Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, has emphasized the need for coordinated global action against terrorism. In a telephonic conversation with his Bahraini counterpart, Rashed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Naqvi stressed the importance of international unity in the fight against terrorism. The Bahraini Minister condemned the recent mosque bombing in Islamabad, calling it a “despicable act of violence against humanity.” The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and mutual support in the face of terrorism.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has vowed to stage a sit-in protest outside the Parliament House. PTI leader, Talal Chaudhry, accused the government of using the party’s founder, Imran Khan, as a “human shield” after their failed protest on February 8th.
In a sharp response, Rana Sanaullah, a senior PTI leader, accused the government of violating Imran Khan’s basic rights. “If the government or the jail authorities were to interfere with Imran Khan’s health, it would be a serious breach of his rights,” Sanaullah said.
In a separate development, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reiterated its commitment to enforcing a policy of fee capping in medical and dental colleges across the country. The council has vowed to ensure strict implementation of the policy, which aims to regulate fees and provide affordable education to students.
The Interior Minister also met with the Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, Farooq Sattar, to discuss important national and internal security issues, including the recent appointment of a new President in Azad Kashmir. Sattar emphasized the need for local and civic institutions to be established for national progress.
In a statement, the Chairperson of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) expressed her concern over the recent death of a mother and her child due to alleged negligence at the Mithi Civil Hospital.
The PMDC also announced that the admissions process for the new academic year will begin on March 1st and conclude on March 31st. The council has decided to start the admissions process for colleges on June 1st.
In a warning, the Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council, J, reminded the nation that the end of the country’s struggle against terrorism would come when the facilities and opportunities provided by the state are taken away.
Reports from the National Highway and Motorway Police indicate that violent clashes broke out between ANP workers and their opponents during the recent rally. Several workers were injured in the clashes.
The Sindh government has announced a decision to seal off high-risk buildings that have been violating fire safety regulations. The move comes after reports of a recent incident in Liaquatabad, where a student was bitten by a stray dog while walking to school.
The federal government has established a high-level committee to draft proposed amendments to the Pharmacy Act of 1967. The committee will review the act and suggest necessary changes.
In Bangladesh, the counting of votes from the 13th parliamentary elections is underway. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Mohammad Nabi for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
Pakistan’s social media is abuzz with allegations of vote rigging in the recent elections. The Election Commission of Bangladesh has dismissed the allegations as baseless.
In the United Arab Emirates, schools have banned soft drinks, chocolates, and potato chips as part of a crackdown on unhealthy food options.
In Saudi Arabia, several top officials have been appointed or removed in a recent cabinet reshuffle. Senior Indian singer Aditya Narayan is facing new allegations in a one-year-old case, in which his first wife accused him of removing her uterus without her consent.
