The car of renowned Pakistani singer Humera Channa was stolen from Karachi’s Bahadurabad area on Thursday, prompting Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar to take notice of the incident.
According to reports, the vehicle was stolen near Char Minar Chowrangi in Bahadurabad. The singer reportedly returned with her family to find her car missing.
Several valuables were inside the vehicle, including a mobile phone, new clothes for children, a ladies’ handbag and other belongings.
Police officials confirmed that a vehicle theft case has been registered at New Town police station, while an investigation is underway to trace the stolen car and identify those responsible.
Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar sought detailed reports from the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the Anti-Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) and District East.
He directed police officials to use all available technical resources to recover the vehicle and arrest the suspects involved in the theft.
The home minister said artists were valuable assets of society and expressed concern over the incident involving Humera Channa. He also instructed the authorities to take immediate measures to bring those responsible to justice.
Who is Humera Channa?
Humera Channa is a renowned Pakistani playback singer who has performed in Urdu, Punjabi, Saraiki and Sindhi.
She began singing at the age of nine and rose to prominence during the early 1990s. She has received six Nigar Awards and is among Pakistan’s celebrated playback singers.
During her career, she has recorded more than 1,000 songs and contributed to Pakistan’s film and television music industry.
Yesterday, Pakistani actress Hina Altaf sparked a debate on social media after describing Karachi as a “jail” while speaking about the challenges women face in Pakistan.
The actress shared a video from London as she prepared to return to Karachi at the end of her UK trip. In the video, she made sarcastic remarks about women’s freedom and safety in Pakistan, prompting mixed reactions from social media users.
“It’s my last day in the UK, and after this, I have to return to Karachi. So, I wanted to enjoy my last breakfast in London before going back to the jail in Karachi,” Hina said.
She went on to express her concerns about the freedom of women in Pakistan, saying women cannot live freely, breathe freely or enjoy their lives.
According to the actress, even walking on public streets has become difficult for women. She added that being a girl in Pakistan can feel like committing a crime.
“London, you have been so good. My stay here was wonderful,” she said.
Hina’s remarks have drawn mixed reactions online. Some social media users supported her views, highlighting concerns about women’s safety, freedom and ability to move around public spaces without fear. They argued that discussing the challenges women face is necessary to raise awareness.
Others criticised the actress for her comments about Pakistan, arguing that she was being unfair to the country. Some users suggested that if she was unhappy living in Pakistan, she should consider staying in the UK.
Hina Altaf regularly interacts with her fans through mini-vlogs, videos and Instagram posts. She has also appeared in several popular television dramas, including Udaari, Agar, Gumrah, Pagli, Dil-e-Jaanam, Mehfooz, Bandagi, Naqsh and Aatish.
