KARACHI: The persistent traffic crisis and alleged administrative negligence in Karachi claimed the life of another young victim when a 17-year-old school student was tragically crushed by a speeding water tanker in Surjani Town. The incident highlights the acute danger posed by heavy traffic in the metropolitan area. The victim, identified as Abid, an 11th-grade student at Usman Public High School, was on his way to school on his motorcycle near 4K Chowrangi when the fatal collision occurred with the uncontrollable tanker. Immediately following the crash, the tanker driver fled the scene. Enraged by the recurring negligence and the loss…
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ISLAMABAD: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir delivered a forceful and wide-ranging address at the National Ulema and Mashaikh Conference in Islamabad, focusing heavily on national security and military doctrine. He issued a direct charge against the neighboring country, asserting that fostering terrorism is the tendency of India, not Pakistan. Defining the nation’s military doctrine, Field Marshal Munir unequivocally stated, “We challenge and fight the enemy openly; we do not strike by hiding.” He affirmed that Divine support ensures victory in the “battle of truth.” Addressing internal cohesion, the CDF warned that chaos and conflict arise…
HYDERABAD: The body of a retired Superintendent of Police (SP) was recovered from his residence in Latifabad No. 8, Hyderabad, initiating a rapid police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the former high-ranking official. Police officials confirmed the tragic incident, identifying the deceased as Retired SP Rahat Zaidi. Authorities stated that his death was caused by a gunshot injury. Crucially, police noted that the retired officer was alone in the house at the time of the incident, which has led to speculation regarding the nature of the fatality. It was further revealed that Mr. Zaidi had retired…
ISLAMABAD: Following a special directive from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan has dispatched a crucial consignment of 100 tons of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people via a dedicated special flight. This move underscores Pakistan’s highest commitment to providing urgent relief during the ongoing crisis in Gaza. The substantial aid package includes essential life-saving materials such as vital medicines, tents for emergency shelter, blankets for cold weather, and water cans. The shipment was officially seen off from Lahore Airport by Special Assistant to the PM (SAPM) Talha Burki. SAPM Burki affirmed that Pakistan has consistently stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the people…
KARACHI: An alarming new route for the organized smuggling of Iranian diesel into Karachi has been exposed, posing a significant threat to the nation’s formal economy and domestic fuel market. Sources indicate that smugglers are now utilizing the ‘Band Murad’ corridor in Balochistan to efficiently channel vast quantities of illicit fuel into the metropolitan city. Crucially, the smuggling operation reportedly continues unabated despite the presence of established security checkpoints along the Band Murad road and the Northern Bypass. Sources revealed that dozens of illegal nozzle depots have been set up at Band Murad, from where the diesel is transported into…
LAHORE: Major cities across Pakistan are battling dangerously high levels of air pollution, signaling a severe public health and environmental crisis. According to the latest data from a global environmental monitoring website, Lahore, the provincial capital, was recently ranked as the world’s most polluted city, recording an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 327. The data underscored the severity of the crisis across the country, with Karachi also securing the second spot on the global pollution chart with an AQI of 282. These hazardous levels contribute directly to a rise in respiratory illnesses and related fatalities in the urban centers.…
KARACHI: Another fatal traffic accident involving a water tanker has struck Karachi, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist and fueling intense public anger over the perceived negligence of tanker drivers. The tragedy occurred near 4K Chowrangi in Surjani Town. Rescue officials confirmed that the motorcyclist, identified as Abid, was killed instantly after his motorcycle was hit by the water tanker. This incident adds to the growing list of fatal crashes linked to commercial vehicle operations in the metropolitan area. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, the driver of the water tanker fled the scene, evading capture. Local residents,…
HYDERABAD: A dangerous and loud explosion rocked a CNG station near the Hyderabad Bypass when a van suddenly burst into flames during its refueling process, resulting in the complete destruction of the vehicle and injuries to at least five individuals. The incident raises serious questions regarding safety protocols at public fuel stations. According to rescue sources, the violent blast occurred while the van was being filled with compressed natural gas. The explosion led to an immediate fire that rapidly engulfed the vehicle, leaving it completely gutted. Rescue workers and firefighters present at the station were quick to respond, successfully controlling…
RAWALPINDI: A high-tension protest led by the sisters of the PTI founder and party workers near the Factory Naka outside Adiala Jail was forcibly dispersed by police in a late-night operation. The sit-in was organized to protest the continued denial of meeting access to the imprisoned PTI founder. The police initiated the dispersal around 2:00 AM, employing water cannons against the demonstrators, which led to significant tension in the area. In response to the police action, workers reportedly retaliated by throwing stones. Following the confrontation, police arrested multiple demonstrators. In a notable incident, Senator Mushtaq, who had arrived at the…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has taken a significant step toward addressing its ongoing legal and political challenges by establishing a high-powered committee dedicated to reviewing and reforming its party constitution. This move signals an attempt to strengthen internal organizational structure. According to a party statement, the committee’s primary mandate is to identify and eliminate all technical shortcomings and flaws within the current party constitution. PTI has determined that aligning its constitutional framework with the standards of other major political parties is essential to preempt and overcome objections raised by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The committee comprises several senior…
