EXPLAINED: Karachi | Vintage Vibes

When India celebrates Navratri, Karachi dances too: How Pakistan's garba nights echo Gujarat's beats

Karachi’s Gujarati-speaking communities continue to celebrate garba during Navratri, weddings and social gatherings, preserving cultural traditions across the India-Pakistan border. From traditional folk songs to Bollywood favourites, the dance brings people together across generations and communities. A new garba night planned for October 25 aims to encourage participation across religious…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledges

Extreme heat intensified by climate change is creating dangerous conditions for factory workers in Pakistan

The Independent UK · Oct 21

Bullock cart delivered fuel to Air India flight when J.R.D Tata was carrying airmail from Karachi to Bombay; he stopped to refuel at Ahmedabad on October 15, 1932

Air India's aviation story began on October 15, 1932, when J.R.D. Tata piloted a De Havilland Puss Moth carrying airmail from Karachi to Ahmedabad and Bombay. During the Ahmedabad stop, petrol arrived in four-gallon cans on a bullock cart. The historic flight demonstrated how aircraft could help deliver mail between…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Karachi football team robbed at gunpoint by armed men on Balochistan highway

NEW DELHI: A football team travelling from Karachi to Quetta to participate in the Chief Minister’s Gold Cup tournament was robbed at gunpoint on a highway in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, PTI reported on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 29

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace by another month

Pakistan's airports authority has extended the airspace ban for Indian aircraft. This restriction will now remain in effect until October 24. The ban applies to all Indian registered aircraft and airlines. This measure follows previous airspace restrictions imposed by both nations. The extension impacts flights within Pakistan's Karachi and Lahore…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptions

A power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a cable fault in K-Electric's network. This incident follows several recent disruptions affecting the city's water infrastructure. Previous outages at other pumping stations also caused significant water shortfalls.…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Wasim Akram says he helped Irfan Pathan become a better bowler, says he now tweets against Pakistan

Wasim Akram recalled helping Irfan Pathan with bowling tips during India’s 2004 Australia tour. Akram praised Pathan’s early progress but noted that the former India all-rounder now regularly posts about Pakistan on social media. Pathan had a strong record against Pakistan, including a first-over Test hat-trick in Karachi in 2006.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Pakistan power crisis deepens as Karachi reels from 24-hour blackouts

Karachi's electricity crisis has intensified, with residents in several parts of the city reporting outages lasting up to 24 hours. Rights activists in Pakistan have warned that prolonged loadshedding is placing a growing burden on low-income families.

The Times of India · Sep 1

Pakistan power crisis: Karachi residents riot amid outages lasting hours, block major roads

Residents of Karachi voiced their frustrations over persistent power outages by staging protests that blocked major thoroughfares. These demonstrations, which unfolded in various neighborhoods, led to significant traffic disruptions. Many participants reported enduring daily power cuts that lasted twelve hours or longer, with no prior notice. The ongoing electricity crisis…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha Baloch

Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and state persecution across Pakistan. Civilians in Balochistan experience drone attacks and airstrikes, while Karachi residents face raids. Forced disappearances and persecution are highlighted by a social media campaign. The campaign urges…

The Economic Times · Aug 22