In a tragic update from Karachi's Lyari area, rescue teams have removed 95 per cent of the debris from the collapsed residential building in the Baghdadi.
Major opposition parties in Sindh, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI), have jointly condemned the PPP-led Sindh government and the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for what they described as "criminal neglig
The death toll in the Lyari building collapse rose to 16 on Saturday as more bodies have been recovered under the debris, ARY news reported, citing a rescue official's statement.
The BYC has called on human rights organisations to intervene and hold Pakistan accountable for its ongoing campaign of intimidation and enforced disappearances targeting Baloch activists.
A major power outage at Karachi's Dhabeji Pumping Station has caused a water shortfall of over 350 MGD, leaving many areas without supply. According to Dawn, repairs are delayed due to rainwater, worsening the crisis in districts like East, Central, Malir, and Korangi.
The outage has caused a staggering water shortfall of over 350 million gallons per day (MGD). Karachi, which already receives just around 650 MGD against a daily demand of 1,250 MGD, is now facing even more dire conditions with dry taps in many areas.
The Sindh province in Pakistan on Monday confirmed its first dengue-related death of 2025, with a 24-year-old male patient succumbing to the virus at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, as reported by Geo News.
With monsoon torrents continuing in Karachi for the third consecutive day, Geo News reported that the accumulation of water in low-lying areas and the disruption of the routine life of residents.
The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have instructed F, M, and J visa applicants to make their social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, ARY News reported. The move is part of stricter US immigration checks aimed at improving national security and detecting potential threats.