In a shocking incident, a woman lost her life in a shooting incident in Quaidabad’s Manshera Colony in Karachi. According to rescue officials, the two women who were injured were returning from a local factory when the shooting occurred. The police have confirmed that two women were injured in the incident, with one succumbing to her injuries during the hospital transfer.
The police have identified the deceased woman as Isma, and according to her husband Haroon, who spoke to the media at the hospital, she was working at the factory. Haroon expressed his shock and grief, stating that he had no knowledge of any enmity with anyone that could have led to the incident.
Following the incident, Sindh Governor Justice (r) Yousuf Ali Shah has called for a written response from the government, with a view to reviewing the entire case. The Sindh government has been facing criticism over its handling of various issues, including the recent floods in the province.
In other news, a fire broke out in a car on Shahra-e-Faisal near the Baloch Bridge in Karachi, with a fire brigade team rushing to the scene to douse the flames. The incident occurred despite the recent warnings by the authorities to be cautious with fire due to the dry weather.
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has reiterated his country’s commitment to maintaining diplomatic ties with Pakistan, despite recent tensions between the two nations. The ambassador’s statement comes in the wake of a recent incident in which an Iranian diplomat was injured in a shooting incident in Karachi.
The Pakistan Air Force has canceled several flights from Lahore and other cities in Punjab due to severe fog, creating traffic congestion on major highways. The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has announced that its members would stage a protest and boycott classes in universities and colleges across the country to press for their demands, including the creation of a separate ministry for education.
In a significant development, the Indian government has announced that it would withdraw the new electricity tariff that was recently imposed on consumers. The decision follows a meeting between the government and the opposition parties, which has been ongoing for several days.
In sports news, Australian cricket team has announced that its wicketkeeper-batsman would retire from all formats after the upcoming series against India. The move is seen as a major blow to the team, which has been struggling to find a suitable replacement for the departing player.
In a statement, the Pakistani ambassador to the United Nations has emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving the Ukraine conflict. The ambassador’s statement comes in the wake of a recent visit by the Taliban’s foreign minister to New Delhi, where he held talks with his Indian counterpart.
In a separate development, the Iranian Supreme Leader has praised the government’s handling of recent protests, describing the Iranian people as “strong, powerful, and informed.” The statement comes in the wake of a recent incident in which a group of protesters clashed with security forces in the capital city, Tehran.
