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Rescue workers and heavy machinery continue to clear debris at Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road after a devastating fire, as authorities fear the death toll could rise further. Photo: PPI KARACHI: In a tragic twist, at least 30 bodies were recovered from a gutted shop as rescuers searched the wreckage of Karachi’s Gul Plaza […]

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets his Palestinian counterpart Mohammad Mustafa in Davos. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday briefed International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of Pakistan’s improved macroeconomic indicators, stabilization efforts and progress on structural reforms. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal discipline, revenue mobilization and sustainable growth. The

Saying macro indicators are reassuring, adds Pakistan must pursue export-led growth for sustainable growth Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Pakistan pavilion on the sidelines of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Photo: APP Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan was moving forward with a renewed sense

. Judge Aalia Neelum. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: Chief Justice Aalia Neelum of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has decided to fill all approved judicial posts in the provincial high court and has initiated the process of appointment of judges to vacant posts. The sanctioned strength of judges in the LHC is 60, but currently 42

. Rescue workers search the swollen Swat River for bodies of missing people after a devastating cloudburst triggered flash floods in the region. Photo: NNI ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast and warnings as a significant weather system is set to bring widespread rain, thundershowers and heavy snowfall across the

. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan. PHOTO: TWITTER PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday urged the government to hold “unconditional” talks with the opposition, saying there should be no conditions in the dialogue between political parties. Addressing the media, Gohar said it was wrong to say that talks would be held only on

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a written response from Islamabad’s attorney general in a contempt of court petition filed over authorities’ failure to arrange a meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan and his lawyer, Salman Akram Raja. The direction was issued during the hearing of a writ petition filed by citizen Ghulam

Vice Chairman Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production on Wednesday indicated a joint federal-provincial approach to rebuilding steel production capacity, confirming coordination with the Sindh government for allotment of land for setting up a new steel plant. The House, which met under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Syed

. LAHORE: The procedure for transfer and posting of judges in the superior judiciary under the 27th constitutional amendment has been challenged. Asad Jamal has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) through Sameer Khosa, nominating the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), the President of Pakistan and others as respondents. According to the

RAWALPINDI/ LAHORE: Alarmingly lax fire safety standards have been revealed across major commercial buildings in Punjab following a province-wide inspection launched following the deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza that killed over 50 people, officials said on Wednesday. The Punjab Emergency and Rescue Department conducted a fire safety survey and found serious deficiencies in most