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Express Tribune
11 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
JI riles provincial, federal govts for ignoring Karachi
Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar stated that the federal, provincial and local government budget made it very clear that Karachi and Karachiites were the priority of none among the ruling parties. The JI leader expressed these views while addressing a post budget press briefing held at Idara Noor-e-Haq, the JI Karachi headquarters, on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regime allocated just Rs37.44 billion for Karachi out of its budget of Rs3,451 billion -- a mere 1.1 per cent of the total budget. He demanded that at least Rs500 billion be allocated for development in Karachi. Similarly, he said, each town should be granted Rs2 billion and each union council should be granted Rs20 million. Talking about the budget by nine towns in Karachi run by the JI, he dubbed it health, education and people friendly budget. Detailing the budget in the nine towns, he said that Rs870 million were allocated for the education sector as compared to Rs520 million in the last fiscal year. He said that an amount of over Rs310.5 million was allocated for the health sector as compared to Rs160 million in the previous year.
Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Business Recorder
PMD warns heavy rainfall today: First spell of monsoon rain brings disruption
KARACHI: The first spell of monsoon rain has brought widespread disruption to Karachi and several cities across Sindh and Balochistan, with urban flooding, water logging, and power outages affecting daily life. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall through Saturday, raising concerns about flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. In Karachi, overnight showers turned streets into water channels in several neighbourhoods including Sher Shah Colony and SITE Town. Overflowing drains, stagnant rainwater, and sewage backflow created serious mobility and health challenges for residents. Electricity supply was also affected in many areas after water entered substations, leading to precautionary shutdowns. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that Karachi received between 2 mm and 17 mm of rain, while Mithi recorded 53 mm, Nawabshah 49 mm, and Hyderabad 43 mm. Other cities affected by the wet spell include Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Mirpur Khas, Badin, and Dadu. In addition to Sindh, parts of Balochistan, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) also saw rainfall. The PMD has forecast more rain, wind, and thunderstorms in southern and north-eastern Balochistan, central and upper Sindh, and parts of Punjab and KP over the coming days. Officials have advised the public to avoid unnecessary travel and remain alert as moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal continue to fuel the weather system. The PMD also warned of possible damage to weak structures such as electric poles, billboards, solar panels, and kacha houses due to strong winds and lightning. In Murree, Galliyat, Swat, Dir, Mansehra, Kohistan, and other hilly areas, there is a risk of landslides which may disrupt road access. Flash floods may also occur in local streams and nullahs in parts of KP, southern Punjab, and Balochistan including Barkhan, Kalat, Lasbella, and Khuzdar. In Karachi, residents faced tough conditions on Friday morning as waterlogged streets made it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to move. Garbage mixed with rainwater formed pools of sludge, raising concerns about hygiene and disease. Political leaders responded with concern over the situation. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar addressed a press conference, highlighting what he termed the city's inadequate budget allocation in the recently announced Sindh budget. He noted that only Rs37.44 billion; around 1.1 percent of the Rs 3,451 billion budget was assigned to Karachi. He called for a development package of Rs500 billion for the city, proposing that each of Karachi's towns receive Rs2 billion and every union council Rs20 million. Comparing the current Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) budget of Rs55 billion with 2005's Rs43 billion, Monem pointed out the need for inflation-adjusted investments to meet the city's growing needs. JI leaders also raised concerns over funding for key federal projects in Karachi, such as the K-IV water scheme and the Karachi IT Park. Monem stated that their current allocations — Rs3.2 billion and Rs6 billion, respectively — fall far short of the required Rs40 billion and Rs42 billion. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Maulana Azeemullah Usman, after visiting rain-hit areas in District Kemari, echoed similar concerns. He said that Sher Shah had been submerged within half an hour of rainfall, and stressed the need for immediate drainage and relief operations. He urged authorities to remain visible and responsive, especially in low-lying localities. By Friday evening, Karachi's temperature dropped to 29 degrees Celsius, with high humidity at 81 percent. Coastal areas remained under surge alerts due to high tides, further threatening vulnerable communities along the shore. As the weekend approaches, authorities continue to monitor the situation. Citizens are advised to follow official updates, avoid flooded areas, and take precautions to stay safe. Opposition leaders said that though rain offers relief from heat, its impact on cities like Karachi highlights the urgent need for long-term urban planning, upgraded drainage systems, and timely maintenance before each monsoon season. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
