According to Rescue services, as many as 771 citizens lost their lives, while 8,174 others were injured in nearly 9,000 road accidents in Karachi. In January, Karachi reported the deaths of 94 individuals and injuries to 734 in road accidents, in February, 57 deaths and 720 injuries, in March, 49 deaths and 521 injuries and […]
Above-normal strong winds will blow in Karachi on December 24 and 25 (today and tomorrow), with gusts from the northeast reaching speeds of 25 to 35 km/h, according to the weather report. The winds are expected to bring a dip in the temperature. The minimum temperature last night was recorded at 13.5 Celsius. Daytime temperatures […]
According to reports, the restrictions include a complete ban on dumping debris, and garbage, and cutting mangrove forests within the district’s boundaries. Section 144 has been enforced, as per the notification, to protect mangroves and coastal land in Karachi from encroachments. Anyone found involved in these illegal activities will face legal action. Violators will be […]
According to official statistics, law enforcement agencies have arrested 2,350 drug peddlers and smugglers nationwide during the period. The operation is part of the government’s efforts to combat the illegal drug trade and make Pakistan a drug-free nation. In the past week alone, the authorities concerned seized over 326 kilograms (kg) of narcotics and apprehended […]
According to reports, the first incident occurred at Ayesha Manzil when a speeding bus collided with a motorcycle carrying a married couple. The collision resulted in the death of the wife, while the husband sustained injuries. Following the accident, enraged onlookers set the bus ablaze, though all passengers were safely evacuated. The family of the […]
Sardar Sarfaraz has said that the northeastern gusts in the city are likely to exceed 25 kilometers per hour in the outskirts. While the winds are strong, they will not cause any dust storm-like conditions, the Chief Meteorologist clarified. The cold wave will persist and is expected to cause the temperature to drop to single […]
Residents of Patel Para in Karachi are protesting over the prolonged water and power shortage, now gathered at Lasbela Chowk after moving from the initial demonstration site. The protest has caused severe traffic congestion in the surrounding areas, including major roads leading to Gurumandir. Traffic police are rerouting vehicles to maintain some flow. Commuters are […]
IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon termed untrained driving, a major cause of traffic jams in Karachi and strict measures are being implemented to address the issue. Memon said that they are developing a system that will help in the registration of cases against individuals fined for the same offense twice. IG Sindh further said that […]
According to the results announced by IBA Sukkur, the majority of Karachi students failed to pass the test as only 43.29% of candidates cleared the test for MBBS admissions. For BDS, 50.66% of candidates managed to qualify, the MDCAT 2024 results revealed. The MDCAT 2024 retake was taken by 32,200 candidates, with top scores of […]
According to reports, Odho highlighted that over 900 accidents occurred in Karachi this year, with more than half proving fatal. He emphasized that every second accident in the city results in the loss of life, posing a significant challenge to law enforcement alongside their ongoing fight against criminals. Odho revealed alarming statistics, stating that 57 […]
