Karachi, Pakistan – The ongoing investigations into the recent incidents of building collapses in Karachi have been marred by severe weather conditions, with authorities facing a multitude of challenges in their efforts to rescue those trapped and assess the damage. According to sources, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) team, led by senior engineer Arif Qasim, conducted a thorough inspection of the damaged building in Gul Plaza, alongside the affected Rampark Plaza. As per initial reports, a part of the building collapsed, affecting two columns of the adjacent Rampark Plaza. The outer structure of the building collapsed, affecting the inner…
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Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have signed three loan agreements worth $630 million for infrastructure development projects. IDB will provide financial assistance of $475 million for the Sukkur to Hyderabad Motorway project, which is a crucial component of the proposed Peshawar to Karachi Motorway. The agreements also include a program to uplift extremely poor and flood-affected families from poverty, aiming to provide sustainable employment and economic empowerment to these households. Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the formation of an independent and empowered National Commission to probe the Radio Pakistan scandal. MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal has expressed his…
Article: A brazen dacoity incident unfolded in Karachi’s Jheel Chorangi area when robbers, riding motorbikes, stole Rs 62 lakh from a citizen. The incident took a deadly turn when the robbers fired at the citizen, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Waqar Ahmed. The police stated that the citizen had withdrawn the money from a bank in Kharadar and was paying for parking when the robbers approached and snatched the cash. In a statement, MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal questioned the Sindh government’s ability to tackle corruption and crime in the province. “Every Punjab chief minister has made Lahore shine, but…
Karachi’s Sindh Education Board recently initiated its annual Inter-School Students’ Week, a prestigious event that aims to promote academic excellence among students. The event was organized by the Research Section of the Board, with the aim of fostering a competitive spirit among students. The week-long event kicked off with an English essay competition at the Board’s auditorium, where students from various schools showcased their linguistic prowess. In his address, Chairman Sindh Education Board, Ghulam Hussain Sohoo, emphasized the importance of promoting competitive spirit among students and encouraged school administrators to organize similar events in their institutions. He also highlighted the…
Article: The Chief Fire Officer of the Karachi Municipal Corporation, Humayun Khan, has stated that the rescue operation at the site of the tragic incident at Gul Plaza may take up to 15 days to complete. In a media briefing, Khan expressed concerns over the risk of fire flaring up again as they work to clear the debris. Dr. Samia, a police surgeon in Karachi, has confirmed that 20 bodies have not been identified yet, as they were charred beyond recognition in the fire. The rescue operation is being carried out amidst challenging conditions, with temperatures plummeting to as low…
Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, is set to implement a fire safety system within the next three days, as ordered by the Chairman of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The directive comes after a thorough audit of fire safety measures in the city’s buildings, which revealed a lack of compliance with safety standards. The SBCA has given a three-day reprieve to building owners who failed to implement safety measures, citing the need for immediate action in the interest of public safety. This move follows a statement made by Mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, who had earlier requested building owners…
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif, has arrived in Switzerland to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Zurich. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly received by the United Nations representative for Pakistan, the Pakistani ambassador to Switzerland, and the diplomatic staff. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, along with federal ministers Ahamd Chimeh, Mohammad Arangzeb, Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tarique Fatmi, are also accompanying the Prime Minister. During the meeting, the Prime Minister will participate in various sessions of the World Economic Forum and is expected to…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar has claimed that he has attempted to meet with Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court on two separate occasions. During a media talk in Rawalpindi, Barrister Gohar stated that he waited for three hours to meet with the Chief Justice but was informed that he was busy. Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has been accused of advertising, and an action has been started against him. Barrister Gohar further stated that they had attempted to meet with the Chief Justice on two occasions, and will try to meet with the bench of…
The Punjab government has announced that any road or street dug up must have a complete plan in place, said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Addressing the commissioners and deputy commissioners, Maryam Nawaz said that the plan for the road or street being dug up should be available with the authorities, and that the road or footpath should be built simultaneously, creating a walking track for the public. The Chief Minister further stated that open-air gyms should be constructed, fire safety systems should be strengthened, and streetlights should be installed in cities to ensure that no main hole is left…
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to enhance cooperation in the energy and minerals sector. According to a statement released after the meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Haider Zaidi and British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, the UK has offered a $400,000 grant to increase the capacity of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. This development is expected to bring significant progress to Pakistan’s minerals sector. The meeting took place at a time when several provinces in Pakistan are suffering from severe cold weather, with some areas experiencing temperatures as low as -2°C. The Sindh government has…
