Recent city-level news coverage in Lahore includes restaurant owners protesting against smart lockdown restrictions. Separately, a massive fire engulfed the top floor of Liberty Plaza. In a significant security incident, Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was shot by unknown gunmen in Lahore, marking his second assassination attempt within a year.

A news report from City42 covers a heartbreaking story of an illegal journey to Europe ending in tragedy, reportedly involving individuals from Karamat Colony.

The Karamat Colony Community Centre has been active in hosting local events. In early April 2026, it observed World Health Day with student participation from Nazra CPC and Baithak School. Earlier, in February 2026, the neighbourhood celebrated the successful launch of its first 'Asaan Iftar' program, an organized communal iftar event.