Karachi: Patient from Quetta tested positive with Congo virus
- 22-Jul-2026
KARACHI: A 22-year-old patient from Quetta tested positive with Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), hospital sources here said on Wednesday. A Quetta resident, Rehmatullah 22, has been shifted to Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital with symptoms of bleeding nose and severe fever and tested positive of the Congo virus, hospital officials said. The patient detected with low platelets […]
Valika Hospital case: 16 more children test HIV positive in Karachi
- 21-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Sixteen more children have tested positive for HIV in a case linked to treatment at Kulsum Bai Valika Hospital, bringing renewed attention to the outbreak that has affected dozens of children. The development came to light during a hearing held at the Office of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh. The hearing was attended by Sindh […]
Hafiz Naeem says Karachi's population exceeds 35 million
- 15-Jul-2026
Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Wednesday alleged irregularities in Pakistan’s population census, claiming that Karachi’s population exceeds 35 million and has been significantly undercounted. Addressing a press conference, Hafiz Naeem said the country’s census process, particularly in Karachi, had not been conducted accurately. “Karachi’s population is not less than 35 […]
Hafiz Naeem calls for elimination of interest-based system in Pakistan
- 22-Jun-2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Monday urged the government to eliminate the interest-based financial system, saying the government is not serious about implementing the constitutional and judicial directives regarding the abolition of riba (interest). Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem said a significant portion of the federal budget is […]
PPP failed to solve Karachi water crisis in 18 years: Hafiz Naeem
- 27-May-2026
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Wednesday criticised the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) over what he termed its failure to resolve Karachi’s longstanding water crisis despite being in power in Sindh for 18 years. Speaking to the media on Eid al-Adha, Hafiz Naeem extended Eid greetings to the nation, stating […]
Karachi: Police Use Tear Gas, Baton Charge Against JI Protesters Near Sindh Assembly
- 14-Feb-2026
KARACHI: Police resorted to intense tear gas shelling and a baton charge against Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protesters near the Sindh Assembly on Saturday evening, resulting in the arrest of at least 10 JI activists, ARY News reported. JI Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman had earlier announced a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly for today. When […]
Sindh govt, PTI coordinating ahead of KP CM Afridi’s visit: sources
- 02-Jan-2026
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stalwart and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is planning a visit to Sindh, and both provincial authorities are coordinating to ensure proper protocol and a smooth trip, ARY News reported, quoting sources. According to sources, the Sindh government reached out to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership regarding the arrangements. Former Sindh […]
Court stays house-grabbing attempt in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
- 29-Nov-2025
KARACHI: A local court on Saturday granted a stay order against an alleged attempt to grab a house in Gulshan-e-Iqbal’s Block 13D area. The residents filed a lawsuit through their counsel, prompting the court to intervene. After a preliminary hearing, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo until the next hearing. According […]
Karachi traffic police seek transfers after e-Challan system ends roadside fines: DIG Shah
- 02-Nov-2025
KARACHI: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah has revealed that traffic police personnel have started requesting transfers following the introduction of the modern e-challan system in Karachi, ARY News reported. The DIG Traffic explained that since the commencement of e-challans and the withdrawal of on-site challan powers from traffic police personnel, “The personnel […]
Wafaqul Madaris rejects online education system
- 01-Oct-2025
KARACHI: Wafaqul Madaris Al-Arabia in a meeting headed by its chairman Mufti Taqi Usmani, made several important decisions on Wednesday, ARY News reported. As per details, the Wafaqul Madaris Council declared that online education systems will not be accepted in seminaries affiliated with the body. It also took a firm stance against taking up arms […]