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Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Six die in Keenjhar picnic tragedy
Weekend outing turns tragic as six lose their lives when the bus they were going to a picnic in overturned, leaving 20 injured. The injured passengers were shifted to a hospital at Makli in Thatta. PHOTO: PPI A weekend outing meant for joy turned into a tragedy for five friends from Orangi Town and a bus conductor, who lost their lives in a fatal bus accident near Thatta Bypass early Sunday morning. A group of picnickers, all residents of Orangi Town and mostly members of Jamaat-e-Islami and their families, had set off around 2:30am for a picnic at Keenjhar Lake. However, their trip ended in disaster when their bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near Thatta Bypass. Families in Karachi were alerted to the accident around 5am. The bus carrying Jamaat-e-Islami workers to Keenjhar Lake for a picnic met with an accident at Gharo, District Thatta. Five workers were martyred, and over 30 were injured, Jamaat-e-Isami said. The deceased workers included Asad Noor, Abdul Rauf Rehmat Ali, Bishar Khan Fareed, Arbab Safdar Hussain, Muhammad Abrar Anwar, and bus conductor Ihsanullah. Among the victims, Asad and Abdul Rauf - both from Sector 12 — were cousins., and the bus conductor. The injured, including UC 4 Oranghi Chairman Ata-ur-Rabbi, Vice Chairman Karamat Ali, and others, were discharged from the hospital after treatment. Speaking to The Express Tribune, Asad's brother-in-law, Arif, said the picnic had been planned as a casual gathering among close friends. Bishar Khan, 20, was the third of six siblings and also lived in Sector 12. Arbab hailed from Sector 8/5, while Ihsanullah, who worked as a bus conductor, was a resident of MPR Colony. After the accident, the bodies were initially shifted to the Alkhidmat mortuary in Orangi Town, except for Ihsanullah's, which was handed directly to his family. The other victims' remains were moved to Edhi's cold storage in Sohrab Goth before being returned to their families for funeral rites. The martyrs' funeral prayers were attended by Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Amir Munim Zafar Khan, locals, relatives, and a large number of party workers. Funeral prayers for Asad and Abdul Rauf were offered at Arkan Ground in Sector 12, followed by burial in the Sector 14 graveyard. Bishar Khan's funeral took place at a mosque near Brohi Hotel after Asr prayers, while Arbab's prayers were held at Jamia Waheediya in Sector 8/5. All six victims were laid to rest in Sector 14 cemeteries following individual rites near their homes. MQM Pakistan senior leader MNA Syed Amin ul Haq has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six people in the bus accident on the Thatta bypass, where the bus carrying residents of Orangi Town slipped off the road and fell into ravine. In a statement, Syed Aminul Haq expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He demanded that the government arrange for the complete medical treatment of the injured immediately. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday has expressed his deep sorrow over loss of lives in Makli bus accident. He directed the DC Thatta for providing immediate medical assistance to the injured. The Sindh chief minister also directed to make immediate contact with the families of those killed and injured in the accident. The Sindh CM expressed condolence with the families of the deceased. Gambat road crash claims one life At least one person was killed and several others, including women and children were critically injured when a bus overturned on the Gambat National Highway in Khairpur district early Sunday morning. According to Police, the bus driver lost control of the vehile and it flipped over, claiming one life on the spot while other over 40 injured. The bus was going from Karachi to Swabi. Rescue teams, along with local police, reached the site shortly after the accident was reported and began providing aid to the victims. Several passengers, including those critically injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Police confirmed that five individuals were in critical condition.
