In Karachi, Commissioner Muhammad Saleem Rajput has implemented a temporary ban on drone cameras in the southern district due to concerns over “endangered critical facilities and the Chinese Consulate.” This restriction will remain in place for two months, starting immediately.
The Karachi government has implemented specific precautions to safeguard crucial facilities and the Chinese Consulate, enforcing Section 144 CrPC. This allows relevant authorities to prohibit the utilization of drone cameras.
According to a notification released by Commissioner Muhammad Saleem Rajput on Saturday, it has been noted that there are significant dangers to essential facilities and the Chinese Consulate in Karachi due to hostile groups or anti-state elements following recent assaults on Chinese citizens. As a result, it is crucial to implement prompt actions to prevent any incidents and preserve public order in the city.
As a result, the highest-ranking official utilized the authority granted by Sindh’s home department to implement limitations on drone cameras in Karachi’s district south. This measure will be in place for two months, starting from today, March 30, until May 29.
In the meantime, authorized Station House Officers (SHOs) from relevant police stations have been permitted to file complaints under Section 188 of the PPC if any rules are broken.
On March 26th, a tragic incident occurred in Besham city, Shangla, where at least six individuals, among them five Chinese nationals, lost their lives following an attack on their vehicle.
For the second time, Chinese citizens faced an assault in Dasu, a location housing a significant dam. In a 2021 explosion, 13 individuals, among them nine Chinese nationals, tragically lost their lives.
At present, Chinese engineers are engaged in various undertakings in Pakistan. As a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which falls under Beijing’s broader Belt and Road initiative, the Chinese government has invested more than $65 billion in infrastructure development.
On Tuesday, there was no one who took responsibility for the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district, and similarly, no one claimed responsibility for the 2021 incident.
