CITYA major fire at a factory in Karachi’s Landhi Export Processing Zone was controlled after a six-hour operation on Sunday. Officials said no casualties were reported, while the cause of the blaze was still being ascertained.
CITYSeveral Karachi town administrations have questioned the Sindh government’s decision to let KMC execute Rs13 billion in local uplift works. Ministers say the move was agreed by consensus and involves no discrimination against any town.
NewsFour coaches of the Sukkur Express derailed near Abad station in Jacobabad on Sunday after a fault developed on the tracks, railway officials said. No injuries or casualties were reported, though rail traffic remained disrupted till late at night.
HEALTHExperts at a Peshawar conference said around half of Pakistan’s adults may be suffering from fatty liver disease, driven by obesity, poor diet and inactivity. They warned the condition can silently progress to severe liver complications if left untreated.
PoliticsPPP leader Haji Ali Madad Jattak says Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has made clear that Sarfraz Bugti will remain Balochistan chief minister for his full five-year term. He made the remarks at a press conference in Quetta as several leaders joined the PPP.
BusinessAuto parts manufacturers have welcomed a sharp decline in used vehicle imports, saying the drop is supporting local production and LSM growth. Paapam said only 148 used vehicles were imported in April, down from 3,500 to 4,000 a month last year.
HEALTHA week-long anti-polio campaign begins on Monday in 79 high-risk districts across Pakistan, targeting more than 19 million children. The NEOC said over 160,000 workers will take part in the drive, which will run simultaneously with Afghanistan until May 24.
WorldA growing number of South Korean employers are dealing with parents intervening in their adult children’s jobs, from salary discussions to office disputes. Surveys cited in a report suggest the trend reflects the persistence of helicopter parenting into adulthood.
CITYTwo joint ventures have qualified for the financial bidding stage of the Rs11.4 billion project to build Islamabad’s first cricket stadium near D-12. The CDA is also reviewing consultancy arrangements and environmental questions linked to the site.
CITYIslamabad’s traders have demanded relaxation in lockdown restrictions similar to the provinces. Business representatives said the lockdown was imposed without consultation, though traders accepted the decision.
CITYInvestigations in 3,074 cases registered in 2024 and 2025 are still pending across five Islamabad police zones, according to an official document. The report recommends steps to speed up submission of challans to courts.
CITYRising petrol prices have increased demand for electric bikes in Rawalpindi, with traders reporting brisk sales in major motorcycle markets. Buyers say lower running costs and easier handling are driving the shift from petrol-powered bikes.