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
ANP denounces Jirga system restoration
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) central spokesman Engineer Ihsanullah strongly denounced the federal government's decision to restore the Jirga system, calling it an unconstitutional and regressive step that undermines provincial autonomy, justice, and democracy. The party central spokesman Engineer Ihsanullah in a statement here on Monday stated that the decision was a direct attack on provincial autonomy and an attempt to impose a tribal system on the entire province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He argued that the 25th Constitutional Amendment, which merged FATA with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was a historic step towards integration and however, restoring the Jirga system undermined this integration. The ANP spokesman highlighted that the judiciary and judicial system were provincial subjects under the 18th Amendment. The federal government's move to impose Jirgas on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was seen as a violation of these powers. The party's leader pointed out that Jirgas had historically been used to deny justice to women, children, and minorities, and to impose informal punishments, which was against the principles of justice and equality enshrined in the Constitution. He reminded that the Supreme Court had already declared Jirgas and their punishments illegal in a 2020 judgment. The party demanded that the federal government respect this ruling. ANP demanded immediate dissolution of the committee formed to oversee the restoration of the Jirga system. The party insisted that any reforms or changes in the judicial system should be done in consultation with the Provincial Assembly. ANP suggested modernizing district courts to provide timely justice to rural areas and establishing special judicial benches for women and minorities. ANP viewed the restoration of the Jirga system as a regressive step that would push Khyber Pakhtunkhwa back into a dark age. The party vowed to oppose this decision in every forum and reaffirmed its commitment to building a modern, just, and constitutional province. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Ihsanullah aims for PSL return in 2026
Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen has shared an important update on the future of right-arm pacer Ihsanullah, revealing that the pacer is focused on making a strong return to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) next year. Ihsanullah became a sensation during the PSL 2023, where he claimed an impressive 22 wickets for the Sultans. However, his rise was halted by an elbow injury he sustained during Pakistan's home ODI series against New Zealand in April 2023, causing him to miss the PSL the following year. The pacer returned to competitive cricket later in 2024 during the Champions T20 Cup, where he took two wickets in four matches. Despite his efforts, he went unsold in the PSL 10 draft earlier this year, leading to his brief announcement of retirement from the league. However, just one day later, he reversed his decision. In a recent podcast, Ali Tareen revealed that he had met with Ihsanullah at a net session. He shared that the emerging bowler has plans to return to the PSL next season, with his focus now on playing a full domestic season to regain full fitness. "Ihsanullah's plan is to play a full domestic season and make a comeback next year in the PSL," Tareen said. "Recently, I met him during a nets session, and he is bowling well. He will go back to full fitness and will play a season of domestic cricket," he added. Earlier this year, Tareen had made headlines by revealing a serious concern about Ihsanullah's injury. "It is a very sad development, but we got Ihsanullah consulted with a top surgeon, who gave us a really bad news, saying that 'guys, I can do the surgery but no matter what I do, there is so much scarring from his previously botched surgery that his arm will never become perfectly straight and he will never be able to bowl in the same way because he does not have a straight arm.' So, it is so unfortunate that one person ruined a player's career to hide his mistake," said Tareen. "That's why even now, he was bowling in domestic at 130-135, which is a high pace, but he was our 155 [kmph] bowler," he added. However, Ihsanullah quickly responded to these claims, assuring fans that his speed remains unaffected. Speaking to a local sports news platform, he confidently stated that reaching the 150 kmph mark is no longer a challenge for him. "I am bowling at 142 kmph, [bowling at] 150 kmph is no big deal for me," said Ihsanullah. "Whether my elbow is straight or bends, it does not matter. If you have the determination, you can bowl at 150. I'll comfortably reach 150, and bowling beyond that is nothing for me. In a month, I'll consistently bowl at 150. I'll do it and make others watch in awe. Currently, the speed guns are showing 5 kmph less. So, you can say that I'm bowling at 147," he further responded. Full-match Urdu commentary in HBL PSL The Pakistan Cricket Board is pleased to announce that for the first time in HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) history, fans will be able to enjoy full-match Urdu commentary throughout the tournament. The HBL PSL X is all set to take place in four cities – Lahore, Karachi, Multan and Rawalpindi from 11 April to 18 May. Fans can now choose to tune into live broadcasts in Urdu, allowing them to experience the action and excitement of the league matches in Pakistan's national language. This step is set to deepen engagement with millions of cricket fans and enhance their experience. HBL PSL Chief Executive Officer Salman Naseer: "This is a landmark moment for the HBL PSL and its ever-growing fanbase. Cricket is a unifying force in Pakistan and by offering commentary in Urdu for a full game, we are bringing the excitement and energy of the HBL PSL closer to the hearts of fans in every corner of the country. "The introduction of the separate Urdu commentary feed is something that has been eagerly anticipated and we are excited to deliver it. This move not only strengthens our connection with the community but also ensures that the excitement of HBL PSL is more accessible to a wider audience."
