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Karachi police arrest three illegal Afghans
Karachi police on Thursday arrested three Afghan nationals for illegally staying in the city, ARY News reported.
The New Town police in an action took three Afghans into custody over incomplete documents. The Afghan nationals have been booked under Foreign Act.
Earlier, police arrested 11 Afghan nationals in Sindh’s Ghokti over no travel documents.
According to police, the police party stopped 11 Afghan nationals including three women, six children and two men at the Sindh-Punjab border, and asked them to show travel documents.
Read more: Ghotki police arrest eleven illegal Afghan migrants
Over failure to show travel documents, the police arrested the illegal immigrants and recovered mobile phones, and Pakistani and Afghani currency.
The Afghan nationals were booked by Ghokti police, while further investigation into the matter was underway.
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Heavy rains likely in Karachi on August 13 and 14
The metropolis may witness heavy showers on August 13 and 14 under the prevailing monsoon system.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are penetrating central and lower parts of the country.
A westerly wave is also present in the upper and western parts of the country, it added.
The PMD said that rain-wind/thundershower is expected in most parts of Sindh, Balochistan, while at isolated places in Kashmir, south Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Heavy falls are also likely in Sindh and Balochistan on Friday.
The Met Office added that rain-wind/thundershower is expected in most parts of Sindh, Balochistan, while at scattered places in south Punjab, however at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday. Heavy falls are also likely in Sindh and Balochistan during the period.
The PMD warned that heavy rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad and Mirpurkhas during August 12-13.
It further said that flash flooding is expected in Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Barkhan, Kohlu, Mosa Khel, Sherani, Sibbi, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Turbat, Panjgur, Pasni, Jiwani and hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan during the forecast period.
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Karachi witnesses heavy showers late Friday
KARACHI: Most areas of Karachi received rain and thunderstorm late Friday night, Geo News reported.
The areas which received driving downpours include KDA Chowrangi, Board Office, Numaish Chowrangi, Nagan Chowrangi, Shahra-e-Noor Jahan, Powerhouse, UP Morr, New Karachi, North Karachi and Surjani Town.
KDA Chowrangi, Board Office, Numaish and Nagan Chowrangi got inundated under rainwater. Several roads including Godhra Road, Powerhouse and UP Morr were submerged under water. The sewerage nullah at Saleem Centre also overflowed.
The University Road is still waterlogged.
Due to the current wet spell in the metropolis, the Board of Intermediate Education (BIEK), Karachi has postponed the examinations scheduled for today (August 13).
Meantime, the Met Department has predicted that the rains will continue in the port city till August 14. It said the low pressure of the air in the Arabian Sea has become more intense. The city will be lashed with strong winds also.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the metropolis may witness heavy showers on August 13 and 14 under the prevailing monsoon system. The Met Office said the monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal are penetrating central and lower parts of the country.
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ARY News head arrested in Karachi
KARACHI: The government in yet another action against ARY News has picked up its Head of News, Ammad Yousaf from Karachi, ARY News reported.
According to details, ARY’s Head of News Ammad Yousaf was arrested without a warrant from his residence located in Karachi’s DHA.
Police officers along with plain-clothed persons forcibly entered the house of Ammad Yousaf. The raiding team diverted the CCTV cameras of Yousaf’s house, and jumped into the house from the top of the main entrance.
The raiding team also took away the licensed weapons and the DVR of the CCTV cameras installed in the house.
اے آروائی کے ہیڈآف نیوز عماد یوسف کو کراچی ڈیفنس سے گرفتار کرلیا گیا، چھاپہ مار ٹیم آدھی رات کو مرکزی دروازے کے اوپر سے کودی گھر میں تور پھوڑ بھی کی، رات کے اس پہر میں چادر اور چاردیواری کا تقدس پامال کیا گیا.#ARYNews #AmmadYousaf #PakistanKiAwazARY pic.twitter.com/2VBxM8lBWG
— ARY NEWS (@ARYNEWSOFFICIAL) August 10, 2022
Read more: Four more PTI leaders likely to be arrested: sources
Meanwhile, efforts were made by ARY News to contact the Sindh government, but despite the arrest of the news head, the Sindh government did not respond.
The arrest of Ammad Yousaf is being strongly condemned by journalistic organizations and press clubs across the country.
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists said in its statement that the government should come to its senses. AH Khanzada said that they condemn the actions against ARY group. If the government does not stop its action of victimizing ARY News, there will be nationwide protests.
