The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) team, led by senior engineer Arif Qasim, conducted a thorough inspection of the severely damaged Gl Plaza in Karachi. According to SBCA officials, a part of the building collapsed, affecting two columns of the adjacent Ramapura Plaza. The outer structure of the building has been compromised, causing the inner structure to be affected. The outer section of the building has tilted towards Ramapura Plaza. Following the inspection, SBCA officials stated that a further assessment of the building will be conducted after jacking up the affected columns. The debris of the collapsed sections will also…
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Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) have signed three loan agreements totaling $630.3 million. The IDB will provide $47.5 million for the Sukkur to Hyderabad Motorway project, which is a crucial part of the proposed Peshawar to Karachi Motorway. The project aims to alleviate poverty and provide sustainable livelihoods to disadvantaged and flood-affected families. The loan agreements were signed as the country struggles to recover from recent natural disasters. In a separate incident, eight people were injured in a gas station fire in the Bhekiwal village, where an unknown person had tied the staff with ropes before setting the…
In a brazen daylight robbery, thieves targeted a citizen in the Jheel Chowrangi area of Karachi, making off with Rs 62 lakh. The incident took place when a city resident, who had withdrawn money from a bank in Clifton, was attempting to pay for a ride at the Jheel Chowrangi Chowk. The thieves, on motorcycles, chased and robbed the citizen, firing shots in the process. As the thieves attempted to flee, a witness, Waqar Ahmed, was caught in the crossfire and succumbed to his injuries. The police have confirmed that the thieves, who were armed with guns, made their escape…
The Secondary Education Board of Karachi’s Research Section hosted its annual Student’s Week, marking the beginning of a series of competitions among students. In his opening address at the Board’s auditorium, Chairman of the Board Ghulam Hussain Sohu emphasized the importance of fostering a competitive spirit among students. He urged school administrators to organize similar programs in their institutions and make it mandatory for students to practice English speeches. On this occasion, special guests, former Chairman of the Board Fahimuddin Khan and Dr. Syed Sharaf Ali Shah, attended the ceremony along with other officials, teachers, and students. The judges, Zill-e-Huma,…
The Karachi Municipal Corporation’s Chief Fire Officer, Hameed Khan, said that the rescue operation at the site of the devastating fire at the Gul Plaza building may take up to 15 days to complete. In a media briefing, Khan stated that during the removal of debris from the affected building, the flames have erupted again. Dr. Samia, a police surgeon in Karachi, confirmed that 20 bodies recovered from the building so far are still unidentified. She added that the area is too large to conduct a comprehensive search and rescue operation within a short span of time. Khan explained that…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a move to ensure the safety of residents in Karachi, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has issued a three-day deadline for the installation of a fire safety system in buildings. The directive was issued in a letter to the Chairman of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), stating that the KMC must implement the fire safety audit that was conducted recently. Those building owners who failed to take safety measures have been given a three-day reprieve to comply with the order. This move comes after a devastating fire broke out at a building in the Bhikijhora…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has arrived in Switzerland to attend the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Upon his arrival in Zurich, he was greeted by Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, the Ambassador to Switzerland, and the country’s diplomatic staff. The Prime Minister is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, as well as Federal Ministers, Ahamd Chimeh, Muhammad Orangzeb, Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant, Tariq Fatemi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister will participate in various sessions, including meetings with global leaders. He will discuss economic stability, highlighting Pakistan’s…
Article: In a recent press conference in Rawalpindi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Khan revealed that he has made two attempts to meet with Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court. Despite waiting for three hours, the CJ was unavailable. This comes as the PTI has initiated action against former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, branding him as a charlatan. Barrister Gohar stated that the party will attempt to meet with the CJ once again, this time with a scheduled appointment, after visiting the divisional bench. He emphasized that it is the party’s constitutional and legal right to…
Article: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed officials to ensure that a comprehensive plan is in place before constructing any road or street. Addressing commissioners and deputy commissioners, Maryam Nawaz stated that a thorough plan should be available for every road or street being constructed, and that pedestrian paths should be built simultaneously to create walking tracks for the public. She emphasized that no open manholes should be left, as it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure that the roads are constructed with proper infrastructure. Maryam Nawaz also directed the authorities to establish open-air courts, strengthen fire…
Article: Pakistan’s Minister of Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a crucial meeting with British High Commissioner, Jean Mary Mallett, to enhance collaboration in the oil, gas, and mineral sectors between Pakistan and the UK. According to an official statement, the UK has offered a grant of $400,000 to upgrade the Geological Survey of Pakistan’s capacity. In this regard, Malik emphasized that this cooperation would lead to significant progress in Pakistan’s mineral sector, while Mallett stated that there are immense investment opportunities in Pakistan. The British High Commissioner extended an invitation to UK companies to invest in Pakistan’s off-shore oil and…
