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Topic: Karachi

US restricts official stays at high-end hotels in Karachi over threat alert

"The U.S. Consulate General Karachi received a report of a threat directed at high-end hotels in Karachi," the State department said in a security alert.

27 dead after building collapses in Karachi, survivors grieve, worry about future

A 5-storey building collapsed Friday rescue officials said dozens of people were being housed in makeshift shelters & the evacuation of nearby buildings over structural fears was underway.

Sindh police arrests 4 for alleged spying activities in Karachi

The police claimed that the suspects were working for Indian intelligence. However, he did not provide any evidence to support his claim.

Karachi prisoners escape during earthquake. A mother takes her son back to jail

Prison authorities had evacuated roughly 2,000 inmates from their barracks into an open area of the prison compound during the earthquake. The situation quickly spiralled into chaos.

Owners of Karachi Bakery stress its ‘Hyderabadi, Indian’ roots fearing protests, calls for name change

Karachi Bakery, founded in Hyderabad in 1953, has sought Telangana govt’s support, putting up Indian flags at outlets to assert its roots amid rising anger against Pakistan.

Pakistan to conduct missile test off Karachi coast amid tension over Pahalgam terror attack

Pakistani agencies issued the notification around 9:30 PM IST Wednesday, at a time when Indian govt was holding key cabinet committee meeting on Pakistan's involvement in the attack.

Pakistan Police identify suicide bomber behind blast near Karachi airport

Investigations are on to understand how sensitive information regarding the movements of Chinese engineers was leaked to terrorists.

2 Chinese nationals killed in blast near Karachi airport, Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility

The Sunday attack allegedly targeted convoy of Chinese nationals employed by Port Qasim Electric Power Company. China has demanded a thorough probe & strict punishment for perpetrators.

Inquiry initiated against Karachi cop busted smuggling gutka, drugs

The DSP rank officer has been suspended from duty and is awaiting the outcome of the inquiry lodged against him.

Fire in Karachi shopping mall kills at least 9

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui confirmed in a post on X that nine bodies had been transferred to local hospitals. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.