European countries have largely maintained silence on the matter, while the United Nations has also raised concerns over the initiative.

"Iran’s Supreme Leader is now 86 years old and reportedly unwell"

"We have been working continuously at the site for the past three days,” he said

He questioned why such a delay occurred when emergency resources were so close.

PAA said the extension continues a restriction that has been in place for the past nine months

The system may bring rain accompanied by thunder to other parts of Sindh

Fire has been put under control, the rubble is being removed.

Parth Scorchers posted 147 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs

"My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief"

The tragedy has reignited debate over Karachi’s safety standards, emergency preparedness and poor oversight

Investigation begins into deadly fire

So far 20 bodies have been removed from the ill-fated Plaza.

He accused Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah and Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, of arriving more than 20 hours after the fire began

Internationally, gold prices strengthened as well, gaining $43 to reach $4,713 per ounce

While firefighters battled flames and families desperately waited for their loved ones to be rescued, a brunch event by Karachi Kidney Centre hosted at Beach Luxury Hotel went ahead as planned