8-Storey Building Engulfed in Flames in Karachi’s Blue Area A massive fire broke out in an 8-storey residential building in Karachi’s Blue Area, leaving many residents stranded. According to rescue officials, 4 fire brigade vehicles are on the scene, battling to bring the blaze under control. The 8-storey building has been evacuated, and rescue workers, along with local residents, are helping elderly women and children escape from the building. PTI’s move to hold a sit-in outside Parliament House’s main gate has been met with resistance from the opposition. Rana Sanaullah, while responding to PTI’s claims, said that the government and…
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested a suspected terrorist in Sahiwal, who is allegedly linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, Fitanh-e-Khawarij. According to CTD officials, the operation was conducted in response to a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in Pakpattan Garden Town. During the raid, the suspect was found to be in possession of hate material, books, cash, and TTP cards. The arrested individual, identified as Aga Muhammad, a resident of South Waziristan, was promoting the banned organization and encouraging people to join it. CTD officials have registered a case against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act,…
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has imposed a ban on male professors meeting female students in their offices. This decision was made after the Higher Education Department sent a circular to all government universities in the province. The circular instructed universities to appoint a female faculty member in each department, who will be responsible for listening to the problems and complaints of female students. The decision was taken in response to the increasing number of incidents of harassment and misconduct by male professors against female students. The government has made it clear that it will not tolerate…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the authorities to provide PTI founder Imran Khan with access to eye specialists. A two-member bench consisting of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah heard the case. The court also directed the authorities to provide Imran Khan’s children, Qasim and Suleman, with telephone access to their father. According to a report, Imran Khan had expressed dissatisfaction with the medical facilities provided to him, seeking access to eye specialists, which was read out in the court. During the hearing, Attorney General Manseau Usman Awan stated that the government is…
Pakistani authorities confirmed that seven wagons of the Pakistan Business Train derailed near Muhammadpur in the Ghotki district of Sindh. According to railway officials, the Pakistan Business Train was on its way to Karachi. The officials stated that the derailment occurred due to a malfunctioning coupler. The railway officials claim that the locomotive is returning and the train will be made ready for departure once the coupler is replaced. Sources reported that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership will hold a sit-in outside the main entrance of the Parliament House. PTI leader Talal Chaudhry stated that the PTI is now playing…
Article: A Karachi resident has approached the Sindh High Court after waiting 20 years to take possession of her flat. The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court heard the case against the builder. Shahida Begum, the complainant, stated that she had booked a flat in the Sadar area of Karachi in 2006. The Sindh High Court issued a notification regarding petitions related to constitutional matters. The complainant’s lawyer informed the court that the flats have been constructed, but her client has yet to receive possession of her flat. On the other hand, the builder’s lawyer argued that they are…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the estimated cost of rebuilding homes of flood-affected people was more than our province’s annual budget, but we received the first aid from the World Bank, and in just a week, we managed to collect $900 million from the federal government and the World Bank. Addressing the Asia Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026 in Karachi, he said that the Asia Pacific region is an extraordinary region with captivating landscapes and lively communities. “From bustling cities to rural areas, this region is home to millions of people, and its resilience, culture,…
The First Lady, Asifa Bhutto Zardari, asserted that housing is a basic right and that the promise of the People’s Party includes food, clothing, and shelter. During her address at the Asia-Pacific Shelter and Settlements Forum 2026, Asifa Bhutto emphasized that the impact of safe housing is particularly profound for women and children, as benefits from secure homes and financial inclusion extend beyond the home. She stated that millions of families in the region are affected by climate change and social challenges, and that the lack of safe housing is not just a material issue but also a loss of…
In a groundbreaking move, Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, inaugurated the First School of Autism and Resource Center, a state-of-the-art facility catering to the needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Highlighting the significance of this initiative, Maryam Nawaz expressed her gratitude to the nation, acknowledging the establishment of this center as a beacon of hope for the children and their families. The center, which has been operational for just over a year, boasts international standards in education and therapy for children with autism. Emphasizing the importance of this initiative, Maryam Nawaz revealed that her youngest nephew suffers…
The Judicial Commission, led by Justice Agha Faiz, will visit Gul Plaza on February 14. Before summoning government institutions for investigation, the commission will conduct an on-site inspection of the building. Geo News has obtained documents related to the case. The commission will review the rescue and search operations carried out after the fire, existing routes, and other arrangements. After visiting Gul Plaza, the commission will issue notices to relevant institutions, summoning them for investigation. According to sources, the investigative commission will summon the Fire Brigade, KMC, Rescue Teams, SBCA, and other institutions after their visit. Sources also revealed that…
