Syed Hassan Naqvi
Syed Hassan Naqvi is the Karachi Commissioner who recently announced revised timings for the movement of heavy vehicles in the city, allowing them to operate from 10pm to 6am. His decision aims to regulate traffic and reduce accidents involving heavy vehicles, following rising public concern and criticism from political parties regarding the safety and management of road traffic in Karachi.
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Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has issued instructions to ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the city.
Karachi sees light rain amid forecast for heavy showers - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-09-08
Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi claimed that rainwater had been cleared from most markets in the city.
Impact of monsoon system on Karachi nearly over: Met Office - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-22
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi stated that all departments were working together with strong coordination and cooperation.
At least one dead on 3rd day as NDMA issues rain emergency alert for Karachi, Hyderabad - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-21
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi was tasked with a thorough inquiry into the cause of the fire.
8 injured as massive fire at Karachi’s Export Processing Zone put out after hours-long efforts - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-07
Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi stated that the rescue operation could take 24 hours to complete.
ریسکیو آپریشن مکمل ہونے میں 24 گھنٹے لگ سکتے ہیں، کمشنر کراچیPakistan· 2025-07-04
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi directed all deputy commissioners to finalise Muharram arrangements in consultation with religious leaders.
Muharram to begin from tomorrow as moon sighted, Ashura to fall on July 6 - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-26
Syed Hassan Naqvi is the Karachi Commissioner who discussed the ban on heavy vehicles.
3 killed as speeding dumper collides with car in Karachi - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-12
Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi told Dawn that the basic reason of imposing the ban was to discourage the exponential growth of uncontrolled and unregistered rickshaws.
Rickshaw owners protest ban on three-wheelers on Karachi’s 11 major roads - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-26Syed Hassan Naqvi, Karachi Commissioner, was involved in the meeting that led to the end of the transporters' strike.
Transporters’ strike ends after four days; exporters claim heavy losses - BusinessPakistan· 2025-04-20
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi told Dawn about the transporters' cooperation with the provincial government.
Goods transporters end nationwide strike after talks with authorities - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-19
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi imposed a complete ban on protests in the Central district to maintain law and order.
Ban on gatherings imposed in Karachi’s Central district in wake of attacks on foreign fast-food outlets - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-12
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi imposed a complete ban on gatherings in the Central district to maintain law and order.
Ban on gatherings imposed in Karachi’s Central district for today in wake of attacks on foreign fast food outlets - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-12Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi told Dawn that the administration was following the 'wait and see' strategy as per the advice given by experts.
Mystery shrouds Karachi Korangi Creek inferno as officials still await soil test reports - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-03
Syed Hassan Naqvi imposed a ban on all types of gatherings across Karachi.
Police disperse BYC protesters in Karachi, take 6 people into custody - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-24
Syed Hassan Naqvi issued the notification for the enforcement of Section 144 in Karachi.
کراچی میں دفعہ 144 نافذ، جلسے، جلوس اور احتجاج پر پابندی عائدPakistan· 2025-03-24Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has imposed the ban based on information that a large number of youngsters will move to Seaview for the celebrations.
Section 144 imposed in Karachi for New Year’s Eve: notification - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-24
Syed Hassan Naqvi imposed a ban on gatherings in Karachi under Section 144.
Police disperse BYC protesters in Karachi, take key members into custody - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-24Syed Hassan Naqvi is the Karachi Commissioner who imposed Section 144 across the city.
Section 144 imposed in Karachi owing to ‘prevailing law and order situation’: notification - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-24
Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi emphasized the need for measures to prevent beggars in the markets.
کراچی میں پیشہ ور گداگروں کےخلاف مہم، 22 روز میں 220 بھکاری گرفتارPakistan· 2025-03-23Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi directed deputy commissioners to make special arrangements to curb professional beggary during Eidul Fitr.
Karachi commissioner orders arrangements to curb begging during Eidul Fitr - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-23
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi issued an order to ensure effective price control during the price-checking campaign.
Karachi consumers on the losing end as govt gets fine, traders gain profits - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-17
Syed Hassan Naqvi is the Karachi Commissioner who issued a notification to regulate the movement of heavy traffic in the city.
Karachi administration revises timings for movement of heavy vehicles - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-14