Pakistan

Infant monkey escapes Karachi court premises

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1 year ago

Farwa

A baby monkey of a local breed, who was brought to the city court in Karachi, along with 13 other monkeys by the Sindh Wildlife Department, escaped from the court premises Thursday.

The department officials found the 14 newborn monkeys during a search of a passenger bus that had arrived in Karachi from Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

These monkeys were illegally captured from the forests in Charsadda, while two individuals — responsible for bringing the monkeys on the bus — were arrested and charged with violating provincial wildlife laws.

They were presented with the recovered monkeys during their court appearance at the district and sessions court.

Additional Sessions judge Shahid Ali Memon has fined the suspects Rs100,000 and ordered them to hand over the monkey babies to the zoo. The court has ordered the additional director to keep the 14 baby monkeys in a safe, sound, and natural atmosphere in accordance with the law.

The Game Officer Ashfaq Ali Memon has been directed to keep close liaison with the wildlife department team for the welfare of baby monkeys and submit a report before the court on August 7.

These monkeys, as told by the department officials, were kept in wooden mango crates. One monkey, however, managed to come out of the small box as some wood was pulled out of it to allow fresh air for ventilation.

The baby monkey, the wildlife department said, is very small and sat on the thin branches of a tree. They added that it was difficult to get hold of him as he was too small and, therefore, too fast to be easily grabbed.

The department’s team resumed its rescue operation today (Friday) to catch the baby monkey at the city court. The animal cannot be anesthetized as it is life-threatening, the department said, adding that they are trying to catch the baby monkey by setting a net.

Sindh’s wildlife department questioned the oversight of other wildlife departments across the country as the bus easily travelled through all checkposts without being searched.

“They were rescued by a team of the Sindh Wildlife Department at the Rangers check post on the M9 Motorway,” the officials said.

Meanwhile, in Punjab’s Chunian Tehsil, monkeys escaped from the Changa Manga National Park. One was caught after 33 hours, while a search operation continued for the other.

The fled monkey continued to jump on the roofs of houses and even climbed on the tower of a mobile phone company.

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To stop begging in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan would implement a stringent Umrah regulation.

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22 hours ago

Farwa

The action, according to details, is intended to stop the begging mafia from damaging Pakistan’s reputation in the holy land.

As part of its severe efforts against beggars, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has planned to require pilgrims to sign an affidavit vowing not to beg before leaving for Umrah. Those who violate this affidavit will face strict legal action.

Umrah pilgrims will not be permitted to travel alone; they must travel in groups in order to further discourage begging. This measure ensures that pilgrims are accountable for their actions and are less likely to engage in begging.

In order to discourage begging, tour companies will also have to get pilgrims to sign affidavits.

According to sources, the administration is committed to resolving this issue because begging has damaged Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia.

Four travel agents were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for sending residents to Saudi Arabia to beg during raids in different parts of Multan.

Mohammad Ejaz, Ghulam, Ghulam Yaseen, and Sadiq Hussain were among the agents that were arrested, according to an FIA official.

The representative clarified that the information from previously detained people was the basis for these arrests.

The agents were allegedly sending citizens to Saudi Arabia with the purpose of begging and then collecting a share of the money earned through begging.

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These cities’ schools will reopen tomorrow as the smog subsides.

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22 hours ago

Farwa

Prior to this, the Punjab government declared that schools will be closed from November 17 to November 25.

A Punjab government announcement states that schools in the Rawalpindi Division will reopen tomorrow since the area’s air pollution has reduced following a reduction in haze.

The notice stated that schools in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, and Chakwal would reopen tomorrow.

According to reports, the level of toxic fog in Lahore and other Punjabi cities has somewhat decreased.

With an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 497, Lahore was recognised as the second most polluted city in the world.

In the past, the district government of Lahore prohibited outdoor activities in response to the growing pollution menace.

Religious meetings are exempt, but all sports, exhibits, and activities are suspended, as is dining outside of restaurants, according to a statement released by the DC Lahore.

Additionally, stores, marketplaces, and shopping centres will close by 8 PM, however pharmacies, labs, gas stations, and supermarkets will not be affected.

Only grocery and medical departments may remain open in large department stores.

During pollution, the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore has advised residents to use masks and refrain from needless outside activities.

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SHC considers objections to the plaza’s building next to Mazar-e-Quaid

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22 hours ago

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SHC Justice Zafar Rajput said during Monday’s hearing of a petition against the unlawful construction of a plaza next to Mazar-e-Quaid that “everything has been fair in love and Pakistan.”

“Can you believe over an advertisement in Pakistani conditions?” the justice of the Sindh High Court asked during the hearing.

In Jamshed Town, the petitioner’s attorney said that an unlawful plaza was being constructed over a plot of land. “It has violated the sacredness of Quaid’s mausoleum,” the attorney stated.

The attorney argued that advertisements for the project’s booking have already been published. “What happens when advertisements are published?” the bench asked. The lawyer stated, “Layman will consider the project as lawful after these advertisements are published.”

After calling for additional arguments regarding the petition’s maintainability, the judge postponed the hearing for three weeks.