Tag Archives: Karachi

Firefighters using a snorkel at the site of factory fire in Landhi export processing zone, Karachi, on June 8, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News One factory destroyed, another declared unsafe due to blaze. At least five firefighters injured as portion of building collapses. Firefighting teams struggle with low water supply, dense smoke. KARACHI: The massive blaze that broke out …

Fire breaks out at factory in Landhi export processing zone, Karachi, on June 8, 2025. — Screengrab via Geo News Firefighters declare it “third degree” blaze. Rescue 1122 officials says blaze engulfs four factories. Officials term affected buildings “unsafe”. KARACHI: At least five firefighters were injured while trying to extinguish a raging fire at a factory in the Landhi Industrial …

An earthquake measuring scale reading the intensity of an earthquake in this image. — X/@AFP Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari clarified on Wednesday that no technology exists to predict earthquakes, debunking speculations about high-intensity tremors in the coming days. “Karachi has historically experienced earthquakes of 5.5 and 5.8 magnitude,” said Laghari in a statement. He detailed that mild quakes were originating due to …

A Richter scale representing a measure of earthquake. — AFP/File City records earthquake tremors for 4th day. Karachi experiences 26 earthquakes since June 1. “Mild tremors may occur for another week”. KARACHI: Three more earthquake tremors with intensity ranging from 2 to 3.1 magnitude were felt in the port city on Tuesday night, according to the Seismic Monitoring Centre of the …

A representational image of bike involved in a road accident in Karachi. — Screengrab/ Reporter/File Vehicle’s driver, Usman Shah Rashdi, arrested, vehicle impounded. Usman is grandson of ex-DIG Peer Hasan Rashdi, say police. Son killed, mother badly injured as vehicle collides with motorcycle. KARACHI: Four persons riding motorbikes, including an online food service rider, have tragically lost their lives in …

A man receives a spray of cold water to avoid heat during a hot day, along a road in Karachi, on April 22, 2025. — Reuters Coastal areas may feel 45°C due to humidity, no breeze. Low-pressure system present over Maharashtra, India. Experts advise hydration, light clothing, and fresh food. KARACHI: As the country endures a scorching heatwave, the port …

Participants of the half marathon can be seen getting ready at the starting point in DHA, Karachi, on May 24, 2025. — Reporter KARACHI: Despite scorching temperatures and stifling 82% humidity, runners from across the country showed unwavering determination as they participated in the One Run half marathon held in DHA, Karachi, on Saturday. Winners of the race on the …

Residents wait for their coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine doses, at a vaccination centre in Karachi, April 2, 2021. — Reuters Covid admissions up at Karachi hospitals, say doctors Virus symptoms reappear in midsummer amid JN.1 fears Elsewhere in Pakistan, scattered cases have been reported. At least four people — mostly elderly individuals with compromised immune systems and pre-existing health conditions …

Karachi Kings captain David Warner (left) flips the coin as Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi looks on at the toss for their PSL 10 Eliminator 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on May 22, 2025. — PCB Karachi Kings decided to bat first after winning the toss against Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10’s Eliminator …

A representational image of an inside view of a hospital ward. — AFP/File KARACHI: With the rising temperature in Karachi, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of diarrhea patients, said Pakistan Pediatric Association Sindh President Dr Waseem Jamalvi on Thursday. Talking to Geo News, Dr Jamalvi stated that dozens of diarrhea patients are being brought to government …