Tag: Karachi

  • Karachi woman takes loud hens to court

    Karachi woman takes loud hens to court

    A hearing was held in the Sindh High Court (SHC) on a petition against keeping chickens in homes filed by a Karachiite woman named Samira, reports Geo.

    SHC has sought responses from relevant institutions including the Cantonment Board on the petition against rearing chickens in residential urban areas.
    Chief Justice Aqeel Abbasi inquired whether the relevant institutions have received complaints about the hens.

    Samira said that the Cantonment Board is not doing anything whereas hens are not allowed according to their own rules. The petitioner said that the hens create noise that reaches the whole area.

    The Chief Justice remarked that chickens indeed are very mischievous and make a lot of noise.

    The court asserted that in earlier times, naughty boys used to slaughter chickens and eat them up but what can be done now to get these chickens.

    The next hearing is scheduled to be held on April 23.

  • Karachi police officer involved in 90s operation faces death threats yet again

    Karachi police officer involved in 90s operation faces death threats yet again

    The family of Haider Ali Zaidi, a former police officer who played a pivotal role in the Karachi operation of the 1990s, is currently under threat from criminals, The News has reported.

    Haider is known for his contributions during the operation. He has been subjected to numerous terrorist attacks in the past and is once again receiving death threats, along with his family.

    One such incident occurred in 2013 near Safari Park, where Haider sustained severe injuries. Consequently, his brothers, Syed Shahid Ali Zaidi and Sultan Ali Zaidi, opted to leave the country due to persistent threats.

    Haider reported that his mother recently received a threatening call, warning of harm to her sons upon their return to Pakistan. The continuous threats prompted Haider and his brothers to relocate abroad for safety.

    Despite their desire to return home, they face renewed threats if they do so. Additionally, Haider’s younger brother Shahid was injured in a knife attack by terrorists in 2018 and was once again targeted in 2019.

    Furthermore, Haider’s sisters have been victims of terrorist attacks, while Sultan too, has faced threats. Their mother, battling cancer, has also been subjected to repeated threatening calls, adding to the family’s distress.

  • Khawaja Sira community members attacked by mob in Karachi; No action taken yet

    Khawaja Sira community members attacked by mob in Karachi; No action taken yet

    The first-ever elected transgender member of the Karachi Municipal Council and transgender rights activist Shahzadi Rai took to X (former Twitter) and described an incidence of violence against her community members.

    Shahzadi wrote, “A mob attack occurred at Johar Mor. These individuals first beat members of my community, then threatened to kill us openly. Please help and kindly tag the police. @sindhpolicedmc8 @BBhuttoZardari @PPP_Org @AuratMarchKHI @TMItalks.”

    In the video she highlighted how police arrived quite late while she was constantly being threatened with being killed. In another video, she was trying to calm the mob, but nothing worked at that point. She has appealed to the Sindh police to take legal action against the hate crime and violence.

    Member of Awami Workers Party, Ammar Rashid, wrote, “Horrifying to see. There is a direct line from the anti-trans hate being spread by rightwing activists, youtubers & parties to such mobs. Your ‘gender activism’ hobby & moral panic clickbait leads to situations of life & death for others. And no surprise Sindh police is MIA.”

    Transgender Rights Activist Aradhiya Khan demanded strict action, “ Urgent Alert: Another mob attack at Johar Mor! Once again, our community is being targeted and hunted down. We’re facing threats of violence and need immediate intervention.
    @sindhpolicedmc8 , please step in to stop this cycle of terror. Lives are at stake! #StopViolence”

    Human Rights Activist Gulalai Ismail highlighted the consequences of online campaigns against transgender community, “This is terrifying and highly condemnable. The recent trans-hate politics of JI and likes of Maria B has intensified the existing threats to the lives of Pakistani khwajasira community. These hate mongers should be held accountable & brought to justice.”

    Aurat March Karachi also reacted to the situation and said, “This is outrageous and horrifying. Till when will the khawaja sira community and trans people be forced to live in fear of such gruesome violence? Why do these fanatical cis men feel emboldened enough to issue threats like these, that too so openly? We stand in solidarity with the trans community and reiterate our demand to immediately end the hate campaign & mob violence targeting them.”

