Tag: #PortCity
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Another blast reported during rescue operation at Sher Shah Chowk
KARACHI: According to a Baaghi TV report, another blast took place during a rescue operation at Sher Shah Chowk in Karachi. No casualties were reported in the second blast. SSGC teams are investigating the possible cause of the blast. According to reports, the second blast was caused by an electric cable spark at the scene…
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Blast in Karachi, five injured
According to Baaghi TV, the blast took place in Sher Shah area of Karachi. Five people have been injured in an explosion at Sher Shah Paracha Chowk. The blast was heard far away, a heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene, and cordoned off the area. Rs 200 Cr penalty on Amazon; suspends 2019…
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Sri Lanka to open up Chinese-backed ‘port city’, offer tax breaks
Colombo, Nov 17 (AFP/APP):A mega Chinese real-estate development in Sri Lanka will open early next year offering tax concessions to attract investors and revive the struggling economy, the government said Tuesday in its first budget. Colombo Port City — a $1.4 billion land reclamation project beside the capital’s port which started in 2014 — has…
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Karachi Flood: Rain continues to create difficulties for residents
Continuous rains in Karachi have raised difficulties for residents of the port city. According to reports of Baaghi TV, rain showers continued across Karachi and escalated the situation for the residents. Six people trapped in Korangi river were evacuated safely, due to heavy rains for 2 days, cracks appeared in many places in Malir river,…
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Karachi Flood: Relief effort by Army personnel continues
Relief and Rescue efforts continue across the port city following continuous rain showers and flooding. According to reports of Baaghi TV, relief and rescue operations to help victims of flood across different parts of Karachi continue. ISPR has confirmed that Army engineers machinery including heavy plant effort is in progress to stop the water flow…