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Denied, deported, detained: U.S. border incidents have travelers thinking twice
Muhammed Ihsanullah was overjoyed when he received a $3,000 scholarship to spend the summer working at a camp in Minnesota. But after several travelers from Western nations were detained or deported as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, the 20-year-old British citizen from Leicester, England, is planning on carrying a burner phone when he comes to the U.S. in May. That's if he ends up going at all. 'I have a very, you know, stereotypical name as well,' Ihsanullah told NBC News. He might swap out devices, he said, 'just so that I have the added security of knowing that no one's going to go through my phone.' Potential U.S. visitors such as Ihsanullah are expressing growing uncertainty about their travel plans amid the crackdown and warnings from U.S. embassies in more than a dozen countries, like the one in Sweden that said anyone entering the U.S. on a visa is a 'guest' and if you lie about your intended behavior while in the country, "You're out.' Earlier this month, a Lebanese doctor working at Brown University's medical center was sent home despite having a valid U.S. visa after U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents searching her phone found photos and videos they said were 'sympathetic' to the former leader of the Hezbollah militant group, whose funeral she told agents she attended last month. Such searches pre-date the new Trump administration, and Customs and Border Protection says it conducts them to detect 'digital contraband, terrorism-related content, and information relevant to visitor admissibility.' 'Claims that CBP is searching more electronic media due to administration change are false,' CBP Assistant Commissioner Hilton Beckham told NBC News in an emailed statement. 'Allegations that political beliefs trigger inspections or removals are baseless and irresponsible,' he added. Such searches are not new to travelers from parts of the world who already face stringent visa requirements — Chinese students arriving in the U.S., for example, have complained in recent years of being increasingly subject to interrogation and detention on national security grounds. But many of the cases in recent weeks have involved travelers from countries such as France, Germany and Canada — longtime allies with which the U.S. shares intelligence, has frequent cultural exchanges and does hundreds of billions of dollars in trade. Several of those held have spoken out about being scrutinized and sometimes locked up for days at the border. Last week, France's interior minister said a French researcher had been turned away by U.S. border agents after they found messages on his phone criticizing the Trump administration. The CBP said searches of the researcher's electronic media devices — they have not been named by the French authorities — led to the 'discovery of proprietary information' from a U.S. laboratory. CBP does not need a warrant to search the phones of any travelers arriving at the U.S. border, including airports, said Saira Hussain, a senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital rights group based in San Francisco. 'The U.S. government has taken the view that they have the ability to search your devices without a warrant and without suspicion under what's known as the border search exception to the Fourth Amendment,' she said. Other travelers have found themselves unexpectedly detained. Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian woman who was reapplying for a U.S. work visa, was detained without explanation on March 3 at the Mexican border near San Diego and spent 12 days in detention before returning home. She wrote in The Guardian that she was detained after she was questioned about the status of her visa, which had been granted following an initial rejection. 'There is no communication, you don't have an officer to talk to,' Mooney told MSNBC last week. 'You can't contact your lawyers or your friends or your family.' When Rebecca Burke, a backpacker from Britain, tried to enter from Canada in February, she spent nearly three weeks at a detention center. In a statement to the BBC, the Northwest ICE Processing Center said Burke was repatriated after being detained 'related to the violation of the terms and conditions of her admission.' Burke's family said it believes her detention was due to a misunderstanding about her accommodation arrangements, which were free in exchange for helping hosts with household chores and which her father says authorities may have suspected constituted employment in violation of her visa. And U.S. citizen Lennon Tyler said she was chained to a bench by border agents last month when her German fiancé, Lucas Sielaff, was accused of violating the rules of his 90-day U.S. tourist permit while trying to enter from Mexico. Sielaff was detained for two weeks before returning to Germany, according to The Associated Press. Such incidents have prompted some governments to issue warnings for their citizens traveling to the U.S. The updated British travel advisory reads 'you may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules.' Those warnings have potential visitors to the U.S., like Pat Bastow, a Canadian citizen who plans to rent a car to visit Montana in July for a three-week holiday, seeking advice on how to protect themselves. 'A lot of travel agents are warning people not to go just in case Trump deports,' Bastow, a retired cattle farmer, told NBC News. Hussain, the lawyer, said she is 'encouraging people to think about uploading some of their data to the cloud and downloading it once you're through screening.' Turning phones off before arrival is also helpful, she said, as doing so disables facial recognition until a passcode is entered. Travelers' rights vary depending on their status — whether they are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents or foreign visa holders — and their port of entry. Almost a quarter of the nearly 47,000 searches of electronic devices conducted at U.S. borders in the last financial year were of U.S. citizens, according to CBP data. Hussain advised legal permanent residents, or green card holders, 'who may have a bit of a complicated situation' to consult an attorney before traveling. Visa holders who refuse a search of their devices could see their visas revoked and be barred from entering the U.S., she added. Rules can vary across the country because the courts have largely avoided ruling on electronic device searches. Last year, a federal judge in New York barred CBP from warrantless searches of people's phones, but that applies only to John F. Kennedy International Airport. That lack of consistency, Hussain said, is 'really why we believe that the Supreme Court needs to weigh in on this issue.' This article was originally published on
