Tue, 21-Oct-2025

11 injured, one dead as under-construction building collapses in Surjani Town

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KARACHI: At least eleven and one labourer was injured when an under-construction building collapsed in Surjani Town area of Karachi, Bol News reported. According to reports, a four-storey building under construction collapsed near the Green Line bus stop in Sector-4D of Surjani Town. Eleven people were injured in the incident. A large contingent of police, … Read more

Spanish music festival stage collapse, 17 people injuries

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According to local authorities, a stage that was part of a music event outside Valencia, Spain, collapsed on Saturday, killing one person and leaving 17 others injured, three of them critically. According to the Spanish Civil Guard, the deceased individual was 22 years old. A spokeswoman in Valencia informed CNN that “the main entrance and … Read more

Two sustain minor injuries after building portion collapses in Karachi’s Kharadar

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KARACHI: At least two people sustained injuries on Saturday morning after a portion of an old building collapsed in Kharadar area, Bol News reported. Police arrived at the site of the incident in Khagazi Bazaar area of Kharadar. The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital for medical assistance. Police said no one was seriously injured … Read more

Sri Lanka cuts non-essential gasoline as the situation intensifies.

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves are at an all-time low. The nation is struggling to pay for essential imports of food, medicine, and fuel. Fuel supplies will be restricted to only necessary services, such as trains and buses. A minister has said that beginning on Tuesday, schools will be closed throughout Sri Lanka, and that … Read more

Scores injured in Colombia bullring collapse

A stand collapsed during a bullfight in El Espinal, Colombia. At least four people were killed and more than 300 injured. President-elect Gustavo Petro has called for an investigation. More than 300 people were hurt, including at least four fatalities, when a stand gave way during a bullfight in central Colombia. Footage from a stadium … Read more

India will assist Sri Lanka’s struggling economy in recovering.

India’s top diplomat met with Sri Lankan leaders to discuss extending financial help. Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis in seven decades. The neighbours are in discussions for additional assistance including a $500 million credit line. In an effort to show its willingness to go above and above the $4 billion in loans, … Read more

The Prime Minister claims that Sri Lanka’s economy has “totally collapsed.”

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst financial crisis in seven decades. Millions are struggling with fuel, electricity, and food shortages. The country is in talks with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and U.S. for assistance. The prime minister of the crisis-hit country, Ranil Wickremesinghe, declared on Wednesday that the economy of Sri Lanka has … Read more

Death toll from a building collapse

An emergency management official reported on Sunday that the number of persons killed in a building collapse in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, had grown to four. According to Ibrahim Farinloye, coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency in the southwest region, five persons have been rescued since the building collapsed on a street in the … Read more

12 killed after wall collapse at Indian salt factory

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According to authorities, a wall at a salt packaging factory in India’s western state of Gujarat collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 12 workers. It was unclear what caused the 3.6-metre high wall to come down but police said they will be investigating the owner of the site for negligence. “12 people including five women … Read more

Building collapse in Nigeria

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LAGOS: A three-storey mostly residential building collapsed in Nigeria’s commercial hub Lagos on Monday, killing eight people and wounding 23, according to emergency services. Building collapses are widespread in Africa’s most populous country, where millions of people live in decaying homes and construction rules are frequently ignored. According to Ibrahim Farinloye of the National Emergency … Read more

Afghan banking system on brink of collapse: UNDP

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UNITED NATIONS: A UN agency has warned that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers’ inability to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem must be resolved … Read more

Pakistan Railways Online Ticketing Service Collapse

Pakistan Railways

Federal Minister of Railways Shaikh Rashid has announced to reopen reservation offices across the country after failure in online ticketing system As per details, Shaikh Rashid announced that due to some errors in online ticketing system, reservation offices in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Quetta, Karachi, Multan, Sukkur, Peshawar will be opened for buying tickets. “The window will … Read more

Karachi Building Collapse: Case registered as death toll rises to 16

Karachi Building Collapse: Case registered as death Toll rises to 16

FIR was registered at Karachi’s Rizvia Police Station today over the collapse of a five-storey residential building in the Gulbahar area of Nazimabad as the death toll  rose to sixteen. Residential Building in Karachi that collapsed on Thursday has taken death toll to 16, as more bodies recovered from the debris. The incident occurred in … Read more

Karachi building collapse Death Toll rises to 16

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Residential Building in Karachi that collapsed on Thursday has taken death toll to 16, as more bodies recovered from the debris. The incident occurred in Golimar area of Karachi City where three-storey building collapsed. According to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital’s medico-legal officers (MLOs) Dr Sohail Khan, seven women and three children were among the dead in … Read more

Residential building collapsed in Karachi, 3 killed

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At least three people died after three-storey residential building collapsed in Karachi’s Golimar neighborhood. Rescue teams have reached the site and started the relief operations to rescue those trapped under the rubble of residential building. According to rescue sources, two people were found dead, while eight others were injured. The injured were shifted to a … Read more

Building collapses in Karachi, No loss of life

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A six storey building collapsed in Karachi’s Ranchor line area, but there was no loss of life reported as the complex had been evacuated in advance. According to the details, residential edifice located in Somra Street of Ranchor line, collapsed due to dilapidated condition. It had 19 flats and a couple of warehouses. It was … Read more