Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Rises to at Least 14, Dozens Missing
The death toll from a massive fire at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan has risen to at least 14 fatalities, authorities confirmed on January 19, 2026, as rescue…
Three Killed, 20 Injured in Karachi Gul Plaza Fire
A devastating fire at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi has claimed the lives of three people and injured at least 20 others, emergency officials reported early on…
Supreme Court Clarifies Pension Eligibility Law in Landmark Verdict
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark verdict affirming that pension entitlement for government employees is a constitutional and legal right that cannot be revoked due to resignation…
SSGC Explains Causes of Karachi Gas Shortage and Outages
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has outlined the key factors behind the recent gas shortage and outages affecting residents in Karachi. According to SSGC spokesperson Salman Ahmed Siddique, the city…
Customs Seizes Gold and Undeclared Cash at Karachi Airport
Pakistan Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi have intercepted and seized gold and undeclared foreign currency in two separate smuggling attempts, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)…
Karachi Police Arrest Two Men in Child Abuse Case
Karachi police have apprehended two men accused of sexually abusing multiple children in the city’s Tipu Sultan area, authorities confirmed on January 17, 2026. The suspects, identified as Imran and…
Karachi–Quetta Flight Services Resume, Says PAA
Flight services between Karachi and Quetta have officially commenced, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on January 16, 2026. The resumption marks the reinstatement of a key domestic air link…
Rs. 30 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized at Karachi Airport
Customs officials at Karachi’s Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU) have intercepted a parcel containing approximately 1.03 kilograms of marijuana with an estimated market value of Rs. 30.716 million. The shipment,…
Karachi Parking Mafia: Causes, Effects, and Reform Proposals
An opinion piece published on January 16, 2026, highlights how illegal parking operators in Karachi have effectively created an informal “parking mafia” that has undermined civic order and public trust.…
Two Killed in Karachi Super Highway Road Accident
On the night of January 15–16, 2026, a road accident on the Super Highway in Karachi resulted in the deaths of two pedestrians and left two others critically injured. An…