The PIA's Good News to Millions of Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia

 

Riyadh (Web Desk – 31^st March 2021) The PIA gave good news to millions of Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia. Now flights will also be operated from Pakistani cities to Taif and Abha. 

There are more than 2.6 million Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia, the number of Pakistani workers in Saudi Arabia is increasing every year. In addition, more than 2 million Pakistanis come to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah. Most Saudi airports are overcrowded all the time, including Jeddah, Medina and Riyadh airports.

However, now there is great news for Pakistani passengers. After Al-Qassim Airport, there will soon be flights from Pakistan to two more Saudi cities. PIA spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said that Pakistan International Airlines has decided to expand flight operations by operating flights to more international airports. Profitable routes will be preferred in this regard.

With more than 2.5 million Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia, international flights will now be launched to Taif and Abha. He said that last year the Saudi government had allowed flights from Islamabad and Lahore to Al-Qassim Airport, but due to the Corona epidemic, these flights could not start at present due to temporary restrictions on flight operations.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has also sought permission from Saudi Civil Aviation to fly to Taif and Abha. After getting permission, flights from Lahore and Islamabad to Taif will be launched soon. PIA will operate 2 weekly flights from Lahore and Islamabad to Abha. In this way, Pakistani travelers will have direct access to two more Saudi cities. If flights to Taif start, it will be the seventh PIA station. It should be noted that the Saudi government had recently allowed PIA to operate two weekly flights to Qassim.

 

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Murder of UberEats Pakistani Driver in US by Two Teenage Girls

Washington D.C. (Web Desk - 30 Mar 2021) Two teenage girls murdered a Pakistani UberEats driver in US

Police in Washington, D.C., said last week that two teenage girls had been charged with assaulting and killing a man with a taser. Muhammad Anwar, 66, was attacked with a taser on Tuesday when two girls tried to abduct him, the Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release.

A viral video posted to Twitter shows Anwar in a struggle with the accused, who then speed off and smash and flip the car with him dangling onto the side. After reaching at the scene and transporting Anwar to the hospital, police said, "all lifesaving efforts unsuccessful, the victim was pronounced dead."

Two teenage girls, a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old were charged with felony murder and armed carjacking with a taser.

Anwar emigrated from Pakistan in 2014, his family told NBC4. Anwar had been employed on an UberEats delivery Tuesday when the two girls tried to carjack him, according to a GoFundMe set up by a family member.

"Anwar was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who always provided a smile when you needed one," said the GoFundMe for Anwar. "He leaves behind a family, near and far, who cherish, love, and miss him dearly."

GoFundMe has raised over $ 500,000 in three days since its release on Thursday. Anwar was the financial backer for the family, and according to the fundraising page, the funds will be used to pay for their lost income and provide a traditional Islamic funeral.

"Although money won’t fill the gaping hole that his death has left in our family, it will help remove some of the stress and worry of daily living while we grieve and heal," an update to the GoFundMe said.

Mayor Morrell Bowser on Sunday criticized the sharing of a video on auto theft prevention.

In a statement to USA Today, the Mayor's Communications Office said the post, which was "posted" on Twitter, was "about raising concerns about this violent crime, harassment-related arrests and security signals." It is part of an effort to raise awareness. Continuing the statement, the "Post" should not be deterred by the tragic death of Muhammad Anwar. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and their families who have lost."

According to the Washington Post, there have been 46 carjackings in the country's capital in the first five weeks of this year, compared to eight in the same period last year. But in 2020, the MPD reported 345 carjackings, up 143% from 142% in 2019.

A spokesman for Uber told the WTOP: "We are devastated by the tragic news and our hearts go out to Muhammad's family during this difficult time. We are grateful that the suspects have been arrested and we thank the Metropolitan Police Department for its promptness in this investigation".

 

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Three Pakistani Workers Died in a KSA Construction Site Accident

 

Saudi Arabia (Web Desk - 30 March 2021) Three Pakistani workers died in Makkah construction site accident

 The workers were working on the fifth floor of a building under construction in the Hay Al-Naseem area when the scaffolding collapsed and they fell to the ground floor, killing them on the spot.

