KARACHI — Residents in several areas of Karachi felt mild earthquake tremors shortly after midnight between Friday and Saturday, causing brief concern among people in the city’s eastern neighbourhoods. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. The tremor was […]
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Two Women Killed in Separate Karachi Incidents Amid Rising Traffic Tragedies
Two women were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on Saturday, highlighting the city’s growing concerns over road safety and urban violence. In the first incident, a trailer ran over a motorcycle near Labour Square in Baldia Town, killing a woman and injuring a man. Police said both victims worked for the same company and […]
Karachi fire rages for 18 days, Sindh government seeks U.S. expertise
A large fire has been raging for 18 days near an oil refinery in Korangi, Karachi, and it shows no indication of diminishing. The fire broke out on March 28 during drilling for a housing project. It is believed that too many chemicals were present, triggering the blaze. In response, the Sindh government is consulting […]
Karachi’s Korangi area hit by intense fire near oil refinery
A massive fire broke out early Saturday morning near an oil refinery in Karachi’s Korangi area. Despite more than 12 hours of firefighting efforts, the blaze continues to rage. Seven fire brigade vehicles have been deployed to tackle the fire, which started during a deep 1,800-foot excavation process at the site. Fortunately, no casualties have […]
Five killed, dozens injured as dust storm hits Karachi
At least five people were killed and 36 others injured on Monday as parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas were besieged by gusty winds accompanied by a dust storm and light rain, Radio Pakistan reported. The blustery winds blew away roofs and uprooted electricity poles and trees in different parts of the megalopolis, causing […]
One martyred two injured during rangers operation in Karachi
KARACHI: Rangers on Wednesday night conducted an operation in Korangi Zaman Town against terrorists. During the operation one ranger was martyred and two injured. According to Rangers officials the incident happened when they raided the site following intelligence report about the presence of a terrorist in the area. However, they added, Rangers opened fire on them. […]