GWADAR: A rare group of dolphins was sighted swimming in the waters off Gwadar’s Koh Mahdi coast on Monday, captivating onlookers as they moved in pursuit of food. Marine life experts described the sighting as a positive sign of a healthy marine ecosystem.
The Deputy Director of Environment for the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) later stated that the presence of such animals in coastal waters is proof of a healthy ocean environment, expressing pleasure over the incident.
He further explained that after the occurrence of harmful algal blooms in Makran’s coastal waters, the appearance of dolphins is a sign that the sea environment is improving and becoming more supportive of marine life.
Meanwhile the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) described the postponement of Quetta’s local body elections, scheduled for December 28, as a “theft of the public mandate” while protesting the decision on Sunday in front of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) provincial office.
The protest was organized and led by the JI Quetta Chapter President, Abdul Naeem, and other leading figures of the party. The protesters chanted slogans against the ECP and the provincial government, raising banners and placards bearing strong condemnations.
The District Amir of JI, Mr. Naeem, addressed the media and reporters. He stated that the government feared a setback in the elections, which is why it postponed the polls—awaited for almost 30 years—with what he called “lame justifications.” He said political parties and candidates had spent billions of rupees on campaigns, and that the government had suddenly announced the postponement without prior warning or consultation just two days before the scheduled date. He said the JI would not accept any alternative to the local body election system and demanded the government reimburse or compensate the nominated candidates for their substantial expenses.
