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Rs 273 Billion cleared for Karachi Circular Railway

6Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Rs 273 Billion cleared for Karachi Circular Railway

Karachi: On Thursday, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP)cleared 3 projects of 280 Billion Rupees, including the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR). Karachi Circular Railway (condensed as KCR). It is a partially active regional public transit system in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. KCR was fully operational between 1964 to 1994. It was all of a sudden shutdown in 1999. Since 2001 several attempts were taken to revive it. In November 2020, the KCR partially revived operations on the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. For the last few decades, Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) is facing many difficulties for being on the rails. There are multiple reasons behind the declining condition of this department. Poor Governance, Corruption, Political Interference, Huge def...

Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits different areas in Karachi

9Dec

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Earthquake of 4.1 magnitude hits different areas in Karachi

The epicenter of the earthquake was 15 kilometers northeast of DHA (Defence Housing Authority). Light tremors in different areas including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan and Malir Cantt According to Pakistan Meteorological department, the earthquake measured 4.1 on the Richter scale. Wednesday night at around 10:16, different areas in Karachi experienced a small earthquake. People from different areas reported light tremors. According to PMD (Pakistan Meteorological department), the earthquake measured 4.1 on the Richet Scale. Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Malir Cantt, Scheme 33, Gadap, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, II Chundigar and city center Gulshan-e-Iqbal all experienced the earthquake. The earthquake according to PMD, had a depth of 15 kilometers and originated 15 kilometers northeast of De...

Karachi’s oddly named areas and the stories behind them

4Dec

By Abdullah2 Comments

Opinion

Karachi’s oddly named areas and the stories behind them

From Nagan Chowrangi to Machar Colony, Karachi over the years have transformed into an epicenter for weird area names. Karachi's oddly named areas are getting more fame in the recent years on social media. Karachi, the city of lights has been around for a long time. The city is known for a lot of things from its bustling streets to the variety of food it offers. Adding further to the uniqueness of the city, is is some of its unusually named streets, that have the most interesting and unique backstories one can imagine. The mega city spread over area of 3,780 km2 is divided in 7 districts, each having areas with unique names. From 'Bhains Colony' to 'Perfume Chowk', these unique names never cease to amaze visitors. Here we will explain the history behind some of the Karachi's oddl...

Several areas in Karachi flooded after moderate rain showers

24Sep

By Abdullah2 Comments

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Several areas in Karachi flooded after moderate rain showers

Areas including North Karachi, North Nazimabad and Nagan were all flooded after a rain shower. Smaller vehicles got submerged in water were left stranded on main roads Roads in the North Karachi area flooded after the rain On Thursday 23rd September, Karachi as per expectations recieved another one of continuous monsoon showers. This one however was quite harsh on the residents of Karachi. A big part of Karachi's residential areas, mostly in the central district got affected. Apart from losing their vehicles, people also had to deal with rain water getting inside their homes thus damaging furniture and other items. The rain started at around 12 in the noon and went on in light showers for a few hours. Though the rain showers were light, they caused in overflow in the central dis...

Asia’s Biggest Cross is established in Karachi, Pakistan

30Aug

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Asia’s Biggest Cross is established in Karachi, Pakistan

God's voice "Do Something Different" made Businessman to built a largest cross in city. An act of love and devotion is occurring in the Metropolitan. Undoubtedly a true face of secularism is bringing up to the world. Giant Christian Cross KARACHI, PAKISTAN - A business tycoon, Parvez Henry Gil took an initiative to built an Asia's Biggest Cross in the city. It edifices in the Gora Qabristan, Karachi. Commonly known as White man's Graveyard, has this honor to witness this historic monument. It inaugurated in August 2020. Gil's dream about to do something different lead him to make a difference in society. He established a cross in Muslim's Majority city as well as country. 140 feet tall (42.6 meters) crucifix put up in the only operational Christian graveyard. It is bullet pro...