Karachi

Sindh government investment mission to China

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sindh and China to establish investment working groups

The Sindh government is conducting a high-level mission to China to strengthen economic ties and secure bilateral investment. A provincial delegation, led by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has been pursuing technolo

Global measles resurgence and US reporting disputes

125 clusters · 950 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Measles outbreaks reported in Indiana and Minnesota

The 2026 global measles resurgence continues to escalate. In Bangladesh, the crisis has intensified significantly. Data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) indicates that since mid-March, the death tol

Global gold and silver market volatility – Oct 2026

184 clusters · 577 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Gold prices in India drop 20% ahead of festive season

By late October 2026, gold and silver markets remained highly volatile, driven by US Federal Reserve policy, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating energy prices. In the US, gold prices faced pressure in early October a

FIA human trafficking and visa misuse operations in Pakistan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Pakistan FIA disrupts human smuggling networks

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has conducted multiple operations targeting human smuggling and visa fraud. In Karachi, authorities arrested five travelers for misusing Umrah visas to facilitate ille

Karachi law enforcement and public safety incidents

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Karachi Police investigate viral videos of weapon-based harassment

Recent reports from Karachi highlight distinct challenges for local law enforcement. In Awami Colony, a dispute during a routine motorcycle search escalated into a mob attack on a police checkpoint. The confrontation res

Pakistan gold price volatility and upward recovery

20 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Gold and silver prices rise in Pakistan and India

By late August 2026, Pakistan’s gold and silver markets entered a period of volatility. On August 27, 24-karat gold fell to approximately Rs 483,036 per tola, a trend influenced by international shifts and geopolitical t

Restructuring and operational expansion of Pakistan NCCIA

9 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: NCCIA and FIA conduct major crackdown on cybercrime and fraud in Pakistan

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Pakistan has undergone significant administrative and structural developments. To bolster its workforce, the Islamabad Police and NCCIA extended recruitment deadli

Pakistan energy security and fuel volatility developments

39 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Pakistan fuel prices: Petrol decreases while diesel increases

Pakistan continues to manage energy security and fuel volatility through strategic initiatives and a daily pricing mechanism. To combat rising costs driven by Middle East tensions, the government implemented austerity me

Formation of multi-agency JIT in Mir Raza murder case

21 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sindh government forms JIT to investigate Mir Raza Ali case

The investigation into the death of Karachi entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali has transitioned from a suspected suicide into a high-profile inquiry into police negligence and potential cover-ups. A judicial commission led by Jus

Pakistan fuel price and petroleum levy protests

15 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Jamaat-e-Islami threatens Islamabad march over petroleum levy

Following the failure of multiple rounds of negotiations, the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) launched a ‘super train march’ from Karachi toward Islamabad to demand the complete withdrawal of the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL). W

Pakistan wheat price surge and import efforts

6 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Pakistan sets 2027 wheat price at Rs4,500 per maund

Pakistan is experiencing a surge in wheat and flour prices, driven by wheat deregulation, the removal of support prices, and alleged hoarding. In Karachi, wholesale wheat prices rose from Rs90 to Rs132 per kilogram over

Fatal accidents and violence in Karachi

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Karachi reports multiple fatal accidents and a domestic homicide

A series of fatal incidents has been reported in Karachi. On October 5, a child was killed in North Nazimabad when a water tanker collided with a motorcycle. Following the accident, local residents detained the driver an

Polio vaccination campaigns in Pakistan

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Afghanistan and Pakistan struggle to eliminate wild polio

Following the September 2026 vaccination campaign, which faced significant resistance and hostility toward workers in Karachi, Pakistan has reported its seventh polio case of the year. The case involves a six-month-old b

Karachi electricity supply and load shedding issues

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: K-Electric implements network review amid Karachi power shortages

K-Electric has implemented increased nighttime load shedding across several Karachi neighborhoods, including New Karachi, Manghopir, and Orangi Town. The utility provider stated these measures, lasting two to three hours

Karachi urban governance and infrastructure challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Karachi urban expansion triggers heat and infrastructure crises

Karachi is facing significant challenges regarding urban governance, safety, and infrastructure. A fire at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation building, which damaged Mayor Murtaza Wahab’s office, highlighted concerns o

Pakistan International Airlines operations and recruitment

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Pakistan International Airlines conducts recruitment and addresses staff misconduct

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated a recruitment drive for cabin crew at its Karachi base. The process, overseen by Chief Human Resources Officer Athar Hussain, follows previous recruitment efforts in La

PTI long march faces internal rifts after setbacks

23 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: PTI Core Committee discusses long march failure and leadership changes

The political standoff between the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has intensified as the party’s long march continues. While PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan has dismissed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sha

Human smuggling operations in Karachi

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Karachi police and Rangers arrest five human smugglers

Authorities in Karachi conducted a joint operation involving the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and District West Police in Surjani, resulting in the arrest of five members of an inter-provincial human smuggling gang. The su

Weather fluctuations in Pakistan

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Weather agencies forecast rain and thunderstorms for India and Pakistan

Weather patterns in Pakistan have shifted from a period of incoming low-pressure systems to a phase of high heat and humidity, followed by a transition into unsettled weather driven by a western wind system and cyclonic

Karachi business community political and economic advocacy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Karachi business leaders demand urgent action on economic and civic crises

The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has experienced significant political activity, beginning with intense competition between business alliances during election cycles. The Businessmen Group (BMG), support

Pakistan law enforcement crackdown on organized crime

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Pakistan's FIA arrests human traffickers and gambling suspects

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in Pakistan has conducted operations targeting human trafficking and large-scale online gambling. In Karachi and Balochistan, authorities arrested two suspected traffickers and de

Kolkata chemical factory fire

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Karachi factory fire triggers major emergency response

A fire broke out at a closed chemical factory in the Chittapur area of Kolkata on a Sunday morning. The presence of large quantities of stored chemicals raised concerns regarding potential explosions and the rapid spread

Pakistan MDCAT 2026 examination and results

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Senate committee orders probe into Sindh MDCAT 2026 irregularities

The 2026 Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) was conducted across Pakistan on September 20, with more than 138,000 candidates participating nationwide. The examination, organized under the Pakistan Medical

Dairy sector developments in India and Pakistan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Dairy producers raise milk prices in Karachi and Odisha

In early September 2026, the dairy sectors in Bihar and Odisha, India, focused on infrastructure and producer support. Bihar planned a ₹350-crore processing plant in the Champaran region to handle approximately four lakh