Karachi: News
Poliovirus found in sewage samples from 20 Pakistan districts
Pakistan is facing a major health crisis after the poliovirus was detected in sewage samples from 20 districts.
True story behind 'Udaipur Files'
On Thursday, the Delhi High Court blocked the release of Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder.
Pak actor Humaira died 9 months ago; brother demands probe
Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her Karachi apartment under mysterious circumstances earlier this week.
Pakistan army chief accuses India of escalating regional tensions
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has accused India of escalating tensions in the region.
Karachi rattled by 26 quakes in just 4 days
Karachi has been jolted by 26 minor earthquakes in the last four days, the Pakistan Meteorological Department confirmed on Wednesday.
Panic in Karachi after 200+ inmates flee jail during earthquake
A major jailbreak took place at the Malir prison in Karachi, Pakistan, on Monday.
Deadly storms kill 20, injure 150 across Pakistan's Punjab
Severe storms have wreaked havoc in Pakistan's Punjab province, with reports indicating between 18 to 20 fatalities and injuries ranging from nearly 100 to over 150.
Meet Kashish Chaudhary, Balochistan's first Hindu woman assistant commissioner
Kashish Chaudhary, 25, has made history by becoming the first female from the minority Hindu community to be appointed assistant commissioner in Balochistan.
'Another war would be completely different': Takeaways from DGMO briefing
Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai (Director General Military Operations), Vice Admiral AN Pramod (Director General Naval Operations), Major General SS Sharda, and Air Marshal AK Bharti (Director General Air Operations) jointly held a media briefing, announcing the results of 'Operation Sindoor."
Pakistan refuses to accept citizens, leaves them stranded at border
Pakistan has refused to accept its citizens who are being sent back from India, leaving them stranded at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab.
Strange light seen over Gujarat village causes panic
Residents of a small Gujarat village were shocked to see an unexpected flash of light in the night sky on March 17, 2025.
Pakistan: University issues notice to Hindu students for Holi celebrations
The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan has faced criticism for serving a show-cause notice to its Hindu students who celebrated the festival of Holi on campus.
7 Punjabi travelers lined up and shot dead in Pakistan
Seven Punjabi travelers were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Balochistan region late Tuesday night, AFP reported.
'Thandel': Here's where you can stream Naga-Sai's film post-theatrical run
The much-awaited Telugu film Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, hit the theaters on Friday (February 7).
Pakistan: 29 injured in aerial firing on New Year's night
At least 29 people, including women and children, were injured in celebratory gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in Karachi, Pakistan.
Pakistan, Bangladesh establish direct sea route: Should India worry
For the first time in over five decades, Pakistan and Bangladesh have opened a direct sea route.
Fawad Khan locks two projects: 'Behind the Scenes,' 'The Prisoner'
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has bagged two new projects announced at the recently concluded inaugural Tasveer Film Market, reported Variety. The Seattle-based market is dedicated to South Asian cinema.
Two Chinese nationals dead in Karachi airport explosion
Two Chinese nationals were killed and 10 others injured in a massive explosion near Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday.
'Look at own record...': India slams Iran over 'minorities' comment
India has strongly condemned comments made by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, about the treatment of Indian Muslims.
Pakistan's first human milk bank halts operations amid religious controversy
Pakistan's inaugural human milk bank, initiated by the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN) in Karachi, has suspended operations following a religious edict declaring the project "haram" or forbidden under Islamic law.
5 Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors escape suicide bombing
Five Japanese workers at Pakistan Suzuki Motors narrowly escaped a suicide bomb attack on their vehicle on Friday in Karachi, police said.
Pakistani woman summoned as 1st husband goes to Noida court
Seema Haider, a Pakistani national who unlawfully entered India last year, has been summoned to appear before a family court in Noida.
Pakistan's central bank clarifies after half-printed Rs. 1,000 banknotes circulated
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a clarification after videos showing half-printed Rs. 1,000 notes went viral recently.
Pakistan: Plane crash in 2020 killed 101; now an answer
Nearly four years after one of the deadliest plane crashes in Pakistan claimed the lives of 101 people, an investigation report has revealed the cause.
Pakistan: Dawood Ibrahim reportedly poisoned, admitted to Karachi hospital
Fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim has reportedly been hospitalized in Pakistan's Karachi due to a severe health complication.
Pakistan: 11 dead as fire engulfs shopping mall in Karachi
A massive fire erupted in a multi-story shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Saturday, leaving 11 people dead and several others injured, Geo News reported.
Meet Salim Karim, who stole 'Raees' actor Mahira Khan's heart
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan tied the knot for the second time recently.
Pakistan: 26/11 mastermind's close aide reportedly shot dead in Karachi
One of the most prominent leaders of Pakistan's terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Mufti Qaiser Farooq, was reportedly shot dead by unknown individuals in Pakistan's Karachi.
