Karachi witnessed a very strange story of a robbery, in Korangi No.5.
According to reports, thieves entered a house in Karachi where they held three women hostage.
The robbers started looting and had grabbed all valuables inside the house. After raiding most of the cupboards and rooms inside the house, they entered the room where they had held the women hostage.
One of the women from the three shouted out and prohibited them from entering claiming that her husband had died recently and she was in “Iddat” and according to Islamic values and traditions she was not to see another man till a set period of time.
When the thieves got to know this, they left all the valuables and left the house, asking the women to pray from God so that he may ease their difficulties.
The women then told the whole story to their surprised neighbours. They did not report the matter to the police and the inquiry of local police came back empty-handed.
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has said that when he saw the former premier Nawaz Sharif climbing the stairs of the plane he remembered the doctors’ reports, which said the patient ‘will be gone [forever]’ if not allowed to go abroad, Geo News reported.
According to the details, PM Imran while addressing a gathering in Mianwali after putting the foundation stone for a hospital said that in the reports it was written that “the patient had heart problems, kidney problems, high sugar and if the patient is not allowed to go abroad then he will be ‘gone’ [forever].”
PM said that he wondered if Sharif’s recovery owes to the luxurious plane he travelled in or to the London climate, adding that he seeks clarity on the issue and that the matter needs to be investigated.
The prime minister taunted former PM again by saying that maybe Nawaz had recovered by simply looking at the plane “since it was such a magnificent plane and a common man cannot travel in such an aircraft”.
The statements from PM Imran have come only a few days after he had put the burden of letting Nawaz travel abroad for treatment on Pakistan courts.
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Imran Khan had earlier said in an indirect reference to Nawaz’s travel to London that there are separate laws for the weak and powerful in the country, requesting the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa to deliver prompt justice.
PM also urged CJP Khosa and puisne judge of the Supreme Court Justice Gulzar Ahmed to come forward and restore public confidence in the judiciary.
CJP Khosa later responding to PM’s remarks reagarding the judiaciary said that Imran Khan himself agreed for ‘someone’ to travel abroad, so it should not be said that the judiciary was the sole authority in the matter.
CJP added, “Do not taunt us regarding the powerful, everyone is equal before the law”.
After CJP Khosa’s remarks Imran Khan clarified his stance and said that the government agreed to allow the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo for medical treatment on “humanitarian grounds”.
Disgusted w our collective silence.Ashamed that trends in Pakistan continue 2be political tussles. Our concern 4 what goes on in the lives of politicians insatiable. No System 4 Child Protection Twisted Priorities💔 pic.twitter.com/u2NZxSqbf1
Perfect little #Sakina ws 5. Brutally raped & tortured her tiny body was found in this water tank. Another one lost 2 us How do we protect our children frm an apocalyptic epidemic of child abuse? We really find other things more imp 2 talk about & hv no system 4 Child Protection! pic.twitter.com/I5UxFTKPbs
We shld hv thought of #Justice4Sakina while she was alive. She ws raped 2 death,then thrown in a water tank. Seeing her dead body makes people feel uncomfortable.I wish it made them uncomfortable enough 2 get up & speak up w all their might 2 DEMAND #ChildProtection#ChildRightspic.twitter.com/38PvIoXblA
He was nine. Still screaming in pain when I reached him. His pants covered in blood. He got 13 stitches. His landlord raped him. His father is a poor Mali. I spent the week w him non stop & all he talked abt after surgery was how he wanted ice cream. So we had ice cream everyday pic.twitter.com/t250KfE2Z2
He is doing well now Please help those who are not doing so well In shelters In Kasur In Shahrag Pressure the state to prioritise … #OurChildrenComeFirst
Pls remember th 12yr old Sindhi child brutally gang raped.She recently hd a baby out of tht rape.Her life & her babies life threatened by local vaderas. Her mother a widow.2 of her 4 rapists out on bail.2 never even caught.The men who would give her roti were regularly raping her
Sometimes my TimeLine is a graveyard 4 all the little angels we speak abt 2 late. I hear them constantly. Beaten,abused,begging,slaving,abandoned,losing hope,losing trust. My heart a deep,gutted, aching grave 4 the children we let die. It makes me sick 2 know there will be more💔
Nadia is not sharing heartbreaking stories to raise awareness, she is also calling out the authorities to take swift action and work towards the protection of children.
Everyone should not speak about the issue randomly 🤦🏽♀️ Everyone should demand a cohesive #childprotectionsystem. Every one should demand laws that desist be updated and implemented. https://t.co/l6FbwU6EHZ
Meanwhile, Nadia’s upcoming drama serial Damsa will also highlight child abuse and trafficking.
Nadia will play a nurse in the drama which will “highlight the concepts of marriage, children and the dangerous reality of child trafficking.”
#Damsa is not just any serial. Its not just #TV Damsa is a powerful story that shows how love transforms. It expresses the most exalted form of love I have ever experienced,the love between a mother & child. Damsa is a testimony 2 #childprotection in #Pakistan. It calls 4 action pic.twitter.com/YNMxpHlhKk
The Royals tour of Pakistan was definitely one of the highlights of the year and the Princess’ wardrobe was the cherry on top. Duchess Kate stole the show with a number of traditional dresses from local designers including Maheen Khan, Gul Ahmed and Khadija Shah.
Gul Ahmed
Maheen Khan
Élan
And it appears that the Duchess was very pleased with her wardrobe because Khadija of Élan got a signed thank you note from Kate herself.
