MQM-P slams K-Electric, seeks PM Shehbaz's intervention over Karachi loadshedding
- 03-Jun-2026
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday strongly criticized K-Electric (KE) over prolonged loadshedding across Karachi during the ongoing spell of extreme heat, accusing the utility of failing to provide uninterrupted electricity despite charging consumers hefty bills. In a statement, an MQM-P spokesperson said residents of Karachi were suffering from a “double ordeal” due […]
“Save us please”: Emotional new video of Pakistani hostages on Honour 25 surfaces
- 01-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: A new video has emerged of Pakistani crew members being held hostage aboard the hijacked vessel Honour 25 in Somalia, with the captives appealing to authorities for urgent intervention and rescue, ARY News reported. In the video, one of the hostages, identified as Yasir, said that 10 Pakistani crew members have been stranded in […]
MQM-P warns of citywide protests over worsening water crisis in Karachi
- 31-May-2026
KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has threatened to launch citywide protests if water supply is not immediately restored in Karachi, blaming the worsening crisis on what it described as the “criminal negligence” of K-Electric and the Water Corporation, ARY News reported. In a statement, MQM-P said the recent power shutdown at the Dhabeji […]
Red Crescent Society's encroached land retrieved in Karachi after 40 years
- 20-May-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) on Wednesday carried out an anti-encroachment operation in Orangi Town, Karachi and recovered valuable land belonging to the Red Crescent Society after nearly four decades of illegal occupation. During the operation in Orangi Town No. 5, authorities demolished more than 100 illegally constructed shops built on the land, […]
Goods transporters raise fares by 5%, demand abolition of traffic fines
- 01-May-2026
President of the Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shehzad Awan, has announced a 5 percent increase in goods transport fares following the latest surge in petrol price and diesel rate, ARY News reported. Condemning the rise in petrol price and diesel rate, Awan stated that transporters nationwide “strongly reject” the government’s decision, calling it detrimental […]
Video shows Pakistani crew held on hijacked tanker 'Honour 25' off Somalia
- 28-Apr-2026
KARACHI: A video has emerged showing Pakistani crew members held in cramped and deteriorating conditions aboard the hijacked oil tanker Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia. According to reports, around a dozen individuals are confined in a small room on the vessel, including 11 Pakistani nationals, some of whom are residents of Karachi. The […]
Karachi Mandi 2026: Commissioner issues major update on cattle market rules
- 16-Apr-2026
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has decided to enforce a strict regulatory framework for setting up cattle markets (Karachi Mandi) ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, making it mandatory to obtain official permits. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi, with all deputy commissioners and representatives of local government institutions in attendance. […]
Petrol price hike will increase crime rate, lead people towards suicide: Farooq Sattar
- 03-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Friday rejected the massive increase in petrol prices, warning that it could destabilise the country’s economy and make life increasingly difficult for citizens. The federal government has raised the price of petrol by Rs138 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs458.40 per litre. Meanwhile, […]
Karachi administration on high alert ahead of expected rains
- 01-Apr-2026
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi have swung into action ahead of expected rainfall, with comprehensive measures put in place to tackle any potential rain-related emergencies, ARY News reported. Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has directed all deputy commissioners, municipal bodies, cantonment boards, Water and Sewerage Corporation, town administrations, health department, solid waste management, and K-Electric to remain […]
SBCA activates rain emergency in Karachi
- 18-Mar-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared a “Rain Emergency” across the province, with a special focus on Karachi, ahead of the approaching monsoon rains, ARY News reported. According to SBCA officials, the authority has placed itself on high alert and formed four dedicated emergency teams to remain vigilant for four hours at […]