Islamabad, January 19, 2026: The temperature in Karachi, Pakistan’s financial and commercial hub, is gradually edging upward as the city braces for possible rainfall in the coming days.
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CM Murad visits Gul Plaza, pledges full support to fire victims
Karachi – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Gul Plaza following the devastating fire, reviewed ongoing rescue and firefighting efforts, and met with affected shopkeepers and families. He assured that the government will conduct a thorough investigation and provide all possible assistance to the victims.
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PM, President express grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi, which resulted in the loss of precious human lives. He said the government stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased during this difficult time.
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Sindh and Punjab revenue authorities discuss sales tax on services implementation
Lahore: The Chairman of Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), Dr. Wasif Memon, visited the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) headquarters for high-level talks on enhancing tax administration and implementing sales tax on services across provinces.
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Inferno at Gul Plaza Kills Six, Karachi Battles Deadly Overnight Blaze
KARACHI: A devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s busy MA Jinnah Road has claimed at least six lives, including a firefighter, as rescue and firefighting operations continue under extremely dangerous conditions.
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Pakistan Braces for Severe Cold, Fog and Possible Snowfall on Monday
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the nationwide weather forecast for Monday, January 19, 2026, highlighting continued cold and dry conditions across much of the country.
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Pakistan Customs Foils Gold and Currency Smuggling at Karachi Airport
Karachi, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan Customs officials at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi, successfully intercepted two separate attempts to smuggle gold and undeclared foreign currency through the International Departures terminal.
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Pakistan weather forecast for January 18, 2026: Cold, foggy conditions to persist
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the national weather outlook for Sunday, January 18, 2026, forecasting continued cold and mostly dry conditions across much of the country.
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US Embassy Islamabad explains pause on immigrant visa processing from Pakistan
Islamabad — The US Embassy in Islamabad clarified on Friday that the Trump administration’s pause on processing immigrant visas will continue until authorities ensure that all new immigrants are thoroughly vetted for eligibility.
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PMD reports lowest temperatures across Pakistan on January 16, 2026
Islamabad, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has recorded some of the lowest temperatures in the country on Friday morning, as a shallow westerly wave affects the upper parts of Pakistan.
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