KARACHI: Firefighters Battle Blaze at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, Situation Under Control
Karachi’s Gul Plaza witnessed a massive fire on Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the Fire Brigade. According to Chief Fire Officer, the fire started on the 20th floor, near Gate Number 2. The firefighting operation is ongoing, and authorities are working to contain the blaze.
Just a day ago, a fire broke out in a shop on the 20th floor of the same building. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known, but authorities are investigating the incident.
In other news, British High Commissioner Jean MacMillan met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, on Monday. The meeting discussed various issues, including the recent tensions in the region.
Scotland marked Pakistan Day with great fervor, with people from various cities and backgrounds attending the celebrations. The event aimed to promote unity and solidarity among the Pakistani diaspora.
US President Donald Trump shared a statement from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account. In the statement, the Prime Minister expressed pride in hosting the Middle East peace talks.
Pakistan’s energy crisis deepened, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approving a load management plan to manage the power supply. The plan aims to reduce the burden on the power grid and minimize load shedding.
Meanwhile, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Hafiz Naeem-Ur-Rehman called for an immediate shutdown of fuel-based power plants to reduce the energy crisis.
In a major breakthrough, police arrested a notorious dacoit, Manir, during an operation in Rahim Yar Khan’s Katcha area.
China has emphasized its commitment to resolving conflicts through dialogue, rather than force. In a statement, Chinese diplomat Jiang Zi Dong said, “We are committed to resolving conflicts through talks, rather than resorting to force.”
In a separate development, Pakistan Railways reported a significant increase in revenue from passenger trains during the three-day Eid holiday.
In a surprise move, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Hafiz Naeem-Ur-Rehman called for the inclusion of Iran and Turkey in the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
In a scathing attack, opposition leader Ali Khursheed said that the federal and Sindh governments were “playing mommies” in the K4 case.
US President Donald Trump shared a statement from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account, praising the Prime Minister’s efforts in hosting the Middle East peace talks.
The UAE condemned Iran’s alleged attack on Bahrain, calling it a serious escalation of tensions in the region.
