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Death toll in Pakistan Gul plaza mall fire hits 55: Karachi govt

The death toll from a mall fire in Pakistan's biggest city rose to at least 55 people, a Karachi government official told AFP on Thursday.

Will Arab nations help rebuild Gaza — or is Trump’s Board of Peace just for show?

Several Arab and Muslim countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Jordan and Türkiye, have agreed to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace to support a ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza.

Untouched by Flames: Holy Quran Found Safe After Gul Plaza Fire

Copies of the Holy Quran were found completely unharmed inside Gul Plaza’s mosque after a devastating fire tore through the building on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road.

India, UAE sign $3 billion LNG deal, agree to boost trade and defence ties at leaders’ meeting

India signed a $3 billion deal on Monday to buy liquefied natural gas from the United Arab Emirates, making it the UAE’s top customer, as the leaders of both countries held talks to strengthen trade and defence ties.

‘Reduced to Zero’: Karachi’s Gul Plaza Fire Destroys Livelihoods, 14 Dead

The death toll in the Gul Plaza shopping complex fire has climbed to 14 after firefighters battled the blaze for nearly 33 hours in Karachi.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai Appointed NA Opposition Leader

Mahmood Khan Achakzai, chief of TTAP and PkMAP, has been officially notified as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, filling a post left vacant for months.

Pakistan Makes Improvement in Global Passport Index

Pakistan’s passport has climbed five places in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, rising to 98th position and expanding travel access for Pakistani citizens.

India eyes innovation and sustainability as BRICS chair – foreign minister

India has said its presidency of BRICS 2026 will reflect the need to strengthen capacities, promote innovation, and ensure sustainable development.

US should have kidnapped Netanyahu instead of Maduro – Pakistani official

Washington should order its military to capture Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and “prosecute him in any of its courts,” Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has declared.

Pakistan’s First Ferry Service to Link Karachi with Iran’s Chabahar

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Tuesday inaugurated a newly constructed ferry terminal at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), describing...

“Sir, May I See You Please?” Trump Says Modi Raised Apache Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally approached him over delayed Apache helicopter deliveries and expressed unhappiness with U.S. tariffs tied to India’s Russian oil imports.

Pakistan Emerged Stronger on World Stage After Brief War With India, Envoy Says

Pakistan has gained unprecedented international recognition following the May 2025 conflict with India, with Pakistan–US relations showing significant improvement, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said.
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