The Sindh Judicial Commission, led by Chief Justice Agha Faisal, held its first meeting to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Karachi and the Secretary of Law and Interior. The commission has issued a public notice seeking information from the public about the tragedy. Anyone with important information regarding the incident can contact the commission.
The commission has also issued a notice of its terms of reference (ToRs) and timeframe for investigating the judicial inquiry into the Karachi court investigations. The commission has directed the Press Information Department to publish the public notice in newspapers, which includes the commission’s ToRs.
The public notice states that individuals with information about the tragedy can contact the commission through email. The commission has also invited individuals to provide facts and information about the incident, which can be sent to gpi-coi@shc.gov.pk by February 20. The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput, has provided a secretariat for the commission, which is located within the Sindh High Court premises.
Chief Justice Agha Faisal has directed Commissioner Karachi to notify the staff, which will include the registrar, focal person, and experts. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the home of Aun Abbas, who was martyred while trying to stop a suicide bomber. A prayer was offered for the souls of the martyrs.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has suggested that a working relationship should be established between the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments. Lawyer Faisal Malik has stated that the investigation’s reliance on a single USB drive is questionable, as it contains over 65 videos, including some that are disputed against Aliema Khan.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Sindh government regarding the implementation of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) decision on fixed charges. The decision states that fixed charges are applicable to both protected and non-protected consumers.
Chief Minister Punjab has stated that they are working to make Punjab a safe place for women, and there has been a significant decrease in crimes against women in the province. Women can participate in various sports, including karate, swimming, tennis, hockey, football, and cricket. The Chief Information Officer will oversee the matter at the provincial level, while the Public Information Officer will oversee the matter at the district level.
In a separate development, a high court in Peshawar has dismissed an appeal by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the acquittal of a forest officer. The court ruled that the NAB appeal was without merit.
In other news, a meeting was held between Saeed Ajmal and the federal government, where Ajmal demanded payment of outstanding dues. A clash between two student organizations resulted in aerial firing, and a university campus police officer has been injured.
In another development, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a decision on fixed charges, stating that they are applicable to both protected and non-protected consumers.