17 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Public anger grows over increased traffic fines
The city traffic police (CTP) have significantly increased fines for traffic violations, prompting widespread public anger and frustration across the city. Citizens complain that the government has turned traffic tickets into a steady source of revenue, with formal revenue targets now reportedly being assigned for traffic challans. New fines include Rs2,000 for not wearing a helmet, Rs2,000 to Rs5,000 for illegal parking, Rs500 for entering a no-entry zone, Rs2,000 for carrying three people on a motorcycle, Rs5,000 for wearing a plastic helmet, Rs1,000 for violating traffic signals, Rs2,000 for driving the wrong way, and Rs2,000 for driving without a license. Meanwhile, citizens argue that many city roads are in disrepair, riddled with potholes, yet no authority is held accountable. Faulty traffic signals go unattended, roads are dug up and left unrepaired, political banners and flex signs clutter the streets, footpaths are encroached upon, and many areas lack street lighting at night. Prolonged traffic jams are a daily occurrence. Residents have strongly condemned the harsh fine structure, claiming it treats citizens as criminals whose only role is to pay penalties. "It feels like we exist just to be fined," one citizen lamented. Malik Asad Mehmood, the general secretary of the District Bar Association, criticised the system, saying: "The maximum fine should not exceed Rs500. For motorcyclists, it should be Rs200 to Rs300."
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
SHO, three cops booked for 'extortion'
Despite a court-approved interim bail, police allegedly detained a murder suspect and extorted Rs200,000 in bribes for his release. Following an inquiry that confirmed the allegations, a case has been registered against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Saddar Police Station, the station Muharrar and three other personnel. According to a complaint submitted to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations by Mujahid Iqbal, his son Hamza Mujahid had been falsely implicated in a murder case under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code at Saddar Police Station Iqbal stated that his son obtained interim bail from the court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge on May 28. However, when Hamza presented himself at the police station the following day to join the investigation, SHO Abid Hussain Jutt reportedly arrested him . Robkar, which the SHO allegedly tore apart while hurling verbal abuse. The complaint further alleged that Investigating Officer Sub-Inspector Naeem Alamuddin, along with officers from both cases as well as the station Muharrar Hashim, subjected Hamza to torture. SHO Jutt then allegedly demanded Rs500,000 for his release.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Cops bust demonetised currency exchange scam, 5 held
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: The Sullurupeta police in Tirupati district have apprehended five individuals associated with a gang involved in a fraud relating to the exchange of discontinued Rs 2,000 currency notes. Law enforcement authorities succeeded in recovering Rs 73.2 lakh in cash from the culprits. Superintendent of police V Harshavardhan Raju revealed that a local businessman, Jagadeesh, had been defrauded to the tune of Rs one crore. The perpetrators reportedly approached Jagadeesh, asserting they could provide him with Rs two crore in Rs 2,000 denomination notes in exchange for Rs one crore in Rs 500 notes. When the victim agreed to the transaction, the gang executed their scheme to deceive him. According to the plan, members of the gang arrived in two SUVs at a predetermined location, where Jagadeesh and his associates were waiting with Rs one crore in Rs500 notes. One of the accused, masquerading as a personal assistant to the chief conspirator, distracted Jagadeesh's friends under the guise of collecting the Rs2,000 notes. Seizing the opportunity, the gang absconded with Jagadeesh's Rs one crore cash. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo The police subsequently formed a special team to investigate, leading to the arrest of five members of the gang near Bhudhanam Toll Plaza and one in Tirupati. Authorities recovered Rs73.2 lakh in cash, two SUVs, six bundles of counterfeit Rs2,000 notes, and several mobile phones. Those detained have been identified as Ambati Santosh (37) of Visakhapatnam, Barri Ravi Teja (39) of Odisha, K. Hemakar Rao (45) of Tirupati, Satti Venkata Reddy (41) and Mamidi Uma Mahesh (28) of Visakhapatnam. Another accused, Donthireddy Haribabu Reddy of Bapatla district, remains at large. -
