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Survivors of the Islamabad imambargah attack described hearing gunfire before a powerful explosion during Friday prayers. Witnesses also reported a brief gunfight involving volunteers and a possible accomplice as the death toll reached 31.
A large fire broke out at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi EPZ, triggering a citywide emergency response. Fire officials said cotton and plastic intensified the blaze as snorkels and multiple tenders worked to contain it.
Lahore has launched Basant-themed public transport decorations and formed tehsil-level quick response teams for festival safety. Officials say the teams will inspect rooftops, enforce safety rules, coordinate emergency services and submit daily compliance reports.
Geo’s report on Karachi’s Central Fire Office highlights recurring power outages, limited water supply and a major staffing shortfall that undermines emergency response. The investigation also cites an overwhelmed call centre and the absence of a working wireless communication system, along with difficult working conditions for firefighters. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
The NWFC says a westerly system will keep affecting northern Pakistan through Wednesday, bringing rain, storms and snowfall in hilly areas. Authorities have urged tourists and motorists to avoid unnecessary travel due to risks like landslides and avalanches.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza search operation has ended and the fire-damaged building has been sealed, with forensic and engineering experts set to inspect the structure. Sindh approved Rs10m compensation per victim and additional financial support for shopkeepers as reconstruction plans move forward.
A new western system entered Balochistan, bringing snowfall to Quetta, Ziarat and Kalat and heavy rain in areas including Chaman. The PMD expects rain and snow in several regions of Pakistan through Tuesday.
A technical committee has recommended demolishing Karachi’s fire-hit Gul Plaza after the search operation concludes, declaring the structure unsafe. The death toll has risen to 67, with dozens still missing, as investigators probe the origin of the blaze and officials face administrative fallout.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire death toll rose to 60 after dozens of bodies were recovered from a single shop during ongoing rescue work. Officials said no terrorism evidence has emerged so far, while safety concerns and missing-person checks continue.
Karachi’s Gul Plaza fire has pushed the death toll to 28 as rescue teams continue searches amid reports of many missing. Officials say DNA identification is underway, while political leaders debate accountability, safety enforcement and governance reforms after the disaster.
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook Islamabad and was felt in Swat and Hunza, with reports of damage to homes and landslides in Hunza. Monitoring agencies reported differing depth and magnitude estimates, while road disruptions were reported on key routes including parts of the Karakoram Highway.
A US hunter legally hunted a Kashmir markhor in Chitral under a regulated trophy-hunting programme, paying $270,000 for the permit. Officials said most of the revenue will be directed to local development and conservation initiatives.
