The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) has reacted to the meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and MQM Chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. The GDA spokesperson stated that the meeting was aimed at finding a formula to exploit Sindh’s resources, indicating that President Zardari is willing to sacrifice the interests of Sindh to maintain power. The spokesperson stressed that the people of Sindh will not accept any deal that compromises their resources and unity.
The spokesperson warned that those who negotiate over the interests of Sindh will be held accountable by the people, and that the exploitation of Sindh’s resources and unity will not be tolerated. This statement comes as a response to the recent meeting between President Zardari and MQM Chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, which has raised concerns about the future of Sindh’s interests.
In other news, the Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, has announced that a phone call with Imran Khan will be made on Eid day, as a response to the recent controversy surrounding the PTI chief. Meanwhile, Iran has condemned the recent conflict between Israel and the United States, stating that they will take action to end it.
The airspace ban on Indian flights has been extended for another month, with Pakistan’s airspace remaining closed until April 24. The ban was first imposed in response to India’s aggression in the region.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a phone call to the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled, to wish him a happy Eid. The Supreme Court has declared a decision made by the Federal Service Tribunal on November 20, 2023, as null and void.
The Pakistan Ulema Council has welcomed the decision to hold an Islamic, Arab, and Foreign Ministers’ conference. A TikTok influencer and social media personality, Sania Yousaf, has recorded a statement in court regarding the murder of her daughter. The Islamabad High Court has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to submit a report on a request to announce the Eid moon sighting early.
Rangers have arrested seven suspects involved in a topi gang in Karachi’s Korangi area. Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has directed the authorities to take legal action against those who are charging more than the prescribed rent on Eid.
The DG ISI has revealed that the Taliban in Afghanistan have been using drones provided by India against Pakistan, and that the ban on Indian flights will remain in place until April 24. A photo-sharing app, Instagram, has announced that it will provide a message to its users, stating that a user’s third child, Amira Maya, was born on March 13.
Iran’s National Security Council Chief, Ali Larijani, has passed away, and Russia has condoled his death. A large number of government officials, military leaders, and members of various social classes attended his funeral.
