News about Happenings in Pakistan
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday set a 30-day deadline for the installation of fire hydrants in all commercial and high-rise buildings across the province, warning that strict action would be taken against violators. The directive was issued during a special meeting chaired by the chief minister, in […]
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark ruling, the Federal Constitutional Court on Tuesday upheld the super tax, restoring Section 4-B of the Income Tax Ordinance and affirming parliament’s authority to legislate on the imposition of taxes. The verdict was announced in the long-running super tax case by a three-member bench headed by […]
KARACHI: The search operation at the deadly Gul Plaza shopping centre fire site has concluded after 10 days of intensive rescue and relief efforts, and the burnt building has been sealed, the district administration said on Tuesday. The Sindh Building Control Authority said experts from the Lahore Forensic Laboratory and […]
ABU DHABI: President Asif Ali Zardari has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Flight Terminal of Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, the president was received by UAE Minister of […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Myanmar on Monday agreed to reinvigorate their bilateral relationship, reaffirming their commitment to deepen multi-sectoral cooperation through sustained and structured engagement after a prolonged gap in high-level exchanges. The understanding was reached during delegation-level talks and a joint press stakeout by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister […]
RAHIM YAR KHAN: A Pakistani national has returned home after spending 25 years in Indian custody, following his release on orders of the Indian Supreme Court, officials and family members said. Asghar Ali, a resident of Chak 170-P near Sadiqabad, inadvertently crossed into Indian territory in 2000 while hunting. He […]
KARACHI: The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 73 as the search and recovery operation at the site is nearing completion, officials said on Sunday. The deadliest fire in Karachi in over a decade broke out on January 17 and rapidly engulfed the Gul Plaza shopping […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation in Panjgur district of Balochistan on reported presence of militants linked to Indian proxy group Fitna al Hindustan, the military’s media wing said on Sunday. According to ISPR, troops effectively engaged the militants’ hideout during the operation. After an intense exchange of […]
KARACHI: Recovery efforts at the site of the Gul Plaza tragedy entered their ninth day on Sunday as more human remains were recovered overnight, bringing authorities closer to concluding the search operation. The port city’s deadliest fire in over a decade erupted on January 17 and rapidly spread through the […]
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least three people were killed and seven others injured after a suicide blast ripped through a wedding ceremony at the residence of a peace committee leader in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday night, police said. Law enforcement officials said the blast occurred at the house of […]