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Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Express Tribune
First FIR filed against mangrove logging
The Docks police have arrested two accused for cutting mangrove trees at a government forest located on the seashore. The police have also registered a case against them on the complaint of an employee of the Sindh Forest Department. It is the first case registered for illegal logging in recent years. The employee named two accused, Tariq and Bilal, in the case. Around 120 kilogrammes of illegally-cut wood were recovered from the arrested accused. The complainant told the police that he was in the forest on an official visit when he noticed two persons cutting wood and loading it onto a donkey cart. A case under Section 188 has been registered against both the accused. Further investigation is underway. According to the KPT spokesperson, mangrove forests, known as the lungs of the sea, play a vital role in reducing marine pollution and also in blocking stormy waves. These forests stretch along Sindh's coastline through Balochistan to the Iran border.
Express Tribune
15-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Karachi bans motor-cab rickshaws on major roads for two months
Listen to article Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi has issued a formal notification banning the operation of motor-cab rickshaws on 11 major roads across the city for a period of two months. According to Express News, the ban, enforced under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), was recommended by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic. It will remain in effect from April 15 to June 14, 2025. Violators will face legal action under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The notification specifies that both One Plus Two and One Plus Four motor-cab rickshaws will be prohibited on key routes such as: Shahrah-e-Faisal (from Avari Light Signal to Madam Apartments) and II Chundrigar Road (from Tower to Shaheen Complex). Additionally, One Plus Four MCRs are restricted from operating on several other important arteries, including Shahrah-e-Quaideen (from Numaish to Shahrah-e-Faisal Nursery), Sher Shah Suri Road (from Matric Board Office to Nagan Chowrangi), Shaheed-e-Millat Road (from Jail Chowrangi to Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway), Abdullah Haroon Road (from Do Talwar to Hashoo Centre via Hoshang, Khayaban-e-Iqbal), Do Talwar to Shahrah-e-Firdous and Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazar, Stadium Road (from Millennium Mall to New Town Police Station), Sir Shah Suleman Road (from Sir Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road to Hasan Square and Karsaz), Rashid Minhas Road (from Drigh Road to Sohrab Goth), and Mauripur Road (from Gulbai to ICI Bridge). The decision stems from concerns over the increasing number of unauthorised and self-established illegal routes and rickshaw stands, which have been cited as significant contributors to traffic congestion. Commissioner Naqvi has instructed all Station House Officers (SHOs) to ensure strict enforcement of the ban and initiate legal proceedings under Section 188 PPC against any violations.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Automotive
- Express Tribune
Pindi bans new car wash stations amid water crisis
To mitigate the growing threat of a severe water crisis, the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department has imposed an immediate ban on the establishment of new car wash service stations across the province, including all six districts of Rawalpindi Division. The department has issued a warning that violators of the ban will face legal action under Section 188. The department's Director General Dr Imran Sheikh stated that washing a single car consumes approximately 40 litres of water, while motorcycles require around 20 litres and larger vehicles up to 50 litres. With thousands of vehicles washed daily, billions of litres of water are being wastedresources that could otherwise be conserved. According to the Rawalpindi district office of the department, there are an estimated 10,000 car wash stations operating in the Rawalpindi range alone. Additionally, thousands of individuals are engaged in small-scale car washing services in local markets, typically using 5 to 7 litres of water per vehicle. Punjab has experienced 42 per cent less rainfall this year, intensifying concerns over water scarcity. The department has also enforced a strict ban on the use of diesel during vehicle washing at existing service stations in the Rawalpindi Division. The use of diesel and oil, especially when sprayed with high-pressure air and water on vehicle engines and tyres, renders the wastewater extremely polluted and unrecyclable. Any service station found using diesel or oil will be sealed. Starting Monday, April 7, the department will issue fines and potentially shut down car wash stations across Rawalpindi Division that fail to install proper water recycling systems, despite prior notices. Recycled water must be used for operations moving forward, and non-compliance will result in heavy penalties and legal action. In February, the Environmental Protection and Climate Change Department issued formal red notices to all 465 car wash service stations, both large and small, in Rawalpindi district, instructing them to install wastewater recycling systems. According to officials, the notices were issued in response to the potential severe water crisis due to ongoing drought conditions. The Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation, Rawalpindi Water and Sanitation Agency, and the District Council administration have also issued similar notices to service stations, private tube wells, and bore well owners, setting a deadline of February 28 for installation. In response, car wash station owners have protested, questioning how they could afford the costly system so quickly.
Express Tribune
16-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Peshawar imposes ban on toy guns, firecrackers ahead of Eid
Listen to article Peshawar has imposed a ban on toy guns and firecrackers under Section 144 due to security concerns, local media reported on Sunday. According to Deputy Commissioner of Peshawar Sarmad Saleem Akram, the decision has been made in the interest of maintaining peace and order. He added that any violation of the ban would result in legal action under Section 188. In addition, the district administration has decided to take strict action against those selling toy guns during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The district administration emphasised that the ban is a measure to safeguard national security and to eliminate the growing culture of toy weapons in the region.
Express Tribune
15-03-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Anti-dengue efforts reach over 42,000 homes
The dengue control campaign, which began on March 10, has reached 42,472 homes across various towns of Rawalpindi, with 327 indoor teams deployed to carry out preventive measures. The initial target was to cover 57,717 houses, and so far, 63.58% of the houses have successfully received the necessary treatments. This was discussed in a key meeting held on Friday, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Abdullah Khan. The meeting was attended by the CEO of Health and other relevant stakeholders. During the meeting, it was reported that 13,087 outdoor locations had been inspected, and dengue larvae were found in 8 areas, where appropriate measures for larvae control were promptly implemented. Additionally, a briefing was provided on the training efforts targeting teachers and students. A total of 134 schools were identified for training, with 81 schools already completing the program. The target was to train 10,720 students, and this goal is being met as planned. Likewise, training was completed in 26 out of 30 colleges, reaching 14,490 students. It was also shared that the registration process for dengue prevention efforts is ongoing and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2025. The meeting further reviewed the efforts of both indoor and outdoor teams working in various union councils. Addressing the meeting, ADC Abdullah Khan emphasized the need for stricter enforcement, directing that fines should be issued against those violating the SOPs. He also instructed that an FIR be filed under Section 188 in cases where larvae are discovered. Additionally, he proposed that hotspot areas be logically divided to ensure that all departments share the workload.