NBC News
29-03-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Denied, deported, detained: U.S. border incidents have travelers thinking twice
Muhammed Ihsanullah was overjoyed when he received a $3,000 scholarship to spend the summer working at a camp in Minnesota. But after several travelers from Western nations were detained or deported as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, the 20-year-old British citizen from Leicester, England, is planning on carrying a burner phone when he comes to the U.S. in May. That's if he ends up going at all. 'I have a very, you know, stereotypical name as well,' Ihsanullah told NBC News. He might swap out devices, he said, 'just so that I have the added security of knowing that no one's going to go through my phone.' Potential U.S. visitors such as Ihsanullah are expressing growing uncertainty about their travel plans amid the crackdown and warnings from U.S. embassies in more than a dozen countries, like the one in Sweden that said anyone entering the U.S. on a visa is a 'guest' and if you lie about your intended behavior while in the country, "You're out.' Earlier this month, a Lebanese doctor working at Brown University's medical center was sent home despite having a valid U.S. visa after U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents searching her phone found photos and videos they said were 'sympathetic' to the former leader of the Hezbollah militant group, whose funeral she told agents she attended last month. Such searches pre-date the new Trump administration, and Customs and Border Protection says it conducts them to detect 'digital contraband, terrorism-related content, and information relevant to visitor admissibility.' 'Claims that CBP is searching more electronic media due to administration change are false,' CBP Assistant Commissioner Hilton Beckham told NBC News in an emailed statement. 'Allegations that political beliefs trigger inspections or removals are baseless and irresponsible,' he added. Such searches are not new to travelers from parts of the world who already face stringent visa requirements — Chinese students arriving in the U.S., for example, have complained in recent years of being increasingly subject to interrogation and detention on national security grounds. But many of the cases in recent weeks have involved travelers from countries such as France, Germany and Canada — longtime allies with which the U.S. shares intelligence, has frequent cultural exchanges and does hundreds of billions of dollars in trade. Several of those held have spoken out about being scrutinized and sometimes locked up for days at the border. Last week, France's interior minister said a French researcher had been turned away by U.S. border agents after they found messages on his phone criticizing the Trump administration. The CBP said searches of the researcher's electronic media devices — they have not been named by the French authorities — led to the 'discovery of proprietary information' from a U.S. laboratory. CBP does not need a warrant to search the phones of any travelers arriving at the U.S. border, including airports, said Saira Hussain, a senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital rights group based in San Francisco. 'The U.S. government has taken the view that they have the ability to search your devices without a warrant and without suspicion under what's known as the border search exception to the Fourth Amendment,' she said. Other travelers have found themselves unexpectedly detained. Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian woman who was reapplying for a U.S. work visa, was detained without explanation on March 3 at the Mexican border near San Diego and spent 12 days in detention before returning home. She wrote in The Guardian that she was detained after she was questioned about the status of her visa, which had been granted following an initial rejection. 'There is no communication, you don't have an officer to talk to,' Mooney told MSNBC last week. 'You can't contact your lawyers or your friends or your family.' When Rebecca Burke, a backpacker from Britain, tried to enter from Canada in February, she spent nearly three weeks at a detention center. In a statement to the BBC, the Northwest ICE Processing Center said Burke was repatriated after being detained 'related to the violation of the terms and conditions of her admission.' Burke's family said it believes her detention was due to a misunderstanding about her accommodation arrangements, which were free in exchange for helping hosts with household chores and which her father says authorities may have suspected constituted employment in violation of her visa. And U.S. citizen Lennon Tyler said she was chained to a bench by border agents last month when her German fiancé, Lucas Sielaff, was accused of violating the rules of his 90-day U.S. tourist permit while trying to enter from Mexico. Sielaff was detained for two weeks before returning to Germany, according to The Associated Press. Such incidents have prompted some governments to issue warnings for their citizens traveling to the U.S. The updated British travel advisory reads 'you may be liable to arrest or detention if you break the rules.' Those warnings have potential visitors to the U.S., like Pat Bastow, a Canadian citizen who plans to rent a car to visit Montana in July for a three-week holiday, seeking advice on how to protect themselves. 'A lot of travel agents are warning people not to go just in case Trump deports,' Bastow, a retired cattle farmer, told NBC News. Hussain, the lawyer, said she is 'encouraging people to think about uploading some of their data to the cloud and downloading it once you're through screening.' Turning phones off before arrival is also helpful, she said, as doing so disables facial recognition until a passcode is entered. Travelers' rights vary depending on their status — whether they are U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents or foreign visa holders — and their port of entry. Almost a quarter of the nearly 47,000 searches of electronic devices conducted at U.S. borders in the last financial year were of U.S. citizens, according to CBP data. Hussain advised legal permanent residents, or green card holders, 'who may have a bit of a complicated situation' to consult an attorney before traveling. Visa holders who refuse a search of their devices could see their visas revoked and be barred from entering the U.S., she added. Rules can vary across the country because the courts have largely avoided ruling on electronic device searches. Last year, a federal judge in New York barred CBP from warrantless searches of people's phones, but that applies only to John F. Kennedy International Airport. That lack of consistency, Hussain said, is 'really why we believe that the Supreme Court needs to weigh in on this issue.'