Another cross-border love story: Pakistani woman virtually marries Indian man
After the cross-border relationship of Seema Haider and Sachin Meena, a new cross-border marriage involving a Pakistani bride and an Indian groom has grabbed the headlines.
Cyclone Biparjoy: IMD issues red alert, flood warning in Gujarat
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert warning in Gujarat, saying Cyclone Biparjoy might cause a "gigantic storm" before making landfall on Thursday.
Pakistan closes businesses run by Chinese nationals: Report
The Karachi Police have resorted to temporarily shutting down businesses run and frequented by Chinese nationals in Pakistan in an attempt to counter terrorist attacks, ANI reported, quoting Nikkei Asia.
Medical emergency: Delhi-Doha IndiGo flight diverted to Karachi; passenger dies
A Doha-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi made an emergency landing at Pakistan's Karachi airport on Monday morning due to an onboard medical emergency.
Pakistan: Attack on Hindu students fails to dampen Holi spirit
A day after Holi celebrations in Pakistan were marred by an awful attack on Hindu students celebrating Holi at the Punjab University, Lahore, people in the major cities appear unfazed and have maintained the festival's enthusiasm.
Pakistan: Karachi Police headquarters attacked; 4 dead, 5 terrorists killed
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked the police headquarters in Pakistan's Karachi, which resulted in four deaths, including a civilian, a Pakistan Army ranger, and two police officers, on Friday night.
Pakistan: Karachi-bound bus falls into ravine in Balochistan, 41 dead
At least 41 people were killed and several others were injured in Pakistan when a speeding passenger coach fell into a ravine in Lasbela district's Bela area in the southwestern Balochistan province in the early hours of Sunday.
Pakistan: Massive power outage hits major cities; here's what happened
Pakistan faced a major power outage on Monday (January 23) following a major breakdown in the country's National Grid system, reported Reuters.
Luxury Bentley stolen from London weeks ago found in Karachi
A luxury Bentley sedan reportedly worth $300,000 which was allegedly stolen a few weeks back from west London in UK was found parked in a bungalow in DHA, a posh residential locality in Karachi, Pakistan on Friday.
Karachi: Security guard kicks pregnant woman; incident captured on CCTV
A security guard has reportedly been arrested for kicking a pregnant woman outside an apartment building in Karachi, Pakistan, a country that reportedly ranks among the top in the world in the ill-treatment of women.
Yet another glitch: IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Karachi
IndiGo's Sharjah-Hyderabad flight was on Sunday diverted to Pakistan's Karachi after the pilot reported a technical snag.
SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flight diverted to Karachi over glitch, probe launched
SpiceJet's Delhi-Dubai flight, with around 150 passengers, was on Tuesday diverted to Karachi after its fuel indicator malfunctioned, according to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials.
'Ms. Marvel': Highlights from episode 4 of Marvel show
The adventures of Kamala Khan (Imam Vellani) continued with the fourth episode of Marvel's superhero series Ms. Marvel on Disney+ Hotstar on Wednesday.
Pakistan: Two Hindu sisters raped at gunpoint in Punjab
Two teenage Hindu sisters were allegedly raped by two men in Pakistan's Punjab province, the police said on Saturday.
Pakistan: Unidentified men dig up girl's grave, rape corpse
In a shocking incident reported from Pakistan, some unidentified men allegedly dug up a teenage girl's body and raped her in the Chak Kamala village of Punjab Province's Gujrat on Thursday.
Shari Baloch: Highly-educated Karachi suicide bomber and mother of two
Some gripping details are emerging about the explosion at Pakistan's Karachi University that killed four people, including three Chinese nationals.
Pakistan: 2 weeks after bus blast, Chinese nationals shot at
Weeks after a blast on a bus carrying Chinese engineers, two Chinese nationals were fired at by unidentified assailants in Karachi on Wednesday.
Eighteen people killed in a bus crash in Pakistan
An over-speeding passenger bus overturned in the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 30 others, according to media reports.
Passenger trains collide in Pakistan, 50 dead; Army called in
Two passenger trains collided in Pakistan's southern Sindh province early Monday, killing at least 50 people and injuring 70 others, prompting authorities to call in the Army and paramilitary forces for rescue and relief operations.
Pakistan connects first 1,100MW nuclear power plant to national grid
Pakistan has connected its first Chinese-assisted 1,100MW nuclear power plant in Karachi to the national grid that will help improve the country's economy by providing cost-effective and reliable electricity.
One killed, 10 injured in blast in Pakistan's Karachi: Details
A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and 10 others including two Rangers personnel were injured in an explosion claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army in Karachi on Monday.
