets, neighbourhoods, residential areas and public spaces…
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…
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…
