KARACHI, Feb 3: The city government will launch a campaign, from Feb 6, to check the activities of professional beggars in the city during Eidul Azha.

The decision was taken in meeting presided over by City Nazim Naimatullah Khan on Monday.

The community department of the city government will launch the campaign in coordination with all the towns administrations, police, NGOs and scouts.

An anti-begging cell will be set up in the community department.

The meeting was attended by Town Nazimeen, DCO, DIG (operations), EDOs and representatives of NGOs.—PPI

Opinion

Editorial

A difficult story
12 Jun, 2026

A difficult story

WHILE launching the Economic Survey 2026, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told a hopeful story of economic...
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...
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...
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...