Tag: Karachi
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Pakistan Earthquake: 4.5 Magnitude Shakes Karachi Area
Overview of the Latest Quake A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck in the early hours of Saturday near the Pakistan-administered Kashmir region adjacent to Karachi, officials said. The National Seismic Monitoring Center reported the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometres beneath the surface and was felt across…
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Pakistan to Honour Mohsin Naqvi in Asia Cup Trophy Row
Overview of the Asia Cup Controversy In the wake of the Asia Cup final, controversy swirled around ceremonial gestures tied to the trophy. Pakistani media outlets reported that the Asia Cup awarding ceremony could be used to honour Mohsin Naqvi, the minister overseeing information in Pakistan, with an Excellence Gold Medal. The Nation quoted sources…
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Pakistan Earthquake: 4.5 Magnitude Shakes Karachi Region
Quick Facts A moderate earthquake measuring 4.5 on the magnitude scale struck the Karachi region of Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, according to theNational Seismic Monitoring Center. The tremor originated at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers beneath the surface and was felt across several districts, with residents reporting tremors in multiple…
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Gulshan Autism Centre Sacks Assistant for Alleged Assault on Autistic Child in Karachi
What happened at Gulshan Autism Centre? In Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal area, an assistant at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) was dismissed after a CCTV clip circulated showing her allegedly assaulting an autistic child in a classroom. The incident, which reportedly occurred on September 26, and came to light when the footage was shared…
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Gulshan Autism Centre Assault: Worker Fired Over Child Abuse
What happened and the immediate response A disturbing incident at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) in Karachi has prompted an immediate disciplinary response. An assistant identified as Safia Naz was dismissed after CCTV footage circulated showing her allegedly hitting a boy aged between 10 and 12 years in a classroom shared with…
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Gulshan Autism Centre Fires Assistant Over CCTV Assault
Overview of the Incident A disturbing incident at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Autism Care and Rehabilitation Organization (ACRO) in Karachi has drawn wide concern after CCTV footage circulated showing an assistant allegedly assaulting an autistic child in a classroom. The clip, which has been shared with parents and authorities, prompted immediate administrative action as details emerged from…
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Green Line Project Halted in Karachi: Mayor-Contractor Dispute
Overview of the Green Line Project The Green Line project in Karachi, a vital component of the city’s infrastructure development plan, recently faced an unexpected halt due to a dispute between the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and the Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL). This multi-billion rupee initiative is crucial for enhancing urban mobility and…
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Federal Government Distances Itself from Green Line Project Halt
Introduction The Green Line project in Karachi has encountered significant hurdles, leading to its abrupt suspension, which has ignited controversy among local authorities. The federal government has distanced itself from the situation, declaring that the conflict primarily lies between the Karachi mayor and the contractor. This article delves deeper into the factors contributing to this…
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Karachi’s Green Line Project Halted Due to Mayor-Contractor Dispute
Overview of the Green Line Project The Green Line project is a crucial infrastructure initiative aimed at improving urban mobility in Karachi. It is part of the federal government’s Karachi development plan, designed to ease congestion and provide dependable transportation facilities to the city’s residents. However, recent developments have brought the entire project to a…
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Karachi’s Urgent Need for 15,000 Buses to Meet Transport Demand
Karachi’s Transport Crisis Karachi, a bustling metropolis and the largest city in Pakistan, faces a critical public transport crisis that demands immediate attention. According to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, the city requires at least 15,000 buses to adequately meet its daily transport needs. This revelation comes as part of the newly introduced…