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Gul Plaza inferno death toll rises to 23; Sindh CM announces Rs10m compensation for victims’ families

Sindh CM pledges to rehabilitate affected traders, reconstruct the mall; rescuers say smoke still emanating from building.

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 08:46pm

India, UAE agree to boost trade and defence ties, finalise LNG deal

Indian PM Modi holds talks with UAE president in New Delhi.

Published 19 Jan, 2026 08:35pm

‘Lesson for all of us’: PPP’s Sherry Rehman says no need to politicise fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza

"One should also ask the administration of Gul Plaza about how it happened, since they run the market," she says.

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 07:17pm

Explosion in Kabul kills at least 7: hospital

Police spokesperson says explosion occurred in a hotel; Xinhua reports two Chinese citizens injured in the incident.

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 07:35pm

PTI forms 3-member committee to support members incarcerated in Punjab, their families

“The PTI remains committed to providing legal assistance and welfare support to its members and their families in these challenging times,” notification says.

Published 19 Jan, 2026 08:23pm

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens, pushing current account negative

Pakistan’s current account swung back to a deficit in December due to surging imports, revealing ongoing vulnerability in its external financial stability.

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 04:38pm

Trump to charge $1bn for permanent spot on ‘Board of Peace’: reports

Member countries will be allowed to join for three years or longer if they contribute more than $1 billion within the first year, Bloomberg reports.

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 05:27pm

Gul Plaza blaze: Plea filed in SHC seeking criminal, departmental proceedings against responsible officials

Petitioners contend that the tragedy is a "direct consequence of gross negligence" and "maladministration" by relevant authorities.

Published 19 Jan, 2026 04:29pm

Bushra Bibi’s daughter withdraws plea seeking meetings with her incarcerated mother

Petition withdrawn after LHC sustains registrar office's objection.

Published 19 Jan, 2026 05:46pm

No longer feel obligation to ‘think purely of peace’, Trump tells Norwegian PM after Nobel snub

Trump says world "not secure" unless US has Greenland; German and French leaders denounce US president's tariff threats as "blackmail".

Updated 19 Jan, 2026 07:23pm

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Mercosur Leaders Meet in Brazil Ahead of EU Trade Deal Signing

Cambodian Students Struggle to Attend School Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

US, Jordanian Forces Launch Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

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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

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Gul Plaza fire leaves Karachi families counting hours, clinging to ‘final messages’

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World markets face fresh jolt after US tariff threat over Greenland

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Joint katcha operation launched using drones, APCs

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