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RAWALPINDI/ LAHORE: Alarmingly weak fire safety standards have been uncovered across major commercial buildings in Punjab following a province-wide inspection, launched after the deadly fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, which claimed over 50 lives, officials said on Wednesday. The Punjab Emergency and Rescue Department conducted a fire safety survey and found serious deficiencies at majority of plazas, markets, and shopping malls. Of the 2,214 buildings inspected across the province, 1,722 were placed in the lowest ‘D’ safety category. Lahore emerged as the high-risk city in the survey. Officials put 682 buildings across the provincial capital in ‘D’ category, and declared…

Louis Tomlinson shared a heartfelt message of gratitude with fans following the release of his new single, Imposter, reflecting on the support that has shaped both the song and his wider body of work. Shortly after the track dropped, Tomlinson took to social media to thank those who have stood by him throughout his career. “Let me take this moment to say thank you to every single person that has supported me over the years,” he wrote. “You are throughout this record and everything I do. This album would never have sounded the way it does without all the power…

Senator Allama Raja Nasir criticises decision to join the body, calling it morally wrong and undermining UN law Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended Pakistan’s move to join United States President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” on Wednesday amid criticism of the action as being “unwise” and “indefensible”. The move was announced earlier today by the Foreign Office. Other countries that have accepted the invitation to join the board include Indonesia, Israel, Turkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The proposed board would be chaired for life by Trump and would initially focus on the Gaza conflict before expanding its…

The Indian Express says its journalist summoned four times between January 15 and 19 Since 1989, Indian occupational forces in IIOJK have killed over 96,000 people. PHOTO: FILE Police in Indian-occupied Kashmir have asked at least three journalists working in the region to sign a pledge vowing not to “disturb peace” in the region, two of them told Reuters on ‍Wednesday. A third journalist, an assistant editor with The Indian Express newspaper, was summoned to a police station in Srinagar but did not ‍sign ‌the pledge, the newspaper said in a report published ⁠today. India has imposed several ​restrictions in the…

Petitioners term federal decision ‘procedurally flawed’; government cites anti-state activitiesA lawyer walks past in front of the Peshawar High Court building. PHOTO: AFP PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a set of petitions challenging the federal government’s decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), which has been declared a proscribed organisation. The case was heard by a two-member bench, comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal. During the hearing, petitioners were represented by advocates Attaullah Kundi, Jahanzeb Mehsud, and Shah Muhammad, while Deputy Attorney General Sanaullah appeared on behalf of the federal…

“I have always looked up to her,” the breakout star said, adding: “that’s one of the best compliments I’ve ever heard” Hudson Williams has opened up about the surprising comparisons some fans have made between him and Princess Diana, calling the association “one of the best compliments” he’s ever heard. The Heated Rivalry star discussed the comparison during a recent appearance on the Shut Up, Evan podcast, where the host, Evan Ross Katz, mentioned that online conversations have even dubbed him a “modern‑day Princess Diana.” “That was weird because I was like, I have loved her my whole life,” Williams said.…

Netflix revises Warner Bros.’ deal to $83 billion: All-cash offerNetflix has decided to revise its bid’s deal for Warner Bros. after the company shares, unusually dropped in the latest update.The streaming pioneer and Netflix co-CEOs’ decision to plunk down nearly $83 billion on Warner Bros.’ assets, ‌marks a significant departure from the company’s long-standing mantra, “build, don’t buy.” However, investors still aren’t buying it.As reported by Reuters, the company shares were already under pressure even before Netflix took the initiative to offer Warner Bros Discovery’s open new tab for studio and streaming assets.The stock, which has lost more than 15%…

MELBOURNE: Anyone strolling past Melbourne Park’s outer courts might have felt like they were wandering through Istanbul on Wednesday as the roars behind Turkish trailblazer Zeynep Sonmez reached deafening levels at the Australian Open. A popular draw among Turkish fans and now a crowd favourite in Melbourne after assisting an ill ball girl during her opener, Sonmez fed off the energy on court seven to beat Hungarian Anna Bondar 6-2 6-4 and progress. “I felt like I was at home,” Sonmez told reporters after matching her best Grand Slam run of reaching the third round at Wimbledon last year. “I…

Pending death penalty appeals drop from 384 to 107; 449 resolved and 172 new filed since Oct 26, 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided to resolve all pending death penalty appeals within the next 45 days, the court announced on Wednesday. The decision was made during the monthly Reforms Action Plan meeting, presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi. The session was attended by the president and secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, along with other relevant officials. During the meeting, officials briefed participants on the progress of case categorisation, which is expected to…

There is no immediate confirmation of whether Bangladesh will buckle to the ICC’s decision. Cricket’s governing body said on Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on the team’s participation in next month’s tournament. The T20 World Cup begins in a little over two weeks on February 7, with Bangladesh’s four group matches scheduled to be played in Kolkata and Mumbai. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has repeatedly refused to play its games in India, and the Dhaka government said on Tuesday that they would not be pressured into…