In a recent conversation with Bloomberg, the Prime Minister’s Spokesman, Musharraf Zaidi, emphasized that Pakistan is prepared to provide assistance to Saudi Arabia if needed. He stated, “There is no question in that, we will always stand with Saudi Arabia in every situation and at all times.” This commitment to security cooperation between the two nations is not new, as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been safeguarding each other’s defense interests for a long time.
Zaidi explained that Field Marshal has met with the Saudi Minister of Defense in Riyadh to discuss joint defense measures. Additionally, he revealed that the Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has been in contact with the Iranian Foreign Minister since the beginning of the conflict. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to ensure the accuracy and further strengthening of the National Identity System.
According to sources, PTI Chairman, Barrister Hussain Nawaz, has said in a discussion that, “On one side, there’s a war with Iran, and on the other, we’re dealing with a war-like situation.” The virtual six-month economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are ongoing, with the IMF briefed on the economic situation and the new budget, including tax proposals, yesterday.
China’s Foreign Ministry has stated that China’s special envoy is actively engaged in facilitating communication and cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In a tragic incident, two laborers lost their lives in a well in the Head Skandari area of Multan while cleaning the gutter. The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has decided to switch to paperless working.
Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Hussain Nawaz, has said that there has never been a situation in history where a trusty person was asked to take over. British High Commissioner Jean Mary told the press that the purpose of the parliamentary visit was to meet with the country’s leadership. However, when asked about the agenda of the meeting, Jean Mary replied that it was a private discussion.
The Islamabad High Court has implemented a four-day working week, with the courts remaining open from Monday to Thursday. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly have returned their protocol staff under the austerity drive, while government drivers have been sent on leave. Minister of Information has stated that 65 terrorists and their associates have been targeted in an aerial operation in Afghanistan.
A parliamentary meeting of the opposition party, led by Maulana Mahmood Khan Achakzai, is currently underway in Islamabad. According to sources, Sher Ali Arbab has raised concerns about the legislative process. Spacox has stated that the final sighting of the Shawwal moon will be announced by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency in Karachi has reported a raid on a building in the DHA Faza 2 Extension, where a well-organized call center was operating.
The Sindh government has announced a list of holidays under its energy-saving measures, issued by the Ministry of Education. In a tragic incident, a three-year-old boy fell into an open manhole in the Raiwind area of Lahore and lost his life. Former US President Donald Trump has stated that when the war in Iran ends, the results will be better than expected, as the war is proceeding well.
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched an initiative to ensure the accuracy and further strengthening of the National Identity System. The Spanish government has recalled its ambassador to Israel in Tel Aviv.
Pakistan’s cricket captain, Shahid Afridi, has stated that a target of 270 to 280 runs would be a good score on this wicket. According to Iranian sources, over 37 waves of missiles and drone attacks have been conducted, targeting Israeli and Middle Eastern military bases. Iran has carried out over 3,133 attacks on Gulf countries, including 783 missile attacks and over 2,350 drone attacks, according to Arab media.
