Karachi residents are demanding the government’s resignation, citing the ongoing crisis in the city. The demands were made by Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, Manan uz Zafar Khan, during a press conference in Karachi. Khan stated that the government has been in power for 18 years in Sindh province and that the 4-hour protest on Shaheed-e-Millat Road has made their voices heard.
Khan further stated that the Red Line, previously known as Karamabad Underpass, has destroyed the entire city, and he is concerned about the closure of Shaheed-e-Millat Road. He also stated that the government has cut the FIR and is now eager to implement the anti-terrorism law. Khan added that the MQM, PPP, and PML-N do not care about the city’s problems.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leader announced that a press conference will be held on February 8 at the Election Commission’s office, and a sit-in will be organized outside the Sindh Assembly on February 14 at 4 pm. In a separate development, a delegation of opposition leaders met with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the Jamaat-e-Ulema-e-Islam, in Islamabad. During the meeting, opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai stated that they have decided to stage a peaceful protest in a democratic manner.
Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that the bomber who carried out the attack in Islamabad was a Pakistani citizen. Rescue teams are struggling to put out the fire in the factory, where plastic items are manufactured. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the price of electricity by 28 rupees per unit as an adjustment for the fuel price in December.
Shahid Afridi expressed his frustration, saying, “How can we continue to tolerate this situation?” He added that it’s time to move beyond mere criticism and tweets, as the wave of terrorism is getting worse by the day. The Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen staged a protest against the Islamabad attack at the Chourangi intersection, with many prominent leaders participating. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has canceled her scheduled events for the day. Interior Minister Mohsin Nawaz Khashkheli returned from Dubai and visited the Tare Lia Imam Bargah in Islamabad.
Sindh government officials announced that they would cancel a cultural night music program to show solidarity with the victims of the Islamabad attack. Khawaja Asif stated that the bomber had targeted the last row of worshippers and had blown himself up. Allah willing, the government will give a befitting response to this injustice. Chairman of the PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, stated that his family has made significant sacrifices for democracy and that the eradication of differences based on color, caste, and faith is essential.
PTI’s founder, Imran Khan, was diagnosed with a central retinal vein occlusion in his right eye, and doctors recommended follow-up treatment at a hospital. Khan was subsequently shifted to a private hospital on a weekend evening. Senior Minister of Punjab, Maryam Aurangzeb, stated that it is the responsibility of every citizen, young person, and parent to abide by the law and ensure their and others’ safety.
A special event was held in Vienna, the capital of Austria, to commemorate the Kashmir Solidarity Day, which was attended by the Pakistani ambassador to the UN and other international organizations, Kamran Akhtar Malik. The event reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for the people of occupied Kashmir. IG Islamabad, during a media talk, stated that the victims of the attack included his cousin. Government sources claim that the bomber had received training in terrorist activities from Afghanistan and had made multiple trips to the country.
Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that the Islamabad bomber was a Pakistani citizen. Government sources claim that the bomber had received training in terrorist activities from Afghanistan and had made multiple trips to the country. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz canceled her scheduled events for the day. The cause of the bomber’s death is still unknown, and no suicide note was found. IG Islamabad stated that the victims of the attack included his cousin.
