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 […]
Fitrana, Fidya, Kaffara Soum Amount Announced for 2026
- 21-Feb-2026
KARACHI: Religious scholar Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman has announced the rates for Fitra, Fidya, and Kaffarah for the current year, ARY News reported. Fitra and Fidya Rates Based on the market price of various commodities, the rates are as follows: Commodity Weight Fitra / Fidya (Per Person) Wheat 2kg Rs 300 Barley 4kg Rs 1,160 Dates 4kg […]
SBCA introduces key building regulation amendments
- 17-Feb-2026
KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has introduced key amendments to the Building and Town Planning Regulations 2022 aimed at strengthening fire safety standards and building compliance across Sindh, ARY News reported. SBCA said the revisions were made following the Gul Plaza tragedy, with the objective of improving emergency access, safety infrastructure and oversight […]
Audit report flags financial irregularities in Sindh public sector enterprises
- 14-Feb-2026
KARACHI: The Auditor-General of Pakistan has flagged serious financial irregularities, weak internal controls, and governance shortcomings in public sector enterprises (PSEs) of the Government of Sindh in its Audit Report for the year 2023-24. The report, prepared by the Directorate General Commercial Audit & Evaluation (South), Karachi, covers public sector enterprises that maintain their accounts […]
Water supply suspended in several areas of Karachi
- 10-Feb-2026
Karachi, the city where people are already logging for a drop of water, once again be prepared for a long disruption of supply. Water supply has been suspended in several parts of the city after authorities began repair work on a major pipeline in the city. ARY News reported. According to the Karachi Water and […]
🔴LIVE: Gul Plaza Fire: Sindh govt orders judicial inquiry into deadly incident
- 29-Jan-2026
KARACHI: On the night of Saturday, January 17, a massive fire erupted at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road, engulfing the commercial hub in flames and trapping dozens inside. The blaze was brought under control after more than 32 hours, exposing serious weaknesses in the emergency response system. The building was declared structurally unsafe at […]