The Islamabad High Court’s registrar office refused to dismiss objections to the bail request of PTI founder, citing the late filing of objections in a case related to the Toshakhana. The registrar’s office stated that the applicant had not filed objections to the main appeal within the given timeframe, which expired seven days ago. The PTI founder and his associate, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to seven years in prison under Section 409 of the PPSC and a total of 17 years in prison, along with a fine of one crore rupees.
In other news, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Mery via the Expressway to reside at her Bagh-e-Shuhada Kashmir Point residence. Rizwana Bibi, who was smuggled into Pakistan from Bangladesh, spent 40 years apart from her family and will continue to make efforts to reunite with them.
In the Sindh Assembly, Opposition Leader Alama Raja Naser Abbas stated that protests should continue until meetings with government officials take place. The Commissioner of Karachi has issued notifications regarding prices for various items during the month of Ramadan. According to the notification, 120-150 grams of tandoori naan will cost between 18-21 rupees.
The Sindh government has taken significant action against the appointment of permanent and acting vice-chancellors in universities. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi expressed concerns that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing a “jam” while Punjab and Sindh are functioning normally.
PTI leader Asad Qaiser demanded that the government arrange for the PTI founder to meet with his doctor. Bilal Azhar Qayyam stated that the government was trying to appease the PTI and had arranged for a meeting with lawyers Ghulam Nabi Sial and Naser Abbas.
In the National Assembly, a meeting was held between committee members and the police regarding their behavior and the opposition’s protests. In Lahore, two suspects accused of allegedly gang-raping a pregnant woman in Kahna were arrested. The prosecutor stated that the suspects had caused damage to public property and a physical remand should be granted.
A draft of the new solar net metering policy has been released, which will not affect existing solar net metering consumers. The old solar net metering consumers’ contracts will be maintained, and the new policy will not change their rates.
The 28th Convocation of Bahria University was held in Islamabad, attended by Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf as a special guest. The Firing Brigade has informed that five fire tenders are busy extinguishing fires.
Medical reports indicate that a two-member medical board has conducted a medical examination of the PTI founder, with Dr. Nadeem Qureshi and Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan examining his eyes.
The funeral of 81-year-old Dr. Hemlata was held under strict administrative supervision, while the actual dispute centered around the 11,000 sq. ft. plot worth around 60 crore rupees. A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee’s sub-committee was held in Islamabad, where irregularities in the purchase of medicines at Polyclinic Hospital were brought to light.
Investigations have been launched into the substandard accommodation provided to the Pakistan hockey team during the Pro League in Australia. In a message, Imad Wasim stated that his failed marriage was one of the most difficult periods in his life, but it gave him the greatest blessing – his children – whom he will always love.
