Pakistan: Three killed, 60 injured in aerial firing during Independence Day celebrations in Karachi
Karachi/IBNS: Three people were killed and over 60 people injured in an aerial firing during the celebrations of Independence Day in Pakistan's Karachi, media reports said.
Among the three killed were an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen.
The child died after she was hit by an aerial bullet in Azizabad.
A probe has been initiated and officials assured of strict action who were involved in the aerial firing.
Earlier in January, at least 42 people including five women were killed in a firing incident that occurred in Karachi.
Another 233 people have suffered injuries.
Pakistan, which is into the 78th year since its inception, celebrates Independence Day on August 14.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Trump-era directive flags diabetes, obesity as possible grounds for US visa denial
Foreign nationals applying for visas to live in the United States could face rejection if they suffer from certain chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, or cardiovascular disease, under a new Trump administration directive issued on Thursday.
Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
New Delhi/IBNS: Calling India a "steadfast ally", ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday voiced concern over rising extremism under Muhammad Yunus’ interim government, warning that it could damage Dhaka’s long-standing relationship with New Delhi.
Outrage in universities as Bangladesh govt scraps music, PE teachers amid Islamist pressure
Students and teachers from four major public universities in Bangladesh on Thursday protested the interim government’s decision to discontinue music and physical education (PE) teacher positions in government primary schools.
Jakarta mosque blast injures 54: Here’s what we know so far
At least 54 people were injured after an explosion occurred inside a mosque located on a naval compound in North Jakarta on Friday, according to media reports.
Latest News
India seals deal to buy 113 Tejas engines from US
Meerut shocker: Wife has husband shot dead by lover after affair exposed
Trump-era directive flags diabetes, obesity as possible grounds for US visa denial
Teachers’ Council, IQAC and NCC Unit of MBB College organised an awareness programme on Vigilance Week