A terrible tragedy has occurred in Saudi Arabia as a result of which Pakistani workers who worked hard for their livelihood have died. According to the Saudi newspaper Al-Watan, three Pakistani workers were killed in an accident in a building under construction in Makkah. According to the details, the tragic incident took place in Hay Al-Naseem area of Holy City of Makkah Mukarramah where several labourers were working on a building under construction.

Also on the fifth floor of the building, three Pakistani workers were standing on the scaffolding when the scaffolding suddenly broke during work. As a result, the three workers fell to the ground. He died on the spot due to falling from a height.

The accident was immediately reported to the Azizia police station. A police team, ambulances and paramedics arrived on the scene.

However, there were no signs of life in them. The bodies of the three unfortunate Pakistanis have been shifted to the morgue of a nearby hospital by the Red Crescent. An investigation has also been launched into the cause of the accident. In the next few days, the bodies will be handed over to their families residing in Pakistan. It should be noted that most of the construction workers in Saudi Arabia are from Pakistan. Every year, dozens of Pakistani workers and workers are involved in horrific accidents at construction sites, factories and other places. While millions of Pakistanis are also involved in the driving sector. Every year, many Pakistani drivers lose their lives in tragic traffic accidents.

 

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Sharp Mind Lady Hostess Saves Lives of 89 Passenger

 

 

One man attempts to open flight emergency door, air hostess's sharp mind and bravery saves 89 passengers.

Banaras (e-Desk) - A passenger trying to open the emergency gate of a plane during a flight in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was caught by air hostesses with great difficulty and 89 passengers were saved.

According to the International News Agency, during a flight in the city of Banaras in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a passenger suddenly got up from his seat and started opening the emergency gate. Demonstrating her sharpness, the air hostess snatched the passenger and called the other crew for help. The air hostess kept the passenger under control until the other crew members arrived. The crew forcibly fastened the passenger to the seat, fastened him to the seat and informed the captain of the plane, who asked the control tower for permission for an emergency landing and for airport security assistance.

After the plane landed, airport security took the passenger into custody and transferred him to the police station, where an investigation is underway. There were 89 passengers on board who praised the air hostess's bravery and bravery.

 

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Dubai Intro New Tech for Parking Tickets

 Dubai (March 27, 2021) Paperless technology is slowly being introduced in Dubai, with the aim of eliminating the use of paper in government work and bringing huge savings in annual expenses. To this end, digital systems have been introduced in many fields. Paper tickets will no longer be issued for car parking, but innovation has been introduced in this regard.

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has announced that any violations related to car parking will now be penalized online instead of affixing a challan ticket on the windshield of the car concerned. The new system will be operational tomorrow, Sunday, March 28. A Twitter message from the Road Authority said, "From March 28, paper tickets will not be issued for car parking violations, but violations will be reported via SMS or email."

The new initiative aims to reduce environmental pollution. All persons should update their mobile number and e-mail address in their traffic file. For this, they have to call 8009090. ”The authority has warned that non-payment of parking fee will result in a fine of one hundred and fifty dirhams. Fine of 100 dirhams will be levied for parking more than the specified parking hours.

Starting Sunday, March 28, all paper parking violations will stop, and you will receive paperless violations via SMS & email instead, in a new, more environmentally friendly way.

Please make sure to update your mobile number and email in your traffic file by calling 8009090. pic.twitter.com/A80nFtVMhD

— RTA (@rta_dubai) March 23, 2021

There will be a fine of 200 dirhams for parking in an unspecified place, obstruction of parking of other vehicles and misuse of parking space. A fine of 1,000 dirhams will be levied for parking in a special parking lot for the disabled. Failure to remove the vehicle before the end of the parking period will result in a fine of 100 dirhams. It should be noted that a complete list of parking violations and fines is also available on the RTA website.

 

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