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- Ordered Federal Institutions To Provide Relief To Rain-hit people of Karachi. Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday a comprehensive plan is being worked out for a functioning sewerage system and provision of potable water in Karachi in consultation with all stakeholders.
- 13 People Killed In Swat After Heavy Rains
- Four Killed As House Roof Collapse After Heavy Torrentail Rain In Lahore
- PM Holds Telephonic Conversation With CM Sindh Over Rains Situation. Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over situation created in Sindh after stormy rains.
- High flood recorded in Chenab River at Head Marala
- Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health
- India’s Police ‘Complicit’ in Anti-Muslim Riots: Amnesty International. Police in Delhi were “complicit and an active participant” in the February violence in which 53 , mostly Muslims, were killed, according to an investigation by Amnesty International India.
- COAS Pledges Rs 50 Mn For Pakistan Hockey Federation. Brigadier Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, Secretary Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
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1. COVID-19 IN PAKISTAN
- Pakistan reported 415 new cases and 9 deaths in the past 24 hours. Pakistan also conducted 23,441 tests in the span of 24 hours (P.S. this data was last updated on August 28 at 9:30am).
2. Severe urban flooding in Karachi
What’s going on? Pakistan’s largest city is reportedly “struggling to stay afloat” as rainwater accumulates on roads. Floodwaters are overwhelming the city’s crumbling infrastructure. Residents are bailing water out of their homes and wading through flooded streets. There are photos of floating cars and submerged homes. In addition to causing structures to collapse, rainwater is also accumulating in hospitals. Karachi Electric suspended power in several areas for safety reasons since streets, houses and buildings are flooded.
The details: Three days of monsoon rains have killed at least 90 people across Pakistan, and damaged at least 1,000 homes. Rain is continuing to lash Karachi and other parts of Sindh. During an earlier wave of monsoon rains, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan sent troops to help local authorities pump rainwater out of inundated residential areas in Karachi.
Record-breaking rain: Torrential rain swept through Karachi on Thursday. At least 19 people died in rain-related incidents and residents have had to evacuate their homes. Provincial authorities are moving displaced families into school buildings, and the military is carrying out rescue/relief efforts. Meteorological officials said downpours this month have broken 89-year-old records in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, Karachi received the highest amount of rain ever recorded in a single day (i.e. 223.5mm of rain in just 12 hours).
The provincial govt’s response: In response to criticism against the Sindh govt, Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah denied accusations about the city “being left helpless.” He said teams are supervising rescue work throughout the day, but accumulated rain water can’t be drained unless the rain calms down. PM Khan tweeted about Thursday’s rainfall in Karachi. CM Shah announced a province-wide public holiday on Friday (i.e. today) due to the flooding situation. He advised people stranded in offices to stay put. Institutions providing essential services will remain open.
The bottom line: Every year, heavy monsoon rains show that Karachi needs better infrastructure planning and drainage systems. Many cities in Pakistan actually struggle to cope with the annual monsoon deluge, causing a lot of public outcry over poor planning.
3. Doctor and other suspects booked in suicide case
A 24-year-old woman doctor named Maha Shah allegedly committed suicide by shooting herself at her home in Karachi’s Defence area. Following a complaint from her father, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Junaid Khan, Dr. Irfan Qureshi and three others on charges of “criminal intimidation,” “common intention (i.e. pre-arranged plan), and “causing hurt by means of poison.” Before committing suicide, Dr. Shah told her family she was being “blackmailed,” “threatened” and “humiliated.” Dr. Shah’s father believes the suspects mentioned in the FIR are responsible for her suicide.
- Backstory: According to the FIR, Dr. Shah became friends with Khan, who allegedly coerced her into misusing cocaine and other drugs. Khan allegedly beat her as well. Then, Dr. Shah apparently met someone who wanted to marry her. That’s when Khan reportedly started threatening her. Dr. Shah told her friend Dr. Qureshi about what was going on, and he allegedly took advantage of the situation by bringing her to his home, giving her a lot of drugs, and doing unspecified “objectionable” things to her. Dr. Shah reportedly left Dr. Qureshi’s house feeling angry. This was the same day she committed suicide. Her relationship with the other suspects is still unclear.
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