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Karachi April 21, 2025:In a deeply sorrowful moment for the culinary world and countless admirers across Pakistan, celebrated chef and television personalityChef Zakir Hussainhas passed away.Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un truly, an era has come to a close. Known for his exceptional culinary expertise and decades-long career on Pakistani television, Chef Zakir was a…
Karachi A video of a police officer misbehaving with a fruit vendor on Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan recently went viral, sparking public outrage. In response, SSP Central Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqui took swift action, ensuring accountability to the affected vendor. As part of his efforts to address the situation, SSP Central invited the fruit vendor to his office,…
Karachi: March 10, 2025 Karachi is experiencing scorching temperatures today, with the mercury rising to38C, as per the latest weather update from BBC Weather. The forecast indicates clear skies, abundant sunshine, and a gentle breeze, providing some relief from the intense heat. Weather Outlook According to the report, temperatures will remain high throughout the day,…
Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle has arrested Atif Ahmed Khan, the husband of renowned actress and model Nadia Hussain, in connection with a massive financial fraud case amounting to Rs539 million. According to FIA officials, Atif Ahmed Khan was taken into custody during a raid at his residence in Karachi. The…
Karachi:Leading healthcare professionals gathered at the Karachi Press Club to stress the critical need for improved patient safety and healthcare quality in Pakistan. The press conference featuredProf. Tahir Saghir, Executive Director of NICVD & Vice President Sindh Chapter of the Healthcare Quality & Safety Association of Pakistan (HQSAP), along withDr. Zakiudin Ahmed(Chairman of Patient Safety)…
March 4, 2025 Renowned senior advocate Abdul Jabbar Ulro has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and excellence in the field of law. His demise has saddened the legal fraternity and those who knew him personally. Abdul Jabbar Ulro was widely respected for his legal acumen, integrity, and commitment to justice. Throughout his…
KARACHI, 28 February 2025:In a significant milestone for the company and the countrys capital market, Zarea Limited has officially been listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). This marks a major step forward for the company as it embarks on its journey as a publicly traded entity. The listing of Zarea Limited on the PSX…
Karachi, February 27: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah attended the annual dinner of United Memon Jamaat Pakistan, where he acknowledged the communitys exceptional contributions to social welfare. He paid tribute to the philanthropists of the Memon community, recognizing their selfless efforts in saving countless lives. Speaking as the chief guest at the event held…
Karachi: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced strict action against vehicles with fake number plates and individuals driving without valid licenses. In a firm directive, he stated that those found driving without a license would face immediate arrest. The announcement comes as part of the governments broader efforts to enhance road safety and…
Major operation of FIA Immigration at Jinnah International Airport Karachi. The accused had reached Karachi by flight number IA 431. The accused were identified as Ali Raza and Ali Muhammad. The accused were found suspicious during immigration clearance. Fake Iraqi visas were affixed on the passports of the accused. According to preliminary investigation, the accused…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah paid a surprise visit to the city to ensure the removal of billboards, neon signs, traffic sign boards, and other loose installations to avert damage or any untoward incidents during the cyclonic winds which are expected to lash the city on June 15. Mr. Shah without protocol, accompanied…
Chairman NDMA, Lt. General Inam Haider Malik presided National Coordination Conference to review the development of Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (ESCS) BIPARJOY over Arabian Sea in PDMA Sindh Headquarter, Karachi. Representatives of relevant stakeholders including PMD, PDMAs Sindh & Balochistan, K-electric, PMSA HQ, DDMAs, Radio Pakistan and APP participated in session. PMD briefed that BIPARJOY…
By Abdul Qadir Qureshi (Pakistan News & Features Services) The 12th edition of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF), having the theme of Imagining New Frontier, has got underway digitally on March 26. It began with a documentary, showcasing highlights of the previous edition of the event founded by the Oxford University Press (OUP) in 2010….
Managing Director of State Bank of Pakistans Banking Services Corporation Muhammad Ashraf Khan has said that digitalization of foreign exchange, which started in March 2020, has been expanded from 8 to 13 banks and majority of the banks will be processing 88 percent of foreign exchange digitally by the end of February 2021 and 98…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) M. Zubair Motiwala, while expressing sheer dissatisfaction over the arrangements made to secure the National Stadium during PSL6, stated that the return of cricket in metropolis has become the biggest source of nuisance for Karachiites nowadays as more than half of…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Zubair Motiwala, while expressing serious concerns on the prevailing business environment, stated that host of businesses are still struggling to remain afloat while many have turned into sick units after getting severe battering due to the Covid-19 pandemic related long staggering…
Consul General of Turkey Tolga Ucak has said that as the coronavirus situation was likely to improve after April 2021 therefore, the Karachi Chambers business community should immediately start online interactions with their Turkish counterparts and subsequently look into the possibility of sending a business delegation to Turkey in the post COVID scenario to explore…
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) M. Zubair Motiwala has stressed that the pending Income Tax Refund Claims of small traders, shopkeepers and the SMEs must be calculated out of the turn and the claims of around Rs50,000 to Rs100,000, whose assessment has been completed, should be…