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The article highlights the severe impact of extreme heat in Karachi, Pakistan, where residents like Shahbaz Ali endure scorching temperatures, frequent power outages, and poor living conditions, exacerbated by climate change and inadequate governance, making life increasingly unlivable.
Over 200 inmates escaped from Malir Jail in Karachi after an earthquake caused chaos, with many breaking out of cells and storming the gates; police recaptured 80 inmates, while searches continue for the rest, amid concerns over prison capacity and safety.
A fire broke out in a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, killing at least 10 people and injuring 22 others. The fire started on the fourth floor of the building, where call centers are located. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but it may have been triggered by a short-circuit generator. This incident adds to a series of fire-related tragedies in Karachi in recent years.
A 150-year-old Hindu temple, Mari Mata Temple, was demolished in Karachi's Soldier Bazaar, Pakistan. The operation took place late at night with the presence of bulldozers and a police vehicle. The temple's inside structure was razed while leaving the outer walls intact. There were allegations of encroachment and illegal sale of the temple's land. The Hindu community has called for an investigation into the incident.
The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm "Biparjoy" is currently located 840km south of Karachi, with a maximum wave height of 25-28 feet. The storm is expected to intensify into an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm for at least the next 24 hours. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the open sea, and section 144 has been imposed in Karachi, banning entry to beaches and water activities until the end of the storm to avoid any untoward incident of shipwreck or drowning.
Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir has returned home safely after being abducted by unidentified armed men in Karachi. Nasir, who has been an outspoken critic of human rights violations in the country, did not mention whose custody he was in or the circumstances under which he had been released. His abduction sparked widespread criticism on social media by journalists, activists, and ordinary Pakistanis, and his supporters protested outside the Karachi Press club on Friday.
Eight people, including the factory manager, have been arrested in Karachi after a stampede at a Ramadan food and cash distribution point killed 12 people. The factory manager did not inform local authorities about the alms giving. The Pakistani government launched an initiative to distribute free flour among low-income families to ease the impact of record-breaking inflation and soaring poverty during the holy month. At least 23 people have died in Ramadan food stampedes since the start of the holy month.
At least 13 people, including women and minors, were killed and 10 others injured in a crush while waiting for Ramadan food donations in Karachi, Pakistan. The incident occurred in an industrial area where FK Dyeing company was distributing alms. The victims were waiting in a queue of around 400 women to receive food aid. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly incidents at food distribution centers across Pakistan as citizens struggle with soaring inflation and rising costs of basic necessities.