Tragically, it has been reported that a car and a motorcycle collided near Dhok Kala Khan on the Islamabad Expressway, resulting in at least four casualties.
The incident details reveal that four individuals lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries in the traffic accident near Dhok Kala Khan on the Islamabad Expressway.
According to rescue sources, the victims, belonging to the Christian community, were on their way for Christmas preparations.
The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the hospital. The Motorway police cited smog and low visibility as contributing factors to the significant increase in accidents on the expressway. Consequently, the police advised citizens to refrain from traveling during late hours.
Nation Celebrates Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s Birth Anniversary
Meanwhile, the nation is celebrating the birthday of its founder, Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, with traditional enthusiasm today.
The day commenced with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals, along with a changing of the guard ceremony at Jinnah’s mausoleum in Karachi.
Numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds paid their respects at the mausoleum to honor the services of the founder of Pakistan.
Special events, as reported by Radio Pakistan, have been organized for the day, where participants will acknowledge and appreciate Jinnah’s contributions and visionary leadership.
Born on December 25, 1876, in Karachi, Jinnah’s birthday is a public holiday, marked by the hoisting of the national flag on key government buildings nationwide.
A lawyer and politician, he led the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, subsequently becoming Pakistan’s first governor-general. Jinnah passed away on September 11, 1948.
In separate messages, President Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar emphasized the imperative need for unity to sustain democracy, promote peaceful coexistence, uphold the rule of law, and eradicate extremist forces.
President Alvi underscored Jinnah’s status as the “great benefactor” of the nation, crediting his efforts for the establishment of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent, according to the state-run broadcaster.
