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  • Karachi doctor injects poison to end own life after fight with wife

    Karachi doctor injects poison to end own life after fight with wife

    A doctor has died in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area after reportedly injecting himself with a poisonous substance following a dispute with his wife.

    According to police, the incident took place at a residence in Block C of North Nazimabad where the man administered the injection to himself. He was later shifted to hospital in critical condition.

    Police identified the deceased as 36-year-old Aziz, son of Moez. Station House Officer (SHO) North Nazimabad Shahid Baloch confirmed that Aziz worked as an anaesthetist and had been serving at several private hospitals in the city.

    According to the family’s account shared with police, Aziz had an argument with his wife earlier in the morning. After the dispute, his wife left the room.

    When she returned after some time, Aziz informed her that he had injected himself with an anaesthetic substance and that he had two to three minutes left to live. 

    His wife then contacted the Madadgar 15 police helpline to seek assistance. Police reached the house and shifted Aziz to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in a semi-conscious state in a police mobile.

    Hospital officials said he later died during treatment.

    SHO Shahid Baloch said the deceased was the father of two sons. Police said legal formalities were completed after the death and the body was handed over to the family.

  • Man shot dead by security guard in Karachi

    Man shot dead by security guard in Karachi

    A man was killed by a private security guard in the North Nazimabad area of Karachi, according to the police. The victim, Waleed Khan, was the son of Arif Shamim Khan and lived in Federal B Area, Block 10.

    Police said Waleed had visited his sister’s home for an iftar gathering, where he reportedly got into a verbal argument with the security guard. During the dispute, the security guard, identified as Wakeel Ahmed, fired multiple shots at Waleed, hitting him three times.

    Waleed was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

    Authorities said Wakeel Ahmed was arrested at the scene, and the firearm used in the shooting was recovered. A case has been registered,  investigations are ongoing and legal proceedings will follow in accordance with the law.

    Officials highlighted the swift action by North Nazimabad police, which led to the immediate arrest of the suspect and seizure of the weapon.

  • 13 dead as Karachi building collapses after gas explosion

    13 dead as Karachi building collapses after gas explosion

    A residential building in the Gul Rana Colony area of Soldier Bazaar, Karachi, collapsed after what authorities are suspecting to be an explosion caused by leaked gas. Rescue authorities said the incident killed 13 people, including women and children, and left 13 others injured.

    The injured and deceased were taken to Civil Hospital. “According to initial reports, the explosion occurred due to a gas leak, resulting in part of the building collapsing,” a District East police spokesperson said.

    Rescue 1122 said search and rescue operations are being carried out, with an urban search and rescue team and a disaster response vehicle at the site.

    The police added that a large contingent of law enforcement, along with rescue teams, arrived shortly after the incident. “Police cordoned off the area and tightened security, while rescue agencies initiated search and rescue operations,” the spokesperson said.

    Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident and directed authorities to immediately rescue those trapped and provide medical assistance. He also ordered full support for affected families and instructed the Karachi commissioner to investigate the cause.

    The collapse follows similar recent incidents in Karachi. In July 2025, 27 people were killed when a five-storey building collapsed in Lyari. Authorities had previously declared that building uninhabitable.
     

    In August 2025, four Awami National Party workers were injured in a gas explosion that caused their Orangi Town office to collapse.


    Experts have said that roof and building collapses are frequent in Pakistan due to poor safety standards and substandard construction materials. Karachi, with over 20 million residents, has faced recurring incidents linked to illegal extensions, ageing infrastructure, overcrowding, and weak enforcement of building regulations.

  • Karachi FIA pulls off biggest recovery in its history

    Karachi FIA pulls off biggest recovery in its history

    A petroleum company accused of causing a Rs47 billion loss to the national exchequer has begun making payments in what is being described as the largest recovery in the history of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi.


    The development was revealed in a detailed report submitted to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by FIA Karachi Corporate Crime Circle chief Ayaz Mehr, who has been overseeing the investigation.


