The Sindh government’s surrender policy has proven effective in curbing dacoities, says PPP leader Pir Pagaro. While addressing a press conference in Jacobabad, he stated that several dacoits have surrendered and handed themselves over to the authorities. The surrendering dacoits are reportedly encouraging their accomplices to do the same. Pir Pagaro emphasized that resorting to arms in inter-tribal disputes is not an effective solution and will not yield any positive results. He suggested that the parties involved should seek a peaceful resolution through the law.
Meanwhile, the opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Insaf, has rescheduled its planned protest on February 8, following a meeting with party leaders. The Sindh Assembly opposition leader, Ali Khursheed, announced that the protest will not be called off until the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy.
In another development, the Punjab Wildlife Department has seized 57 illegally hunted markhor in a single day and arrested eight individuals. Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, has written a formal letter to the Prime Minister, expressing concerns over the delay in the release of federal funds.
A case has been registered against a PTI MNA for allegedly making provocative speeches against the state and the constitution. The Sindh Energy Department has uncovered a massive corruption scandal involving over 3 billion rupees in a solar panel supply scheme.
The Met Office has forecasted severe snowfall in Muree, which is expected to continue until tonight. The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mian Shahbaz Sharif, has announced that the final decision on Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup will be made on Friday or Saturday.
The US has expressed its commitment to not using its territory for any attacks against Iran.
