Gul Plaza fire: multiple bodies recovered from single shop, death toll rises to 61
KARACHI: The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 61 following the discovery of multiple bodies in a single shop during rescue...
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Sialkot Stallionz officially enters the PSL arena
WEB DESK: Owner Kamil Khan shared the announcement on X, calling it a proud moment and expressing excitement to join Pakistan’s premier cricket league. With...
Pakistan expands its outreach to Chinese investors, heavy agri investments expected across 10 sectors
ISLAMABAD: Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan met Jiang Zaidong to advance government and business-level collaboration aimed at boosting bilateral trade, particularly in agriculture. Discussions...
The Met Office predicts rainfall in Karachi on Thursday
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Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
WEB DESK: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite facing an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza, has agreed to...
PM Shehbaz calls for enhanced investment opportunities and bolstered global partnerships
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday participated in the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where he is set...
Daryl Mitchell surpasses Kohli to claim top spot as the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman
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Gold prices in Pakistan surpass Rs 500,000 mark for the first time in history
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan and international markets surged to historic levels on Wednesday, marking one of the most significant increases in history....
Gul Plaza Tragedy day 4; Death toll rises to 33
KARACHI: As of Wednesday, the death toll from the tragic fire at Gul Plaza has climbed to at least 33, with rescue teams continuing their...
CM Punjab orders audit of fire safety systems across Punjab after Gul Plaza Tragedy
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive audit of fire safety systems across the province in response to the devastating fire at...
Australia set to pass tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting
WEB DESK: Australia’s lower house has passed laws for a national gun buyback, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes following last month’s...
Key Pakistan bowler likely to miss T20 World Cup, PCB opts for a new approach in selection
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s star pacer Haris Rauf is reportedly set to miss out on selection for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated...
Gul Plaza tragedy; Khawaja Asif emphasizes the need for strengthening local governments
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday highlighted the recurrent fire incidents in Karachi, such as the tragic blaze at Gul Plaza, as clear...
PM Shehbaz criticizes KP government for lack of cooperation in addressing terrorism
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif criticized the decision to resettle people from Afghanistan, calling it a major factor behind rising terrorism. He pointed out those...
GHQ attack case: ATC denies lawyers’ plea to meet Imran Khan
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has denied a request from lawyers seeking permission to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in connection...
Akshay Kumar survives freak road accident in Mumbai
WEB DESK: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna narrowly escaped an accident on Monday night after their convoy was involved in a road...
Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
WEB DESK: Dozens of beaches along Australia’s east coast, including Sydney, were closed after four shark attacks in two days. Recent heavy rains caused murky...
Field Marshal Asim Munir visits National Police Academy, pays tribute to martyrs
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir paid a visit to the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he was warmly welcomed by the Commandant of...
Raja Nasir Abbas appointed opposition leader in Senate
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Gold prices hit historic high in global and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs in both international and domestic markets on Tuesday, driven by strong global gains. In the international bullion market,...