KARACHI Top Stories

From Karachi stall to Indian icon: A look at the 130-year-old restaurant that fed people even when they c2026-03-16
The Times of India: Bhagat Tarachand, a beloved Indian eatery, began over a...
Eid shopping picks pace amid hype around ‘Kashmiri’ bangles, flowing kaftans in Karachi2026-03-16
Dawn: KARACHI: With fashion trends it is never very clear in our part of the world why or who started them. When every other shopper is demanding it, you just need to fulfil the demands. Just like last year when the Farshi shalwar was most in demand around Eid, this...
Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma popular in Pakistan? Karachi's most feared gangster Uzair Baloch makes ...2026-03-16
Bollywood Life: Ahead of Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma's statement about Aditya Dhar compelling filmmakers to step out of their comfort zones has gone viral. Amid this know if the filmmaker is popular in Pakistan. A file photo of Ram Gopal Varma and Uzair Baloch Dhurandhar 2:...
Zardari, Bilawal reaffirm confidence in Sindh govt, Karachi mayor2026-03-16
Dawn: KARACHI: In a strong show of political backing amid mounting criticism mainly following the Gul Plaza tragedy, President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari publicly reaffirmed their confidence in the performance of the Sindh government...
President Zardari stresses ‘unity, political harmony’ in Karachi meeting with Naqvi, MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool2026-03-15
Dawn: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday met with Interior MinisterMohsin Naqvi and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Convener Khalid MaqboolSiddiqui in Karachi, where they discussed the importance of political harmony. According to a statement released...
Karachi plunged into gas crisis as authorities fail residents during Ramazan2026-03-15
The Economic Times: Karachi is grappling with a severe gas shortage this...
Karachi citizens fume as unannounced gas cuts continue to disrupt Sehri cooking, Iftar2026-03-15
Dawn: A man walks past scores of gas cylinders, while LPG (right) is filled at a shop in North Nazimabad. —Fahim Siddiqi / White Star KARACHI: Following the suspension of supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of...
Pakistan Navy escorts 2 oil tankers from UAE to Karachi port amid Gulf conflict2026-03-13
India Today: Pakistan Navy escorts 2 oil tankers from UAE to Karachi port amid Gulf conflict ......
Karachi port sees rise in transshipment activity as Middle East tensions reshape shipping routes2026-03-13
Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide: Karachi Port is seeing increased transshipment activity...
Pakistan navy escorts two oil-carrying vessels from UAE to Karachi port2026-03-13
Hindustan Times: vessels carrying 100...
Roads blocked in Islamabad, Karachi as processions taken out on Al-Quds Day2026-03-13
Dawn: KARACHI/ ISLAMABAD: Several routes in Karachi and Islamabad have been closed today as part of security arrangements for Al-Quds Day rallies. Al-Quds Day is observed globally every year since it was first announced by Iranian revolutionary leader Ayatollah...
PR No. 77 Pakistan launches new feeder shipping service from Karachi to UAE, Jun (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan)2026-03-13
Public Technologies: ) FederalMinister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announced Friday the launch of a new feeder shipping service from Karachi Port to the United Arab Emirates, marking a key step toward transshipment capabilities. In a statement Junaid...
Multiple roads closed in Karachi for Quds Day rallies2026-03-13
Dawn: KARACHI: Several key routes in the city will remain closed on Friday due to security arrangements for Quds Day rallies, the traffic police said. In a statement issued by the Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Traffic, citizens were informed that...