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<p>In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. &nbsp;In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Donkey arrested for participating in a gambling racing in Rahim Yar Khan. Eight humans also rounded up, Rs 120,000 recovered. <a href="https://t.co/RIULiecduw">https://t.co/RIULiecduw</a> <a href="https://t.co/1FipntTR60">pic.twitter.com/1FipntTR60</a></p>
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<p>According to Pakistan's Samaa TV, a raid was conducted in the city of Raheem Yaar Khan situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. The police arrested eight people along with the donkey. The authorities seized a sum of Rs 120,000 after the raid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police, a case was filed against the accused and the donkey, in fact, the SHO said that donkey's name was mentioned in the FIR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the video, netizens have been ruthless in trolling this news. Here are some of the best reactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Poor donkey by this time he is on his way to China..lets hope it is for a noble task..PPE suits, ventilators etc..</p>
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In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused.

In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused. Donkey arrested for participating in a gambling racing in Rahim Yar Khan. Eight humans also rounded up, Rs 120,000 recovered. https://t.co/RIULiecduw pic.twitter.com/1FipntTR60 — Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) June 7, 2020 × According to Pakistan's Samaa TV, a raid was conducted in the city of Raheem Yaar Khan situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. The police arrested eight people along with the donkey. The authorities seized a sum of Rs 120,000 after the raid. According to the police, a case was filed against the accused and the donkey, in fact, the SHO said that donkey's name was mentioned in the FIR. Since the video, netizens have been ruthless in trolling this news. Here are some of the best reactions. Poor donkey by this time he is on his way to China..lets hope it is for a noble task..PPE suits, ventilators etc.. — Satyam Dutta (@songofkali) June 7, 2020 × Riyasat-e-Madina will averse impact on GDP if donkey is arrested like this. — Sandip Jha (@Sandipkumarjha) June 7, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/hzExIMougG — Pro दिप (@Pradip20201) June 8, 2020 ×

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<p>Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday. Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to offer his condolences while praying for those affected in the crash.</p>

<p>As per reports, the PIA flight had 98 passengers on board and crashed in Karachi’s suburb destroying several houses, damaging cars and properties. The flight captain had informed about a ‘technical snag’ before it crashed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. &nbsp;May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi &amp; crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon," Akhtar tweeted.</p>

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It was flying Lahore to Karachi &amp; crashed just before landing.<br />
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<p>According to PTI, the flight PK-303 from Lahore was supposed to land in Karachi when the crash happened at the Jinnah Garden area nearby Model Colony, Malir. &nbsp;It added that the crash took place minutes before the landing of the PIA aircraft, damaging scores of houses in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per reports Army Quick Reaction Force and Singh Pakistan Rangers have arrived at the crash site and an emergency has been declared in all Karachi hospitals in the wake of the crash.<br />
As per officials, as many as 98 people were on board including 91 passengers and seven crew members.&nbsp;<br />
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Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday. Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to offer his condolences while praying for those affected in the crash. As per reports, the PIA flight had 98 passengers on board and crashed in Karachi’s suburb destroying several houses, damaging cars and properties. The flight captain had informed about a ‘technical snag’ before it crashed. "Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi & crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon," Akhtar tweeted. ALSO READ: 'Unbelievable effort' - BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hails Kolkata Police as restoration process begins in West Bengal after cyclone Amphan Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi & crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#PIAplanecrash — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 22, 2020 × According to PTI, the flight PK-303 from Lahore was supposed to land in Karachi when the crash happened at the Jinnah Garden area nearby Model Colony, Malir. It added that the crash took place minutes before the landing of the PIA aircraft, damaging scores of houses in the area. × ALSO READ: On a scale of 10, chance of India touring Down Under is 9: Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts As per reports Army Quick Reaction Force and Singh Pakistan Rangers have arrived at the crash site and an emergency has been declared in all Karachi hospitals in the wake of the crash. As per officials, as many as 98 people were on board including 91 passengers and seven crew members.

Shoaib Akhtar offers condolences, prayers after Pakistan airways flight crashes in residential area near Karachi

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Aeroallergen from soybean dust was found in blood samples collected from people who died after the suspected gas leakage in Pakistan's city Keamari. Compiled by the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at Karachi University, the report was released after a blood analysis was conducted on samples obtained from the deceased.

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<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-how-karachis-fatal-gas-leak-exposes-a-deepening-crisis-281235">mysterious toxic gas</a> has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night.</p>

<p>The source of a toxic gas leak remained unclear on Tuesday. Officials said 14 people have been killed so far, Dawn newspaper reported.</p>

<p>Ziauddin Hospital spokesperson Amir Shehzad told the newspaper that nine deaths took place at the hospital's Keamari Campus over the course of the past two days.</p>

<p>According to the police, two other deaths were reported at the Kutiyana Hospital.</p>

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<p>Dozens of others have been hospitalised in various medical facilities across the city.</p>

<p>"We are still clueless about the possible cause of the incident," Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon said.</p>

<p>Residents of the area protested in Keamari's Jackson Market, demanding answers from authorities on the deaths that have been caused from the mysterious gas.</p>

<p>Memon said that senior police officers in coordination with the doctors are trying to determine the exact nature of the incident.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani said that a ship that was offloading soybean or a similar substance could be the probable cause of the toxic gas.</p>

<p>"When offloading from this ship is halted, the smell too diminishes," he reasoned.</p>

<p>Maritime Affairs Minister Ali Zaidi rubbished the report that it was caused by a soybean ship as the crew and the vessel were fine.</p>

<p>Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered the Commissioner of Karachi police to submit a report on the matter on a priority basis, ARY News reported.</p>


A mysterious toxic gas has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday. Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night.

A mysterious toxic gas has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday. Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night. The source of a toxic gas leak remained unclear on Tuesday. Officials said 14 people have been killed so far, Dawn newspaper reported. Ziauddin Hospital spokesperson Amir Shehzad told the newspaper that nine deaths took place at the hospital's Keamari Campus over the course of the past two days. According to the police, two other deaths were reported at the Kutiyana Hospital. Also read: At least six dead in gas leak in Karachi; Pakistan navy launches investigation Dozens of others have been hospitalised in various medical facilities across the city. "We are still clueless about the possible cause of the incident," Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon said. Residents of the area protested in Keamari's Jackson Market, demanding answers from authorities on the deaths that have been caused from the mysterious gas. Memon said that senior police officers in coordination with the doctors are trying to determine the exact nature of the incident. Meanwhile, Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani said that a ship that was offloading soybean or a similar substance could be the probable cause of the toxic gas. "When offloading from this ship is halted, the smell too diminishes," he reasoned. Maritime Affairs Minister Ali Zaidi rubbished the report that it was caused by a soybean ship as the crew and the vessel were fine. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered the Commissioner of Karachi police to submit a report on the matter on a priority basis, ARY News reported.

Pakistan: Toxic gas kills 14 people in Karachi; source of leak remains unclear

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