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Security guard slaps, humiliates woman in Karachi
KARACHI: In a disgusting act caught on camera, a security guard slapped a woman at the entrance of an apartment in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar, leaving her unconscious, ARY NEWS reported.
According to a video obtained by ARY NEWS, a woman and a security guard could be seen engaged in an argument at the entrance of a building when suddenly the latter slapped the former in the face.
The poor soul could be seen immediately falling to the ground as the security guard further hit her with his shoes.
کراچی گلستان جوہر بلاک 17 میں اپارٹمنٹ کے سیکیورٹی گارڈ نے پہلے خاتون کی تذلیل کی پھر تھپڑ اور لات مار کر بے ہوش کردیا، بے غیرتی کی انتہا کہ پاس بیٹھے لوگ بجائے بیچ بچاو کروانے کے معاملہ دیکھ کر کھسکنے لگے، کہاں ہیں انسانی حقوق والے؟ @SyedaShehlaRaza@PoliceMediaCell pic.twitter.com/WVOIG0TeYr
— Nazir Shah (@SsyedHhussain) August 8, 2022
The woman lay there at the entrance for minutes as those standing alongside the guard did not bother to pick her up or stop the security guard from committing the inhumane act.
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According to sources having knowledge of the incident, the security guards and the union of the building in Guilistan-e-Johar block 17 stopped anyone from helping the woman after the incident. “A security guard and a man named Adil were involved in the entire episode,” they said.
Meanwhile, the police also raided the apartment to arrest the suspects allegedly involved in the entire episode, however, they were able to flee.
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Police issues traffic plan for 08, 09 and 10 Muharram
KARACHI: The traffic police have Sunday issued the city’s traffic plan to help motorists choose the best available route for their travels ahead of Ashura processions and Muharram-related religious gatherings and programs, ARY News reported.
For the Muharram 08, 09 and 10 1444 A.H. that is August 07, 08 and 09 respectively, processions will be taken out from Nishtar Park and will end at Imambargah Hussania Iranian in Kharadar, said a press release of traffic police today.
On Muharram 08 procession starts from Nishter Park at 1:30 PM and will pass through Numaish, M.A. Jinnah Road, Saddar, it will again return to M.A. Jinnah Road and conclude at Imambargah Hussania Iranian in Kharadar. All vehicular traffic coming from the city side will be diverted to Soldier Bazar Road, to Coast Guards, Ankleseria Chowk to Jubilee or Nishtar Road.
The procession route for Muharram 8 (Aug. 07): Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Father Jaminis Road, Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan Road, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk, M.A. Jnnah Road, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Chand Bibi Chowk, Nishtar Road, Nigar Cinema, Altaf Hussain Road, Denso Hall, again M.A. Jinnah Road, Kharadar Police Station, Bombay Bazar To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.
The procession route for Muharram 9 (Aug. 08):
A procession will be taken out from Imambargah Shah-e-Najaf at Martin Road towards Nishtar Park.
After the majlis, a procession will move to Nishtar Park at About 12 noon and then will proceed to Imambargah Hussainia Iranian Kharadar.
Route Will Be: Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road. Father Jaminis Road Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan. M.A. Jinnah, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street Tibet Chowk,M.A.Jinnah Road, Boulton Market, Bombay Bazar, Kharadar, Nawab Mahabat Khanji Road To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.
Muharram 10 (Aug. 09):
On Youm-e-Ashur after Majalis at Nishtar Park at 8 in the morning, the central mourning procession will be taken out that will conclude at Hussainan Iranian Imambargah in the evening.
Procession Route: Nishter Park, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto Road, Father Jaminis Road, Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan, M.A. Jinnah Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, Tibet Chowk,m.a.jinnah Road, Boulton Market, Bombay Bazar Kharadar, Nawab Mahabat Khanji Road, To Hussainan Iranian Imambargah.
General traffic will be prohibited on the routes of mourning processions on Muharram 08, 09 and 10, traffic police said. Citizens should take an alternate route. Traffic officials will be present at diversions to guide the public, according to the press release.
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Army helicopter with six on board goes missing: ISPR
A Pakistan Army aviation helicopter en route from Quetta to Karachi with important personalities aboard has gone missing on Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed in a tweet.
