Pakistani dancer and women’s rights activist Sheema Kermani, known worldwide from the hit song Pasoori, was briefly detained in Karachi while seeking permission for an upcoming Aurat March. Police held her as she tried to obtain the permit, but she is also widely recognized for decades of advocacy for women and for promoting classical dance across Pakistan.
Karachi’s Railway Colony was brought to a standstill after prolonged power outages lasting up to 16 hours. Commuters and residents flooded the streets, alleging mismanagement as traffic snarls engulfed major roads. Office workers, students, and patients reported being trapped in gridlock for hours, turning a daily routine into a prolonged ordeal.
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Karachi residents are reportedly storing cooking gas in plastic balloons as prolonged gas load shedding and low pressure disrupt everyday life. With supplies erratic, households say they can’t complete basic tasks and are turning to risky, unconventional methods described as a last resort.
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