KARACHI Top Stories

CM Murad approves Rs25bn to reconstruct Karachi; orders installation of streetlights, drainage system2025-11-24
Dawn: SindhChief MinisterMuradAli Shah on Monday approved Rs25 billion for the reconstruction of 315 internal streets and 60 major roads across Karachi while ordering the proper installation of streetlights throughout the metropolis. Karachi’s road networks have...
Pakistan: Lawyers Hold Protest Against 27Th Constitutional Amendment In Karachi2025-11-23
MENA FN: (MENAFN - IANS) Islamabad, Nov 23 (IANS) Protests against the 27th Constitutional Amendment continued in Pakistan, with many lawyers in Karachi entering the premises of the Sindh High Court (SHC), ... ......
Power outage at Karachi pumping stations resolved, citywide water services back to normal, KWSC claims2025-11-23
Dawn: The KarachiWater and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) said in a statement on Sunday that power outages at water pumping stations had been resolved and that citywide water services were normal. Karachi faced a severe water crisis in November as prolonged power...
In pictures: Artists, writers and poets come together at the Adab Festival in Karachi2025-11-23
Dawn: The AdabFestival saw a gathering of big names from art, literature, media and politics for a series of talks, music performances and mushairas. The festival, now in its tenth edition, was held at Habbitt City in...
Karachi police initiate preliminary investigation after journalist receives alleged threats2025-11-22
Dawn: The Karachi police launched a preliminary investigation on Saturday after reports surfaced of two individuals allegedly threatening a journalist at his residence. A statement from the Crime Reporters Association (CRA) condemned what it said were “threatening...
Police detain protesters heading to Karachi Press Club for TTAP’s protest against 27th Amendment2025-11-21
Dawn: The Karachi police on Friday detained about half a dozen people to prevent them from moving towards the venue of a scheduled protest by the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), held as part of countrywide demonstrations against...
Karachi residents face acute water shortage amid frequent KE power failures2025-11-21
Dawn: Karachi’s residents continued to face a worsening water crisis on Friday due to repeated electricity outages by K-Electric (KE), which have disrupted the city’s water pumping operations According to the spokesperson for the Karachi Water and Sewerage...
With no clear time frame in sight, work on BRT Red Line resumes in Karachi2025-11-21
Dawn: • Construction had halted in September due to rising project cost, relocation of utilities • ADB delegation calls on Sindh CM, expresses willingness to consider loan extension, additional financing • UniversityRoad users continue to face hardships due to...