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Death toll of fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 28

Police surgeon says 8 bodies have been identified; Rescue 1122 official says workers have accessed building’s basement, first and second floors.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:06pm

UAE, Bahrain and Belarus join US President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Bahrain’s foreign ministry says it has accepted Trump’s invitation to the Board of Peace as a founding member.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:31pm

Imran’s sisters abandon sit-in near Pindi’s Adiala jail, head to Islamabad for protest rally

Aleema says protesters have decided to march toward Islamabad as authorities are not allowing the family to meet Imran.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 11:37pm

PM Shehbaz arrives in Davos for World Economic Forum

"Pakistan’s ongoing economic reform journey is unlocking profound opportunities," he says; Tarar says PM to interact with world leaders and global CEOs.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 10:50pm

Senate opposition leader Abbas expresses solidarity with Imaan, Hadi; says dissent has been made a crime

Says Pakistan is currently going through a "severe crisis'; fresh FIR against Imaan, her husband resurfaces.

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 09:57pm

Diplomatic row between India and Poland after Jaishankar criticises minister’s visit to Pakistan: report

“Poland should display zero tolerance for terrorism and not help fuel the terrorist infrastructure in our neighbourhood,” Indian FM says.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 06:15pm

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft until February 24

According to the latest Notam, Pakistan’s airspace will remain closed for India-registered aircraft until 5am on February 24.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 07:35pm

Flash flood warning issued for Kabul River from Jan 22-23 amid rain, snowfall in upper parts of country

All relevant bodies, including KP PDMA, advised to remain alert and ensure all necessary precautionary measures.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:24pm

‘Time to call it a day’: Shoaib Malik announces retirement from PSL

"My passion and motivation to serve for the betterment of cricket will always stay," he says.

Published 20 Jan, 2026 08:32pm

NA echoes with calls for empowering local govts following deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza

Farooq Sattar lashes out at PPP-led Sindh govt; Khawaja Asif favours LGs, says “not humanly possible to manage Karachi in its present structure".

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 04:56pm

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Seeks to validate operational preparedness in contested, technology-driven battle space, the statement says.

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Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 23; Karachi mayor says 65 people remain missing

Sindh CM announces Rs10m compensation for victims' families, pledges to rehabilitate affected traders, reconstruct the mall.

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Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 23; Karachi mayor says 65 people remain missing

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

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Search operation begins to locate over 50 missing people at Karachi’s Gul Plaza as fire doused after 24 hours

South DC says 6 people, including a firefighter, among the dead; part of building has collapsed; CM says building very old, housed more than 1,000 shops.

, Updated 18 Jan, 2026 11:18pm

Search operation begins to locate over 50 missing people at Karachi’s Gul Plaza as fire doused after 24 hours

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Death toll of fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza reaches 28

Police surgeon says 8 bodies have been identified; Rescue 1122 official says workers have accessed building’s basement, first and second floors.

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In pictures: Shops reduced to rubble, families concerned as rescuers fight Karachi’s Gul Plaza blaze

Scenes from the site showed fire tenders, water tankers and ambulances sprawling MA Jinnah Road, where worried families had gathered in search of their loved ones.

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In pictures: Shops reduced to rubble, families concerned as rescuers fight Karachi’s Gul Plaza blaze

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Joint katcha operation launched using drones, APCs

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US invites Russia, Israel, Poland to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’

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Bangladesh face deadline over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India

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