Karachi: A tragic stampede occurred  on Friday in Karachi resulting in the deaths of at least 12 individuals, including women and children.

According to local authorities, a large crowd had gathered near Noras Chowrangi to receive free ration from an international company distributing Zakat funds at a nearby factory. The initial investigation revealed that the stampede caused a nearby drain's wall to collapse, and two children tragically fell into it and died.

Additionally, many people fainted due to the chaotic situation. While nine bodies were transported to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, two were taken to Civil Hospital. Following the incident, the Sindh chief secretary demanded a detailed report from relevant authorities to determine the cause of the tragic incident.

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kemari reported that three individuals, including the factory manager, had been arrested. He further added that the philanthropist had not informed the police about the event beforehand. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori also took notice of the incident and demanded a comprehensive report from the Karachi Commissioner and Secretary Industries. The Governor expressed his sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident.

Islamabad:  Finance Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar on Friday said that the prices of petrol and diesel would remain constant for the upcoming two weeks.

The federal government made a decision to keep the prices of petroleum products consistent for the next fifteen days.

In a press statement, Dar revealed that the government made a conscious effort to keep these prices unchanged till April 15th. Additionally, he also mentioned that the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel were lowered by up to Rs10.

Lahore: Sania Mirza, a retired Indian tennis player, delighted her fans and followers on Instagram by sharing a stunning photo of herself wearing a perfectly-tailored fern-green three-piece suit. The 36-year-old athlete looked absolutely gorgeous in the outfit, which was photographed in New Delhi, India on Thursday.

Sania exuded a professional and formal appearance with her buttoned waistcoat, coat, and trousers, which were complemented by a pair of nude heels. The outfit was perfectly suited for a corporate setting, and Sania looked nothing short of stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

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The mother of a child complemented her appearance with simple gold jewelry and a bracelet made of white beads. She applied a smoky eye makeup look paired with nude lipstick and styled her hair into a low ponytail.

Recently, the tennis star traveled to Saudi Arabia to participate in Umrah and shared her experience with her followers on Instagram.

The 36-year-old athlete expressed her gratitude on the photo and video sharing app saying, "It has been an amazing and fulfilling experience here... May Allah keep calling us back again and again... In sha Allah... Thank you, God, for everything... ya Rabb tera shukar hai."