Karachi, Pakistan – In a significant move, Deputy Commissioner East, Karachi, sealed an unauthorized petrol pump on the land of the University of Karachi on Thursday. This follows the revocation of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to the petrol pump just three days ago. Despite the revocation, the petrol pump had already been inaugurated and sales had begun.
According to Prof. Dr. Khaled Mahmoud Iraqi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi, the NOC was revoked, but the petrol pump was still inaugurated, and sales started. Following this, the information was passed on to the higher authorities, prompting the Deputy Commissioner East to take immediate action and seal the petrol pump.
The Deputy Commissioner has stated that the petrol pump will be demolished soon, and the land will be restored to its original state. In this regard, a formal letter has been issued from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, signed by the Additional Deputy Commissioner. The letter states that the NOC for the petrol pump has been revoked in accordance with the letter and report from the University and Boards Department.
This development comes amidst widespread criticism of land grabbing in Karachi, with several high-profile cases of land misuse and corruption. The University of Karachi has been at the center of controversy, with allegations of land grabbing and unauthorized development on its land.
In other news, the rescue operation and debris removal at the site of the tragic fire at the Glades Plaza building in Karachi is ongoing. The building was severely damaged in a fire that broke out on January 11, resulting in the loss of several lives.
Meanwhile, Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori, visited the home of firefighter Farhan Ali, who lost his life in the blaze. An initial report on the land allocation for the Glades Plaza building has been prepared by the government.
In a separate development, the Punjab government has announced plans to celebrate the 500-year-old Basant festival, which was banned in 2007. The festival is expected to bring in significant revenue for the province.
In a significant move, a high-level meeting was held between Pakistani and Saudi officials to discuss economic cooperation and investment. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Finance, Aun Ali, and Saudi Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih.
The meeting aimed to strengthen economic ties between the two countries and explore areas of cooperation. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have significant economic and strategic ties, with the latter being one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners.
The rescue operation at the Glades Plaza building has been marred by reports of gross negligence and incompetence. The operation is ongoing, with rescue teams working to recover the remains of those killed in the blaze.
In a separate incident, nine people lost their lives when a landslide struck the village of Domel in Chitral. The Deputy Commissioner’s office in Chitral confirmed the deaths.
In a bizarre incident, a plant in China has been found to have grown through a metal street lamp, demonstrating its remarkable resilience and adaptability. The plant has become an unlikely symbol of hope and perseverance.
In related news, the Sindh government has announced plans to demolish the Glades Plaza building and rebuild it as a commercial hub. The project is expected to take two years to complete.
In a separate development, a Pakistani woman who joined the ISIS in the UK is fighting to regain her British citizenship. Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join the extremist group, is seeking international help to restore her citizenship.
The situation is fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
