25 Jan 2026
KMC announces reconstruction of 418 roads across Karachi
The meeting was also aimed at expediting approvals, reviewing development schemes, and drawing up plans for infrastructure development.
25 Jan 2026
Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
Shoppers were plundering supermarket shelves in preparation for substantial snowfall in certain areas, along with “catastrophic” possibilities of ice buildup from freezing rain.
25 Jan 2026
Karachi's Genz protest called after devastating Gul Plaza fire
The protests come after the devastating Gul Plaza fire on 17 January, which engulfed a multi-story shopping centre housing more than 1,200 shops, killing dozens and leaving many missing.
25 Jan 2026
Outsourcing of Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi airports shifted to open bidding
As a part of this policy, the Islamabad airport has been included in the active privatisation program, consistent with the ongoing process for the airports at Karachi and Lahore.
24 Jan 2026
90pc of buildings lack fire safety measures in three districts of Karachi: SBCA
In several cases, emergency exit routes were found blocked.
24 Jan 2026
ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland after refusal to play T20 World Cup in India
According to the ICC, the matter was discussed in detail for more than three weeks.
24 Jan 2026
Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali sentenced to 17 years over controversial social media posts
The case relates to alleged “anti-state” content shared and reposted on X (formerly Twitter).
24 Jan 2026
Sharjeel Memon blames MQM,JI past mayors for Gul Plaza irregularities
He said Farooq Sattar cannot deny the reality that the decisions which later led to tragedies such as the Gul Plaza incident involved his direct and indirect role.
24 Jan 2026
MQM-P chairman writes to PM Shehbaz Sharif over Gul Plaza tragedy
The letter states that the commission should include institutions such as the FIA, NAB, NDMA and other relevant bodies.
24 Jan 2026
Gold hits another all-time high in Pakistan
The price of gold jumped by Rs6,500 per tola
24 Jan 2026
‘Politics on Gul Plaza tragedy will not be allowed,’ says Karachi mayor in response to MQM-P
The mayor reiterated that exploiting a tragedy for political purposes or seeking to divide the province would not be tolerated.
24 Jan 2026
CM Maryam lauds Rescue 1122 response as major tragedy averted after fire at Lahore's Indigo Tower
"It is reassuring to note that the newly installed fire hydrants were fully functional and freshly implemented SOPs were in place which played a critical role in containing the incident"
24 Jan 2026
Boy loses arm in pet lion attack in Lahore
Due to inadequate safety arrangements, the lion attacked the child and severely injured his arm
24 Jan 2026
Threatening your wife with divorce or second marriage may land you in jail
The Domestic Violence Act 2026 was passed during a joint sitting of the upper and lower houses of Parliament