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Business Recorder
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PPP condemns Israeli attack on Iran
PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party has strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, stating that the PPP unequivocally denounces this aggression. It urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and emphasised that the protection and well-being of innocent civilians must be prioritised PPP central general secretary Muhammad Humayun Khan, in a statement here, said that the situation poses a threat to regional stability and global security. Humayun Khan affirmed that his party stood in solidarity with the people of Iran and all those affected by this attack. He appealed to the international community to unite for a peaceful resolution, stressing that the only way forward is through diplomatic solutions. He highlighted the need for calm, constructive dialogue, and a firm commitment to finding peaceful outcomes. He also urged the international community to work together to prevent further escalation and to support a resolution that prioritizes peace, stability, and the well-being of all people. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PPP leaders' interim bail extended in protest case
Additional District and Sessions Judge Peshawar, Ismatullah Wazir, on Saturday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Secretary General Humayun Khan and PPP Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa President Muhammad Ali Shah Bacha till June 23 in a case related to a protest on Khyber Road and the alleged burning of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest camp. During the hearing, the petitioners' counsels, Gohar Rehman Khattak and Lajbar Khan Advocates, appeared before the court. They informed the judge that their clients are affiliated with a political party and were named in the FIR for participating in a peaceful protest against the provincial government. The lawyers argued that peaceful protest is a fundamental right of every citizen. However, instead of allowing the demonstration, the police resorted to baton charging and tear gas shelling. Later, cases were registered against their clients, despite no violent actions on their part. The court extended the interim bail of both PPP leaders until June 23. Speaking to the media after the hearing, Humayun Khan said that the PPP has always represented the people. "PTI regularly storms Islamabad and damages public property, yet when cases are registered against them, they claim it's their democratic right to protest," he said. "When PPP holds a peaceful protest, the PTI-led government tries to suppress it." He added that after the elections, PPP offered PTI the opportunity to form the government and supported the PML-N for the sake of democratic continuity. "PPP is not part of the federal cabinet, and we will not support any taxation measures in the budget that go against public interest.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Karachi battles multiple factory fires
A fire broke out at a loom factory in Orangi Town on the first day of Eidul Azha. Teams from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Rescue 1122 arrived at the scene and launched efforts to contain the blaze. Fire brigade officials reported that four fire tenders aided the operation. After an hour, the fire was brought under control and the cooling process was initiated. However, no casualties were reported, the cause of the fire and extent of damage have not yet been determined. Meanwhile, a fire engulfed three factories in the Landhi Export Processing Zone, causing some parts of the buildings to collapse. The fire was controlled after 30 hours of effort, with the help of 14 fire tenders and two bowsers. The cooling process is underway. Chief Fire Officer Humayun Khan revealed that the fire broke out on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, burning with full force in a factory manufacturing cooking oil, sanitiser and perfume. He revealed that, due to the intensity of the blaze, three firefighters were left injured due to steam and gases. The fire officer, Mohsin suffered 23 per cent burns and Safyan and Hamza suffered minor injuries. They were immediately shifted to the burns ward for medical treatment. Humayun Khan further said that the ongoing operation in the EP zone is being directly led by city Mayor Murtaza Wahab who is taking minute-by-minute information. He claimed that the fire in the factories was controlled in 18 to 20 hours. Separately, a fire broke out in two chemical and oil warehouses in Mauripur. Eight fire tenders, one bowser, and 40 tankers aided the extinguishing operation, successfully controlling the blaze. Reportedly, the fire was so intense that explosions from the warehouse continued to echo for two hours, and the roof of one of the warehouses collapsed. However, no casualties were reported. Police are further investigating the incidents.
