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Pakistan's government has sold a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to the Arif Habib-led consortium for $482 million, fulfilling IMF demands for privatization. The deal aims to revive the airline, which has faced decades of financial decline and mismanagement, and includes plans for further stake acquisition.
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A series of militant attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have resulted in multiple casualties. The Pakistani government blames groups linked to India and Afghanistan, amid ongoing tensions and regional security concerns. No group has claimed responsibility for the latest attack, which involved a remote-controlled bomb targeting police personnel.
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A massive fire broke out late Saturday at Karachi's Gul Plaza, a three-story mall housing 1,200 shops, destroying much of the building. At least 29 people have died, including a firefighter, with nearly 50 still missing. Rescue teams continue DNA identification efforts amid criticism of slow recovery. The cause remains under investigation.
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A fire at Gul Plaza shopping mall in Karachi has resulted in at least 61 deaths, with over 80 people still missing. Rescue efforts continue as authorities work to identify victims through DNA analysis. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, but safety standards are under scrutiny.
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A fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi has killed 67 people, with 15 still missing. The blaze, caused possibly by a short circuit, burned for nearly two days. Poor safety standards and locked exits contributed to the high death toll. Rescue efforts continue as investigations unfold.
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Following the US and Israel's attack on Iran's supreme leader, protests and violence broke out across Pakistan and Iraq. In Karachi, protesters attacked the US consulate, torching a police post and damaging the building. Similar unrest occurred in Baghdad and Skardu, with no reported casualties. Authorities regained control.