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Karachi: Dogs bite more than 26,000 people in 2022

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  • 78% were bitten by stray dogs.
  • Injured victims include 83.6% men, 16.4% women.
  • Cases increased by 30% in Karachi during Dec and Nov.

In 2022 so far, more than 26,000 people have been attacked by dog in Karachi.

Stray dogs ruled the streets of the port city all year while the city’s administration remained unsuccessful in dealing with the problem.

According to official statistics, 9,829 people were brought to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) with dog bites, while 7,733 people were taken to the Civil Hospital. In Indus Hospital 9,000 were brought with dog bite-related injuries.

The stats showed the victims included 83.6% men and 16.4% women, while children also remained unsafe. Around 32% of the people affected are at least 14 years old, while 68% of victims are aged over 14.

As many as 78% of those injured were bitten by stray dogs, while 22% were wounded by pet dogs and cats.

Cases of dog bites increased by 30% in Karachi during the months of November and December, while 781 people were injured in flood-affected areas from July to December.

However, the Sindh health department said that it has plenty of anti-rabies vaccines available to deal with injuries due to dog bites.

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Key suspect in Ameer Balaj Tipu murder case detained in Oman

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An important suspect in the murder case of Amir Balaj has been taken into custody in Oman. Authorities in Oman captured the wanted man, Bilawal, and took him to Lahore.

The FIA official stated that the suspect had gone overseas last year in order to avoid arrest and that a case had been filed against him in Lahore.

Bilawal was the third gunman in the Amir Balaj murder case, according to police confirmation.

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The horrific incidents that resulted in Ameer Balaj Tipu’s premature death took place during a wedding ceremony in a residential community close to the Thokar Niaz Beg district of Lahore.

Based on initial inquiries, the armed and determined attacker blatantly attacked Balaj Tipu, who had recently joined the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), killing him instantly.

Two more people suffered severe injuries in the ensuing crossfire, adding to the shock and tragedy of the event.

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Vawda’s allegations of death threats about the purchase of a vehicle are denied by the FBR association.

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Regarding Senator Faisal Vawda’s claims that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) personnel had threatened his life, the Inland Revenue Service personnel Association has replied.

The group denies the allegations, claiming that none of its officers threatened anyone, and denounced the attempt to discredit them.

The statement emphasized that government car purchases were governed by regulations and urged Vawda to back up his claims with proof. It also raised fears that irrational remarks were hurting officers’ morale and would interfere with the tax collecting process.
The committee made the decision to forward the threatening officers’ case to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for additional examination. Along with calling for a high-level investigation, the FBR Chairman pledged to prosecute individuals culpable for the threats.

The members of the Finance Committee urged that the case be sent to a criminal body such as the FIA. The committee has previously voiced its disapproval of the FBR’s acquisition of more than 1,000 automobiles at a cost of billions of rupees.

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Over 114,000 points, the PSX-100 index soars.

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The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped above the 114,000-point level during trade, indicating a strong bullish trend on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

In one update, the index increased by more than 1,590 points to 114,796 points, and in another, it increased by 1,426 points to 114,632 points. In the third trading session, the index increased by 1,030-points to 114,230 points.

Stockbrokers boosted investor confidence by attributing this spike to listed businesses’ solid financial reports. The increasing momentum was further fueled by increased buying activity in industries like banking, energy, cement, and pharmaceuticals.

The market’s performance continues to inspire optimism among analysts, who point to strong corporate earnings and economic indicators as the main drivers of the bullish trend.

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