Eid tragedy: Over 50 killed in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, June 9: At least 53 people were killed and 50 injured in various incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the Eid ul-Adha holidays, according to Rescue 1122. Emergencies included 349 road accidents, 112 fire incidents, six drownings, and 50 crime-related cases. Peshawar reported the highest number of incidents, with 418 emergencies. Rescue 1122 provided medical aid to 1,897 people and transferred 431 patients to hospitals across the province during the three-day holiday period. (PTI)
Karachi blaze injures six, wrecks factories
KARACHI, June 9: A fire in Karachi has left six people injured and three factories damaged, even after 30 hours. The fire broke out in the Landhi export processing zone and spread rapidly, engulfing the factory due to the presence of combustible material. The fire has not been fully controlled, and more time is required to bring it under control. Factory fires are common in industrial zones of Karachi, where most factories lack proper ventilation, safety measures, and equipment. In 2012, a fire in Baldia town killed at least 258 people. A fire safety audit conducted on 265 commercial buildings in the city found that none had a fire safety certificate or a no-objection certificate issued by the fire brigade department. (PTI)
Two TTP militants killed in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, June 9: Two terrorists affiliated with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed and two others arrested in northwest Pakistan after an exchange of fire with security forces. The incident occurred in the Lakki Marwat district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where a group of terrorists infiltrated a house. Police forces and local peace committee members surrounded the area and launched a counter-operation. In an intense exchange of fire, two TTP-affiliated terrorists were killed, while two others were arrested. The TTP, also known as the Pakistan Taliban, was established in 2007 to impose its strict Islam brand across Pakistan. It has been blamed for several deadly attacks, including an attack on army headquarters in 2009, assaults on military bases, and the 2008 Marriott Hotel bombing in Islamabad. (PTI)
US deports 37 illegal Nepali nationals
KATHMANDU, June 9: The US government has deported 37 Nepali nationals who were illegally staying in the US, marking the largest number of deportations in a single day. The Nepali nationals were found to have violated US immigration laws. With the deportation, 177 Nepali nationals illegally staying in the US have been sent back since President Donald Trump took office in January. Hundreds of Nepalese have gone to the US through illegal channels, paying millions of rupees to brokers and risking their lives. The Trump administration plans to deport thousands of Nepalis under Temporary Protection Status. (PTI)