The Latest Breaking News from KARACHI

Four passengers killed and 30 injured after train derails in central Pakistan

Train was traveling from southern port city of Karachi to northwestern city of Peshawar

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pakistan’s Adam Gilchrist goes viral after scoring century, but his favourite wicketkeeper is not Australian

Pakistan’s teenage wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist has gone viral after scoring 117 runs in a school cricket tournament in Karachi. Named after Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist, the youngster revealed that his favourite wicketkeeper is former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Karachi's women delivery riders navigate traffic, stigma and the road to independence

Four women in Karachi are taking to motorcycles for food delivery work to support their families. They have each faced personal challenges that motivated them to seek financial independence. The growing demand for home delivery has created opportunities for them within the city's busy landscape. Initiatives are emerging to help…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Wasim Akram says he helped Irfan Pathan become a better bowler, says he now tweets against Pakistan

Wasim Akram recalled helping Irfan Pathan with bowling tips during India’s 2004 Australia tour. Akram praised Pathan’s early progress but noted that the former India all-rounder now regularly posts about Pakistan on social media. Pathan had a strong record against Pakistan, including a first-over Test hat-trick in Karachi in 2006.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Pakistan power crisis deepens as Karachi reels from 24-hour blackouts

Karachi's electricity crisis has intensified, with residents in several parts of the city reporting outages lasting up to 24 hours. Rights activists in Pakistan have warned that prolonged loadshedding is placing a growing burden on low-income families.

The Times of India · Sep 1

Pakistan power crisis: Karachi residents riot amid outages lasting hours, block major roads

Residents of Karachi voiced their frustrations over persistent power outages by staging protests that blocked major thoroughfares. These demonstrations, which unfolded in various neighborhoods, led to significant traffic disruptions. Many participants reported enduring daily power cuts that lasted twelve hours or longer, with no prior notice. The ongoing electricity crisis…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha Baloch

Baloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and state persecution across Pakistan. Civilians in Balochistan experience drone attacks and airstrikes, while Karachi residents face raids. Forced disappearances and persecution are highlighted by a social media campaign. The campaign urges…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Pakistan's emerging DJ scene: The women behind the turntables

Pakistan, a country known for its conservative values, rarely makes waves in the music and entertainment industry. Yet in major cities like Karachi and Lahore, a quiet but thriving DJ scene is beginning to make itself heard, with emerging talents and artists transforming the music industry. At the heart of…

France 24 · Aug 11

NOC to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi - Pakistan restricts foreign journalists amid PoK crackdown

Pakistan has imposed fresh restrictions on foreign media personnel, requiring journalists working for international news organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for reporting assignments.

The Times of India · Aug 5

Pakistan faces fresh criticism as reported enforced disappearances expand in Karachi and Balochistan

New allegations of enforced disappearances have surfaced in Karachi and Balochistan. A schoolteacher with disabilities and a young man were reportedly detained by security personnel. Three female members of a Baloch family are also missing, with relatives demanding their recovery. Families claim individuals were taken without disclosure of whereabouts or…

The Economic Times · Aug 4