Karachi police draft law for e-tagging of street criminals

Karachi police draft law for e-tagging of street criminals

Karachi police have drafted a law for the e-tagging of street criminals. Additional IG Karachi Ghulam Nabi Memon said 11,000 suspects would be placed under electronic monitoring. As per the draft law, this will be

Karachi: Giant mantas spotted after six years

Karachi: Giant mantas spotted after six years

On Saturday, two giant manta rays were filmed swimming along the vessel in the Arabian Sea – southwest of Karachi. The giant manta ray species are relatives of stingrays and sharks. The vessel was captained

PPP, PTI’s long marches spike business activities

PPP, PTI’s long marches spike business activities

The Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) long march has stirred business activities in the areas of its passage — with local small entrepreneurs seeing a surge in their business activities. Businesses of panaflex, echo sound, cloth

Punjab government launches ‘Smart City Lahore’ pilot project

Punjab government launches ‘Smart City Lahore’ pilot project

The Punjab government has initiated a pilot project of ‘Smart City Lahore.’ The initiative is intended to improve urban life via better transport solutions. It involves the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). According

Saudi crown prince for closer ties with Israel

Saudi crown prince for closer ties with Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Thursday that Israel could be a "potential ally" to the Kingdom. In a wide-ranging interview on The Atlantic, Mohammed bin Salman said he wants to "work it out"

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost bilateral ties

Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to boost bilateral ties

On Thursday, Uzbekistan and Pakistan agreed to enhance connectivity via Afghanistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan said the connectivity would be ensured not only by road and air but also through trains. He said the route

Pakistan calls for sustained dialogue to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions 

Pakistan calls for sustained dialogue to ease Russia-Ukraine tensions 

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has called for a sustained dialogue to de-escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine. In a carefully-worded speech at the General Assembly on Wednesday, the ambassador clearly refused

Alvi approves amendments to ITO 2001

Alvi approves amendments to ITO 2001

On Wednesday, President Dr Arif Alvi signed an ordinance to lock amendments to the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. The ordinance is aimed to extend the promotion package for the industry. It will encourage entrepreneurs to

Murad approves police plan to introduce e-tagging

Murad approves police plan to introduce e-tagging

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Sindh approved a police plan to introduce e-tagging – a move to catch 7,500 repeat offenders initially.  Syed Murad Ali Shah stamped this measure during a meeting at the CM House. 

Karachi police to adhere to new safety protocols

Karachi police to adhere to new safety protocols

On Tuesday, the Karachi police were instructed to adhere to new safety protocols after a police unit was attacked by a motorcyclist in the Federal B Industrial Area of the metropolis on February 28.  From