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Civil Society Demands Nationwide Fire Safety Culture, Strict Accountability After Recurring Urban Fire Tragedies

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KARACHI: The government, private sector and civil society must join hands to establish a comprehensive fire safety culture across Pakistan, particularly in Karachi, where recurring fire incidents continue to claim lives and cause substantial material losses due to inadequate preparedness, weak enforcement and lack of emergency training. This was emphasised by office-bearers of the Fire Protection Industry of Pakistan (FPIP), National Forum for Environment & Health (NFEH) and Justice Helpline at a joint press conference on corrective fire safety measures in urban areas. They called for an immediate overhaul of…

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KCFR Hosts an Insightful Debate on “Rethinking Governance in Pakistan

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KARACHI, August 29, 2026: Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) organized a high-level public debate on “Rethinking Governance in Pakistan” here, earlier today. The programme brought together prominent political leaders, policymakers, parliamentarians, academics, and analysts to deliberate on Pakistan’s governance systems and the institutional, political and administrative challenges affecting governance in the country. The discussion centered on the need to reassess existing governance structures, strengthen institutions, improve coordination between federal and provincial governments, enhance accountability and transparency, and develop systems that are more responsive to citizens’ needs. Renowned philanthropist and…

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Temporary Load Management Introduced Due to RLNG Shortage, Says Power Division

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ISLAMABAD: The Power Division spokesperson has said that temporary load management of 1.5 to 3 hours during night-time peak hours was carried out across the country due to the non-availability of RLNG and the delayed arrival of an RLNG cargo. According to the spokesperson, the shortage of RLNG affected approximately 3,600 MW of power generation, while generation from Mangla Hydropower Station declined by another 195 MW. To meet electricity demand during the night-time peak period, fuel oil-based power plants were also brought into operation. The spokesperson said that the temporary…

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Trump Announces US Majority Control of Venezuela’s Oil Reserves, Details Remain Unclear

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WASHINGTON, AUGUST 29, 2026: US President Donald Trump has announced a major expansion of American involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry, saying the United States has secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves through partnerships with private companies. Trump provided few details about the structure of the agreement, including which oilfields and companies are involved or how US majority control over the reserves would be exercised. The announcement represents an unprecedented potential expansion of the US role in Venezuela’s oil sector. The agreement follows…

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10 Bidders Prequalified for FESCO Privatisation as K-Electric Withdraws

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ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 29, 2026: The Privatisation Commission Board has approved the prequalification of 10 out of 12 interested parties for the privatisation of Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), with K-Electric withdrawing its Expression of Interest (EoI) and a Chinese company failing to meet the prequalification requirements. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Privatisation Commission Board chaired by the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission. K-Electric, Pakistan’s only privatised power distribution utility, withdrew its EoI before the prequalification process was completed. The company…

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