    According to the report, the company allegedly failed to deposit petroleum levy amounts collected on fuel sales into the government treasury between 2019 and 2022. The unpaid levy, officials say, was withheld through fraudulent means, causing losses estimated at Rs47 billion.


    The fraud case was filed by Ashfaq Ahmed, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum. Thirteen individuals were nominated as accused, including the company’s owners, two women, and members of its board of directors. Among those named is former K-Electric managing director Tabish Gohar.



    Investigations into the case continued for two years under different investigating officers. Following the prolonged probe, the company agreed to repay the outstanding amount to the government.


    As part of the recovery process, the company has deposited an initial cash installment of Rs1 billion. In addition, post-dated cheques worth Rs46.4 billion have been submitted, along with an unconditional and irrevocable bank guarantee.

    Confirming the development, FIA Karachi Corporate Crime Circle head and Deputy Director Ayaz Mehr said the report detailing the recovery and investigation has been formally submitted to the Public Accounts Committee.

  • European Investment Bank returns to Pakistan with €60m loan for clean drinking water in Karachi

    European Investment Bank returns to Pakistan with €60m loan for clean drinking water in Karachi

    Pakistan and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a €60 million loan agreement, the first such financing deal between the two sides in a decade, aimed at improving access to clean drinking water in Karachi.

    The agreement, which was signed on the sidelines of the 15th Pakistan-European Union (EU) Joint Commission in Brussels, would provide funding for the Karachi Water Infrastructure Framework, an EIB-approved initiative aimed at constructing and renovating water treatment facilities throughout the port city.

    The project, according to officials, is intended to increase the availability of clean drinking water and improve water security in Karachi, a city of more than 20 million people that has long suffered with unreliable and unsafe water access.

    The EU announced the news on social media platform X, stating that the loan signified a new phase of cooperation with Pakistan.

    “Today, the EIB signed its first loan agreement with Pakistan in a decade: a €60 million loan supporting the delivery of clean drinking water for Karachi,” it said.

    The deal, according to state broadcaster Radio Pakistan, underscores Pakistan’s efforts to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure and modernise essential urban services.

    It added that the deal underlined “continued momentum” in Pakistan-EU relations, particularly in areas of sustainable development, public service delivery and environmental resilience.

    The funding comes against the backdrop of Karachi’s deepening water crisis.

    According to a 2023 study conducted by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), 90% of water samples taken from various locations of the city were polluted with E. coli, coliform bacteria and other harmful pathogens making them hazardous to drink. 

    As a result, millions of residents are forced to rely on drilled motor-operated wells, locally known as bores, despite groundwater in the coastal city being largely saline and unsuitable for human consumption. 

    Others depend on private water tanker operators sourcing water from a mix of legal and illegal hydrants or purchase water from reverse osmosis plants, either by filling containers themselves or through home deliveries.

    Beyond immediate infrastructure needs, the agreement also carries broader implications for Pakistan-EU engagement.

    The EU currently provides Pakistan with around €100 million annually in development grants, supporting initiatives ranging from green and inclusive growth to education, governance reforms, human rights and the sustainable management of natural resources.

  • Father, son confess to killing three women found dead in Karachi flat

    Father, son confess to killing three women found dead in Karachi flat

    The case of three women who were found dead in mysterious circumstances inside a Gulshan-e-Iqbal flat in Karachi has taken a major turn after the detained father and son confessed to the killings. 

    Officers have now formally arrested both suspects. Police say the two men cite severe financial problems as the reason for the murders, while investigators are reviewing all aspects of the case.

    Earlier the family had reportedly committed mass suicide under the strain of financial debt, a note written by hand by one of the victims has said. Statements from the  head of the family, who survived the poisoning, seem to corroborate the suicide. 

    Three women were discovered dead inside a flat in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 1 Karachi on Sunday: 52-year-old Samina, her 19-year-old daughter Samreen, and her 22-year-old daughter-in-law Maha. 

