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Pakistan is grappling with the challenges of implementing fire safety measures, with Association of Blood and Developers (ABD) Chairman Hassan Bakhsh stating that it would be impossible to take action within three days. In an interview with Geo News’ Shahzad Khanzada, Bakhsh emphasized that the list of 266 buildings is not solely comprised of Blood and Developers projects. Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) officials claim that immediate action is necessary for the benefit of Karachi.
Bakhsh further pointed out that many buildings are over 30 to 40 years old and did not have fire safety measures at that time. He stressed that consistent efforts should be made to improve fire safety measures, and that many new buildings have better arrangements in place. “Even if the government wants to take action within three days, it’s not possible,” Bakhsh said.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has set up a special committee to investigate the tragic Radio Pakistan incident. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, leader of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution, stated that Pakistan cannot afford to negotiate with Kashmir. The spokesperson for the hospital confirmed that the best medical facilities are being provided to the pregnant women and children.
A Liberty Bell campaign was launched in Islamabad to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. According to the US Embassy, US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalee Baker inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative at the Lincoln Corner in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in London after attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting. The operation to search for people buried under the rubble in the Gul Plaza building in Karachi is still ongoing, and the machinery has been temporarily halted to facilitate the rescue efforts.
A severe cold wave is sweeping through Karachi, with winds blowing at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour. Residents claim that several families are stuck in traffic on the Hina Highway, and some have been stranded for hours due to the extreme cold.
A statement from the Ministry of Finance praised the Gates Foundation for its significant contribution to the eradication of polio in Pakistan. The statement emphasized the importance of close coordination between relevant institutions to ensure the implementation of health plans.
The weather has severely affected traffic in various districts due to snowfall, and light to moderate rain is continuing in several cities, including Sindh and Punjab. A trader leader criticized the market association for failing to provide adequate maintenance despite setting aside 245 rupees per square foot.
A court in Sergodha sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for murdering her husband. The suspect had been on the run for several crimes, including murder, kidnapping, and theft.
The Deputy Commissioner of Eastern District ordered the regularization of an illegal petrol pump on the University of Karachi’s land, which had been shut down three days ago. MQM’s MPAs have written a letter to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate corruption in World Bank-funded projects in Sindh.
A lawyer, Barrister Ghauri, argued that the case should not be decided without the presence of the accused. Former US President Donald Trump stated that he would continue to work with the United Nations and other countries on the Board of Peace.
Pakistani authorities have identified the residents of a garden, a metroville, and a gojranwala, who were previously unknown. Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta revealed that when she started acting, her mother threatened to cut her hand and told her that actors are considered immoral and associated with bad professions.
