Imran Ayub is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. He reports on political parties, crime, telecom, and local government systems. He can be found on X at @MixPatti.
Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources holds meeting in Karachi to discuss progress on city’s long-delayed water supply scheme.
Updated05 May, 202609:29am
Leaders from both parties said they were in agreement on moving a no-confidence motion, calling the mayor’s election “controversial” and his performance “unsatisfactory.”
Updated29 Apr, 202609:19am
Karachi mayor says CM has given a deadline of 90 days to complete work on the mixed traffic corridor and the drain; Murad "apologises" for delays in construction on University Road.
Updated26 Apr, 202610:01pm
Sindh Building Control Authority appears ineffective as previously demolished illicit structures are brazenly rebuilt in North Nazimabad, other areas.
Updated20 Apr, 202608:24am
PTI had announced protest at KPC against rising fuel prices; police and PTI blame each other for resorting to violence; blocked roads near KPC reopened.
Updated05 Apr, 202611:40pm
• Khalid Maqbool reminds PM Shehbaz of April 2022 agreement • Says party only wants empowerment of people at grassroots level
Published26 Mar, 202607:14am
Ali Khurshidi calls for collective strategy to improve LG framework under Article 140-A; slams PTI, JI for "political compromise" over Karachi.
Updated25 Mar, 202609:07am
• While rain continues to batter city, Met office sees slim chances of downpour over the next two days • Collapsing walls, roofs
Published20 Mar, 202608:18am
Majority of fatalities reported from Baldia Town where wall of telephone exchange collapsed; Many areas suffer prolonged power outages.
Updated19 Mar, 202609:32am