    Samina’s son, Muhammad Yaseen, was found unconscious at the scene and transported to the hospital; the incident was apparently initially reported by his father Muhammad Iqbal.

    Iqbal and Yaseen have been identified as major suspects in the case, and police have made significant progress in their investigation. 

    Authorities were informed by Yaseen that he and his father were originally going to consume the poison together, but his father backed out after watching Yaseen’s condition deteriorate.

    Authorities are examining a handwritten letter allegedly written by Samina, in which she claimed that mounting debt had driven the family toward suicide.

     Its authenticity is still under verification. Another letter recovered from Iqbal is also being analyzed, while autopsy reports for the deceased women are awaited.

    The family owed more over Rs15 million in debt, according to investigators, and police had already received a complaint about an additional Rs7.5 million debt. On Tuesday, a police team returned to the apartment and found more evidence.

    According to initial investigations, the family may have made the decision to take their own life because of extreme financial strain.

     SHO Gulshan-e-Iqbal Naeem Rajput said that toxic medications and rodent- killing chemicals were discovered at the scene.

    Police believe these substances were mixed into a drink and given to the women.

  • Shocking Musakhel ritual sparks shock, outrage

    Shocking Musakhel ritual sparks shock, outrage

    A disturbing event has come to light from Musakhel, where eight individuals were reportedly forced to walk over burning embers after being suspected of carrying out theft.

    Footage of the incident, captured on-site, has gone viral across social media channels, according to a private news outlet.

    Initial reports indicate that the act was performed in accordance with tribal customs. All eight men subjected to the ritual were later exonerated. 

    However, local elders have pointed fingers at shepherd Gulam Mohammad Nandani for orchestrating the incident.

    Officials have confirmed that the incident has been reported to government authorities, yet no action has been taken thus far, raising alarms about the inaction of the local administration.

    The viral video shows the men walking barefoot over burning embers, prompting widespread public outrage.

    While tribal representatives defended the practice as a long-standing tradition, online criticism has reignited discussions about the legality, safety, and human rights concerns surrounding such rituals.

    The issue is currently under investigation, however, authorities have not released a statement regarding possible legal or disciplinary actions.

    In another incident, a police constable in Karachi was suspended after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a woman believed to be intoxicated in DHA.

    The altercation took place on Saba Avenue, where the woman was reportedly yelling, obstructing traffic, and creating a disturbance. A patrol unit from the Darakhshan police station arrived to clear the road, but a dispute ensued between the woman and Constable Nadeem. They both slapped each other before the officer forcefully removed her from the street.

    The footage quickly generated public outrage, with citizens criticizing the officer’s approach and questioning the absence of female police officers to handle the situation.

    In response to the backlash, police have suspended Constable Nadeem. The woman has been taken into custody for legal processing, while a medical examination has been completed. Police officials state that further investigation into the incident is ongoing.

  • Saba Qamar doesn’t like Karachi

    Saba Qamar doesn’t like Karachi

    Karachi natives say that the city is unlike any other in the country. But superstar Saba Qamar isn’t that enamoured with the coastal metropolis.

    The actress opened up about her feelings toward Karachi, candidly admitting that she doesn’t enjoy staying in the city and only travels there for work.

    In a recent appearance on a Green TV podcast, the Cheekh star discussed her ongoing drama Pamaal, revealing that only 15 days of shooting remain to be completed. She expressed her fondness for the project, saying she wishes filming would never end because she has been “loving the experience.”

    However, when asked whether working outside her hometown Lahore was difficult, Saba made a surprising confession. Whispering playfully, she said, “I don’t like Karachi, if there’s any project in Karachi, please shift it to Islamabad.”

    The actress further revealed that she always accepts projects based in Islamabad. “Whatever project I’m offered in Islamabad, I always say, yes, I’m coming,” she said, adding that she is drawn to the city’s atmosphere. “The city has a vibe. And now I have explored that the city has a mysterious vibe.”

