KARACHI: Five cars, 11 bikes hijacked

Published September 11, 2002

KARACHI, Sept 10: Sixteen vehicles — five cars and 11 motorcycles — were either hijacked or stolen in the city on Tuesday, police said.

Two cars were hijacked. Three others were stolen.

Six motorcycles were hijacked. Five others were stolen.

Police also claimed on Tuesday to have recovered three cars and three motorcycles in the city.

WOUNDED: Unidentified men shot and wounded an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement in the police limits of Nabi Bux on Tuesday.

Mukhtar, aged 25, was standing outside Rahman Plaza near Shoe Market when unidentified men, riding on a motorcycle, opened fire on him and escaped.

He was admitted to Civil Hospital. Sources at the hospital described his condition as stable. He suffered a bullet injury to his leg.

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
Updated 12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

Unless productivity becomes the dominant target of economic policy, Pakistan will continue to oscillate between crises and fragile recovery.
Rough waters
12 Jun, 2026

Rough waters

AMONGST the key potential triggers for fresh conflict in South Asia is water. The Indian state is behaving in an...
Politicised football
12 Jun, 2026

Politicised football

ALMOST three-and-half years since Lionel Messi led Argentina to FIFA World Cup glory, the latest edition of...
GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...