KDA 'seeks' approval to hand over land worth billions to private sector
- 16-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has sought approval from the Sindh Local Government Department to develop land worth an estimated Rs90 billion under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, according to official sources. Sources said KDA Director General has formally submitted a proposal to the Local Government Department seeking permission to transfer several high-value land […]
FUUAST financial relief: HEC orders release of Rs 507.6 million for FY 2026-27
- 13-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Monday approved a fund of Rs 507.6 million for the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST), ARY News reported. The funds have been provided on the instructions of Federal Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. ARY News has also acquired a key document confirming the approval […]
SBCA launches evacuation drive from dilapidated buildings ahead of monsoon
- 11-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has placed warning banners on dilapidated and dangerous buildings ahead of the monsoon season and made public announcements via loudspeakers as part of its drive to evacuate these structures, ARY News reported. However, sources revealed that no concrete strategy has been formed to safely evacuate the structures or […]
Flying Safe: Karachi Crackdown on Garbage Dumping Near Airport to Prevent Bird Strikes
- 06-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting to address the rising issue of bird strikes on aircraft around Jinnah International Airport, ARY News reported. The Commissioner emphasized that immediate measures will be taken to tackle the hazard of bird strikes. To achieve this, the meeting directed authorities to strictly prevent garbage dumping around […]
Shahid Khaqan expresses concern over Karachi's worsening condition, calls for smaller administrative units
- 06-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Former prime minister and Awaam Pakistan Party Chairman Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has called for the creation of smaller administrative units and a stronger local government system, saying Karachi has fallen among the world’s worst cities due to poor governance and the unequal distribution of resources. Speaking in an exclusive interview with ARY News, Shahid […]
Water connections cut off in THESE areas of Karachi
- 02-Jul-2026
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) has suspended water supply in four union councils of the historic Lyari area after a leak developed in a 24-inch pipeline. According to officials, Union Councils 9, 10, 11 and 12 have been affected by the disruption, while water supply to the rest of Lyari Town continues as […]
Karachi takes major decision on dangerous buildings ahead of monsoon
- 01-Jul-2026
KARACHI: The Karachi administration has decided to immediately evacuate highly dangerous buildings to prevent loss of life and property during the monsoon season, ARY News reported. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Karachi Commissioner Hassan Naqvi, where the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) gave a briefing on unsafe buildings across the city. […]
MQM-P plans mass protest movement against PPP-led Sindh government
- 01-Jul-2026
KARACHI, July 1: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has decided to launch a full-fledged public movement against the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led Sindh government, ARY News reported. MQM-P central leader Anees Qaimkhani held a consultative meeting with central office bearers and members of the National and Provincial Assemblies at the temporary centre in […]
SBCA announces major transfers, postings of officers
- 30-Jun-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has carried out a major reshuffle of officers, issuing transfer and posting orders for several officials with immediate effect, ARY News reported. The appointments and transfers were approved by the Director General of SBCA as part of an administrative reorganisation within the authority. According to the notification, Engineer […]
Baldia Factory case: Main accused Zubair Charya, Rehman Bhola released from jail
- 23-Jun-2026
KARACHI: The Supreme Court’s decision in the Baldia Factory case has finally led to the release of main accused Rehman aka Bhola and Zubair alias Charya. Both MQM workers walked out of Karachi Central Jail today after 14 years in custody, ARY News reported. According to reports, Superintendent Central Jail Abdul Kareem Abbasi confirmed that […]