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Karachiites suffer as 40pc garbage left uncollected: PDP

KARACHI: Hapless citizens of the megacity, Karachi, suffer silently as the corrupt administration and its negligent...

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 05:59am

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Rates of food items: Commissioner forms three monitoring teams

KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi, Syed Hassan Naqvi has formed three monitoring teams under the supervision of his ...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 07:27am

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At least 16 killed in Karachi gas compressor blast

KARACHI: At least 16 people were killed including women and children and 14 others injured in a gas compressor...

Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:23am

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Nassir Salim to continue as HBL President & CEO

The Board of Directors of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, has approved the...

Published 19 Feb, 2026 01:50pm

Business & Finance

Engro Energy sells 18.53% stake in Engro Powergen Qadirpur, maintains control

Engro Holdings Limited to still own around 50.36% of Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited

Updated 17 Feb, 2026 02:40pm

Pakistan

Rain likely to hit Karachi today evening, tomorrow: PMD

Port city also expected to experience dusty winds

Published 16 Feb, 2026 02:34pm

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Advisor to Sindh CM urges for efficient fire safety steps

KARACHI: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh on Rehabilitation Gianchand Israni expressing concern over the...

Published 16 Feb, 2026 04:22am

Pakistan

Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta ‘likely’ to experience rain, gusty winds

Met Office also issues hailstorm warning for north Balochistan, DI Khan, DG Khan

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 10:07pm

Business & Finance

China’s Shandong Xinxu explores investment in Pakistan’s maritime industrial corridor

Chinese firm has agreed to submit feasibility study for Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex

Published 13 Feb, 2026 02:28pm

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JI to stage sit-in for Karachi rights: Hafiz Naeem

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Thursday reiterated that the party would...

Published 13 Feb, 2026 08:03am

Markets

Pakistan’s proposed power prices to lift inflation, help industry, analysts say

Plan could trigger 1.1 percentage point jump in inflation over 12 months

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 04:09pm

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JI to stage sit-in outside Sindh Assembly on 14th

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday said his party believes in delivery, not mere...

Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:15am

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47 Revolution Day of Iran: Akbar Eissazadeh, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi

On the occasion of 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution of Iran By the grace of the Allah Almighty, and the...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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What does your car brand say about you?

Three years ago I went to the Suzuki outlet on Old Queen’s Road; an iconic street of Karachi. I needed to change my...

Published 11 Feb, 2026 04:48am

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Ramadan: Key decisions made to control prices of food items

KARACHI: The city administration has made key decisions to control the prices of food items during the month of...

Updated 10 Feb, 2026 07:13am

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The plight of Karachi

The Gul Plaza fire, with a big loss of lives and assets, has exposed in Karachi the failure in implementation of...

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

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‘My Karachi Expo’ concludes: Indonesian pavilion showcases economic, educational, cultural initiatives

KARACHI: The Indonesian pavilion emerged as a major attraction at the recently concluded My Karachi: Oasis of...

Published 09 Feb, 2026 05:11am

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80pc children in city fully vaccinated

KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi on Thursday visited Malir district to take stock of the ongoing...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:57am

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Fake news, AI and climate challenges: Karachi hosts second day of CPA Asia Regional Conference

KARACHI: The second day of the Seventh CPA Asia Regional Conference and the Second Joint CPA Asia and South-East...

Published 06 Feb, 2026 05:56am

Pakistan

Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says

Says failure to do so could fuel "illegal migration or domestic instability"

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 07:32pm

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Nationwide outsourcing drive: Private firms to manage highway commercial rents

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) initiated a major policy shift by deciding to outsource the...

Published 02 Feb, 2026 07:34am

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Another Karachi fire

Over the years Karachi has suffered various waves that have threatened the population. There have been waves of...

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 05:34am

Business & Finance

Symmetry Group eyes revenue boost after 3-year contract with Jazz

Symmetry Group, a digital technology company based in Pakistan, announced that its subsidiary, Iris Digital...

Published 28 Jan, 2026 01:21pm

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Only empowered LG system can put city back on track: JI chief

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said that neither granting Karachi...

Published 28 Jan, 2026 07:42am

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Ports as economic engines

Hadi Bilgarami

Published 26 Jan, 2026 08:45am

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Awami Theatre Festival 2026 continues with enthusiasm

KARACHI: The Awami Theatre Festival 2026, organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, continued with great...

Published 26 Jan, 2026 07:44am

Perspectives

Ports as economic engines

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic hub, has long faced chronic traffic congestion. Recently, these...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 01:54pm

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Waiting for cold

Karachi usually has normal weather which, in simple terms, means a little cold during the winter and a little hot...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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Parliament passes resolution on Gul Plaza tragedy

ISLAMABAD: A joint sitting of Parliament unanimously passed a resolution expressing solidarity with the victims of...

Published 24 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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CM issues 2-week deadline for fire safety audit of buildings

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to conduct a comprehensive fire safety audit of all markets, schools, and...

Published 23 Jan, 2026 08:11am