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Karachi's women delivery riders navigate traffic, stigma and the road to independence

Four women in Karachi are taking to motorcycles for food delivery work to support their families. They have each faced personal challenges that motivated them to seek financial independence. The growing demand for home delivery has created opportunities for them within the city's busy landscape. Initiatives are emerging to help…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Pakistan’s Imran Khan protests choke cargo routes as truckers refuse to move north

Pakistan's government has implemented measures to hinder supporters of Imran Khan from reaching Islamabad ahead of a planned march. Consequently, this has led to an accumulation of shipping containers in Karachi, affecting truck transport. As truckers fear confiscation of their vehicles, many have ceased operations heading towards Punjab. This situation…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

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

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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

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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

Pakistan's emerging DJ scene: The women behind the turntables

Pakistan, a country known for its conservative values, rarely makes waves in the music and entertainment industry. Yet in major cities like Karachi and Lahore, a quiet but thriving DJ scene is beginning to make itself heard, with emerging talents and artists transforming the music industry. At the heart of…

France 24 · Aug 11

NOC to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi - Pakistan restricts foreign journalists amid PoK crackdown

Pakistan has imposed fresh restrictions on foreign media personnel, requiring journalists working for international news organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for reporting assignments.

The Times of India · Aug 5

Pakistan faces fresh criticism as reported enforced disappearances expand in Karachi and Balochistan

New allegations of enforced disappearances have surfaced in Karachi and Balochistan. A schoolteacher with disabilities and a young man were reportedly detained by security personnel. Three female members of a Baloch family are also missing, with relatives demanding their recovery. Families claim individuals were taken without disclosure of whereabouts or…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

'Dhurandhar' Zubair Baloch's brother critical after being shot by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Karachi's Lyari

Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gang leader Uzair Baloch, was critically injured in Karachi. Unidentified gunmen opened fire on him outside his home, hitting him in the chest and stomach. The attack has revived old gang rivalries and violence in the Lyari area. Zubair had recently been released from jail…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

‘Dhurandhar’ gangster’s brother shot in Karachi

Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting. Two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, striking him in the chest and abdomen. Zubair was rushed to Civil Hospital Karachi for emergency surgery after the attack. Police are investigating personal enmity and potential…

The Times of India · Jul 31

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The Economic Times · Jul 31

Lyari shootout: Uzair Baloch's brother Zubair Baloch shot in Karachi

Zubair Baloch, brother of Uzair Baloch, was critically wounded after being shot in Karachi's Lyari. Two passersby also sustained injuries during the violent shootout on Chakiwara Road. Suspects on a motorcycle shot Zubair Baloch while he sat outside his home and then fled. Police are investigating multiple angles, including gang…

Newslaundry · Jul 24

‘Mad respect’: From Colombo to Karachi, South Asia cheers the Indian Gen Z many had written off

“Kahin pyaar na ho jaye…India ki Gen Z sey eik request hai, ab bas! itna accha karoge toh main nafrat kaisey karoongi.”

The Times of India · Jul 23

Karachi-bound bus attacked in Balochistan; 3 killed, 5 injured as curfew imposed

Three passengers were killed and five others injured after armed men opened fire on a Karachi-bound passenger bus in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Wednesday, prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in the affected area, Dawn reported.

The Times of India · Jul 18

HIV outbreak in Pakistan: How deadly safety lapses at Sindh hospital put children at risk

At least 78 children have contracted HIV in an outbreak in Pakistan's Karachi linked to serious infection-control and medical waste management failures at a state-run hospital.

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The Economic Times · Jul 14

Afghanistan-backed plot behind Karachi Rangers attack: Pakistan

Pakistan's Sindh Home Minister stated terrorists attacking a rangers compound had Afghan backing. Investigations concluded planning and training for the attack occurred in Afghanistan. Four terrorists were reportedly brought from Afghanistan to Karachi for the operation. Weapons and suicide jackets were provided by a handler in Karachi. This attack was…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

‘If a woman is killed, they say she fell, she took poison’: Pakistan’s devastating rise in ‘hidden’ sexual violence

Karachi’s chief police surgeon condemns increasing acceptance of domestic murders and rapes of women and girls

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Pakistani rescuers find wreckage of lost cargo plane; search on for missing crew

Rescuers found wreckage of a cargo plane off Karachi's coast. The aircraft had reported a navigation system issue before losing contact. Flight data showed sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent. Efforts are underway to locate the five crew members on board. The investigation into the crash is now…

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Rescuers Find K2 Airways Wreckage in the Arabian Sea, But the Search for Five Crew Is Far From Over

Wreckage from a missing K2 Airways cargo plane was found in the Arabian Sea. The search for the five missing crew members continues, with authorities deploying extensive resources.

The Times of India · Jul 8

Cargo plane wreckage recovered in Arabian Sea off Pakistan, hunt continues for 5 crew members

Civilian and naval search teams on Wednesday recovered the wreckage of a cargo aircraft that disappeared while approaching Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, officials said, as cited by AP.

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Pakistani rescue teams locate wreckage of private aircraft that disappeared over Arabian Sea

The Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) have successfully located and identified the wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo B737, which was declared missing last night, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said in a post on X.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

'Minus 22,400 Feet Per Minute': Flight Data Exposes 'Chaotic' Final Plunge of Missing Boeing Jet Off Karachi

A K2 Airways cargo plane vanished over the Arabian Sea near Karachi after reporting a navigation issue, sparking a large-scale search for the missing crew.

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