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Rimpa Plaza declared unsafe after Gul Plaza fire damaged its structural columns

The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared the adjacent Rimpa Plaza structurally unsafe in the aftermath of the devastating fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi with authorities issuing official notices to the management and shop owners, along with temporarily sealing the building last night to prevent any use of the damaged areas. According to SBCA … Read more

Trump sends message to Putin ‘war has to end’ after good meeting with Zelenskiy

US, Ukraine officials pursue shuttle diplomacy as Trump presses Kyiv for peace despite Moscow’s stance Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks at the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump said his message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin was that the war in Ukraine … Read more

Lopez brace leads Barca to win at Prague

Fermin Lopez struck twice as Barcelona saw off Slavia Prague © Michal Cizek. Photo: AFP PRAGUE: Fermin Lopez’s first-half brace and second-half goals by Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski earned Barcelona a 4-2 Champions League win at Slavia Prague on Wednesday. The result keeps Barca in contention for a top-eight finish in the league phase, … Read more

Planning minister rubbishes ‘baseless’ reports of raising voter age to 25

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday dismissed reports claiming that the government was considering increasing the minimum voting age from 18 to 25 years, calling the claims “baseless” and part of a disinformation campaign. In a post on his X account, the minister said citizens had been asking whether such a move was under consideration. “I want … Read more