Khadija shared a picture of the letter on Twitter and expressed her happiness over receiving it.
Along with appreciating the designer for her work, the letter also said: “Pakistan really is a wonderful country, which we both thoroughly enjoyed visiting and hope to return one day soon.”
Kate had worn a cream and black embroidered outfit by the designer label as she boarded a plane back to Islamabad after an unexpected storm had disrupted their schedule and forced the royal couple to spend the night in Lahore.
Kate wore the same outfit to a private visit the royal couple undertook to the SOS Village in Lahore.
On the final day of their visit to Pakistan, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge returned to @SOSChildrenPK, which provides a home and family structure to over 150 young girls and boys in Lahore #RoyalVisitPakistanpic.twitter.com/UhDqjzE9Et
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 19, 2019
Kate and William visited Pakistan for the first time in October. Their five-day tour had a jam packed schedule which included visits to Lahore, Islamabad and Chitral.
The Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (PASSD) has announced that it will partner with Facebook to handle malnutrition in Pakistan.
As per details, Ehsaas will host a first-of-its-kind ‘Design Hackathon’ on malnutrition at the National Incubation Centre, Islamabad on December 14 and 15.
The Designed Hackathon will connect experts in malnutrition with
digital marketers who with the help of Facebook, will build innovative digital
campaigns around the specific challenges of malnutrition.
Speaking on the matter, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar said, “Ehsaas is bringing together the smartest talent in digital marketing and technology to tackle malnutrition across the country and improve millions of lives.”
“Social media is an important medium through which we can educate the public, and we are excited to see the results of this pioneering,” she added.
Millions of children in Pakistan suffer health and development consequences due to malnutrition. At least 703 children have died due to malnutrition and different diseases in the Tharparkar district in 2019.
The Ehsaas Programme with this partnership with technology and social media platforms aims to reach new people across Pakistan with educational messages on malnutrition and the different sides associated with this disease.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has denied reports that any United States (US) military aircraft entered Pakistani airspace.
“Relevant departments have informed me that no aircraft entered Pakistan’s limits. In our record, no airplane has crossed our airspace,” said CAA spokesperson Ismail Khoso, Daily Times reported.
On Wednesday, ARY had reported that an aircraft from Muscat was heading towards Karachi. The pilot was asked about the permission and the code to which he didn’t answer. The air traffic controller warned the aircraft after which it moved out of its territory.
Aviation Division Senior Joint Secretary and spokesperson Abdul Sattar Khokhar said Muscat authorities informed Pakistan on November 18 at 9:15 am that an aircraft was flying towards Pakistani airspace.
“However, the plane did not enter our airspace and remained in international airspace. The authorities contacted the airplane for identification, but it did not respond either,” he added.
Khosa said there are air spaces of other countries besides Pakistan about which the CAA could not say anything. “We must have noticed any aircraft if it had entered Pakistan’s limits.”
“The aircraft was of US origin. However, I cannot confirm if it was a military plane, a fighter or a bomber or a transport plane,” Khokhar added.
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday had a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump.
According to PTI’s official Twitter account, PM Khan had a telephone conversation with President Trump, during which bilateral and regional issues were discussed.
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Telephone Conversation with President Donald Trump
PM Imran conveyed that the release of Western hostages in Afghanistan was a positive development and Pakistan was happy that they were safe and free. President Trump thanked the PM for Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating this positive outcome.
The Prime Minister re-affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the advancement of Afghan peace and reconciliation process for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. Both leaders agreed to continue to work together for the promotion of this shared objective.
The Prime Minister apprised President Trump of the current situation in IOJ&K, underscoring that over 8 million people remained under siege for over 100 days now.
Appreciating President Trump’s continued engagement as well as mediation offer, PM Imran stressed that the President must continue his efforts for facilitation of a peaceful solution of the Jammu & Kashmir dispute.
Recalling their conversations in Washington and New York, the two leaders agreed to deepen bilateral collaboration, including in relevant multilateral fora.
The two leaders further agreed to remain in close contact.
Who would have thought that Islamabad’s nullahs would be used to carry out thefts and provide shelter to robbers?
Turns out that a gang of robbers, who have been creating panic in the capital, were using the drains, or nullahs, to carry out their activities.
According to reports, the police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) made the discovery after they found a hideout near Jinnah Avenue in F-7 and uncovered a makeshift room in one of the drains, with all the requirements for a bedroom and living room.
An investigation into the matter was carried out after more than a dozen robberies took place in F-10, F-11, G-10 and G-11. The investigation team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hakim Khan studied the areas where the robberies took place and found that all the houses that were robbed were located near drains.
Surveillance of the drains revealed that the suspects were using them for their movement.
Though most of the suspects escaped the police raid, two people were later arrested and the stolen goods confiscated. The police said that there were eight to 10 tributaries leading off from the drain they raided, which made it difficult to follow the suspects further.
Those arrested during interrogation revealed that they were part of a five-member group and the remaining three members had fled to Afghanistan following the raid. They shared that they stayed in a city for a few weeks, robbed several houses, and then travelled to Afghanistan with the stolen items with the help of local facilitators who were given 10 to 15 per cent of the stolen items.
The apprehended further said that houses near nullahs were chosen for robberies to be carried out at sunset and sunrise. They revealed that they entered the houses by cutting through grills and then held residents hostage before carrying out their robberies.
