The Pakistani military has launched counter-operations in Afghanistan as part of Operation Ghadab-e-Haq. Videos have been released showing the Pakistani military’s attacks on oil depots at Kandahar Airfield on the night of March 12-13. According to security sources, the Pakistani military has destroyed the oil storage sites, which were being used by Afghan Taliban and terrorist organizations for their operations. Security sources have stated that the operations under Operation Ghadab-e-Haq will continue until the objectives are achieved.
Federal Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, has updated the public on the progress of Operation Ghadab-e-Haq, revealing that 663 members of the Afghan Taliban and terrorist organizations have been killed so far, while over 887 have been injured. In a social media post, former US President Donald Trump expressed hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and other countries would send warships to support the operations.
In other news, Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi has met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah at the Governor’s House in Karachi. A case has been registered against Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Azhar Naveed and his son for embezzlement. The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions to recruit failed candidates for the National Testing Service (NTS) examination.
The Pakistan Airports Authority has instructed airlines to operate with a minimum amount of jet fuel. The authority has also conducted a comprehensive review of the country’s fuel reserves. Afghan civilians are being deceived by the false claim that the Pakistani military is targeting them, when in fact, they are the ones suffering due to the actions of the terrorists.
The government’s austerity measures will result in a reduction of 5-30% in the salaries of employees of autonomous institutions under the federal and provincial governments. The funds saved will be used to provide relief to the public. President Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the drone attacks targeting Pakistani citizens, saying that the Afghan government, which has been in power through violence and brutality, has consistently evaded its responsibilities.
Former Senator Moeen Wattoo has stated that Iran will not fall, and that the US and Israel will not win the war. The Peshawar Accountability Court has sent the owner of a private company, arrested in connection with the Upper Kohistan financial scandal, to jail on a 14-day judicial remand. The Pakistan Airport Authority has introduced new notams for flights from Islamabad and Lahore airports.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially reprimanded Pakistani batsman Salman Ali Agha for a level 1 breach of the Code of Conduct, handing him a one demerit point. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will reduce the salaries of employees of autonomous institutions under the federal and provincial governments by 5-30% as part of its austerity measures, and use the funds saved to provide relief to the public.
Despite the challenges, the provision of public services has not been significantly affected, according to Health Minister Masood Amini. The PCB has stated that left-arm pacer Hussain Talat has suffered a dislocated left shoulder while bowling in the second ODI against Bangladesh. The activities of oil companies operating in the country are continuing as usual, according to Iranian authorities.
