Newspaper - Karachi - July 9, 2026

Child dies after falling into well in Karachi

He fell into a 200-foot-deep well, believed to date back to the British era, in the Garden area.

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:40am

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Rs2bn set aside for treatment of kids who got HIV at Karachi's Valika Hospital

SESSI approves creation of endowment fund for rehabilitation and welfare of 78 children; okays departmental action against 37 doctors and paramedical staff of its health facility.

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:25am

Neighbour held for murdering six-year-old boy after rape

KARACHI: The body of a six-year-old boy, who went missing on Monday, was found stuffed in a gunny bag near his...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

One-year completion deadline set for five federal highway projects in Sindh

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah says the work order was issued in June 2026 and the contractor had mobilised machinery and resources to the site.

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:31am

Edhi remembered on 10th death anniversary

KARACHI: Legendary humanitarian Mualana Abdul Sattar Edhi’s lifelong dedication to charity and service was...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Senate panel calls for improved public access to Mazar-i-Quaid

Officials urged to allow general public to visit upper floor and cubic dome of the Mazar after ensuring security

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:33am

Sindh govt to auction exclusive bus routes: Sharjeel

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to introduce exclusive routes of the Peoples Bus Service under the...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Wahab distributes pension arrears among KMC retirees

KARACHI: Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab distributed pension arrears cheques worth Rs310 million among the retired...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

SSGC busts large-scale gas theft at apartment complex

KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has claimed to have unearthed a large-scale gas theft operation at an...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Police set up ‘drug screening centre’ in Lyari

KARACHI: Police on Wednesday established a drug screening centre to provide timely treatment to addicts Lyari...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Sindh farmers reject 45pc agriculture tax

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Abadgar Ittehad (SAI) has rejected the proposed 45 per cent agricultural income tax, demanding...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Public Accounts Committee calls for desalination plant to shield Manchar Lake from toxic inflows

Urges revival of RBOD-II and tells Sindh govt to prepare a scheme for treating effluent from two other drains.

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 08:37am

Sindh High Court suspends repatriation of SDA director

HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Sindh High Court’s Hyderabad circuit has suspended a notification repatriating...

Published 09 Jul, 2026 07:08am

Karachi braces for water shortage after power failure at Dhabeji station

The breakdown is expected to reduce the city’s water supply by nearly 100 million gallons per day.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 11:15am

Karachi ranked among ‘least liveable cities’ in the world

The only cities ranked below Karachi include Dhaka, Tripoli and Damascus.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:29am

Girl feared drowned after falling from Tushan Beach rocks

KARACHI: An 18-year-old girl is feared drowned after she slipped from the rocks along Tushan Beach, located about...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Bad news for Karachiites as K-IV completion pushed to 2029

Federal and provincial officials cite legal hurdles and implementation issues for delay in completion of much-needed scheme.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:16am

Two ‘BLA terrorists’ held

KARACHI: The Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two suspected terrorists...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Man with no history of swimming dies of brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri in Karachi

Year’s first death due to deadly infection raises concern over piped water quality; people urged to put chlorine tablets in water tanks.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:23am

Cabinet extends Rangers’ deployment in Sindh for one more year

Orders action against wheat hoarders to stabilise prices; Sharjeel asks MQM-P to quit federal ministries before launching protest over power, water and gas shortages.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:28am

SHC grants bail to woman in drug peddling case

Suspect allegedly sold narcotics to university students; police had "recovered 102 grams of ice" from her possession.

Updated 08 Jul, 2026 08:31am

Schoolteacher shot dead in Surjani Town

KARACHI: A young teacher at a private school was shot dead in Surjani Town on Tuesday, police said.

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

SHCC grants regular licence to Dow Hospital

KARACHI: The Dow University Hospital has become the first public sector general hospital in Sindh to be awarded a...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Lanjar visits CTD office, vows ‘decisive’ action against terrorism

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar on Tuesday visited the headquarters of the Counter-Terrorism...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Police claim foiling buglary at Mohenjo Daro after catching suspect

Quote suspect as disclosing his links with international network of antiquities smuggling

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

DIG recommends fresh JIT to recover Priya Kumari

LARKANA: DIG Nasir Aftab Pathan has recommended formation of a fresh joint investigation team (JIT) on the issue of ...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Rs6.301 billion HMC budget approved amid pandemonium

Figures show a Rs671,947 surplus amount; proceedings marred by rowdy scenes

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

Police, shopkeepers clash over sealing of over 100 outlets

HYDERABAD: An unpleasant situation was witnessed after the authorities concerned sealed over 100 shops located ...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

‘Unconcerned individuals’ address, attend session

HYDERABAD: Outsiders repeatedly disturbed the HMC budget session proceedings on Tuesday and paid no heed to frequent...

Published 08 Jul, 2026 07:10am

No relief for citizens as transport fares remain high despite lower fuel prices in Karachi

Buses, private transporters, ride-hailing apps still charging rates set during Iran-US war; commuters urge Sindh govt to take action and bring transport fares to pre-conflict level.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 08:11am

Week-long drive against polio kicks off in Karachi

According to EOC-Sindh officials, all children under five should receive polio drops during campaigns, even if they were vaccinated before.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 08:16am

NAB hands over to govt four properties seized from convicted MNA

KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday handed over four properties worth Rs348 million to the...

Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:00am

SHC throws out petition against petroleum pricing mechanism

Bench says judiciary can’t interfere in fiscal policy matters unless they’re violative of Constitution.

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 08:14am

11-year-old boy among five get pre-arrest bail in Gul Plaza fire case

Defence seeks re-investigation through JIT, alleging police shielded ‘real culprits’ while ignoring lapses by regulatory

Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:00am

‘The art of becoming’

KARACHI: Repetition of words or phrases in a piece of writing, especially when composing a work of fiction, is often...

Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:00am