A massive fire engulfed a factory in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Maqam neighborhood on [Date], prompting a swift response from firefighters. The blaze, which is currently being battled by two fire tenders, has left the factory’s residents evacuated and the fire department working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. According to reports, the fire broke out at a factory located on Super Highway, where dippers are manufactured. The Chief Fire Officer has stated that the factory was immediately evacuated, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. He assured that the situation is being brought under control as…
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Pakistan has welcomed back its students stranded in Afghanistan, with immigration authorities stating that more students are expected to return through the Torghar route. A total of 28 students have requested to return to Pakistan, with immigration sources claiming that all border crossings, including Torghar, remain closed for travel since October 12. The development comes as the government remains under scrutiny for its handling of the situation. Justice Yousaf Ali Saeed has called for the government to provide a written response to address the issue. Meanwhile, a request for a flight schedule has been made for students to return to…
Article: Pakistan’s President Asif Zardari is set to embark on an official visit to Bahrain, which will last from January 16 to 16. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation, including the President, will be visiting Bahrain. President Zardari will also meet with Bahrain’s King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, his Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister. During the meetings, both sides will discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues. The talks will focus on strengthening trade, economic cooperation, defense, and public diplomacy between the two countries. Meanwhile, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has announced…
Karachi, a city of over 14 million people, is facing a severe gas shortage during the harsh winter season. The shortage has led to a decline in gas supply from two fields, with Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) reporting a 45 MMCFD decrease in gas availability. According to SSGC spokesperson, the gas supply situation is expected to return to normal in a short period. However, residents in various areas of Karachi, including Gulshan-e-Iqbal’s blocks 8, 18, and 19, are facing a complete gas supply cutoff. Similarly, Defence Phase 2 Extension and nearby areas have been without gas supply for several…
The spokesperson for the Pakistan National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, has requested suggestions from the opposition leader in the assembly. In a recent development, opposition leader Amir Dogar said that the request should be confirmed, adding that their opposition leader, Mahmood Achakzai, would expedite the process. Dogar stated that they have a list of 75 signatures from members of the National Assembly, and they should be notified as the opposition leader. Justice Yousaf Ali Saeed stated that the government should provide a written response to examine the entire matter. Meanwhile, Pervez Elahi’s health is not stable, and doctors have advised…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ayaz Sadiq, has announced that the notification for the opposition leader will be issued on Thursday, paving the way for the completion of the opposition leader election process on the same day. According to Asad Qaisar, the PTI leader, the meeting with the Speaker was attended by members of the People’s Party, and the opposition leader election process will be completed on Thursday. It is worth noting that the Speaker of the National Assembly has invited the opposition parties to submit their proposals for the opposition leader by Monday, January 13, at 3 pm.…
Pakistan’s opposition party, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has staged a walkout from the National Assembly in protest against the passage of an ordinance without the signature of the President. The party’s leader, Naveed Qamar, said that the primary responsibility of the assembly is to make laws, and for the first time, the government has passed an ordinance that has not been approved by the President. He stated that the assembly has lost its credibility and that they will not participate in its proceedings. The PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has called an emergency meeting of the party’s parliamentary members to…
Pakistan’s Minister of Law, Azam Nazir Tarar, has urged members of the People’s Party to listen to his words, as the controversy surrounding the ordinance has been making waves on social media. In a statement, the Minister clarified that the government will not notify the ordinance until it is ratified by the President. The People’s Party had protested against the ordinance in the National Assembly, claiming that it was passed without the President’s signature. The party’s leaders, including Naveed Qamar, argued that the primary responsibility of the assembly is legislation, and that the ordinance has no validity without the President’s…
Punjab’s Special Court Declares 4 Terrorism Suspects as Proclaimed Offenders In a significant development, the Punjab Special Court in Lahore has declared four terrorism suspects as proclaimed offenders. The court made this decision in a trial related to the 9 May attack on the Armed Forces Institute in Lahore. The suspects, including Khadija Shah, were found to be absent from the trial proceedings. The court issued permanent warrants for their arrest and declared them proclaimed offenders. The court’s decision came after the prosecution presented evidence that the suspects had failed to appear in the trial. The prosecution also cited that…
In a shocking incident, a woman lost her life in a shooting incident in Quaidabad’s Manshera Colony in Karachi. According to rescue officials, the two women who were injured were returning from a local factory when the shooting occurred. The police have confirmed that two women were injured in the incident, with one succumbing to her injuries during the hospital transfer. The police have identified the deceased woman as Isma, and according to her husband Haroon, who spoke to the media at the hospital, she was working at the factory. Haroon expressed his shock and grief, stating that he had…
