KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced temporary stalls arrangements for around 350 traders affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy, providing stalls at Baradari, Bagh‑i‑Jinnah (former Polo Ground), to help them resume commercial activities, officials said. Rea More: Mayor announces 1,200 free stalls for Gul Plaza traders in Red Zone Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain […]
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Thar coal fertiliser project seen boosting urea security
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the flagship Thar Coal to Fertiliser (C2F) project will cut Pakistan’s dependence on imported fertiliser, generate employment, support exports and add value to indigenous coal resources. Read More: Sindh approves tariff, policy measures for Thar Coal mining The $1.12 billion C2F initiative, a Thar coal-based urea plant […]
Inquiry commission formed to probe deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
KARACHI – The Sindh government has constituted an inquiry commission to investigate the deadly fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, officials said on Wednesday. Justice Agha Faisal has been appointed as the head of the commission, which will examine all aspects of the incident, Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar confirmed. Read More: Request for Gul Plaza […]
Sindh withdraws MPO detention orders after court intervention
The Government of Sindh on Tuesday withdrew detention orders issued under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, directing authorities to release citizens who had been detained ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. According to officials, a formal notification was issued instructing senior superintendents of police (SSPs) in the concerned districts to ensure the […]
Karachi detains 180 under MPO ahead of PTI protest
Authorities in Karachi have detained 180 individuals under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance ahead of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest, citing concerns over potential disruptions to law and order. Read More: Pressure mounts on PTI supporters in Punjab According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, those detained include 24 individuals from District Central, […]
Four killed in separate traffic accidents in Karachi
KARACHI: Rash and negligent driving claimed the lives of four people in two separate traffic accidents in Karachi early on Friday, police said. Read More: Road accidents claim 12897 lives in three years in Punjab According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Syed Asad Raza, the first accident occurred at 1:05am at the Native Jetty Bridge, where […]
Sindh government orders judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Thursday that the provincial government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed the lives of 80 people. The move aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation. The minister stated that the inquiry will be conducted through a judicial […]
Investigation confirms 79 deaths in Gul Plaza fire
The final investigation report into the Gul Plaza fire confirms 79 deaths, mostly on the mezzanine floor. The report was prepared by a committee led by the Karachi Commissioner and Additional IG. The findings will be submitted to Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Sources said the report details the causes of the fire, firefighting […]
Gul Plaza search operation ends; authorities seal building, compensation approved
KARACHI: The search operation at Gul Plaza, site of Karachi’s deadly shopping centre fire, concluded on Tuesday after 10 days of rescue and relief efforts. The scorched building has now been sealed, authorities said. Read More: Gul Plaza tragedy deepens as search continues Experts from the Lahore Forensic Laboratory and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) will inspect the […]
Karachi control debate intensifies after Mustafa Kamal’s fresh demand
Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has once again called for Karachi to be placed under federal control, saying the city cannot survive under what he described as weak provincial governance. He argued that Karachi is too important to be mismanaged, therefore the federal government must step in to protect the lives, economy, and future of […]