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One dead as violence mars Karachi’s NA-240 by-election

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KARACHI: A person was killed after he was shot during the by-election in the NA-240 constituency and several others have been injured as violence marred the polls. 

Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) officials said that the deceased — Saifullah, whose age was 60 — died when he was brought to the medical facility.

The administration officials said that five injured people were brought to the hospital. Sources at the facility explained that some had gunshot wounds, while others had sustained injuries after being beaten up with sticks.

The incident took place as the political activities heightened in the constituency — which covers areas in Korangi and Landhi — with political parties eyeing to win the NA seat.

The photo collage shows violence and political activities taking place during the NA-240 by-election in Karachis Korangi and Landhi areas, on June 16, 2022. — Photos by Zia ur Rehman
The photo collage shows violence and political activities taking place during the NA-240 by-election in Karachi’s Korangi and Landhi areas, on June 16, 2022. — Photos by Zia ur Rehman

Voting continued uninterrupted till 5pm on the seat that fell vacant after the death of MQM-P MNA Muhammad Ali Khan this year on April 19.

As many as 25 candidates, including MQM-P’s Abu Bakr, Mohajir Qaumi Movement’s Rafi Uddin Faisal, Pak Sarzameen Party’s (PSP) Shabbir Qaimkhani, PPP’s Nasir-Lodhi, and TLP’s Kashif Qadri were contesting elections for the seat. PTI and JI boycotted the by-elections.

TLP ‘killed party member’  

Talking to Geo News, PSP chief Mustafa Kamal confirmed that the deceased person was a member of his party and several others were in critical condition.

“He was our party member, who was aged. He resided in Baldia. The TLP people attacked us and killed my party member,” the PSP chairman said, rebutting the claims of the TLP that they were attacked.

Kamal said that had the PSP used weapons, no one would be able to open fire at their offices and return safely. “They (TLP) are spewing lies. I appeal to the authorities that arrest them or give us weapons.”

Ruling out that his party resorted to violence, Kamal said his party members’ “lives were very precious to him” and that he wanted action to be taken against TLP for allegedly gunning down his party member.

Kamal was present at the time that the firing incident took place during the by-polls — which witnessed low-voter turnout amid the violent clashes. 

‘Thugs’

TLP leader Mufti Ghous Baghdadi, in conversation with Geo News, said that several of his party workers were injured in the clashes as he claimed that “losers” resorted to violence.

“The people who see that their loss is near resort to violence. All this violence took place under the supervision of Anees Kaimkhani and Mustafa Kamal,” he said.

The TLP leader said that the PSP leaders wanted to give an impression that there are no bigger “thugs” than them.

Kaimkhani’s car shot at

In the evening, the vehicle of PSP leader Anis Kaimkhani was fired upon in the Korangi area, but fortunately, the PSP leader was not in the car when it was shot at. The police mobile moving along with Kaimkhani was also fired upon.

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Noticing the court closure, LHC issues an order for impenetrable security.

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Concerns over court closures and case hearing suspensions have been brought up by Chief Justice Shehzad Ahmed Khan of the Lahore High Court (LHC).

In a letter to the authorities, LHC CJ has brought attention to the situation.

The Punjab Interior Minister received a letter from the LHC expressing dismay over law enforcement forces’ disregard for court orders. Copies of the letter were also forwarded to the Punjab Inspector General (IG) and the Lahore Chief City Police Officer (CCPO).

Court closures should never be permitted, the letter stressed, claiming that doing so would constitute a threat to the rule of law.

It was instructed to the Punjab IG and Lahore CCPO to make sure that every court had impenetrable security.

Contrasting it with contempt of court, the LHC denounced the LHC Bar secretary’s action to forcibly halt case proceedings.

The LHC Bar secretary and other parties involved were not subject to contempt proceedings, according to the letter, demonstrating the court’s forbearance.

In closing, the letter expressed hope that court attacks would stop in the future, highlighting the importance of a safe and continuous legal system.

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The Chief Minister of Punjab has given his approval for the implementation of a laptop scheme aimed at providing laptops to students.

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The Laptop Scheme for students has been authorized by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Chief Minister of Punjab chaired a meeting on reforms in the higher education sector, which focused on important decisions, including the endorsement of the Laptop Scheme.

As part of the program, pupils will receive the most up-to-date laptops with a seven-year interval.

During the session, a presentation was provided on the promotion of higher education, the laptop program, and transportation services for females.

A decision was made to prioritize the construction of new universities and colleges in disadvantaged districts of Punjab.

According to CM Maryam Nawaz, the objective of the Punjab administration is to establish institutions of international caliber in each district and colleges in every tehsil.

The user expressed approval for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s declaration of an education crisis.

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, also emphasized that 20,000 motorcycles were being distributed to students throughout the province.

Smog Eradication Initiative

In addition, a dedicated committee consisting of thirteen members, led by Maryam Nawaz, has been established to address the smog situation.

The group, comprised of 12 ministers from different departments, will assess the reports on the elimination of pollution.

The group will also identify the primary sources of smog.

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Rain that calms nerves in Islamabad, Pakistan

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On Friday, rain brought beautiful weather to the twin towns of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Islamabad is currently covered in clouds, although the heatwave was broken by showers and a hailstorm.

In some other parts of Punjab, where the wind contributed to the lovely weather, it also rained in Attock.

When the rain dropped the temperature in the Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, people exhaled with relief.

Rain is expected to persist until Saturday, according to the Meteorological Department.

BOLOCHISTAN

Nine districts are likely to see rains on Friday as a rain-generating storm is predicted to hit Balochistan.

Rain on May 10 and 11, according to the Met Office, will keep the weather mild.

LAHORE

Lahore is anticipated to have a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius, indicating that the city is still experiencing severe weather.

The forecast calls for very light rain in Lahore on Sunday.

With its average rating of 162 on Friday, the city’s worsening smog condition has been making headlines.

The majority of the country was expected to see hot, dry weather over the next three days, according to the Met Department’s previous forecast.

On the other hand, it stated that isolated areas of Gilgit-Baltistan may have partly overcast weather with light showers and thunderstorms.

According to the Met office, countrywide plains should see a modest increase in daytime temperatures.

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