Karachi News Updates

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Closure of key roads brings chaos to downtown streets in Karachi

Sindh CM says alternative routes for citizens should be publicised on mainstream and social media.

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Closure of key roads brings chaos

 

[ghazi52]

Sindh approves Rs50bn master plan to turn Civil Hospital Karachi into modern facility​

• CM Murad says hospital's total area to be doubled, 500 more beds to be added

BR Web Desk

The Sindh government has approved an initial Rs50 billion master plan, with a long-term vision to invest up to Rs100 billion, to transform Civil Hospital Karachi into a state-of-the-art hospital.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said this presiding over a high-level meeting on Monday to finalise a massive redevelopment master plan for Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), aiming to convert it into a world-class medical facility.

The meeting was attended by provincial ministers and top officials, including Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho, Chairman P&D Najm Shah, and MS Civil Hospital Dr Khalid Bukhari. Notably, prominent social figures such as Faisal Edhi, Mushtaq Chhapra, Dr Saad Khalid Niaz, and Shahid Abdullah also participated to discuss private-sector partnerships.

CM Murad announced that the Sindh government is launching this major development project to overhaul the city’s healthcare system.

 

[ghazi52]

Civil hospital’s total area will be doubled. The current capacity of 2,142 beds will be increased by an additional 500 beds.

Dilapidated structures will be replaced with modern Medical and Surgical Towers. Construction of the Abdul Sattar Edhi Medical Tower is set to begin immediately.

The plan includes a new OPD block, a modernised Burns Ward, a dedicated Jail Ward, a state-of-the-art mortuary, and an advanced waste management system.

Special hostels for doctors and nurses, along with new administrative blocks, will be constructed.

The chief minister issued strict directives to ensure the historical heritage and status of Civil Hospital is preserved during the expansion. Additionally, roads surrounding the hospital will be widened to facilitate the smooth movement of ambulances and patients.

To oversee the project, a board comprising both government and private-sector experts will be formed. The first board meeting is scheduled to take place after Eid-ul-Fitr to initiate formal work on the master plan.

 

[Fatman17]

23,000 Vehicles Blacklisted in Karachi Under E-Challan System

Karachi traffic police have blacklisted more than 23,000 vehicles for repeatedly failing to pay e-challans since the launch of the electronic ticketing

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23K vehicles blacklisted

 

[Fatman17]

Allegations of ‘mega corruption’, fraud levelled against Karachi administration

Saifuddin Advocate claims billions misappropriated through fake tenders, illegal contracts; questions transparency of council.

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Mega corruption alleged in Karachi admin

 

[Fatman17]

Karachi to Face Peak Summer Heat This Sunday

Karachi is likely to remain hot and dry over the next three days, with temperatures expected to rise gradually before reaching their peak on Sunday.

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Summer heat

 

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Homeless Karachi

When the government removes the homeless, where do they go?

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Homeless Karachi

 

[Fatman17]

Karachi's Kitab Ghar is saved after citizens donate to the free public library

The management said they were able to raise thrice the amount they were hoping to.

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Karachi Kitab Ghar is saved
Shahbash Karachi

 

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Karachi fair attracts record crowds | The Express Tribune

More than 200,000 visitors poured into Expo Centre in vibrant celebration of learning, innovation

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Karachi fair attracts record crowds

 

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Karachi mass transit: a pipe dream

Karachi currently has fewer than 700 private buses plying on its roads against an estimated requirement of 8,000-10,000.

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Karachi mass transit - a pipe dream

 

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as per mouaziz idara aka protector of zardari mafia aka criminal partner of zardari mafia Karachi//sindh has no governance issue only KP has issues!

 

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Karachi fair attracts record crowds | The Express Tribune

More than 200,000 visitors poured into Expo Centre in vibrant celebration of learning, innovation

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Karachi fair attracts record crowds

I was present there all three days at our stalls, honestly this particular event was meh, the original KIBF draws amazing crowds though

 

[Fatman17]

City roads built to break | The Express Tribune

City roads built to break

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City roads built to break

 

[ghazi52]

ADB to provide $1bn for Karachi Circular Railway revival​

Imran Ayub
May 13, 2026



Chief Secretary Sindh Asif Hyder Shah, in a meeting with a high-level Asian Development Bank mission led by Deputy Country Director Hussain Haider in Karachi on May 12, 2026. — Facebook@OfficialGoS

KARACHI: After years of delays and failed revival attempts, the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project received a boost on Tuesday as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), giving a nod to the Sindh government’s request, assured it of $1 billion support in funding, raising hopes for revival of the long-delayed transport scheme.

A high-level ADB delegation met Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and informed him that the bank was ready to finance the KCR revival with $1 billion, including an initial $10 million for preparatory work such as design review, operational planning, institutional arrangements and financing models.

The latest meeting reflects Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s efforts to explore alternative financing options after the KCR failed to gain priority status under CPEC projects.

 

[Fatman17]

Intense heat, dusty winds sweep across Karachi

The weather is expected to remain hot and dry in most districts of Sindh.

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Intense Heat and dusty winds