The Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) has held its second meeting, presided over by Federal Minister for Health, Muhammad Kamal, to elect the council’s president and vice president. Aslam Ghori, the Federal Special Secretary of Health, has been elected as the new president of the PNC, while Dr. Syed Ali Farhan Razi, the vice chairman of the Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, has been elected as the vice president.
The formation of the council has been completed four months after the issuance of the Presidential Ordinance. On this occasion, the Federal Minister congratulated the newly elected president and vice president and urged them to work together to restore the institution’s reputation, as they are professionals.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Pakistan has restricted the movement of its staff until March 15. Citizens can check the status of their appointments on the website, and all consular services will remain suspended at the US consulates in Karachi and Lahore until further notice.
Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, has updated on the Operation Zarb-e-Azb, releasing details of the losses suffered by the Khawarij and Afghan Taliban. Sindh Governor, Imran Ismail, has said that they will not engage in politics of mischief, as the position of the Prime Minister has been given to a low-ranking worker. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that they will provide relief to the people as much as possible in these difficult times.
PPP leader, Abdul Qadir Patel, has inaugurated the NADRA Maqsoodpur Centre in Karachi. On this occasion, DG NADRA Sindh, Amir Ali, briefed Abdul Qadir Patel.
Two bodies were found in the Circular Road area of Benazirabad, having been shot dead by unknown assailants. According to the police, the victims were murdered in a shooting incident.
Governor Sindh, Imran Ismail, took oath of office, and Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, and other dignitaries attended the ceremony.
A police spokesperson said that a suspect was arrested in Hafizabad for allegedly harassing a mentally challenged woman and trying to take her away. The incident occurred near a police mobile.
Adviser to the Finance Minister, Khalid Aslam, has said that government employees will be paid their salaries and pensions on March 16.
Due to security concerns, several locations in Islamabad have been sealed with containers. In Peshawar, the Electric Supply Company has decided to limit duty to four days a week (Monday to Thursday) for employees. In Balochistan, the government has decided to limit office hours to three days a week.
The Meteorological Department has warned of an increase in temperatures in Karachi, and the US Defense Minister has said that Iran is being attacked with over 1,000 missiles per day.
In other news, Shalimar Ali Agha, the Pakistani businessman, has expressed his anger over the Pakistan Super League (PSL) being abandoned. Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper, Liton Das, has also expressed his disappointment.
The US Embassy has restricted the movement of its staff until March 15.
Meanwhile, Indian actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband, Raj Kundra, has been in the news for his wealth. He is worth 26 billion rupees, more than the combined wealth of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Aditya Chopra.
