Rawalpindi, Pakistan – A massive fire that broke out at a factory in the Rawat Industrial Area has been raging for over 15 hours, with 20 fire tenders still struggling to bring the inferno under control. Rescue officials have warned of a possible building collapse due to the intense blaze, while the cause of the fire remains unknown. Despite a prompt response from the district administration, there have been no reported casualties.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) conducted a spectacular military exercise in the southern zone, showcasing its capabilities. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that the PAF successfully conducted a training exercise dubbed “Golden Eagle” within its designated area of operation.
In a separate development, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman staged a protest outside the Senate, demanding a live stream of the proceedings. PTI leader Salman Akram Raja, however, downplayed the issue, saying that party members were free to express their views.
A video circulating on social media showed a citizen in police custody being handcuffed and chained in Lahore’s Kahna area. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCA) has taken notice of a video of a passenger being made to wait in a Karachi airport lounge.
According to the Ministry of Energy, there are over 3.35 million electricity consumers on the national grid, with 466,000 of them on prepaid meters. The Ministry of Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has made registration with the Private Schools Regulatory Authority mandatory for unregistered private schools in the province.
Senior Minister of Sindh, Syed Sharjeel Memon, has emphasized the importance of a free and independent media in a democratic society. A fire broke out in a godown on the top floor of a market building in Bolton, Lahore.
A recent survey suggests that the majority of Lahoris support the Punjab government’s decision to hold a Basant festival. PTI leader Javed Akbar, however, said that the party will not be deterred by criticism or opposition.
In a separate incident, three minor sisters in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, allegedly jumped to their deaths from the 9th floor of a building after their parents imposed a ban on online gaming. However, a recent investigation has revealed shocking new details.
