Tag: Karachi
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FBR Foils Bid to Smuggle 79.18kg Silver Through Karachi Mail Office
Dubai-bound smuggling attempt thwarted at Karachi’s International Mail Office The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has stopped a substantial silver smuggling bid at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, highlighting rising vigilance at Pakistan’s mail and cargo channels. Officials at the International Mail Office (IMO) in Karachi detected irregularities during a routine inspection of incoming consignments and…
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FBR Foils 79.18kg Silver Smuggling Bid at Karachi’s IMO Hub
Summary: A Bold Smuggling Attempt Uncovered at Karachi In a high-stakes interception, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) customs officials at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, thwarted an attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of silver into Pakistan via the International Mail Office (IMO). The discovery underscores the ongoing vigilance of customs authorities at major entry…
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PIA Flights Disrupted as Aircraft Engineers Intensify Protest Over Pay and Issues
Widening Disruption Hits Pakistan’s Flag Carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a fresh wave of disruption as aircraft engineers intensified their protest, halting clearance for several planes and delaying international services. The industrial action, centered on grievances over pay raises and related concerns, disrupted routine operations at major hubs, most notably in Karachi, where the…
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PIMEC 2025 Ignites Momentum for Pakistan’s Blue Economy
Overview: PIMEC 2025 Opens with Purpose The Curtain Raiser ceremony for Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC 25) set a decisive tone for the event, hosted at the Karachi Expo Centre. At the briefing, Commander Karachi, Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, underscored the United efforts needed to advance Pakistan’s blue economy — a…
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Lahore Records Worst Air Quality in the World as Smog Crisis Deepens
Global Alarm as Lahore Suffers the World’s Worst Air Quality The current smog crisis has intensified across parts of South Asia, with unprecedented air quality readings that have drawn worldwide concern. Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural heart and economic hub, has recorded the world’s worst air quality in recent days. As residents navigate hazardous conditions, city officials…
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Lahore at World-Record Low as Smog Smothers South Asia: AQI Tops the Chart
Introduction: A region in the grip of hazardous smog In a worrying snapshot of regional air quality, Lahore is recording the worst air pollution in the world as the smog crisis tightens its hold on South Asia. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting hazardous levels, residents face immediate health risks and daily life disruptions.…
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World Culture Festival 2025 Opens in Karachi with Homage to Gaza and a Global Arts Showcase
Karachi Welcomes World Culture Festival 2025 The World Culture Festival 2025 kicked off in Karachi, marking one of South Asia’s most ambitious cultural gatherings. The opening ceremony at the Arts Council of Pakistan drew artists, dignitaries, and festival-goers from across the region, setting the tone for a 39-day program that celebrates cultural diversity, artistic collaboration,…
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Lahore Suffers World’s Worst Air Quality as Smog Crisis Worsens
Introduction: Lahore at the Forefront of a Global Smog Crisis As winter settles in, Lahore, Pakistan, finds itself at the center of a regional and global air-quality crisis. Recent monitoring shows the city recording the world’s worst air quality, with hazardous smog lingering over streets, schools, and hospitals. The gravity of the situation is underscored…
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World Culture Festival 2025 Opens in Karachi with Homage to Gaza
Opening Night Signals a Global Cultural Drive Karachi welcomed the World Culture Festival 2025 with a festive opening at the Arts Council of Pakistan, signaling the start of one of South Asia’s largest cultural gatherings. Spanning 39 days, the festival brings together artists, performers, and cultural troupes from 141 countries, turning the city into a…
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FIR Lodged as Karachi Abduction Case Connects Madrassa Teacher to Missing Sisters
Overview of the Karachi Abduction Case Police in Karachi have filed an First Information Report (FIR) after two sisters vanished under mysterious circumstances from a madrassa near Abdullah Haroon Road. The incident, reported on a Tuesday at Preedy Police Station, has sent shockwaves through the community and raised questions about safeguarding minors in educational settings.…