5 h. ago Tragic collapse in Lyari: death toll climbs to 17, more feared trapped

Rescue operations continued in Karachi’s Lyari area on Saturday, where a five-storey residential building collapsed, killing at least 17 people. Officials fear that more victims may still be trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams confirmed that three more bodies were recovered today, bringing the death toll to 17, including 10 men and 6 women. The […]

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6 h. ago 35 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes as ceasefire talks continue

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza since early Saturday morning. According to hospital sources, among the dead were women, children, and civilians who were waiting for aid. The attacks also injured dozens. Many of the victims were from areas hit without warning. A school sheltering displaced families was also targeted, killing five […]

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7 h. ago Mobile blackout begins in Karachi amid 9th muharram processions

Mobile phone services have started shutting down in Karachi as authorities implement strict security arrangements for 9th Muharram processions across the country. Similar actions are being taken in other major cities, including Lahore, Islamabad, and Quetta. In Karachi, signals began fading by mid-morning in areas where central processions are expected. Sensitive locations and procession routes […]

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8 h. ago Lyari building collapse: 16 dead, dozens still buried under rubble

Karachi – July 5, 2025: At least 16 people, including three women and a child, lost their lives after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area early Friday morning. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city and once again raised serious concerns about construction safety standards. Rescue teams, including emergency responders and […]

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8 h. ago Yusuf Baloch: “Shelter arranged for Lyari victims in hotels”

In Karachi’s Lyari area, a five-storey residential building in Baghdadi collapsed suddenly, killing at least 16 people and injuring others. The tragic incident has left many families homeless and shocked the local community. According to MPA Yusuf Baloch, displaced residents are being temporarily housed in nearby hotels. He stated that the Sindh government is coordinating […]

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12 h. ago Karachi and Lahore on high alert for 9th muharram processions

Tight security arrangements have been finalized for the central 9th Muharram processions in both Karachi and Lahore, as the country observes the solemn day. In Karachi, the main procession will begin at 1 PM from Nishtar Park, following a religious gathering where prominent scholar Allama Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi will deliver a sermon. After the majlis, […]

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12 h. ago Tragedy in Lyari: Karachi building collapse kills 13, dozens trapped

At least 13 people have died after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Baghdadi area of Lyari. Rescue teams are working day and night to search for 25 to 30 people still trapped under the rubble. So far, ten people have been pulled out alive, but one remains in critical condition. Emergency has been […]

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21 h. ago Muharram security tightened; Karachi faces mobile, internet shutdown

As part of heightened security arrangements for the 8th of Muharram, mobile phone and internet services have been partially suspended in various parts of Karachi, causing significant inconvenience to the city’s residents on Friday. The disruptions began early Friday and are expected to continue throughout the day, especially in areas designated as sensitive during the […]

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25 h. ago Deadly collapse in Lyari: At least 6 dead as Karachi building falls

A five-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Lyari area on Friday, killing at least six people and injuring seven. The incident occurred on Fida Hussain Shaikha Road, where rescue teams, including Pakistan Rangers and Rescue 1122, worked to save trapped victims. Rescue efforts were delayed due to narrow streets and large crowds. Karachi Mayor Murtaza […]

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25 h. ago Three injured as wild lion attacks in Lahore; owners arrested

LAHORE: Police in Lahore arrested the owners of a pet lion on Friday after the animal attacked and injured three people in the city’s Shah Di Khui area the previous evening. The three victims – a woman and two children – were attacked when the lion, taken out for a walk by its owners Malik […]

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29 h. ago Neelum valley tragedy: six killed as vehicle falls into river, child still missing

A tragic accident shook Azad Kashmir’s Neelum Valley on Friday morning when a tourist vehicle plunged into the Neelum River near Chilhanna, claiming six lives. The victims, five women and one man, were reportedly residents of Muzaffarabad and were on a family trip when the disaster struck. According to police reports, the vehicle was carrying […]

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31 h. ago Four injured in stabbing near Tampere shopping mall, suspect arrested

Four people were injured in a stabbing attack near a shopping mall in Tampere, Finland’s third largest city, on Thursday. Police quickly arrested one suspect but said there were no signs of a terrorist or racist motive behind the incident. Authorities gave limited information on the condition of the victims but assured the public that […]

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32 h. ago Arslan Ash responds to doping ban, calls himself victim of misinformation

Pakistan’s star Tekken player Arslan Ash has finally broken his silence after receiving a two-year doping ban from the International Esports Federation (IESF). Ash said he was misled by a local trainer who gave him banned supplements in 2022 without warning him of the consequences. He claimed he had no intention of gaining any unfair […]

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43 h. ago Nearly 50,000 cops to guard Muharram processions in big cities, says Memon

Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the Sindh government has made foolproof security arrangements for Muharram. He stated that the Chief Minister of Sindh held meetings with scholars from various schools of thought and reviewed the security plan for gatherings and processions during the […]

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45 h. ago Flash floods, heavy rains claim 64 lives in a week across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Flash floods and heavy rains have claimed the lives of 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan in the past week, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported the highest toll, with 23 deaths, including 10 children. Fourteen victims were swept away by flash floods in the Swat Valley. In […]

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3 d. ago Muslim workers publicly stripped, humiliated in vigilante religion checks in UP

MUZAFFARNAGAR: In a disgusting act of religious vigilantism, Muslim workers in Uttar Pradesh, India, were stripped and humiliated to prove their religion by followers of a controversial Hindu seer, Swamy Yashveer Maharaj. The targeted raids—led by saffron-clad men linked to Swamy Yashveer Maharaj—saw hotel and eatery staff along the Kanwar Yatra route forcibly undressed in […]

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4 d. ago 13 people including children abducted from Sadiqabad mango orchard

SADIQABAD: In a chilling case of kidnapping for ransom, 13 individuals, including two children, were abducted by armed dacoits from a mango orchard in Sadiqabad on Sunday. The victims, all believed to be laborers, were taken at gunpoint to the ‘kacha’ area, notorious for being controlled by criminal gangs. The abduction has left the local […]

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4 d. ago BYC leader emphasizes dialogue as the only solution to Balochistan’s issues

Human rights activists and senior journalists gathered at a seminar in Karachi on Sunday to discuss the long-standing issues faced by Balochistan, highlighting that peaceful dialogue is the key to resolving the region’s problems. The seminar, organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) at Karachi Press Club, marked the 16th anniversary of the enforced disappearance […]

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5 d. ago Chemical factory blast in India kills 12, rescue operation underway

A deadly explosion at a chemical factory in India’s Telangana state killed at least 12 people on Monday, with rescue teams continuing to search through the rubble for more victims. The blast occurred in Sangareddy city, turning large sections of the building into debris. “We have recovered 12 bodies so far,” said B. Nageshwara Rao, […]

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5 d. ago Mohsin Naqvi reviews Muharram security, approves army deployment across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday announced that a comprehensive and coordinated security plan has been finalized for Muharram across the country to ensure peace and safety. During a visit to the Central Imambargah Asna Ashari in Sector G-6, Islamabad, Naqvi reviewed the security and administrative arrangements alongside Minister of State Talal […]

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