Category: Local

Traders and residents in Karachi have criticised authorities for a delayed and under-resourced response to the devastating Gul Plaza fire, saying the blaze could have been contained sooner if fire…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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,…

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.…