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Wreckage Located as Pakistan Seeks Five Missing Crew After Cargo Plane Disappearance Near Karachi
world2 days ago

Wreckage Located as Pakistan Seeks Five Missing Crew After Cargo Plane Disappearance Near Karachi

Wreckage from a cargo plane operated by K2 Airways was located off Pakistan’s coast near Karachi after it disappeared while approaching the southern port. The aircraft, which had departed Sharjah, UAE, reported a navigation-system problem before vanishing; the search found debris after about 12 hours, and five crew members remain missing. Navy and civilian teams continue the hunt amid rough seas, with investigators expected to determine the cause. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged full resources for the SAR effort.

via NBC News|
#cargo-plane#k2-airways#karachi
Pakistan hunts missing cargo plane after navigational fault over Arabian Sea
world3 days ago

Pakistan hunts missing cargo plane after navigational fault over Arabian Sea

A Boeing 737-400 freighter operated by K2 Airways vanished after reporting a navigational system fault while en route to Karachi from Sharjah. Flight-tracking data showed a rapid descent before contact was lost west of Karachi; naval ships, a merchant vessel, and two navy aircraft are participating in the search, with no wreckage or survivors found so far. If confirmed, it would mark Pakistan’s first major civilian air disaster since 2020.

via Al Jazeera|
#aviation#boeing737-400#karachi
Khamenei’s Death Triggers Global Protests and U.S. Consulate Storming
world4 months ago

Khamenei’s Death Triggers Global Protests and U.S. Consulate Storming

After Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike, protests erupted across the region, including hundreds who stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. Tens of thousands in Indian-administered Kashmir denounced the killing, while Iran reported the deaths of senior military leaders in airstrikes; missiles toward Israel and airspace closures sparked travel disruptions and a flurry of diplomatic warnings as the region teetered on the edge of escalation.

via AP News|
#iran#karachi#khamenei
Tragedy Strikes as Pakistan Mall Fire Claims Multiple Lives
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes as Pakistan Mall Fire Claims Multiple Lives

A fire broke out in a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, killing at least 10 people and injuring 22 others. The fire started on the fourth floor of the building, where call centers are located. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it may have been triggered by a short-circuit generator. This incident adds to a series of fire-related tragedies in Karachi in recent years.

via Fox News|
#accidentsdisasters#casualties#fire
Religious Tensions Escalate as Hindu Temples Face Destruction in Pakistan
religiouscultural-heritage3 years ago

Religious Tensions Escalate as Hindu Temples Face Destruction in Pakistan

A 150-year-old Hindu temple, Mari Mata Temple, was demolished in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar, Pakistan. The operation took place late at night with the presence of bulldozers and a police vehicle. The temple's inside structure was razed while leaving the outer walls intact. There were allegations of encroachment and illegal sale of the temple's land. The Hindu community has called for an investigation into the incident.

via Hindustan Times|
#demolition#hindu-temple#karachi
"Severe Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches India and Pakistan, Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rainfall"
natural-disaster3 years ago

"Severe Cyclone Biparjoy Approaches India and Pakistan, Mumbai Braces for Heavy Rainfall"

The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Biparjoy" is currently located 840km south of Karachi, with a maximum wave height of 25-28 feet. The storm is expected to intensify into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm for at least the next 24 hours. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the open sea, and section 144 has been imposed in Karachi, banning entry to beaches and water activities until the end of the storm to avoid any untoward incident of shipwreck or drowning.

via The News International|
#arabian-sea#cyclone#karachi
Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer returns home after abduction in Karachi.
human-rights3 years ago

Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer returns home after abduction in Karachi.

Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir has returned home safely after being abducted by unidentified armed men in Karachi. Nasir, who has been an outspoken critic of human rights violations in the country, did not mention whose custody he was in or the circumstances under which he had been released. His abduction sparked widespread criticism on social media by journalists, activists, and ordinary Pakistanis, and his supporters protested outside the Karachi Press club on Friday.

via Reuters|
#abduction#human-rights#human-rights-activist
Pakistan's Deadly Food Stampede Crisis: Arrests Made and Tear Gas Used to Disperse Crowds.
world3 years ago

Pakistan's Deadly Food Stampede Crisis: Arrests Made and Tear Gas Used to Disperse Crowds.

Eight people, including the factory manager, have been arrested in Karachi after a stampede at a Ramadan food and cash distribution point killed 12 people. The factory manager did not inform local authorities about the alms giving. The Pakistani government launched an initiative to distribute free flour among low-income families to ease the impact of record-breaking inflation and soaring poverty during the holy month. At least 23 people have died in Ramadan food stampedes since the start of the holy month.

via The Associated Press|
#food-distribution#karachi#pakistan
Deadly Stampede at Food Distribution in Karachi, Pakistan
tragedy3 years ago

Deadly Stampede at Food Distribution in Karachi, Pakistan

At least 13 people, including women and minors, were killed and 10 others injured in a crush while waiting for Ramadan food donations in Karachi, Pakistan. The incident occurred in an industrial area where FK Dyeing company was distributing alms. The victims were waiting in a queue of around 400 women to receive food aid. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly incidents at food distribution centers across Pakistan as citizens struggle with soaring inflation and rising costs of basic necessities.

via CNN|
#crush#food-distribution#karachi