KARACHI: Salman Iqbal, President of the World Memon Organization (WMO), expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and missing persons in the devastating Gul Plaza fire, urging authorities to take immediate and decisive action. Read More: Gul Plaza fire: Business community announces three-day mourning In a formal statement, Iqbal emphasized that Karachi’s status as […]
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Gul Plaza fire: Business community announces three-day mourning
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran Sindh (APATS) has announced a three-day mourning period following the devastating Gul Plaza fire, which resulted in significant human and financial losses. APATS President Javed Qureshi expressed deep sorrow over the death of a firefighter who lost his life during the rescue operation and urged the federal and provincial governments […]
Gul Plaza traders demand immediate financial aid after fire
Traders affected by the devastating Gul Plaza fire in Karachi have urged the government to provide an immediate financial package to rebuild the shopping centre and restore their businesses. The blaze, which broke out late Saturday, raged for over 33 hours before being brought under control on Monday, claiming at least 14 lives. Read More: […]
Akbar Road motorcycle market remains closed for fourth day; traders await reopening in Karachi
KARACHI: Shops in Karachi’s Akbar Road motorcycle market remained sealed for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, as traders awaited the district administration’s clearance to resume business following an anti-encroachment drive. Over 100 shops were sealed on January 3 for displaying motorcycles on roads and footpaths in violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs). Shopkeepers have […]
More markets, shops sealed across Karachi as anti-encroachment drive continues
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi on Monday expanded their crackdown on anti-encroachment sealing the automobile spare parts market off M.A. Jinnah Road near Tibet Centre, along with hundreds of other shops across the city. The move follows the closure of the entire motorcycle market on Akbar Road, which remained shut for a third consecutive day. Read […]
Quetta traders demand lifting of Qingqi rickshaws ban
QUETTA: Traders in Quetta have strongly opposed the recent ban on Qingqi (Zaranj) rickshaws, warning that it could lead to widespread unemployment and hurt the city’s economy. Abdul Rahim Kakar, President of Central Anjuman Tajran Balochistan, said that over 10,000 people directly rely on these rickshaws for their livelihoods. Read More: LHC orders ban on Punjab University […]
GB traders end protest at Sost Dry Port
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan ended their over two-month-long sit-in at the Sost Dry Port on Saturday, paving the way for the resumption of trade and tourism via the Pakistan-China border at the location. The protest was launched in July against the government’s taxation policies and suspension of customs clearance at the port. Trade leader Javed Hussain, […]
Trade resumes as GB traders end Sost Port protest
After more than two months of protest, traders in Gilgit-Baltistan have ended their sit-in at the Sost Dry Port. The protest had begun in July over taxation policies and the suspension of customs clearance at the key trade route. Trade leader Javed Hussain announced the decision after consultations with the supreme council, which represented the […]
FBR urges traders to file returns on time
Regional Commissioner of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Sargodha, Azmat Mehmood Hayat Ranjha, on Saturday emphasized that traders are the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, and that no country can function effectively without a robust taxation system. Addressing a ceremony at the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ranjha highlighted the importance of tax compliance, […]
Gilgit-Baltistan traders block China trade over taxes
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) continued their protest for the 24th day, blocking the trade route to China. The Karakoram Highway remains closed, stopping trade and travel. Thousands, including Chinese nationals and tourists, remain stranded due to the blockade. Protesters demand the removal of federal taxes, claiming these taxes are illegal in GB’s disputed constitutional status. […]