    Lawyer Muneeb Qadir said, “’Taang pe taang rakh ke cheer doon ga’ was what Qaiser Raja had said about transgenders & while specifically naming Shahzadi Rai in that speech. Hate speech can have dangerous consequences as you can see from what happened in Johar Mor last night. Maria B, Mishi, this one’s on u”

  • Body of Pakistani-German killed in Europe airlifted to Karachi

    Body of Pakistani-German killed in Europe airlifted to Karachi

    The dead body of Faheemuddin, a German citizen of Pakistani origin who was killed in Germany, has reportedly been brought to Karachi.

    Faheemuddin was murdered in the city of Ulm in the southern German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, when a local resident entered his house and attacked the family with a knife.

    As a result of the attack, 58-year-old Faheemuddin died on the spot, while his wife and 13-year-old daughter were seriously injured before being taken to the hospital for medical assistance.

    According to the police, two other daughters remained safe during the attack after they hid in the house. The police reached the scene after getting informed, shooting and killing the attacker.

    The police claim that the killer was mentally unwell and had returned from mental therapy a few months ago.

    Faheemuddin’s body has now been brought to Karachi. His funeral prayers will be offered in Federal B area after Zuhr prayer.

    His brother, Wajihauddin, said that Fahimuddin had been living in Germany with his family since 1992.

    Wajihuddin claimed that the killer was not a psychopath but a taxi driver, no one should be labelled as a psychopath.

  • Celebrities glam up for Jazz PSL 9 Party in Karachi

    Celebrities glam up for Jazz PSL 9 Party in Karachi

    PSL, the Pakistan Super League, is a big deal in Pakistan with loyal fans. Right now, PSL Season 9 is in full swing, and Jazz recently hosted a dazzling party at Karachi Beach to celebrate the ongoing excitement of Season 9.
    The event was a star-studded affair, with Pakistani celebrities like Hareem Farooq, Sidra Niazi, and Yashma Gill gracing the occasion, alongside international sensation Erin Holland.
    Against the backdrop of Karachi’s scenic coastline, guests enjoyed music and a tasty menu, highlighting the deep connection between cricket and entertainment in Pakistan.
    Here are some captivating moments from the Jazz PSL Party. Take a look:

  • Man, 34, allegedly shot dead by South-African wife in Karachi

    Man, 34, allegedly shot dead by South-African wife in Karachi

    A young man named Jehanzeb Malik, 34, was found shot dead in his apartment in DHA on Monday evening with his wife missing from the premises. It now appears that she fled after allegedly murdering her husband, reports Dawn.

    Jehanzeb’s body was found at the 20th-storey flat in a DHA high-rise apartment complex. He had reportedly been shot in the head from behind. The body was shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre to fulfil medico-legal formalities, as per the police.

    The Crime Scene Unit of the police has collected evidence from the crime scene.

    The DIG briefed the media that the murdered victim lived in the apartment with his South African wife. The couple had tied the knot around five years ago. They had two children who were at their grandfather’s home at the time of the incident.

    He said that investigators came to know that the couple had a fight before the murder. The police have alerted airport authorities to stop her from boarding any flight.

  • Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    Woman accidentally swallows pistol bullet in Karachi

    A woman accidentally swallowed a pistol bullet in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi.

    She was shifted to Jinnah Hospital after complaining of severe stomachache, Geo News has reported.

    The woman’s husband has told the police that the bullets were kept in the open while the pistol was being cleaned. His wife put the bullet in her mouth jokingly, but it slipped inside.

    The wife then underwent an X-ray in which the bullet can be seen clearly.

  • Karachi: Homeless siblings run over by car

    Karachi: Homeless siblings run over by car

    An unfortunate incident took place in Karachi when a fast-moving car ran over a sleeping family killing three siblings and injuring two other family members.

    The family was sleeping on a footpath near Nagan Chowrangi in the small hours of Wednesday morning when the car ran over them. However, the car driver managed to escape in injured condition, leaving behind his vehicle which was impounded by the police.

