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Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Alkhidmat holds interviews for Bano Qabil 4.0 Programme
KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi organized special interviews for the summer session of its flagship Bano Qabil 4.0 Programme, aimed at providing a second chance to male and female students who missed the initial round of interviews. The interviews, held at Idara Noor-e-Haq, saw a large turnout of enthusiastic youth. Candidates were assessed on their academic background and guided toward appropriate IT and tech-related courses. Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Monem Zafar Khan, visited the venue, accompanied by Alkhidmat Karachi Executive Director Rashid Qureshi. The duo interacted with students, discussed their course preferences, and expressed encouragement. Monem praised the initiative, calling Bano Qabil a 'serious and effective effort to equip youth with modern skills and employment opportunities.' He urged students to work diligently and contribute to national development through their expertise in technology. Rashid Qureshi highlighted that interviews for female students would begin Sunday, May 25, and that the summer session is set to commence after Eid-ul-Azha. He encouraged all eligible students to seize this opportunity for skill development and career growth. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Alkhidmat Karachi activates emergency response centers
KARACHI: In a swift response to the ongoing Indian aggression and the evolving wartime situation, Alkhidmat Karachi's Disaster Management Department has urgently activated all its Emergency Response Centers across the city. Volunteers have been instructed to remain on high alert, and all equipment has been readied for rapid deployment to affected areas as required. Alkhidmat has established coordination with Civil Defense, Rescue 1122, and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to ensure a unified and effective response. These institutions have agreed to collaborate closely, building on their history of partnership with Alkhidmat. As part of the emergency preparedness strategy, training in Basic Life Support (BLS), first aid, and civil defense has begun for Alkhidmat's volunteers. The aim is to strengthen their capabilities in dealing with any critical situation that may arise during the current crisis. On Wednesday evening, Chief Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Monem Zafar Khan, visited the Emergency Response Center at Alkhidmat's head office. He was accompanied by Executive Director Alkhidmat Karachi Rashid Qureshi and Manager Disaster Management Sarfaraz Sheikh. During the visit, Monem Zafar Khan received a comprehensive briefing on the status and readiness of Emergency Response Centers throughout the city. It was conveyed to him that all centers are fully operational, with volunteers on high alert and mobile health units deployed as part of the response efforts. He expressed appreciation for Alkhidmat's proactive approach and readiness in managing the situation. Condemning the Indian aggression and the resultant martyrdom of Pakistani women, children, and men, Monem Zafar Khan stated that such actions are unacceptable and that India will have to bear the consequences. He lauded the courage and resolve of the Pakistan Air Force and Armed Forces in their response to the aggression and emphasized that the entire nation stands united with its military during this critical time. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
JI Karachi dispatches 24 relief consignments to Gaza
KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has dispatched 24 consignments of humanitarian aid to Gaza, valued at billions of rupees and weighing over 4,000 tons, as part of its ongoing support for the Palestinian people. JI Karachi Chief Monem Zafar shared these details during a media briefing at the party's relief centre on Wednesday. He was accompanied by JI leaders Rashid Qureshi, Salman Shaikh, Sohaib Ahmed, and others. The aid—comprising food supplies, medicines, medical equipment, tents, hygiene kits, and family essentials—was routed through Jordan due to logistical challenges following the closure of the Rafah Crossing on March 18. Monem Zafar announced that preparations for the 25th consignment are underway and reaffirmed the party's unwavering commitment to the people of Gaza. 'Despite the obstacles, we remain resolute in our mission to deliver essential aid,' he said. He also highlighted JI's nationwide mobilization efforts, including large-scale marches, protests, and strikes, aimed at raising awareness and pressuring the global community to act against the 'US-backed Israeli genocide' in Gaza. Thanking the people of Karachi—particularly the business community—for their generosity, Monem Zafar urged continued support and called on citizens to maintain a boycott of Israeli and pro-Israeli products. He also emphasized the urgent need for unified action by Muslim leaders worldwide. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
12-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Chocolate costs child maid her life
RAWALPINDI: A 12-year-old domestic worker, allegedly subjected to severe torture by her employer, succumbed to her injuries in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Initial police investigations have revealed that the child suffered a deep head injury, with her skull fractured, which ultimately led to her death. The accused, identified as Rashid Qureshi and his wife, who have eight children, allegedly tortured the young girl, Iqra, after their daughter accused her of stealing chocolate. Police sources said Rashid's wife allegedly assaulted Iqra and struck her on the head with a rolling pin used for making bread. Further investigations uncovered that the girl had been tied up and deprived of food and water. The woman who took her to the hospital was later found to be a planted accomplice of the accused couple, the police claimed. During interrogation, it was also discovered that the initial claim that the child's father was deceased and her mother was in 'iddah' (a mourning period) was false. Police have now contacted the girl's father, who is on his way to Rawalpindi. "A case has been registered against Rashid Qureshi, his wife, and others involved in concealing the crime. The charges include murder, torture, and evidence tampering," the police said. Earlier, it was revealed that a 12-year-old domestic worker in the Asghar Mall area within the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi's Banni police station was alleged to have been severely abused by her employers. A woman, who taught the holy Quran to children in homes, discovered the abuse. The child was found to have signs of severe abuse and injuries. Upon receiving the report, Rawalpindi's Chief Police Officer (CPO) Khalid Hamdani took notice, and police arrested the house owner along with his wife and the woman who brought the child to the hospital. An investigation was launched, and a team from the Child Protection Bureau in Rawalpindi also visited the hospital. According to the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) estimates, there are at least 8.5 million domestic workers in Pakistan, the vast majority of whom are women and young girls. CPO Hamdani emphasised that child abuse was absolutely intolerable. He assured that the perpetrators would face severe punishment. Once the medical examination is completed, a case will be filed against those involved in the abuse of the innocent child. Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Child Protection Bureau, Sarah Ahmad, also took notice of the incident. A team from the Child Protection Bureau, led by District Officer Rao Khalil Ahmed, visited the hospital to gather information about the case. Sarah expressed her deep concern, calling the abuse of the 12-year-old girl a tragic incident. Sarah stated that the employers had subjected the child to abuse for almost 12 days, and there were visible signs of violence on her body. She assured that the Child Protection Bureau would take the child into protective custody and provide all possible support. In 2022, the ILO released a study, which mentioned that in Pakistan, one in every four households employs a child in domestic work, predominantly girls, aged 10 to 14 years. As per Unicef, about 3.3 million Pakistani children are trapped in child labour, depriving them of their childhood, health and education, and condemning them to a life of poverty and want.
