KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced compensation of Rs10 million each for the families of those who lost their lives in the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi and pledged that the destroyed building will be rebuilt. Addressing a press conference in Karachi on Monday, the chief […]
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PAF fighter jets arrives in Saudi Arabia for multinational air combat exercise
A Pakistan Air Force contingent, including F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft along with dedicated air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia to participate in the multinational aerial combat exercise Spears of Victory-2026, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Monday. According to ISPR, the exercise […]
Gul Plaza fire death toll climbs to 26, child among dead
KARACHI: At least 26 people have now been confirmed dead after a devastating fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping centre, as rescue workers recovered two more bodies, including that of a child, on Monday. According to the Sindh government’s help desk, the number of missing persons has risen to 73 […]
US President invites PM Shehbaz to join Gaza peace board
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the proposed “Board of Peace” on Gaza, the Foreign Office confirmed on Sunday. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan would remain engaged with international efforts aimed at peace […]
Crackdown on vehicles without M-Tag continues across Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Authorities in the federal capital have intensified operations against vehicles without M-Tag, with strict enforcement continuing at multiple checkpoints across Islamabad following the expiry of the registration deadline. Officials said M-Tag readers are fully operational at key entry and exit points of the city to identify vehicles lacking valid […]
Six killed as massive fire engulfs Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall
KARACHI: At least six people were killed after a massive fire broke out at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping mall, with officials on Sunday warning that the death toll could rise as several people are still feared trapped inside the building. The fire erupted late Saturday night at the multi-storey shopping […]
Achakzai calls for four-month national government to hold transparent elections
Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has proposed the formation of a four-month national government to conduct transparent elections, after which power should be transferred to the winning party. Speaking to media after meeting Qaumi Awami Tehreek chief Ayaz Latif Palijo at his residence in Hyderabad on Saturday, Achakzai […]
12 terrorists killed as security forces foil attacks in Kharan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: At least 12 terrorists were killed during a security forces operation after multiple coordinated attacks were carried out in Kharan city of Balochistan’s Kharan district, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Friday. According to the ISPR, around 15 to 20 terrorists belonging to Fitna Al Hindustan carried out attacks […]
Ishrat Fatima joins PTV as mentor after quitting Radio Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Atta Tarar has announced the return of veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima to Pakistan Television, where she will serve as a mentor for aspiring newscasters and broadcasters. The announcement was made during a media interaction at Fatima’s residence in Islamabad, where Tarar appeared alongside the renowned broadcaster. The […]
Fire erupts at Karachi Port container terminal, ship operations suspended
KARACHI: A massive fire broke out at the Karachi International Container Terminal at Karachi Port on Friday, engulfing around 20 containers and forcing the suspension of handling operations of two ships, officials said. According to port sources, the fire erupted in a pile of containers inside the ICT terminal. Initial […]









