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...
The Met Office predicts rainfall in Karachi on Thursday
KARACHI: Rainfall is expected in Karachi and parts of Sindh on Thursday, likely intensifying the cold weather from Friday. A westerly wave will impact upper...
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...
Rana Sanaullah reiterates call for dialogue, appeals to opposition to support political reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Rana Sanaullah has once again urged opposition parties to engage in dialogue, emphasizing that political discussions are crucial for...
Pakistan, China Sign $4.5 Billion MoUs in Agriculture and Food Sectors
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Chinese firms have finalized seventy-nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $4.5 billion, highlighting strong Chinese investor confidence in Pakistan’s agriculture and...
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to request Mayor for relocation of Gul Plaza shopkeepers to Saddar parking facility
KARACHI: Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh has announced his intention to formally request the Karachi Mayor to facilitate the immediate transfer of shopkeepers from Gul...
Gohar appeals to judiciary to prioritize PTI cases
ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar, a senior PTI leader, has called on the judiciary to expedite hearing of PTI-related cases, emphasizing the importance of justice. He expressed...
PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Davos to represent Pakistan at WEF 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, touched down in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday to participate in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting scheduled from...
Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian flights until February 2026
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has announced that it will maintain the ban on Indian-registered aircraft using its airspace for an additional month, now scheduled to remain in...
62 notorious bandits surrender in Katcha region during joint police crackdown
SADIQABAD: Authorities from Punjab and Sindh have jointly launched a major operation targeting bandit groups in the Katcha area, according to police officials on Tuesday....
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 28, over 80 still missing
KARACHI: The tragic fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza has claimed 28 lives so far, with rescue operations ongoing and 81 individuals still unaccounted for. Authorities...
MQM calls for judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire tragedy
ISLAMABAD: Senior MQM-P leader Dr. Farooq Sattar on Tuesday urged the government to establish a judicial commission, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice...
PM Shehbaz leaves for Davos to attend world economic forum
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled from...
Shoaib Malik bids farewell to PSL
ISLAMABAD: Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former captain Shoaib Malik has officially announced his retirement from the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Through a message shared on...
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...
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
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat has confirmed Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as the new leader of the opposition after weeks of delay due to legal and...
Shaban moon not sighted, Shab-e-Barat on Feb 3
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday that the Shaban moon was not sighted across the country. Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad confirmed that...
Gul Plaza tragedy: 15 more bodies recovered, toll mounts to 23
KARACHI: A catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road has plunged the city into distress. Authorities report that the inferno, which erupted on...
Haris Rauf criticizes government in response to Gul Plaza tragedy
Web Desk: Fast bowler Haris Rauf of the national cricket team has voiced sharp criticism against the government following the tragic Gul Plaza incident, labeling...
‘Pakistan’s agri sector holds immense economic potential’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan has the potential to transform its agri-economy in months. He was addressing the Pak-China Agri-Investment Conference in Islamabad...
Gul Plaza incident: Sindh CM announces Rs10 million in compensation for victims’ families
KARACHI: The Sindh government announced Rs10 million in financial aid for the families affected by the Gul Plaza fire tragedy. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad...
PMD forecasts rain and snowfall in upland areas and dense fog in plains nationwide.
WEB DESK: Cold and dry conditions are anticipated to dominate across much of the country on Monday, while hilly regions are expected to face extremely...
KE responds to Gul Plaza tragedy as collapse triggers power outage
KARACHI: K-Electric has conveyed its profound grief over the tragic incident at Gul Plaza, extending condolences to those who lost loved ones and to the...
Trump Invites PM Shehbaz to Participate in Gaza Peace Panel: FO
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” an initiative aimed...
33 Still unaccounted for after Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI: At least 33 people, including women and children, are still missing following a massive fire that engulfed Gul Plaza, a major shopping center on...
Sindh CM orders probe into Gul Plaza fire, calls for citywide fire safety checks
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice of the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza and has instructed the...
Shaban crescent unlikely to be seen in Pakistan on Jan 19
KARACHI: The Ruyat-e-Hilal Research Council has indicated that the moon marking the start of Shaban-ul-Muazzam is not expected to be sighted in Pakistan on the...
FIA arrests two in visa fraud, migrant smuggling case on US embassy’s Tip-Off
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two members of a gang involved in visa fraud and migrant smuggling following a tip-off from the...
PM expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly fire that broke out at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi,...
Deadly blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza claims six lives, dozens hurt
KARACHI: At least six people have lost their lives and more than 20 others were injured after a massive fire ripped through Gul Plaza on...
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Pakistani student launches “Qalb,” the world’s largest AI model built for Urdu
LAHORE: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s technology sector, a homegrown Urdu-based artificial intelligence model named Qalb has officially been introduced, signaling a major leap...
Punjab revises 2026 matric, Intermediate exam calendar
LAHORE: The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has announced a revised timetable for matriculation and intermediate examinations and results for 2026, adjusting the dates...
Karachi police detain ‘serial rapist’ involved in abusing over 100 children
KARACHI: Police have arrested a serial rapist involved in the abuse of over 100 children during a raid in the Tipu Sultan area. As per...
Thousands of Polio Cases Feared in Sindh: Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has cautioned that Sindh could face thousands of polio cases after all environmental samples collected from Karachi and other...
US magazine endorses Pakistan’s Position on India’s Indus waters treaty violations
WEB DESK: A leading American magazine has expressed strong support for Pakistan’s stance on India’s recent actions related to the Indus Waters Treaty, warning that...
Junaid Safdar’s wedding celebrations kick off with colorful Mehndi event
LAHORE: The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and grandson of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have officially commenced,...
DG ISPR engages with faculty and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur
RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, held an interactive session with teachers and students at Islamia University Bahawalpur,...
Pakistan denounces alleged mosque profiling in Indian-administered Kashmir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly criticised reports suggesting that mosques and their management bodies are being profiled in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, calling the move...
Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed mark second wedding anniversary
WEB DESK: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik celebrated two years of marriage with actor Sana Javed, sharing a heartfelt message for his wife on...
Nine killed as passenger bus crashes on Makran coastal highway
QUETTA: A tragic road accident claimed at least nine lives on Saturday after a passenger bus overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan, officials...
Rana Sanaullah calls on PTI to rejoin parliamentary committees, embrace dialogue
ISLAMABAD: In a significant appeal, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday to re-engage with parliamentary committees, emphasizing...
Royal Navy unveils State-of-the-Art Autonomous helicopter to strengthen maritime defense
LONDON: The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom has announced the successful test flight of its first full-sized, unmanned helicopter, marking a significant advancement in...
NEPRA’s 2025 power sector report criticizes Pakistan’s power distribution performance
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has released its annual Power Sector Industry Report for 2025, painting a grim picture of Pakistan’s electricity...
Security Forces eliminate 20 terrorists in Kharan Balochistan: ISPR
KHARAN: According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security personnel have neutralized around fifteen to twenty terrorists linked to India-sponsored groups, involved in various terrorist...
Schools to open in Punjab from Monday
LAHORE: In Punjab, public and private sector schools will resume classes from Monday. According to the detail, the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said...
Under-19 World Cup: England edges past Pakistan by 37 runs
WEB DESK: In a thrilling Under-19 World Cup encounter in Harare, England emerged victorious over Pakistan by a margin of 37 runs. Pakistan, chasing a...
CM Sindh calls on Salik Husain, discuss issues related to overseas Pakistanis
KARACHI: Minister for overseas Pakistanis and human resource development Chaudhry Salik Hussain held a meeting with with Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah in...