Karachi, Pakistan – In a shocking revelation, Sindh Provincial Minister for Local Government, Syed Naseer Hussain Shah, has admitted that the Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, was taken aback by the fire safety audit report that was meant to be presented on the same day. Speaking to Geo News’ Shahzaib Khanzada in an interview, Shah said that the incident at the Glitter Plaza is a wake-up call for the government and building owners.
The Sindh Provincial Minister said that the provincial government does not consider itself blameless in the wake of the Glitter Plaza tragedy. He revealed that the fire safety audit report was meant to be presented to the Chief Minister on the same day, but it was delayed, leaving the CM perplexed. The Chief Minister has ordered the installation of fire alarms in all buildings and is in constant touch with the city administration.
The Chief Minister said that the fire brigade arrived at the scene within 10-15 minutes of the fire breaking out. However, he emphasized that the provincial government cannot be absolved of responsibility, and they acknowledge that there was a lapse on their part. The Chief Minister also announced that a special committee will be formed to investigate the Radio Pakistan incident.
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, leader of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution, said that Pakistan cannot talk to Kashmir. The spokesperson for the hospital said that the best medical facilities are being provided to the pregnant women and children.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, a Liberty Bell campaign was launched in Islamabad. US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative at the Lincoln Corner in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif returned to London after attending the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. The operation to search for people trapped under the debris of the Glitter Plaza is ongoing, and the machinery used to clear the rubble has been temporarily suspended. A cold wave is gripping Karachi, with temperatures reaching 20 km/h from the northwestern region.
Citizens are complaining that several families are stuck in traffic on the HNZ highway, enduring severe cold for hours. The Ministry of Finance has expressed gratitude to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for its significant contribution to eradicating polio in Pakistan. However, close coordination between relevant institutions is necessary for the successful implementation of health projects.
Snowfall has disrupted traffic on highways in different districts, while light to moderate rain is expected in various cities of Sindh and Punjab. A trader leader claimed that a maintenance fee of Rs 245 per square foot was imposed, but despite the hefty amount, the market association is yet to receive a satisfactory explanation.
In a landmark judgment, the Sessions Court in Sargodha sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for murdering her husband. The woman was wanted in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery.
The Deputy Commissioner of District East Sindh has ordered the regularization of a petrol pump built on the land of the University of Karachi. The petrol pump was shut down three days ago. An MQM-P leader has written to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the World Bank-funded projects in Sindh. The letter was written by Engineer Adil Aslam, a member of the Sindh Assembly.
A lawyer, Barrister Goher, has questioned the decision to make a bill without presenting it in the assembly. Donald Trump has announced that he will maintain diplomatic relations with the Board of Peace, including the United Nations and other countries.
A resident of Garden, Surfaraz, was identified as the suspect who was on the run. The police have also identified the residents of Metroville, Muhammad Usman, and the resident of Gujranwala, Muhammad Rizwan.
Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta revealed that when she began her acting career, her mother threatened to cut her wrist and told her that actors are associated with immoral and illicit activities.
