The Federal Minister for Housing and Works, Ahsan Iqbal, will represent Pakistan at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina’s successor, Sheikh Taher.
According to sources, former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will not attend the ceremony as he is currently abroad. The Prime Minister will, however, soon visit Bangladesh and offer his congratulations to the new Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, the head of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Senator Shafiq Rahman, has congratulated Sheikh Taher on being appointed as the new Prime Minister. Shafiq Rahman stated that the meeting with Sheikh Taher is a positive step in his national political journey and that he will cooperate with the government on national issues. He also emphasized that the opposition must be strong and principled, and will support the government when it works in the public interest.
In a separate development, the Opposition Leader in the Senate, Raja Nasir Abbas, stated that the sit-in protests should continue until the government meets with their representatives. The Commissioner of Karachi has issued a notification for the prices of various commodities during the month of Ramadan. The prices of 500 grams of chapati have been fixed at Rs. 14, 120-150 grams of tandoori naan at Rs. 18-21, and sugar at Rs. 90-100 per kg.
The Sindh government has taken action against the appointments of Pro-Vice Chancellors and Acting Vice Chancellors in universities. The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Kundi, stated that the provinces of Punjab and Sindh are functioning, but Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is facing issues, and the provincial government is not taking notice.
PTI leader Asad Qaiser stated that their demand is for the government to arrange for the PTI leader’s meeting with his personal doctor. Balal Azhar Qayani stated that the government wanted to pacify the PTI, so a meeting was arranged with the doctors, Barrister Goher and Nasser Abbas.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Bashir Cheema, stated that the government is taking responsibility for the PTI leader’s treatment and will arrange for the best ophthalmologists to examine him. The members of the Committee on Interior in the National Assembly discussed the police’s behavior and the opposition’s sit-in protests.
In a separate incident, two suspects were arrested for allegedly committing gang rape on a pregnant woman in Lahore’s Kahna area. The prosecutor stated that the suspects have caused damage to government property and will be given a physical remand.
According to a draft, old solar net metering users will not face any changes, and their agreements will remain in place. The 28th Convocation of Bahria University was held in Islamabad, where the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Naved Ashraf, attended as a special guest.
The Fire Brigade officials stated that five fire tenders are engaged in extinguishing the fire. Talal Chaudhry stated that the decision on the PTI leader’s treatment should be taken by the doctors, not the patient himself, his lawyer, or his party.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif met with the Chancellor of Austria in Vienna, where they agreed to strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and Austria.
A medical report stated that a two-member medical board visited the Adiala Jail to examine the PTI leader’s health. The doctors, Dr. Nadeem Qureshi and Muhammad Arif Khan, checked his eyes.
The funeral of 81-year-old Dr. Hemlata was held under strict administrative supervision. The original dispute revolves around an 11,000 square-foot plot worth approximately Rs. 60 crore.
The Sub-Committee of the Public Accounts Committee of the National Assembly held a meeting in Islamabad, where irregularities in the purchase of medicines at the Polyclinic Hospital were pointed out.
Investigations have been launched into the unsatisfactory accommodation provided to the Pakistan hockey team in the Pro Hockey League in Australia.
In a statement, Imad Wasim stated that his failed marriage was one of the most difficult periods of his life, but it resulted in the greatest blessing, his children, for whom his love will remain forever.
