Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
KARACHI: Chief Fire Officer Muhammad Humayun Khan has said that the Gul Plaza fire was brought under control after 34 hours, while cooling operations are still underway. He added that the prolonged blaze has resulted in several tragic losses, with 14 people confirmed dead and the whereabouts of 59 others still unknown, raising fears that…
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) has demanded an “independent probe” into the alleged rigging in the February 8, 2024, election and “punishment for those responsible for it under Article 6 of the Constitution”, as they held an All Parties Conference (APC) in Karachi on Sunday. The TTAP delegation, led by the chairperson and…
Pakistan has been invited to be a part of the Gaza “Board of Peace” that is being formed by United States President Donald Trump, the Foreign Office has said. “The prime minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the president of the United States to join the Board of Peace on Gaza,” said FO…
KARACHI: Death toll in Karachi’s Gul Plaza deadly fire on Sunday jumped to six after a firefighter lost his life during the rescue operation, Beyond the Time News reported. A massive fire broke out at shops inside Gul Plaza on MA Jinnah Road, Karachi on Saturday night around 10pm. The blaze has been declared a…
Current rulers lack capacity to govern the country, says Achakzai. Suggests national govt should include five major political parties. Parliamentary supremacy key to national progress: TTAP chief. HYDERABAD: Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aiyeen Pakistan (TTAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has proposed the formation of a national government for four months to hold transparent elections, after which power should…
LAHORE: Different student organisations from public and private sector educational institutions on Saturday announced holding student solidarity marches across the country on Feb 12. Progressive Students Collective (PSC) Central General Secretary Iqbal Khan, The Students’ Herald Chief Editor Qazi Shehryar, PSC Spokesperson Sara Ali, PSC Information Secretary Sher Ali, former vice president Ali Raza, and…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the appointment of three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) as permanent judges. They are likely to take oath on Monday. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Jan 12 recommended the confirmation of these judges, and their oath-taking was planned for the following day. However, the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to enhance collaboration in bilateral security and border management. The agreement was reached as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with a high-level US delegation led by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. The meeting featured in-depth deliberation on boosting relations between the two countries and…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the Punjab Chief Secretary and the Local Government Secretary to appear in person before the commission on Jan 22 to explain delay in activities required to hold long-delayed local elections in the province, an informed source told Dawn on Friday. “This step is being taken to ensure urgent…
PTI senators slam ban on meetings with Imran Law minister says jail superintendent responsible for meetings, denies solitary confinement claim ISLAMABAD: Senators on Friday called for keeping tabs on the use of social media platforms by children under 18, with the chair proposing a special committee to develop safeguards in consultation with relevant ministries. The…
