Deadly fires ravage port city

fire at the gul plaza photo xinhua

Nearly 240 fire incidents have occurred in the city so far this year, resulting in 99 deaths Fire at the Gul Plaza. PHOTO: XINHUA KARACHI: Karachi has witnessed nearly 240 fire incidents so far this year, leaving at least 99 people dead, several others injured, and causing financial losses worth millions of rupees. Recent tragedies—including … Read more

Iran warns of potential strikes on industrial sites in Israel, Gulf states

List named major steel firms in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Israel, report says Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on Sitra Island Bahrain, March 9, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Iranian media on Sunday published a list of industrial facilities in Israel and five … Read more

Dar says Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt back dialogue as only way to ‘permanently end’ US-Iran war

Describes meeting of regional foreign ministers as ‘very detailed, in-depth discussion’ Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that foreign ministers from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have expressed full support for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path to an early and permanent resolution of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Addressing … Read more

Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Cardinal Pizzaballa and Friar Ielpo stopped by police en route to Jerusalem church site Christian worshippers mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups and the US Israel conflict with Iran, at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in Jerusalem’s … Read more

Pakistan stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia, PM Shehbaz assures Saudi FM

Premier appreciates remarkable restraint exercised by Saudi Arabia amid current crisis Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on March 29. Photo: PMO Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday assured Pakistan’s full and unwavering solidarity and support with Saudi Arabia during a … Read more

Kohli leads IPL charge

BENGALURU: Virat Kohli’s decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the Indian ‌Premier League opener. The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down … Read more

Martin wins US MotoGP sprint

AUSTIN: Jorge Martin won the U.S. MotoGP sprint in Austin on Saturday while Aprilia Racing teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi crashed and failed to finish ‌a sprint for the second time this season. Martin overtook Francesco Bagnaia during the final lap at the Circuit of the Americas where he made a move at turn … Read more

CCTV helps Karachi police nab suspects in student van robbery

Three suspects held within 72 hours as CCTV footage led police to the recovery of stolen items and weapons Karachi Police arrested a three-member gang involved in robbing female students of Jinnah Medical and Dental College and recovered the stolen items along with weapons PHOTO: EXPRESS KARACHI: Karachi Police arrested a three-member gang allegedly involved … Read more

Pakistan Idol faces legal challenge amid payment disputes and production uncertainty

Case registered as Suit No. 54 of 2026, names The Merchant Holdings (Private) Limited, among others, as defendants Music platform, ‘Pakistan Idol’, celebrates fresh talent, mentorship, and musical dreams. PHOTO: Express KARACHI: A legal case has been filed against the reality singing show Pakistan Idol, with proceedings now underway at the Intellectual Property Tribunal Karachi, … Read more