A massive fire that erupted early Friday morning at a factory located in the Landhi Export Processing Zone in Karachi remains uncontrolled hours later, with dozens of firefighters still battling the intense blaze.
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Third Accused in Hafizabad Gang Rape Killed in Police Encounter — Main Suspect Still on the Run
In a dramatic turn of events, the third accused in the horrifying gang rape case that took place in Hafizabad has been killed in an alleged police encounter, according to reports from Geo News. The incident, which has sparked
Govt Unveils Ambitious 5-Year Plan: Economy to Hit $600 Billion, Growth Target Set at 6% by 2029
In a significant policy announcement, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal unveiled Pakistan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap to boost the country’s economic growth to 6% by 2029 and expand
Govt Pledges Stakeholder-Friendly Reforms in Solar Net Metering: Owais Leghari Addresses Key Consultative Meeting
In a significant move toward reshaping Pakistan’s energy landscape, Federal Minister for Power Division Owais Leghari addressed a high-level Solar Net Metering Consultative Meeting, reaffirming the government’s
PM Shehbaz Invites Omar Ayub for Crucial Talks on Chief Election Commissioner Appointment
In a significant move aimed at fostering political consensus, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formally invited Opposition Leader Omar Ayub to a meeting for consultations regarding the appointment
Banks to Remain Closed for Eid-ul-Adha Holidays from June 6 to 9, Confirms State Bank of Pakistan
In anticipation of Eid-ul-Adha, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially announced a four-day bank holiday from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. This closure will be in effect nationwide
Pain of the Chain: CPNE’s Media Freedom Report Exposes Alarming Decline in Press Freedom in Pakistan (2024–25)
In a sobering ceremony held in Islamabad, the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) launched its Pakistan Media Freedom Report 2024–25, titled “Pain of Chain”, revealing a distressing landscape for journalism
Bilawal Bhutto Presents Pakistan’s Case Against India at UN, Urges Global Action for South Asian Peace
In a high-level diplomatic engagement, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari led a Pakistani delegation to the United Nations headquarters in New York, where he met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Jazz and Engro Seal Historic Infrastructure Deal to Power Pakistan’s Digital Future
In a groundbreaking move set to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation, the country’s leading digital operator Jazz has officially concluded a landmark infrastructure partnership with Engro