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  • Why Video Of Nikkah Of A Karachi Girl Is Gaining Attention For All Wrong Reasons | world news

    A recently emerged video sheds light on the case of Asma, a young girl from Karachi who went missing only to reappear in Rahim Yar Khan, purportedly signing a marriage contract, ARY News reported. In the video obtained by ARY News, Asma, an eighth-grade student hailing from Karachi’s Abbas Town, can be seen signing the marriage contract in what appears to be a simple ceremony.

    According to the Nikkah Khawan (Qazi), the girl willingly consented to the marriage, despite lacking a national identity card (NIC) or B-form. He stated that Asma claimed to be 19 years old and asserted that she was entering into the marriage of her own free will, as reported by ARY News. The Nikkah Khawan further mentioned, “I suggested the girl return to her home. She accused her mother of attempting to marry her off to an older man.” He clarified that he had no further contact with either the girl or her husband following the Nikkah ceremony.

    The marriage was solemnised at the Nikkah Khawan’s residence, with the girl affirming she was 19 years old. Notably, the ID card number of the girl was left unfilled on the Nikkah Nama. Meanwhile, in Karachi, authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged ‘forced’ marriage, following a case of abduction filed at the Sachal Police Station.

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    The case took a surprising turn with reports emerging of Asma’s purported ‘forced marriage’ in Rahim Yar Khan. According to Karachi police authorities, Asma declared herself to be 19 years old in the marriage certificate issued in Rahim Yar Khan. However, Asma’s mother contends that her daughter’s actual age ranges between 14 and 15 years old.

    The mother revealed that the man allegedly responsible for luring her daughter into marriage prohibits any direct communication between them, neither in person nor over the phone, ARY News reported.

  • IndiGo flight diverted to Karachi due to technical snag

    By Online Desk

    An IndiGo Sharjah-Hyderabad flight had to be diverted to Pakistan’s Karachi after the pilot reported a technical defect in the aircraft on Sunday.

    This is the second Indian airline to make a landing in Karachi in two weeks. It is said that aircraft 6E-1406 will be examined at the airport. However, all the air passengers are safe. 

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    An additional flight is being sent to Karachi to fly the passengers to Hyderabad, ANI quoted IndiGo airlines as saying.

    Earlier, a Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight from New Delhi made a precaution landing at Karachi airport after the pilot developed a technical glitch. 

    Further details are awaited.

    An IndiGo Sharjah-Hyderabad flight had to be diverted to Pakistan’s Karachi after the pilot reported a technical defect in the aircraft on Sunday.

    This is the second Indian airline to make a landing in Karachi in two weeks. It is said that aircraft 6E-1406 will be examined at the airport. However, all the air passengers are safe. 

    ALSO READ | As employees protest against low salaries, IndiGo and GoFirst say addressing ‘issues’

    An additional flight is being sent to Karachi to fly the passengers to Hyderabad, ANI quoted IndiGo airlines as saying.

    Earlier, a Delhi-bound SpiceJet flight from New Delhi made a precaution landing at Karachi airport after the pilot developed a technical glitch. 

    Further details are awaited.

  • One killed, 13 injured in blast in Pakistan’s commercial hub Karachi

    By PTI

    KARACHI: One person was killed and 13 others were injured in a blast in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, on Thursday night.

    The blast was reported from Karachi’s busiest commercial area, Saddar. Police said the explosion occurred outside a hotel.

    “Law enforcement and security personnel have reached the spot with rescue teams. Until now 13 people have been moved to the hospital,” a police officer said.

    He said the explosion took place in a garbage bin but it was not clear whether it was a planted bomb or the explosion occurred because of some other reason. “Once the bomb disposal squad scans the area, we will know what caused the explosion,” he said.

    An eye witness said the explosion was so big it shattered windows of nearby apartments, shops, cars and started a fire.

    “Some eight to ten vehicles parked on the road caught fire from the explosion,” he said.

  • IndiGo flight diverts to Karachi due to medical emergency onboard

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: A Lucknow-bound IndiGo flight from Sharjah was diverted to Karachi airport, in Pakistan on Tuesday after a medical emergency onboard.

    The passenger who had the medical emergency could not be revived and was declared dead on arrival by the airport medical team, IndiGo said in a statement.

    The airline said the flight — 6E 1412 — coming from Sharjah to Lucknow was diverted to Karachi.

    “We are deeply saddened with the news and our prayers and wishes are with his family,” it added.