Karachi Court Denies Bail to DHA Assault Suspects Despite Victim’s Forgiveness Karachi, June 5, 2025 — In a significant development in the DHA assault case, the Additional District and Sessions Judge South rejected the bail applications of businessman Salman Farooqi and his security guard, Owais Hashmi, despite the victim, Dheeraj, expressing forgiveness during the court […]
Six-Year-Old Boy Tragically Drowns in Open Manhole in Karachi’s Jamshed Quarters
Six-Year-Old Boy Tragically Drowns in Open Manhole in Karachi’s Jamshed Quarters Karachi, May 29, 2025 — In a heartbreaking incident, a six-year-old boy named Ali lost his life after falling into an open manhole in Karachi’s Jamshed Quarters area on Wednesday. Ali and his 12-year-old brother, Ubaid, were returning home after selling chips when Ali […]
Karachi Braces for Scorching Heat: Temperatures Expected to Exceed 40°C Amid Heatwave Conditions
Karachi Braces for Scorching Heat: Temperatures Expected to Exceed 40°C Amid Heatwave Conditions Karachi, May 29, 2025 — Residents of Karachi are preparing for an intense heatwave as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts temperatures soaring to 41°C on Friday. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5°C today, with the “feels-like” temperature reaching a […]
Ruet-i-Hilal Committee to Convene Tomorrow for Zilhaj Moon Sighting
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee will meet tomorrow (Friday) to sight the Zilhaj moon, which will determine the dates for Eid ul Azha 2025 in Pakistan. According to an official announcement, the session will be held in Karachi, led by Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, the committee’s chairman. Zonal committees across the country will also hold simultaneous […]
Sindh Wildlife Department Opposes Relocation of Illegally Imported Exotic Monkeys to Lahore
Sindh Wildlife Department Opposes Relocation of Illegally Imported Exotic Monkeys to Lahore The Sindh Wildlife Department (SWD) has formally opposed the proposed relocation of illegally imported exotic monkeys from Karachi to Lahore, urging the federal government to withdraw its May 8 recommendations and instead follow legal procedures and scientific guidelines. Background In January, customs officials […]
Saudi Arabia Deports 4700 Pakistani Beggars Amid Rising Concerns Over Organized Begging Networks
April 20, 2025 Saudi Arabia Deports 4700 Pakistani Beggars Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has revealed that Saudi Arabia has deported at least 4,700 Pakistani nationals involved in begging activities. This disclosure highlights the growing issue of organized begging networks tarnishing Pakistan’s international image. Addressing members of the Pakistan Ready-made Garments Manufacturers and Exporters […]