Pakistan

ABAD’s complaint against SBCA officer raises questions

KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has submitted a letter to the Chief Minister of Sindh, accusing Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) Deputy Director Riaz Mulla of blackmail, unlawful demands, and alleged abus...

All Karachi Urdu Declamation Contest- 2025 held at ICMA on Iqbal Day

KARACHI: Organized by the Youth of Pakistan Foundation, the All Karachi Declamation Contest was held at ICMA University on the occasion of Iqbal Day, in which young speakers from across the city presented the thoughts and message of Allama Iqbal in a...

Karachi’s New Master Plan 2047 Faces Unseen Urban Hurdles

KARACHI: As Karachi’s planners speak of a vision for 2047 the city’s current state stands as a cautionary tale. Decades of unregulated construction ignored zoning laws and unchecked expansion have left Karachi suffocating under its own ur...

Sindh Wildlife Department announces regulations, bans quail netting, permits mandatory

KARACHI: The Sindh Forest and Wildlife Department has officially announced the commencement of the 2025–26 hunting season across the province. According to a notification issued by the department, hunting of game birds will be permitted fr...

SHC issues notice on illegal constructions worth Rs1bln in Karimabad Society

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and other concerned parties regarding alleged illegal constructions on plots in the Ismailia Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited in Karimabad. The c...

Police registers case against TLP leadership, workers under terrorism charges

LAHORE: At least five people, including a police officer, three Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) workers, and a passerby, were killed as law enforcement agencies carried out a major pre-dawn operation in Muridke on Monday to disperse what officials d...

K-Electric announces financial results for FY24

KARACHI: The Board of Directors of K-Electric (KE) in its meeting held on September 23, 2025, approved the financial results for the company for the year ended June 30, 2024. Pakistan's economy in fiscal year 2024 had remained largely subdued an...

Businessmen Panel announces 30 candidates for KCAA

KARACHI: The electoral battle for the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has officially begun. After six years, the Businessmen Panel has formally announced the names of its Office Bearers and Managing Committee candidates for the upcoming Ann...

NOWCommunities leads call for justice in workplaces

KARACHI: The National Organization for Working Communities (NOWCommunities) observed International Equal Pay Day, reaffirming its commitment to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and fair wages in Pakistan’s labor market. The objective...

DC, SSP decided crackdown against illegal constructions in District Central

KARACHI: The District Central administration and police have decided to take strict action against illegal constructions. The decision was made in an important meeting chaired by Taha Saleem, Deputy Commissioner Central and Zeeshan Siddiqui, SSP Cent...

NC Big Stories

PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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