The Islamabad District Bar Association has announced a day of mourning and protest in response to the recent bombing in the capital city. Meanwhile, the Sindh Bar Council has also condemned the bombing and announced a day of mourning for today. The Lahore Bar Association has announced a boycott of courts, with lawyers refusing to appear in court today. In Karachi, Shia organizations staged a protest demonstration at the Numaish Chowrangi. The Karachi Met office has forecast a smoggy day with possibilities of dust storms at a few locations.
The Ministry of Interior has stated that evidence suggests that the planning, training, and brainwashing for the attack were carried out by ISIS in Afghanistan under the supervision of the Afghan Taliban, which remains a serious threat to regional peace.
The Anti-Electronic Crimes Court has sentenced Imran Mazari and his husband Hadi Ali Chach to 17 years in prison each. They are currently serving their sentence at Adiala Jail. The United Nations has condemned the bombing and expressed solidarity with the Pakistani government and people against terrorism and extremism.
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated that the constitutional court will try to make a decision as quickly as possible on any case filed. The police have stated that a firearm was also recovered from the person in custody.
Tariq Jamil said that the loss of innocent lives is a crime against humanity. Former Federal Minister Asad Omar stated that no step can be taken in the Ministry of Energy without the government’s permission.
The Interior Minister stated that there is evidence that shows how the attacker was brought to the scene, and that the mastermind and facilitators have been arrested.
Federal Minister for Privatization, Muhammad Ali, stated that commercial activities are not the government’s business, and that Pakistan’s working class bears the burden of taxes.
US Ambassador Natalee Baker visited Sindh, reiterating her commitment to economic development and mutual cooperation. On January 30, PTI parliamentarians gathered outside the Supreme Court, Registrar Supreme Court met with PTI representatives, and PTI lawyer Salman Akram Raja was allowed to meet with the Chief Justice.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that Pakistan is in a difficult situation, and the reason is that the country’s political structure is not correct. Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider stated that India cannot subjugate the Pakistani nation through terrorism.
Malala Yousafzai stated that spring is a time of joy, bringing people together, and it serves as a reminder that we can work together to improve Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson stated that the Indian media is spreading baseless claims. The upcoming film by Bollywood director Neeraj Pandey, “Ghoshayat Pandit” (Bribe-taking Pandit), has sparked controversy, with protests taking place on the streets, where extremist groups have taken to the streets. Bollywood actor Imran Khan has targeted the “three big superstars of the industry” in the context of their popularity among the young generation.
In an exclusive interview with Faisal Raaza Abidi in Tokyo, he stated that today, Imran Khan is in jail and this is a result of his actions. It is worth noting that Afghan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz was signed by Peshawar Zalmi.
