Imran Ayub is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. He reports on political parties, crime, telecom, and local government systems. He can be found on X at @MixPatti.
Karachi mayor says CM has given a deadline of 90 days to complete work on the mixed traffic corridor and the drain; Murad "apologises" for delays in construction on University Road.
Updated26 Apr, 202610:01pm
Sindh Building Control Authority appears ineffective as previously demolished illicit structures are brazenly rebuilt in North Nazimabad, other areas.
Updated20 Apr, 202608:24am
PTI had announced protest at KPC against rising fuel prices; police and PTI blame each other for resorting to violence; blocked roads near KPC reopened.
Updated05 Apr, 202611:40pm
• Khalid Maqbool reminds PM Shehbaz of April 2022 agreement • Says party only wants empowerment of people at grassroots level
Published26 Mar, 202607:14am
Ali Khurshidi calls for collective strategy to improve LG framework under Article 140-A; slams PTI, JI for "political compromise" over Karachi.
Updated25 Mar, 202609:07am
• While rain continues to batter city, Met office sees slim chances of downpour over the next two days • Collapsing walls, roofs
Published20 Mar, 202608:18am
Majority of fatalities reported from Baldia Town where wall of telephone exchange collapsed; Many areas suffer prolonged power outages.
Updated19 Mar, 202609:32am
At parliamentary party meeting, PPP chief rejects cricitism over Gul Plaza tragedy; says critics uneasy with a jiyala leading Karachi.
Updated16 Mar, 202609:09am