KARACHI Top Stories

Bangladesh–Pakistan ties: Dhaka to resume direct flights to Karachi from January 29; service restarts after 10-year gap2026-01-07
The Times of India: Bangladesh’s national airline will resume nonstop flights between Dhaka and Karachi later this month, restoring direct air links between Bangladesh and Pakistan after a gap of more than 10 years, officials said on Wednesday.Biman Bangladesh Airlines will begin...
Another thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties amid strain with India: Direct flights to resume with Dhaka-Karachi link2026-01-07
Hindustan Times: Direct flights between the...
Akbar Road bike market shut for 4th day as traders in Karachi await settlement2026-01-07
Dawn: KARACHI: It has been the fourth day since district authorities sealed over 100 shops in the Akbar Road motorcycle market over encroachment violations. However, after submitting written assurances of compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to the...
Pakistan squash aces Noor, Nasir, Ashab headline opening day of Karachi Open2026-01-06
Dawn: Squash ace NoorZaman clawed his way back to a thrilling 3-2 victory over his French competitor to advance to the next round and round out Pakistan’s performance at the Rich VenusKarachiOpen on Tuesday. Zaman took the first game 11-9, every point greeted by...
Pakistani counterterrorism police seize 2 tons of explosives and arrest 3 in Karachi2026-01-06
The Associated Press: Pakistani counterterrorism police have raided militant hideouts in Karachi, arresting three...
More markets, shops sealed across Karachi as drive against ‘encroachments’ continues2026-01-06
Dawn: • Motorcycle market on Akbar Road remains shut for third day • 86 shops in auto-spareparts market off M.A. JinnahRoad sealed • Officials say shops to be unsealed after traders give undertaking to not use footpaths, roads for placing their goods KARACHI: After...
Sindh CTD says major terrorist plot in Karachi foiled; 2,000kg of explosive material seized2026-01-05
Dawn: The SindhCounter TerrorismDepartment (CTD) said on Monday that a major terrorist attack had been averted in Karachi. Addressing a press conference alongside CTD Additional Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Ali Larik in Karachi, CTD Deputy Inspector General...
Pakistan Seizes Two Tonnes of Explosives in Karachi, Foils Major Attack Plot2026-01-05
Khaama Press: Pakistani security forces seized nearly 2,000 kilograms of explosives from a truck in Karachi, thwarting suspected plans for large-scale militant attacks. Pakistani security forces said they seized nearly 2,000 kilograms of explosives from a cargo truck in...
Major Karachi terror plot foiled: Over 2 tonnes of explosives seized, three arrested2026-01-05
Gulf News: Dubai: Pakistani security agencies have foiled a major terrorist attack planned for Karachi, recovering more than two tonnes of explosives and arresting three suspected militants during a series of intelligence-led operations, officials said on Monday....
CTD Sindh says major terrorist plot in Karachi foiled; 2,000kg of explosive material seized2026-01-05
Dawn: The SindhCounter TerrorismDepartment (CTD) said on Monday that a major terrorist attack had been averted in Karachi. Addressing a press conference alongside CTD Additional Inspector General (IG) Zulfiqar Ali Larik, CTD Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ghulam...
PR No. 23 RTO-II Karachi Detains Three Trucks Carrying 1,800 Sugar Bags with Fake Tr (Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan)2026-01-05
Public Technologies: ) In an enforcement operation conducted in collaboration with Inland RevenueIntelligence & Investigation (I&I), the Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Karachi intercepted and detained three trucks transporting sugar...
5 family members, including two children, rescued after falling into open drain in Karachi: Rescue 11222026-01-04
Dawn: KARACHI: Five members of a family, including two children, were rescued on Sunday after falling into an open drain in Korangi’s Mehran Town area, according to Rescue 1122 officials. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson said the Central Command and Control received the...
Five family members, including two children, rescued after falling into open drain in Karachi: Rescue 11222026-01-04
Dawn: KARACHI: Five members of a family, including two children, were rescued on Sunday after falling into an open drain in Korangi’s Mehran Town area, according to Rescue 1122 officials. A Rescue 1122 spokesperson said the Central Command and Control received the...
Heavy vehicles on Karachi roads to be restricted to dedicated lane2026-01-04
Dawn: KARACHI: To keep slow-moving freight vehicles from mingling with faster passenger traffic, the city commissioner on Monday announced that heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) would be restricted to a dedicated lane with a maximum speed limit of 30km/h. A meeting,...