    The police said that two brothers and their sister were killed in the accident, reports Dawn. Bali Gopi Chand, 22, and Ashok Gopi Chand, 9, died on the spot. Later, Shri Ram Gopi, 15, died during treatment at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre. Sita Gopi, 14, and Lalay Gopi, 6 were injured and admitted for treatment.

    “An FIR has been registered and police are working on the case,” said SSP Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqi, adding that police will arrest the driver and whoever else was in the car. A case of manslaughter has been registered.

    Area SHO Qamar Kiani said that the police had conducted raids at three places to nab the suspect but to no avail.

    He also said that the case was registered on the complaint of a relative of the victims, who informed the police that he lived in the slum area of Sohrab Goth and sold vegetables on a pushcart. He was asleep in his home when at around 3 am someone informed him about the death of his relatives in a car accident.

  • Pakistan mein kab aur kahan barish hogi?

    Pakistan mein kab aur kahan barish hogi?

    As per the latest forecast from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), several regions across Pakistan are on high alert as they anticipate rainfall and heavy snowfall starting from Thursday.

    The Met Office has issued a weather advisory indicating that a strong westerly wave is set to approach western parts of the country by February 29, likely affecting most areas by March 1. This weather system is expected to persist for approximately two days, potentially leading to disruptive conditions.

    Areas including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Gawadar, Quetta, Chitral, Abbottabad, GB, Kashmir, Multan, Faisalabad, and Sialkot are bracing for heavy rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms.

    In Sindh, Kambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur & Dadu, Jamshoro, Thatta, Tharparker, Badin, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Naushahro feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar districts & Karachi division are bracing for heavy rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms on February 29 and March 1. PMD has also warned of the possibility of isolated hailstorms during this period.

    Similarly, Balochistan is expected to experience widespread heavy rain along with wind and thunderstorms in areas such as Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Chagi, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Turbat, Kech, Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni, Ormara, Panjgur, Kharan, Noushki, Washuk, Mastung, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Zhob, Sherani, Barkhan, Musakhel, Kohlu, Jhal Magsi, Loralai, Ziarat, Quetta, Chaman, Pishin, Qila Abdullah and Qila Saifullah during the same timeframe.

    Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is likely to witness heavy to extremely heavy rain coupled with thunderstorms from February 29 to March 3, affecting areas like Chitral (Lower & Upper), Dir (Lower & Upper), Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Karak, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, DI Khan, North & South Waziristan districts.

    Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and Kashmir are also expected to face heavy to extremely heavy widespread rain, along with windstorms and snowfall throughout the forecast period.

    In Punjab, cities including Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali and Bhakkar on 01st & 02nd March. Heavy snowfall is also expected in Murree, Galliyat and surrounding during the period. Rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Multan, Kot Addu, Layyah, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Khanpur, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar are gearing up for widespread heavy rain accompanied by windstorms.

    The Met Office has issued warnings regarding the possibility of flash flooding in various regions. In Balochistan and Dera Ghazi Khan, heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding in local nullahs on February 29 and March 1. Similarly, hill torrents in KP, Kashmir, Murree, and Galliyat, as well as local nullahs in Islamabad, could experience flash flooding on March 1 and 2.

    Moreover, the heavy rain and snowfall may result in road closures in popular tourist destinations such as Murree, Naran, Kaghan, and Swat, among others. Consequently, tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel during this period.

    The PMD has urged all relevant authorities to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to mitigate any potential risks or untoward situations arising from the forecasted severe weather conditions.

  • More than 200 Karachi buildings made with poor material

    More than 200 Karachi buildings made with poor material

    More than 200 multi-storied buildings in Karachi have reportedly been constructed using bad quality materials and poor planning.

    KMC has submitted a report to the Sindh High Court on the incidents of fire in multi-storied buildings of Karachi.

    The report highlights the lack of a fire fighting system, emergency exit and other necessary arrangements. It has also been stated that KMC’s suggestion was not taken into consideration while issuing NOC to buildings.

    According to the KMC report, building inspections were conducted on I.I. Chundrigar Road, Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Shahrah e Faisal.

    SBCA has issued completion certificates to these buildings, action is necessary against illegal constructions and NOC issuers, while anti-corruption has initiated action against involved SBCA officers and builders.