Gul Plaza inferno: 18 out of 26 recovered bodies have been identified
KARACHI :– The death toll from the massive fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza shopping centre, located at the MA Jinnah Road, has climbed to 26 on Monday, out of which 18 bodies, including that of a firefighter, have been identified. Twenty-two people were also injured in the Gul Plaza inferno that was brought under control […]
Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Mastung
MASTUNG :The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists belonging to a banned outfit during an operation in Mastung District of Balochistan on Monday, Dunya News reported. The CTD said that the operation was conducted in Dasht area of Mastung district of the province after intelligence reports suggested the presence of a group of terrorists […]
Schools reopen across Punjab after winter break
LAHORE – All public and private educational institutions across Punjab have reopened today following the winter break. The winter holidays, which began on December 20, provided students with a total of 30 days off. According to the Education Department, academic activities have now resumed after the winter holidays. A formal notification has also been issued […]
PAF contingent arrives in Saudi Arabia for aerial exercise Spears of Victory-2026
RAWALPINDI : Pakistan Air Force contingent comprising F-16 Block-52 fighter aircraft, alongside dedicated air and ground crew, has arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to participate in the multinational aerial combat Exercise Spears of Victory-2026. The exercise is witnessing the participation of fighter jets and combat support elements from Saudi Arabia, […]
LHC to hear petition filed by Bushra Bibi’s daughter to meet her mother
President recommends Civil Award for martyred firefighter
KARACHI : President Asif Ali Zardari has directed Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to utilise all available resources in the ongoing rescue and firefighting operation in Gul Plaza. During a telephone conversation with Murad Ali Shah on Sunday, Asif Ali Zardari said that martyred firefighter Furqan Shaukat should be nominated for the Civil Award […]
16-point agenda issued for National Assembly session
ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly secretariat has issued the 16-point agenda for the session to be held on Monday (today). The National Assembly will meet at 5:00 pm under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. The agenda includes call attention notice regarding illegal furniture exhibitions in Islamabad. Moreover, the Islamabad Private Educational Institutions Registration […]
Three newly-appointed permanent judges of IHC take oath
ISLAMABAD – Three additional judges have been sworn in as permanent judges of the Islamabad High Court. Chief Justice of IHC Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar administered the oath to the Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, Justice Muhammad Asif and Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas during a ceremony. The event began with the recitation of the […]
Islamabad court orders arrest of Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali within 24 hours
ISLAMABAD A district and session court has ordered authorities to arrest Imaan Mazar and her husband Hadi Ali Chatha, and produce before it within 24 hours after they skipping hearing in controversial tweets case. During the hearing, Islamabad Police DIG Javed Tariq appeared before the court, where Judge Afzal Majoka inquired about the failure to […]
Bulls drive PSX to over 3,000 points gain amid renewed investor confidence
KARACHI : Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday staged a strong recovery, snapping days long bearish momentum as increasing forex reserves have lifted investor sentiments. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index gained whooping 3,159.72 points to climb to 184,616.05 points, marking a positive change of 1.74% compared to previous close of 181,456.33 points. Pakistan’s foreign […]