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Mufti Taqi Usmani and other scholars declared purchasing goods with cryptocurrency impermissible under Islamic law, citing that crypto is not recognized as 'maal' (wealth) in Sharia. The fatwa mandates returning items bought with crypto and prohibits their use or resale.

The Sindh government ordered Veritas Learning Circle (Primary) in Karachi to reverse unlawful fee hikes imposed during summer holidays, citing violations of the Sindh Private Educational Institutions (Regulation and Control) Rules 2005. The school was directed to refund excess fees and submit a compliance report within 15 days, with threats of legal action if non-compliant.

Pakistan Navy and Maritime Security Agency recovered additional debris from a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, as the search for five missing crew members entered its third day. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with challenges including rough seas and strong winds complicating the search efforts.

Pakistan Navy recovered additional debris from a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, as search teams continue to look for the five missing crew members. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigation malfunction before disappearing from radar. Search operations face challenges due to rough seas and shifting currents.

The family of Faisal Jatoi, co-pilot of a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea, awaits news as rescuers search for survivors and wreckage. The Boeing 737 freighter, en route from Sharjah to Karachi, reported navigational issues before crashing, and recovery efforts face challenges due to deep water and harsh conditions.

A 20-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting and murdering a six-year-old boy in Karachi was granted a five-day physical remand by a judicial magistrate. The child's decomposed body, showing multiple bone injuries, was found in an empty plot near Lea Market after being allegedly kept on the suspect's rooftop and later discarded.

Families of the crew aboard a crashed Pakistani cargo plane, including co-pilot Faisal Jatoi, await news as rescuers search the Arabian Sea for survivors. The K2 Airways Boeing 737 freighter crashed during a flight from Sharjah to Karachi, with wreckage located in a deep-sea operation.

Pakistani rescuers discovered the wreckage of a lost cargo plane that may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi. The plane experienced a series of sharp altitude changes before a steep final descent.

A man was sentenced to death for the 2019 murder of TV anchor Mureed Abbas and his friend Khizer Hayat in Karachi. The prime suspect, Atif Zaman, and his brother Adil Zaman were arrested for the killings, which occurred due to a personal dispute involving their business partnership.

Wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared near Karachi was found in the Arabian Sea after 12 hours of search, but five missing crew members remain unlocated. The aircraft, en route from Sharjah, UAE, reported navigational issues before losing contact, and search teams face challenges due to the depth of the crash site, estimated at 3,000 meters.

Civilian and navy searchers in Pakistan located wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared near Karachi after reporting a navigational issue. Five crew members remain missing as the search continues.

A cargo plane carrying five people has gone missing off Pakistan's coast, with rough seas complicating rescue efforts. Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding their search for the aircraft, which disappeared from radar and lost contact with air traffic control while en route to Karachi.

A cargo plane with five people on board has gone missing off Pakistan's coast en route to Karachi. Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding the search for the plane, which disappeared from radar and lost contact with air traffic control. Rescue efforts are being hampered by rough seas.

A cargo plane carrying five people has gone missing off Pakistan's coast after losing contact with air traffic control en route to Karachi. Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding search efforts, but rough seas are complicating rescue operations.

A cargo plane carrying five people went missing off Pakistan's coast after losing contact with air traffic control while en route to Karachi. Rescue efforts are being conducted by Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities amid rough seas.

Rescuers are searching rough seas off Karachi for a 27-year-old Boeing 737 cargo aircraft that crashed after losing communication. Radar data indicated the plane was descending rapidly before contact was lost.

Pakistani rescuers are searching the Arabian Sea for a missing Boeing cargo plane that lost contact with air traffic control near Karachi. The plane, carrying five crew members, reported a navigational system problem before vanishing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to accelerate search and rescue efforts.

Pakistan is searching for a Boeing cargo plane that went missing over the Arabian Sea. The Karachi-bound aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigation system fault.

A K2 Airways cargo plane en route from Sharjah to Karachi disappeared from radar over the Arabian Sea after reporting navigation issues. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed intensified search and rescue operations by the Civil Aviation Authority, Pakistan Navy, and Pakistan Air Force for the five crew members on board.

Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding the search for a missing K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared from radar after reporting a navigational system issue. The aircraft, en route to Karachi with five people on board, lost contact over the Arabian Sea amid rough monsoon conditions, complicating rescue efforts.

Pakistan's Navy and civilian authorities are expanding the search for a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared from radar and lost contact en route to Karachi, with five people on board. Rough monsoon seas in the Arabian Sea are complicating rescue efforts, and the aircraft's fate remains unconfirmed.

Pakistan’s Navy and civilian authorities are expanding the search for a missing cargo plane that disappeared from radar and lost contact with air traffic control while en route to Karachi. Rough seas are complicating rescue efforts.

