Karachi
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Only Bones Found in Rubble as Final Search Operation Nears Completion
Karachi (HRNW)- Senior Fire Officer Zafar Khan has said that after the Gul Plaza tragedy, most of the bodies are no longer found in the rubble, but only bones. Talking to the media, Zafar Khan said that a fire broke out in the basement of the building once again, which was immediately extinguished. He said…
Transfer of Karachi Municipal Commissioner Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi
Karachi (HRNW)- The Government of Sindh has issued a notification for the immediate transfer of Karachi Municipal Commissioner Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi. According to the notification, Syed Muhammad Afzal Zaidi has been directed to report to the Services and General Administration Department. Meanwhile, Samira Hussain has been given additional charge as Municipal Commissioner Karachi. She…
Gul Plaza Fire: Key Meeting Between Government and Traders, Promises of Full Support for Victims
Karachi (HRNW)- A crucial meeting was held regarding the Gul Plaza fire under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Industry and Trade, Jam Ikramullah Dhanio. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Local Government Nasser Hussain Shah, President of All Pakistan Traders Association Sindh Javed Qureshi, Secretary of Industry and Trade Shadiya Jafar, and…
Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami Leader Criticizes Karachi Authorities Over Gul Plaza Tragedy
Karachi (HRNW): Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Munim Zafar, stated that five days have passed since the Gul Plaza incident, and so far 61 bodies have been recovered. He said the tragedy exposes Bilawal Bhutto’s Sindh Vision, under which Karachi has turned into a ruin. Speaking at a press conference, he criticized KMC and provincial government…
Karachi: Two-Month Ban on Dumping Waste in Drains, Section 144 Imposed
Karachi (HRNW)- The Commissioner of Karachi has announced a complete two-month ban on dumping garbage, debris, or any waste into city drains, with Section 144 being enforced to ensure compliance. According to the Commissioner, the ban will be in effect from 22 January to 22 March. Police will register cases against violators, and SHO’s will…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Ferry Terminal
Karachi (HRNW)- Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever ferry terminal in Karachi. This marks the official launch of Pakistan’s first ferry service, a historic step aimed at strengthening maritime trade and promoting the country’s blue economy. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Federal Minister described the terminal as a major…
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 60; Investigation Launched into Locked Building Exits
KARACHI (HRNW): Deputy Commissioner South, Javed Nabi Khoso, has provided a grim update on the Gul Plaza fire incident, confirming that approximately 55 to 60 bodies have been recovered from the building so far. Speaking to the media, the DC South stated that a high-level investigation is underway to determine why the building’s exit gates…
SBCA Launches Large-Scale Fire Safety Inspections Across Karachi: Buildings Lacking Systems to be Sealed
KARACHI (HRNW): Following the directives of the Provincial Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has launched a rigorous fire safety inspection campaign across residential and commercial buildings in Karachi. In the initial phase, fire safety measures were reviewed in 35 major buildings across the city. The Director…
Strip Sindh of Karachi: Mustafa Kamal Demands Federal Control and Abolition of 18th Amendment!
Karachi (HRNW)-In a political bombshell that has sent shockwaves through the country, MQM-P leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal has issued a defiant ultimatum to the establishment, demanding that Karachi be immediately severed from provincial oversight and integrated into the Federation. Addressing a high-stakes press conference, a fiery Kamal declared that the metropolis can no…
PPP Town Chairmen Meeting Held in Karachi, Sindh Government Announces Local Government Reforms and Development Incentives
Karachi (HRNW)- An important and policy-oriented meeting of the PPP town chairmen was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Local Government Nasir Hussain Shah, which began with deep sorrow, regret and prayers for the martyrs over the loss of human lives in the Gul Center tragedy. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Local…