The Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers (Abad) Pakistan, Hassan Bakhshi, has stated that implementing fire safety measures within 3 days is impossible. During an interview with Geo News’ Shahzad Khayyam, Hassan Bakhshi emphasized that the list of 266 buildings is not limited to only builders’ projects. The SBCA authorities claim that taking immediate action would be beneficial for Karachi. They added that many buildings are 30 to 40 years old, and perhaps they did not even have fire alarms at that time. Hassan Bakhshi further stated that fire safety measures should be taken on a continuous basis,…
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The Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has stated that the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, is still awaiting the fire safety audit report, which was supposed to be submitted yesterday. In an interview with Geo News, Shah expressed his concerns that the incident in the Glitter Plaza building was a wake-up call for the government and residents to take fire safety measures seriously. The minister further stated that the provincial government is not taking any responsibility for the tragedy and that the fire safety audit report was submitted to the Chief Minister only yesterday,…
Article: A Lahore court has summoned Provincial Minister Zaeem Bukhari in his own capacity to record his testimony in a case related to a fake video being circulated on social media. The judicial magistrate, Naeem Watto, ordered Bukhari to appear before the court on January 21, warning that a warrant or other action would be taken if he failed to do so. The trial is scheduled to conclude soon, and the Lahore High Court has directed that the trial be completed within two months. However, the lawyer for the accused, Falak Javed, has opposed the recording of Bukhari’s testimony at…
PTI leader Salman Akram Raja has stated that the government’s move to issue a notification to opposition leaders has no significance. During a media talk in Rawalpindi, Salman Akram Raja stated that a structure built on lies and injustice cannot stand for long. He emphasized that the PTI does not intend to launch an attack and is not a troublemaker. He further stated that the government’s move to issue a notification to opposition leaders is meaningless, as it was the Speaker and Chairman Senate’s constitutional duty to do so. The PTI leader further stated that the judiciary and elections have…
Indian singer Honey Singh has apologized for making derogatory comments during a recent concert in Delhi. The comments, which were captured on social media, sparked outrage and criticism from fans and fellow celebrities. In response, Singh has issued a video apology on Instagram, where he explained that he had attended the concert as a guest and had attempted to deliver an important message to the young audience in a language they could understand. However, Singh acknowledged that his words may have been misinterpreted and caused offense to many people. He expressed his regret and apologized to all those who were…
The devastating fire that engulfed the iconic Gul Plaza shopping center in the heart of Karachi has left the city reeling in shock. The inferno, which lasted for over 33 hours, destroyed the entire building, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Pakistani entertainment industry, with numerous celebrities expressing their condolences and sympathies for the victims and their families. Renowned actor Nauman Ijaz took to Instagram to express his deepest sorrow, saying that the incident is a national tragedy. He prayed for the affected families to bear the loss and…
Article: Renowned Disney author, director, and creator of the iconic animated film “The Lion King,” Roger Ebert, has passed away at the age of 76. His passing marks the end of an era in Disney animation, which has captivated audiences worldwide with its timeless stories and pop culture. The confirmation of his death came through a heartfelt Facebook post by his close friend and visual effects supervisor, Dave Bossert. According to Bossert, he recently spoke with Ebert a few days ago, making this news even more shocking and unexpected. Dave Bossert wrote: “I am deeply saddened to hear that our…
A notorious Indian gang, Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, has allegedly threatened popular Punjabi singer and music director Prateek Bachchan, demanding a ransom of 100 million rupees. According to Indian media reports, Bachchan’s close friend and fellow Punjabi singer Dilnoor received two missed calls from an unknown number on January 5. The following day, Dilnoor received another call from a foreign number, claiming to be Arjun Bishnoi, a member of the notorious gang. The caller allegedly threatened Bachchan, demanding that the ransom be paid within a week, failing which he would be killed. The Bishnoi Gang is notorious for its involvement in…
Rani Mukherji, a renowned Bollywood actress, has candidly talked about raising her 10-year-old daughter Adira Chopra in a recent podcast. In a humorous tone, Rani revealed that her daughter, who is a Generation Alpha, not only responds to her but also knows how to argue her point. The Bollywood star, who is also the lead actress in the upcoming film Mrudani 3, set to release in 2026, confessed that she is scared of her daughter, who would give her a slap on the back and force her to listen to her opinions. Rani further stated that she believes in having…
The recent event of Bollywood star Varun Dhawan avoiding a handshake with legendary singer Aditya Narayan at a film promotion has taken the social media by storm. The incident occurred during the promotion of Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film, Border 2, directed by Anurag Singh and also featuring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahana Shetty. The film is set to release on January 23, 2024. A video of the incident is making rounds on social media, which shows Varun Dhawan posing for photographers while Aditya Narayan approaches him to shake hands. However, Varun Dhawan steps back and avoids the handshake, and…
