Punjab Chief Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has released a special message on International Women’s Day, stating that she stands with every woman who has been oppressed and silenced. She emphasized that the women of Punjab are not weak, but the strong arm of the state and its architects.
CM Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the women of Punjab have become empowered in all aspects, from education and protection to access to power corridors. She claimed that her government has made the women of Punjab policymakers, protectors, and thinkers. The CM also stated that no one should look at the women of Punjab with disdain, as they are her red line and their dignity will not be compromised.
Marriyum Aurangzeb also announced that she will launch a relief card for widowed women in Punjab. She assured that the government has ensured Wi-Fi, laptops, e-bikes, and scholarships for women. Additionally, the government has taken foolproof measures for women’s safety, including CC cameras and panic buttons.
The Punjab CM also revealed that the first Women’s Virtual Police Station has been established in Punjab, which is working to protect women. Furthermore, she praised the inclusion of women in the Border Military Police for the first time, which is a matter of pride for her.
In a separate incident, some women were taken into police custody in Islamabad for participating in a women’s march. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced that the City Mayor’s Office will complete the Great Porah Flyover in 100 days.
PTI leader Salman Akram Raja said that the women of his party have made the greatest sacrifices for the movement, and women are being targeted one by one. Brave women are facing coercion and oppression.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that four people have been killed in Iranian attacks in the UAE, including a Pakistani, a Nepali, and a Bangladeshi national. MQM Pakistan Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that those who have turned politics into a goal have reached the end of their time.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that the government has favored oil companies over the public. Foreign terrorists have been arrested with 4-5 IEDs and a cutting tool.
A crackdown against street criminals and organized gangs in Islamabad has resulted in the arrest of four suspects. Despite the challenges on the Afghan border, counter-terrorism operations continue. A heatwave is expected in the capital city for the next 24 hours.
Deputy Commissioner Naeem Kakar identified the deceased fisherman as Tayyab. Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has not started a war but has taken retaliatory measures against attacks. The Iranian measures have targeted US military bases, installations, and assets in the region.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that they do not want to get involved in any conflict or tensions. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that four people have been killed in Iranian attacks in the UAE, including a Pakistani, a Nepali, and a Bangladeshi national.
Over 1900 people have been injured in Israeli hospitals since the start of the conflict with Iran. The Pakistani community in Dubai has been advised to refrain from posting irresponsible content on social media.
Former cricketer Shahid Afridi criticized the government for not cutting its expenses, saying that the people are bearing the burden of high fuel prices. He also urged the federation to reduce its expenditures instead of passing the burden to the people.