Court rejects deportation plea of eight Pakistanis in drug case
A special court in Mumbai has rejected the deportation plea of eight Pakistani nationals, who were nabbed by the Indian Coast Guard off the Gujarat coast with a boat allegedly carrying over 200 kg of heroin in 2015.
Massive blackout in Pakistan; major cities plunge into darkness
Pakistan witnessed a massive power blackout early on Sunday due to a problem in one section of the grid, officials said.
At least 5 dead after explosion in Karachi; 20 injured
At least five people died while 20 others were injured in an explosion in Pakistan's largest city Karachi.
Pakistan admits Dawood Ibrahim lives in Karachi, releases his address
The Pakistan government on Saturday admitted that Dawood Ibrahim, who is among India's most wanted, lives in Karachi.
Terrorists attack Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi, several dead
In a gruesome incident, armed terrorists attacked the Pakistan Stock Exchange Building in Karachi on Monday, after which a gun battle ensued between them and police personnel.
Pakistani plane carrying 98 crashes minute before landing
A passenger plane of Pakistani International Airlines (PIA) crashed on Friday near Karachi airport, a minute before it was scheduled to land at Jinnah International Airport.
Six dead as 'poisonous gas' leaks near Pakistan's Karachi port
At least six people have reportedly died after an unknown gas leaked near the Keamari dockyard in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.
Milk costs Rs. 140/L in Pakistan, more than petrol!
In cash-strapped Pakistan, some residents were forced to spend Rs. 140 for one liter of milk on Tuesday, on the occasion of Muharram.
Salman will be banned if he performs with Mika: FWICE
Federation of Western India Cine Employees association (FWICE), which recently banned Mika Singh for singing at a wedding in Karachi, has now warned Salman Khan against performing with the singer.
Mika Singh banned from film industry post performance in Pakistan
The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) banned popular singer Mika Singh yesterday from the Indian film industry, over his performance at a wedding function in Karachi, Pakistan, at a time when India-Pakistan relations are abysmal.
Karachi: Mika performs at wedding of Musharraf's relative, invites criticism
Amid strained India-Pakistan ties, a performance by Bollywood singer Mika Singh at a wedding in Karachi has sparked a controversy.
PTM rally in Karachi: Scores held under anti-terrorism laws
Scores of leaders and workers of the Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) have been arrested by the Sindh police under anti-terrorism laws after they organized a rally on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, officials said today.
Karachi: Two terrorists killed in firing near Chinese Consulate
Multiple explosions and heavy firing were reported near the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, multiple reports claimed.
12 Indian fishermen arrested by Pakistani authorities
Twelve Indian fishermen have been arrested by Pakistani authorities for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters off the coast of Sindh province, a security official said today.
Pakistan arrests 16 Indian fishermen for straying into its territorial-waters
Sixteen Indian fishermen have been arrested by Pakistani authorities for allegedly straying into the country's territorial waters.
Karachi mayor indicted in 2007 massacre case by Pakistan court
Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar, the leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), was today indicted by a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in the May 12, 2007, Karachi massacre case.
Karachi murder threatens to deter China's $50bn projects in Pakistan
Last week, Chen Zhu, MD of the Karachi unit of Shanghai-based Cosco Shipping Lines Co, was shot nine times near Zamzama Park, an upmarket area near diplomatic consulates.
Pakistani cleric arrested for beating eight-year-old student to death
A cleric has been arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, for allegedly beating to death eight-year-old student Muhammad Hussain.
What all was wrong with Modi's historic seaplane ride?
PM Narendra Modi made history by taking a seaplane ride from Sabarmati river to Dharoi dam in Mehsana during his Gujarat polls campaign.
#DefenseDiaires: Why December 4 is celebrated as Navy Day?
Since India's independence, the Indian Navy has toiled tirelessly to secure the nation's vast maritime frontiers.
Sushma Swaraj grants medical visa to ailing 7-year-old Pakistani girl
Winning hearts again, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has granted a medical visa to yet another ailing Pakistani, despite the rising Indo-Pak tensions.
Honor killing: Bodies of electrocuted teen lovers exhumed in Pakistan
Police in Karachi said the bodies of a teenage couple allegedly murdered in an honor killing bear marks indicating they were electrocuted.
For single Pakistani youths, Careem's 'Rishta Aunty' at service
Single Pakistani youths were in for a surprise yesterday. Careem, a taxi-hailing app available in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore, notified them that their 'rishta' had arrived!
Chinese ships arrive in Pakistan on "goodwill" visit
Three Chinese warships arrived in Karachi on June 10 for a "goodwill and training" visit, reported Pakistani and Chinese media.
Blasts rock Karachi, injures 20, kills one
A grenade blast rocked a Shia mosque in Karachi, killing one child and injuring twenty others in the city.
Karachi to be governed by imprisoned mayor
Pakistan's most populous city will be governed and run by a new mayor who is currently behind bars.