A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways with five crew members lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem. Flight data suggests the aircraft may have crashed into the sea southwest of Karachi following sharp altitude changes and a steep descent.

A Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways disappeared off the coast of Karachi, Pakistan, after reporting a navigational system issue and rapidly descending. The flight, traveling from Sharjah, UAE, to Pakistan, is suspected to have crashed into the sea with five crew members on board.

A power failure at Dhabeji Pumping Station disrupted operations of Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), reducing the city's water supply by 100 million gallons per day. Three major pumps at the K-2 Pumping Station were temporarily shut down, affecting areas like North Nazimabad and Federal B. Area. Emergency repairs are underway to restore water supply.

Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2026, among the least liveable cities. It scored poorly in stability, healthcare, culture and environment, and infrastructure, with only education showing a relatively higher score. Cities like Dhaka, Tripoli, and Damascus ranked below Karachi, while war-affected Tehran and Kyiv scored slightly higher.

A surge in terrorist violence in Pakistan's Balochistan province, including attacks in Ziarat and Quetta, and the arrest of BLA operatives in Karachi, highlights renewed threats. Security forces killed 15 terrorists, but concerns grow over potential collaboration between TTP and separatist groups, with urban centers like Karachi at risk. The article emphasizes the need for improved intelligence, inter-agency coordination, and regional pressure on Afghanistan to address sanctuaries for militants.

A plane with five people onboard lost contact off the coast of Karachi, according to Pakistani officials. Radar systems indicated the aircraft was descending rapidly, and communication with the crew was lost.

A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft en route from Sharjah to Karachi disappeared from radar over the Arabian Sea, 287 kilometers west of Karachi, after reporting navigation issues. The aircraft, carrying five crew members, experienced rapid descent and loss of communication, prompting a search and rescue operation and an investigation by the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation.

A Pakistani cargo plane operated by K2 Airways with five crew members aboard went missing after rapidly descending and losing contact near Karachi. The Boeing 737, flying from Sharjah to Karachi, reported a navigation system problem before radar and radio contact were lost approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Search-and-rescue operations are underway in the Arabian Sea.

A cargo plane carrying five people has gone missing off the coast of Karachi, according to Pakistan's civil aviation authorities. The incident was reported by civil aviation officials without additional details provided.

The Sindh Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) thwarted a major terrorist plot in Karachi by arresting two members of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The arrested terrorists, Mujahid Baloch and Farid Baloch, were found with bomb-making materials and had planned to target sensitive installations and law enforcement offices. Four kilograms of explosives, a detonator, and other materials were recovered during the operation.

Commuters in Karachi report that transport fares have not decreased despite a Rs100 per litre drop in petrol and diesel prices, with private operators and ride-hailing services maintaining rates set during the Iran-US war tensions. Passengers claim fares were increased by 40% during heightened fuel costs but urge the Sindh government to intervene and reduce them to pre-conflict levels.

An 11-year-old boy and four others accused in Karachi's Gul Plaza fire were granted interim bail. The fire, which killed 73 people and destroyed over 1,100 shops, led to charges against six individuals, including the building union president and the boy's father.

MQM-P warns of potential protests if the federal government does not ensure implementation of its 2022 agreement with PPP on Sindh-related issues. The 18-point deal, signed before a coalition ousted Imran Khan, remains unfulfilled, with MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar urging the Centre to act under its constitutional role.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a ban on substandard syringes to prevent infectious diseases like HIV and Hepatitis C. He directed the formation of a special committee, legal framework amendments, and collaboration with international partners to address the issue. Past HIV outbreaks in hospitals, including in Karachi and Punjab, highlighted the urgency of these measures.

Pakistan has failed to complete its third LNG tender for July, risking worsened electricity shortages amid rising heat and demand. Qatar's efforts to revive LNG exports are faltering, impacting buyers globally.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights between Lahore and Manchester after a six-year hiatus, with the first flight carrying 325 passengers. The resumption follows the lifting of a 2020 EU and UK flight ban imposed on Pakistani airlines after a Karachi aircraft crash. PIA now operates five weekly flights between Pakistan and Manchester, including four from Islamabad and one from Lahore, and announced plans to restart direct flights to London.

Pakistan experienced a decline in overall anti-state violence and fatalities in June 2026, according to PICSS, despite high-profile attacks including four suicide bombings. Security forces killed 184 militants, while civilian and security personnel deaths dropped by 27% and 62% respectively compared to May.

The article discusses the ongoing political debate about a new constitutional construct for Karachi, highlighting the city's unlivable conditions, including sprawl, slums, and loss of green cover. It emphasizes the need for transparent governance, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and a holistic approach to urban reform to address Karachi's challenges.