Aerial firing to celebrate Independence Day has injured 70 people in Karachi.
The injured persons were taken to hospitals from different areas of Karachi, including Korangi, Gulshan e Iqbal, Mauripur, PIB colony, Jamshed Quarter, Lyari, and Malir, rescue sources told Geo News.
Firing was also reported in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Nazimabad, Sharifabad, Pak Colony, and Akhtar Colony.
Women and children were also injured, however , no loss of life has been reported till now.
Former Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has been shifted to a hospital on Tuesday after he experienced pain in the chest while attending a hearing in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore.
Umar’s lawyer said his client felt chest pain in the courtroom, after which he was shifted to the hospital.
Doctors conducted an ECG which turned out to be normal.
Doctors determined that the former Finance Minister’s blood pressure dropped after he took hypertension medicine on an empty stomach, Geo News has said.
A video has surfaced on social media where people can be seen carrying him to the vehicle.
Umar faces multiple cases in relation to the May 9 riots, including incitement to vandalism, and the cypher case.
On November 11, 2023, the ex-secretary general of PTI resigned from party membership and withdrew from politics, citing disagreement with the party’s aggressive approach towards state institutions.
An 18-year-old girl was raped in Gulab Devi Hospital in Lahore, leading to the arrest of one suspect.
The girl, a resident of Nankana Sahib, was undergoing treatment at the hospital.
The police arrested the accused and registered a case.
According to the police, the incident occurred on July 13. The suspect is a student of a laboratory technician.
The police claims that another accomplice of the accused will also be arrested.
The administration of Civil Hospital in Karachi has reported the death of eight patients due to severe dehydration among 40 to 45 heat-affected individuals brought to the emergency room. The deceased suffered from co-morbidities such as epilepsy, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Meanwhile, the meteorological department has forecasted intense heat for the next two days in Karachi. Health experts have advised citizens to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated, and wear light-coloured, loose clothing.
For the second consecutive day, Karachi experienced scorching temperatures in to the absence of sea breezes during the day, leading to severe heat discomfort among residents.
Additionally, rescue sources reported the discovery of seven bodies of drug addicts from various parts of the city today, bringing the total to 17 deaths in the last two days.
Temperatures soared to 42 degrees Celsius, with the ‘Feels Like’ at 50 degrees in some areas such as Gulistan Johar where apartments recorded 43.7 degrees Celsius.
Furthermore, water supply disruptions were reported across Karachi during the heatwave. Areas like Federal B Area Blocks 19 and 20, as well as Kharadar, faced water shortages. Protests erupted in Baldia Naval Colony and Musa Colony due to the lack of water and electricity.
The locked store of the District Headquarter Hospital in Isakhel tehsil had been harbouring the decomposed body of an elderly patient, DAWN has reported.
According to reports, Mohammad Ali, son of Mohammad Asif, was an injured elderly man who was brought to the hospital in February by Rescue 1122 after an accident. He was admitted and treated for a fracture but no relatives paid him a visit.
Ali was said to be mentally ill and grappling with speech. The patients in his ward complained about him after which he was shifted to another room.
When the Punjab health secretary visited the hospital a few days back, Ali was taken to an empty store and locked in for the duration of the visit to avoid any “objectionable” behaviour from him.
He remained locked since the hospital staff reportedly “forgot” to take him out after the visit. Days later, when a revolting smell began spreading through the hospital, the staff began interrogating only to find Ali’s decomposed body in the store room.
Upon receiving the news, Mianwali Deputy Commissioner Khalid Javed Gorayia went to the DHQ Hospital and called for an investigation into the incident.
He established an inquiry committee, led by DHO (HR) Dr. Rafiqe Khan.
An autopsy report will be provided to determine the cause of death.
The hospital administration has reportedly buried the body as an unknown person.
More than 100 nursing staff recruited under the Federal Medical Teaching Institutes (FMTI) Act from Islamabad’s largest hospital, PIMS, were dismissed and ordered to leave the hostel on verbal orders.
The nursing staff protested against the dismissal, saying they are being fired on just a single day’s notice in an unprofessional manner. They have been working without pay for four months on the oral promises of the hospital management to extend their contracts. Now, preparations are being made to recruit untrained individuals in their place.
PIMS Executive Director Rana Imran Sikander says that the contracts have expired and now the matter is between the Establishment Division and the Health Department.
During the PTI regime, nursing staff was recruited on a two-year contract. Under the PDM regime, the tenure of the nursing staff was further extended, which expired in December 2023.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has been discharged from a hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday after receiving treatment for a heat stroke.
According to police officials, the Bollywood star might leave the hospital on Thursday, although there has been no statement from the hospital about his health.
On Tuesday, SRK was in Ahmedabad to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) match of his team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at Narendra Modi Stadium.
The police official said, “Khan is still receiving treatment at the hospital. He might leave today.”
Shah Rukh’s co-star and co-owner of KKR, Juhi Chawla, also provided a health update about the superstar.
Speaking to News18, Juhi said, “Shah Rukh was not feeling too well last night, but he is being taken care of and was feeling much better this evening.”
She added, “God willing, he will soon be up and in the stands on the weekend, cheering the team as we play the finals.”
Calligrapher and former singer Rabi Pirzada is in the hospital following a brief sickness.
After leaving the entertainment industry, Rabi Pirzada began making special artworks and said she’s interested in religion now.
She also has a store named ‘Haya by Rabi’ where she sells pretty clothes.
Recently, Rabi Pirzada posted a picture on her ‘X’ account showing her lying in a hospital bed with a medicine drip hooked into her hand.
The accompanying caption conveyed that Quran classes had been postponed due to her health condition, urging followers to pray for her swift recovery and wishing for Almighty Allah’s blessings.
Fans, upon seeing the post, flooded the comments section with prayers and well wishes for the former singer’s health.
Al Jazeera has reported that according to Hani Mahmoud, their colleague reporting from Gaza, the Israeli army has given a notice to forcefully displaced people to immediately leave Al-Shifa Medical Complex or the premises will be bombed.
Mahmoud suggests that based on past bombing patterns, the entire hospital complex is at risk of destruction at the hands of the Israeli army.
Al Jazeera also reports that as per local Palestinian media reports that a building used for specialised care within al-Shifa Hospital has been destroyed by the Israeli military.
The military justified the raid on Monday by claiming according to intelligence, Hamas fighters were using the hospital complex for shelter. During the raid, approximately 90 Palestinians were killed, 300 suspects were interrogated, and over 160 were detained.
Israel is continuing with its policies of destroying all infrastructure in Gaza, including health institutions, to force the strip to become completely uninhabitable.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been taken to the hospital after he suddenly felt unwell.
Indian media reported that Amitabh Bachchan is now in Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. Some reports state also that the 81-year-old legend of Indian cinema has already had heart surgery at Kokilaben Hospital.
According to reports Amitabh Bachchan was seen with his son Abhishek Bachchan last night at the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) in Thane, Maharashtra, celebrating after making it to the finals of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), according to the reports.