Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has been appointed Karachi Commissioner and a notification in this regard was issued here on Tuesday. Shoaib Siddiqui, an officer of grade 21, was earlier performing duties as additional secretary at Aiwan-e-Saddar. Earlier, Karachi Administrator Hashim Raza…
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Karachi Business Community condemns industrialist’s murder
The industry representatives have condemned the target killing of industrialist Asghar Rajani in SITE area last evening saying it an act to once again suspend the business and industrial activities in the city. The Patron In-Chief Korangi Association of Trade…
Misbehavior of the KBA president: SHC issues show cause notice
Naeem Qureshi Advocate, President KBA The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued show cause notice to Karachi Bar Association (KBA) president and other office-bearers in an application of District and Sessions Judge (West) against alleged misbehavior of the Karachi…
Prof Sibt-e-Jaffar shot dead in Liaquatabad
Unidentified armed men shot dead college principal within the vicinity of Liaquatabad police station, Geo News reported. Sources said college principal Sibt-e-Jaffar was on his way from the college to his home on motorcycle, when unidentified armed men intercepted him…
Pakistani Doctors to knock court’s door
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) and Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has unanimously condemned and rejected the idea to start evening classes in medical colleges in the country. In a joint press conference, the leaders of PMA and PIMA warned the…
ABAD SEMINAR ON VIABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMMES
Chairman ABAD, M. Anwar Gagai, Presenting ABAD Seminar Shield to Zaigham Mahmood Rizvi, Consultant on Housing Infra Structure to State Bank of Pakistan & Secretary General of Asia Pacific Union for Housing Finance with Nusrat Mirza Chughtai, Vice Chairman ABAD,…
Pervez Ashraf orders withdrawal of case against Baldia factory owners
Case against owners of Baldia factory has reportedly been withdrawn on the orders of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, four months after the worst-ever industrial disaster in the history of Pakistan, CNBC Pakistan reports Thursday. More than 250 people were…
No delimitation in Karachi before elections: Fakruddin G. Ibrahim
Chief Election Commissioner Fakruddin G. Ibrahim said on Tuesday that there will not be any new de-limitation of constituencies in Karachi before the elections. Talking to media persons during to his visit to Karachi to oversee voters’ verification process, Ibrahim…
Govt fails to ensure peace in Karachi: PML-N Chief
Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif said that the government has failed in restoration of peace in Karachi as several people fall prey to violence on the daily basis. While meeting with Chief of Pakistan Sunni Tehrik (PST)…
Muttahida MPA Manzar Imam gunned down in Karachi
Unknown gunmen killed four persons including MQM MPA Manzar Imam in Orangi Town on Thursday, Geo News reported. According to police, four attackers riding motorcycles opened fire on MQM MPA Manzar Imam’s vehicle at Haider Chowk in Orangi Town…
The journey for obtaining the rights of 180 million people has started from Karachi: Dr Tahir ul Qadri
Leader of Tehreek-i-Minhaj-ul-Quran Dr Tahirul Qadri has said that the parliament of the people of Pakistan being held in Islamabad on 14th January would bring a public revolution in the country. He said that the flag of the revolution for…
MQM to participate in long march with Dr Qadri
A joint meeting of the Co-ordination Committee of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) was held in London and Pakistan. The meeting discussed in detail the invitation extended by the Tehreek-i-Minhaj-ul-Quran for participating in its long march being held in Islamabad…
LG ENHANCES SMART HOTEL TV LINEUP WITH UI CUSTOMIZATION, NEW FLEXIBILITY
LG Electronics (LG) today announced the latest models in its Pro:Centric® Smart Hotel TV series designed for the hospitality industry. Pro:Centric is LG’s solution for hoteliers that allows them to easily customize the in room experience, providing a convenient way…
Business community tell the public about the elements involved in kidnappings and extortion: Altaf Hussain
Expressing grave concerns on the soaring incidents of kidnappings for ransom and demands for extortion, the Founder and Leader of the MQM Mr Altaf Hussain has asked the established to find out the elements within its ranks who were harbouring…
KMDC TO GET UNIVERSITY STATUS SOON
Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan announced to upgrade the KMDC to a University in next two to three weeks and a grant of Rs100million for the college. He also announced making the current principal Prof. Waqar Hussain Kazmi the…
Justice Bhagwandas urges youth to contribute for prosperity of Pakistan
By Mohammad Nazakat Ali The Chairman of the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Justice (Rtd) Raana Bhagwandas, has urged the youngsters, having completed education, to think in terms of contributing their bit for the country rather than expecting each individual…
Karachi City court’s security tightened after threats
Security was beefed up around the City Court after bomb threat was received by unknown people on Saturday, officials said. According to police, some papers were found from the court premises which were inscribed with the threats of bomb blast.…
Fauzia Wahab passes away in Karachi
PPP member of National Assembly (MNA) Fauzia Wahab passed away in OMI hospital Karachi on Sunday. She was a member of National Assembly from Sindh returned on a reserved seat for women after the February 18, 2008 general elections. Fauzia Wahab has…