    When the host remarked that the city’s mystery might resemble her own, Saba smiled and asked, “Am I mysterious?”

    She was asked whether she would ever move to Karachi for work, Saba instantly responded, “Astaghfirullah, never,” before clarifying that she regularly travels to Karachi for shoots but prefers to return home afterward.

    Ranking her favorite cities, Saba said, “Islamabad, then Lahore, and then Karachi.”

    The actress also opened up about her personal life and career priorities. When asked if fellow actor Usman Mukhtar’s “lucky charm for marriage” might work for her too, she laughed and said, “Such things take time. I’m focused on entertaining my audience right now. Marriage and kids happen only when time, the person, and destiny align.”

    Discussing on-screen romances, Saba admitted she enjoys performing romantic scenes despite initial awkwardness. “Romance isn’t something we are taught growing up, which makes such scenes challenging,” she explained, adding that male actors often become overly serious during such moments. “Chemistry and comfort are key to making the scenes believable,” she said.

    Fans have praised her recent romantic performance with Usman Mukhtar in Pamaal, while her emotional portrayal in Case No 9 continues to win hearts across Pakistan.

  • Man slits throats of two daughters due to crushing debt, financial pressure

    Man slits throats of two daughters due to crushing debt, financial pressure

    In a deeply disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across the country, a man has allegedly slit the throats of his two daughters due to overwhelming financial stress and mounting debt.

    As per the details, the killings took place in Kausar Niazi Colony area of North Nazimabad where the suspect, identified as Akbar, son of Abdul Sattar, used a sharp weapon to fatally attack his daughters, aged 10 and 11.

    Police acted swiftly, arresting the accused and recovering from the scene the weapon used in the crime. Preliminary investigations suggest that Akbar was under intense financial strain and had been grappling with significant unpaid debts due to unemployment.

    Investigators said that Akbar is a father of six and the two victims, Zainab and Aaliya, were his middle children.

    Neighbours and local residents expressed shock and grief, stating that the family had been struggling financially for quite some time, though no one had anticipated such a horrific outcome.

    Police officials emphasised that the motive appeared to be closely linked to the suspect’s deteriorating mental state. However, they said that a full psychiatric evaluation would be conducted as part of the ongoing investigation.

    While probe is underway, remaining family members are being provided with psychological support, officials said.

  • Minor boy raped before being murdered in Karachi

    Minor boy raped before being murdered in Karachi

    A post-mortem report on a seven-year-old boy found dead inside a bag in the Karachi’s Landhi area confirmed evidence of rape, Police Surgeon Sumaiya Tariq said on Tuesday.

    After the victim, identified as Saad Ali, went to buy sweets from a nearby shop on September 18, he went missing. Later, his body was discovered stuffed in a bag left at a garbage dump near Lal Mazar in Landhi.

    The police surgeon stated that the post-mortem report revealed a blow to the head which killed Ali, adding that samples from various body organs have been sent for further chemical examination to ascertain the facts.

    Meanwhile, the victim’s funeral prayers were offered in Landhi 36-B, where the family lives.

    Ali’s father Salman, while speaking to the media, stated that after receiving no help from the police despite filing a report, the family searched for the boy for days.

    He said that the family was left with no choice but to initiate a search for the boy on their own after police did not even bother looking at footage from CCTV cameras near the garbage dump where the boy was found.

    Calling for the immediate arrest of those involved in the abduction and killing of his son, Salman also demanded departmental action against police officials, who, according to him, failed to respond to the family’s calls for help in finding the boy.

    On the other hand, the Police claimed to have been in contact with the victim’s family, saying they will file a First Information Report (FIR) following the final rites of the boy.

    Citing a senior police official, a media report stated that two individuals have been arrested so far over their alleged involvement in the rape and killing of the boy. Speaking at a press conference, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Landhi stated that the suspects, identified as Hasan and Suhail, have confessed to the crime.

    The official added that the suspects admitted to luring the minor boy, who was familiar with them, with sweets and later raping and murdering him.