Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has declared that India, the country’s eastern neighbor, has become a threat to global peace. In a recent statement, Zardari claimed that India is providing support to the Taliban regime, which not only poses a threat to Pakistan but to the entire region and global peace. He further stated that some neighboring countries are contributing to the crimes by allowing terrorist elements to operate from their soil and attacking Pakistan.
The President also alleged that some countries are not only providing direct financial support to the Taliban but also providing them with technical and military assistance. Zardari stated that the Taliban regime has created situations more perilous than before 9/11.
In a gesture of gratitude, the President thanked world leaders and countries for their support and solidarity with Pakistan in the wake of recent terrorist attacks.
Meanwhile, Senator Pervez Rashid from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (N) party reacted to the situation by saying that the consequences of their actions are now being faced. Professor Muhammad Masrour, Treasurer of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, has denied all allegations made against Pakistan in recent British media reports, terming them baseless, misleading, and factually incorrect.
Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh hosted a global defense exhibition, where 80 countries, including Pakistan, participated. Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari announced that the country’s industrial electricity rates are now comparable to those of other countries in the region.
Opposition leader Senator Raja Nasir Abbas accused the Islamabad Police and the Ministry of Interior of being responsible for the mosque bombing incident. Federal Minister for Finance Muzammil Qureshi met with the Managing Director of the World Bank, Ana Bär, in Saudi Arabia.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Emir, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, stated that despite laws being enacted, no action has been taken to eliminate interest from institutions. Minister for Finance, Muzammil Qureshi, met with the Saudi Minister for Investment, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Naeemur Rahman, termed the recent wave of terrorism as alarming. PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President, Javed Akbar, said that unfortunately, the current federal government has been imposed on them.
Member of the Pakistan Bar Council, Ashan Bhown, said that some lawyers have taken advantage of the successful 2007 movement. Marad Ali Shah stated that the Fire Brigade is divided into different parts and that they are being brought together. Hafizabad District Administrator, Hameedullah, announced that five municipal employees have been sacked for corruption.
Karachi Police arrested several leaders and activists of Jamaat-e-Islami, including Sindh Assembly Member Muhammad Farooq and Vice President Karachi, Pervez Mehmood.
Senior PML-N leader, Zahid Khan, advised PTI to learn from the current situation. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, stated that for the first time, he has seen the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in such a state. A meeting between the leaders of the MQM, PTI, and BNP is in progress, which has been extended beyond the scheduled time.
According to sources, the Emirates Cricket Board has reached out to the Pakistan Cricket Board and requested a review of the decision to not play the match against India on February 15. MQM leader, Nusrat Jaffer, stated that in 2018, PTI’s founder Imran Khan won the elections, and the MQM’s seats were given to them. Opposition leader, Senator Raja Nasir Abbas, accused the Islamabad Police and the Ministry of Interior of being responsible for the mosque bombing incident.
In the T20 World Cup, England played against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where England scored 184 runs with 7 wickets and set a target of 185 runs for Nepal. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Emir, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, stated that despite laws being enacted, no action has been taken to eliminate interest from institutions.