A Pakistan army aviation helicopter which was on flood relief operations in Lasbela, Balochistan lost contact with ATC. 6 individuals were on board including Commander 12 Corps who was supervising flood relief operations in Balochistan. Search operation is underway.DTF
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) August 1, 2022
Taking to Twitter, the military's media wing said that the aviation helicopter was on a flood relief operation in Lasbela, Balochistan when it lost contact with air traffic control (ATC).
"Six individuals were on board, including Commander 12 Corps who was supervising flood relief operations in Balochistan," the tweet said, adding that a search operation is underway.
According to details available with Geo News, Corp Commander Quetta Lieutenant General Sarfaraz Ali, who was supervising the flood relief operations in the province, was also on board.
Per the details aired by Geo News, Major Syed was the pilot while Major Talha was the co-pilot of the helicopter. The Director-General of Coast Guards Brigadier Amjad, Engineer Brigadier Khalid, and chief naik Mudassir were also onboard.
The civil authorities and the Pakistan Army are currently busy with relief programmes in the province as the heavy rain spell has wreaked havoc there, claiming 147 lives.
Following the incident, the district administration said that a helicopter crashed in the vicinity of the Sassi Punnu Shrine, located near the Windar area, however, the ISPR is yet to confirm whether it was the same helicopter.
Local residents say that the helicopter was seen flying low after which it disappeared. Meanwhile, it was reported that the incident took place minutes before sunset (Maghrib prayers).
Deputy Inspector-General Khuzdar Pervez Imrani said that local police teams are also trying to find the helicopter. The area consists of mountain ranges which are creating difficulties in the search operation.
He further said that despite the difficulties caused by the terrain, police teams are trying to search the helicopter on motorcycles as well. A joint rescue operation of police and Frontier Corps has been underway for the last five hours.
Expressing concern over the disappearance of the helicopter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted: "The disappearance of Army Aviation helicopter from Balochistan is alarming. The entire nation prays to Allah Almighty for the safety, security, and return of these sons of the country who came out to help the flood victims. Insha Allah."
PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan also expressed his concern and prayed for the missing.
"Disturbing news of army aviation helicopter missing and praying for all those on board," he tweeted.
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Section 144 imposed in Karachi amid rainfall
KARACHI: To ensure the safety of the public, section 144 (6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure has been imposed in the Karachi division with effect from July 25 to 31.
The action has been taken to stop citizens from swimming, diving, bathing, and boating in the sea following the ongoing heavy rainfall and high tides in the sea within the city’s torrential limit, a notification issued by the Office of the Commissioner Karachi stated on Monday.
The notification prohibits the public from participating in the aforementioned activities, as they may cause harm to life and there is a risk of increased incidents of drowning. Therefore, necessary measures are imposed to prevent incidents of such nature within the Karachi Division.
“The Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners of Karachi Division are hereby authorised to take action against the violators in coordination with the concerned Senior Superintendents of Police and get the violators booked under section 188 PPC in writing in the concerned Police Stations for the violation of Section 144 Cr. P.C,” the notification reads.
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How did Karachi look during second spell of rain?
Karachiites were delighted to wake up to the second spell of heavy rainfall, however, it soon created an unpleasant situation as rains caused urban flooding, making life paralysed for many.
The downpour caused the commuters to face obstacles while travelling as rainwater accumulated in several areas and entered shops and houses.
Intermittent monsoon rains continued to batter parts of Karachi since last night, submerging several low-lying areas of the port city.
Let's take look at how Karachi looked after heavy rainfall on Sunday.
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Heavy rain expected in Karachi
Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain in the metropolis today.
According to chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz, the monsoon system is affecting Sindh and heavy rain is expected in Karachi between 8 and 9am today while heavy rain may continue intermittently throughout the day.The highest amount of rainfall received during the last 24 hours was in Quaidabad (4.5mm), followed by Saddar (4mm), Korangi (3mm), Gulshan-i-Hadeed (3mm), PAF Masroor base (2.4mm), Orangi Town (2mm), University Road (1.5mm), PAF Faisal base (1.5mm), Keamari (1.4mm), Jinnah Terminal (0.8mm), DHA Phase 2 (0.6mm), North Karachi (0.6mm) and old airport area (0.6mm), data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) showed.
Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab said it had been "raining constantly" in Karachi since early morning.
"However, the situation so far has been under control. All main roads and underpasses remain clear for traffic. Water piled up on the side of the roads will be brushed out," he said.
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