Tag: Karachi
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Gul Plaza Fire: Investigation Reveals Trigger and Lapses
Overview of the Gul Plaza Fire Investigation The devastating blaze at Gul Plaza in Karachi, which claimed dozens of lives and left many more unaccounted for, has been examined in a formal government investigation. The report identifies a specific ignition event as the trigger and highlights a range of safety deficiencies that exacerbated the disaster.…
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Bangladesh to Pakistan: Non-stop Dhaka-Karachi Flight Returns After 14-Year Gap
Introduction: A Milestone for South Asia’s Air Links A Dhaka-based flight marked a historic moment on January 29, 2026, when it landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. After a 14-year hiatus, the non-stop air connection between Bangladesh and Pakistan has been restored, signaling a renewed willingness to strengthen people-to-people ties, business opportunities, and…
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Bangladesh to Pakistan: Dhaka-Karachi Non-Stop Flight Restores 14-Year Gap
H2: Dhaka to Karachi resumes non-stop air link after 14 years A landmark development in South Asia’s aviation landscape occurred on Thursday when a flight from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, landed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan. The arrival marks the restoration of non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after a hiatus…
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Bangladesh-Pakistan Flight Resumes After 14-Year Hiatus, Linking Dhaka and Karachi
Historic resumption of air links between Dhaka and Karachi A direct flight from Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, touched down at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on Thursday, January 29, 2026, marking the first non-stop connection between the two South Asian neighbors in 14 years. The milestone reconnects air travel and commerce routes that had…
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SMIU to Start Repairing Historic Buildings to Preserve Heritage
Preserving Karachi’s educational Heritage The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, announced on Monday that the university is initiating repair and revamp work on its more than century-old heritage buildings. The project aims to safeguard the architectural and historical significance of SMIU’s campus while ensuring safer, more functional facilities for…
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SMIU to Repair Historic Buildings: Preserving Karachi’s Century-Old Heritage
Preserving a Century-Old Legacy The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, announced a comprehensive repair initiative aimed at safeguarding the university’s historic buildings. Dating back more than a hundred years, these structures are not only architectural landmarks but also living witnesses to the city’s rich educational history. The project reflects…
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SMIU to Restore Historic Buildings in Karachi, VC Announces
SMIU Announces Restoration of Century-Old Heritage Buildings The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU), Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, announced on Monday that the university’s historic buildings are set to undergo a careful restoration. The project aims to preserve the architectural legacy of the campus while incorporating modern facilities to support present-day learning and research.…
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Digital Innovations and Ecology: Navigating the Sustainability Challenge at Karachi Conference
Introduction: A Global Tension Between Innovation and Ecology Digital innovations are transforming energy, manufacturing, and urban living, but they also pose new ecological challenges. The first international conference on “Sustainable Green Energy, Environment, and Digital Innovations,” held at Jinnah Campus in Karachi, brought together engineers, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to examine how digital technologies…
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Sustainable Green Energy, Ecology & Digital Innovations: A Karachi Conference Take
Introduction: A Global Dialogue in Karachi The first international conference on Sustainable Green Energy, Environment, and Digital Innovations brought together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to Karachi’s Jinnah Campus. Organized by the University of Karachi’s Department of Chemical Engineering in collaboration with the Institution of Engineers Pakistan, the gathering highlighted a paradox at the…
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KIRAN Inaugurates Second Halcyon LINAC in Karachi
KIRAN Expands Radiotherapy Capabilities with a Second Halcyon LINAC In a landmark move for cancer care in Pakistan, the Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN) has inaugurated its second Halcyon Linear Accelerator (LINAC). Operated by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), KIRAN is the country’s largest public-sector cancer hospital, renowned for delivering advanced…