Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, is set to implement a fire safety system within the next three days, as ordered by the Chairman of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The directive comes after a thorough audit of fire safety measures in the city’s buildings, which revealed a lack of compliance with safety standards. The SBCA has given a three-day reprieve to building owners who failed to implement safety measures, citing the need for immediate action in the interest of public safety.
This move follows a statement made by Mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, who had earlier requested building owners to ensure fire safety measures in their premises. The Sindh government has also established a special committee to investigate the Radio Pakistan building fire incident.
Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to Pakistan has launched the Liberty Bell Campaign in Islamabad to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The campaign aims to promote freedom and democracy in Pakistan.
In other news, Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in London after attending the World Economic Forum meeting. The operation to find people trapped under the debris in Karachi’s Gul Plaza is ongoing, with temporary halt in machinery operation to ensure safety.
A severe cold wave has swept through Karachi, with winds blowing at a speed of 20 km/h. Residents have been stranded in traffic for hours due to the severe cold, with many families stuck in their cars.
The Minister of Finance has thanked the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for its role in eradicating polio in Pakistan. He emphasized the need for close coordination between relevant institutions to implement health programs.
Floods and heavy rainfall have caused disruptions in traffic in various districts of the country, with some parts of Sindh and Punjab experiencing light to moderate rainfall.
A trader leader has expressed frustration over the lack of maintenance in the city, citing the Rs. 245 per square foot maintenance fee, which has not been utilized effectively.
In a separate case, a woman was sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Sarogha for murdering her husband.
The Deputy Commissioner of East District has ordered the official sealing of an unauthorized petrol pump in Karachi, following a three-day notice.
A member of the MQM has written to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate a World Bank-funded project in Sindh.
The Board of Peace has been criticized by a lawyer, who has questioned the terms under which the board was formed. The US President, Donald Trump, has announced that he will continue to work with the Board of Peace, including with the United Nations and other countries.
The police have identified three more individuals suspected of involvement in the recent kidnapping and murder cases in the city.
The UAE has launched a new project to provide artificial rainfall in the country, which will help alleviate water scarcity.
The police have identified three more individuals suspected of involvement in the recent kidnapping and murder cases in the city.
