In Karachi, a tragic incident unfolded as a food delivery rider from a private company was fatally shot during an attempted robbery near North Nazimabad.
Initial reports indicate that the assailants attempted to rob the delivery rider, and upon facing resistance, they fired at him, causing a fatal chest injury before fleeing the scene.
The victim, identified as Muhammad Arsalan Shamshad, had been working as a delivery rider for 1.5 years and resided in North Karachi Sector 7D.
While police officials initially doubted if it was solely a robbery attempt, investigations are ongoing to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding this incident.
This tragic event echoes a similar incident in 2021 when distressing footage emerged depicting a street criminal fatally shooting another delivery rider on a busy Karachi street.
The rise in street crimes in Karachi is a cause for concern, as criminals now boldly target citizens, even resorting to shootings on busy roads.
The disturbing footage highlighted one such instance where a street criminal callously shot a delivery rider in the head in broad daylight, all for the sake of stealing a mobile phone valued at only a few thousand rupees.
Qatar and Pakistan hot an IT conference in Doha
Meanwhile, a delegation led by Caretaker IT Minister Dr. Umar Saif actively participated in the Pakistan-Qatar IT Conference in Doha, aiming to foster collaboration in the tech realm between the two nations.
Comprising members from the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the Pakistan Software Export Board, Zohaib Khan of the Pakistan Software Houses Association, and 30 leading IT companies, the delegation witnessed a warm reception for Pakistani entities in Qatar.
Dr. Umar Saif expressed contentment with the positive bilateral strides in technology and emphasized the primary conference goal: strengthening ties between investors and firms from Pakistan and Qatar.
“Our aim is for Pakistani and Qatari companies to join forces, sharing investments and expertise,” Dr. Umar Saif affirmed, highlighting the potential for collaboration in crucial areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Drawing attention to Pakistan’s 30,000 IT companies working tirelessly to digitize the nation, Dr. Saif spotlighted the production of 75,000 IT graduates annually, underscoring Pakistan’s dedication to top-notch training.
