Karachi, Pakistan – In a devastating incident, a two-story building collapsed in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf have expressed their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the government’s support in the rescue efforts.
The President has directed the authorities to provide the best possible medical assistance to the injured and has also asked the provincial government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. He has emphasized the need for a prompt and effective rescue operation to ensure the safe recovery of those trapped under the rubble.
The Prime Minister has also expressed his deep sorrow over the loss of life and has prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He has assured the nation that the government will leave no stone unturned to prevent such incidents in the future.
The Sindh Assembly Speaker has announced that the MP who made the controversial statement will be suspended until he apologizes. Rana Sanaullah, a senior minister, has revealed that the MP in question is a former PSP leader and has been involved in a land dispute with a local group.
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced that 50 city wardens will be deployed to maintain security in the market. The KMC has also assured that the rescue operation will be conducted in a safe and efficient manner.
In a separate incident, a girl student died after a shed collapsed at a government girls’ high school in Budhan, a suburb of Sahiwal. The girl was on her way to perform Umrah with her family and was stopped by the police at the Lahore airport.
The Punjab Home Department has issued a list of banned organizations and unregistered charity organizations. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two officials for allegedly taking bribes from passengers to clear their immigration.
The US International Development Finance Corporation has expressed its desire to increase its investment in Pakistan. President Zardari has emphasized the need for the government to eradicate exploitation and promote equality.
In a separate development, the Lahore High Court has directed all accused in a murder case to deposit Rs 30,000 each as a guarantee bond. The court has also ordered the police to investigate the case and submit a report within 10 days.
The CTD has released a video footage of the recent terrorist attack, which has been widely circulated on social media. The attacker, identified as Ahmed, has been killed in the operation.
The National T20 qualifying round is underway in Lahore, with several matches being played at the Gaddafi Stadium. The Abu Dhabi real estate market has seen a record surge in sales in 2025, according to a report by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre.
In a bizarre incident, a person was stopped by the police at the Lahore airport for not performing his wudhu properly. The police claimed that he had delayed his ablution and his prayer time had expired.
The IMF delegation is scheduled to visit Pakistan on February 25. The government has assured the IMF that it will implement all the necessary reforms to meet the conditionalities of the bailout package.
