Blanket ban continues on indoor dining in Karachi, Hyderabad

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday clarified that the complete ban shall continue on indoor dining for Karachi Division and Hyderabad District while outdoor dining will be allowed until 10pm under strict Covid-19 protocols. According to an order-clarification issued by the Sindh Home Department, the indoor and outdoor dining for other divisions/districts of the province […]

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Sindh govt decides to operationalize ‘Mai Bakhtawar Islamkot Airport’

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday decided to operationalize ‘Mai Bakhtawar Islamkot Airport’. The decision was made in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah at Sindh Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by DG Civil Aviation Khaqan Murtaza, Commissioner Mirpur Khas Syed Ijaz Ali Shah and other […]

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Four arrested, huge quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel seized

KARACHI: District East Police Monday claimed to have seized huge quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel and arrested four involved accused. According to police, in a raid conducted on a tip off, about 1200 liters of smuggled Iranian diesel was recovered from six drums near Sabzi Mandi. Arrested accused were identified as Sher Khan, Riffat, Ali […]

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KPT crosses benchmark figure of 100, 000 plus COVID vaccination

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has crossed the benchmark figure of one hundred thousand plus COVID-19 vaccination in Karachi city. In a series of tweets, the KPT said during vaccination drive, it deployed its medical teams for COVID-19 vaccination in different areas of Karachi as part of the national cause in order to facilitate general […]

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U.S. Consul General visits Quaid’s mausoleum, pays tributes

KARACHI: U.S. Consul General Karachi Mark E Stroh on Monday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respect to the founder of Pakistan. He laid a wreath at the mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States. Consul General Stroh noted, “I am honoured today […]

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Alvi advises banks to facilitate research students

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday advised the banks to develop relationship with universities in Pakistan to guide the research students in conducting studies at par with the latest trends and demands of the market. Speaking as the chief guest at the 4th Roundtable Conference on Islamic Banking here, the President asked why there […]

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Five arrested for supplying unhealthy water

KARACHI: Keamari Police Monday announced arresting five water tanker drivers for supplying unhealthy water collected from the potholes. According to SSP Keamari Fida Hussain Janwari, accused were arrested from Katto Goth, Mochko area. Arrested have been identified as Siraj Jan, Muhammad Hanif, Gul Wali, Azizullah and Zafarullah. They mostly used to supply the dirty water […]

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