Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, has emphasized the importance of unity in addressing the country’s challenges, stating that politics should not be injected into national matters. During a media interaction at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, Mayor Wahab expressed gratitude to those who played a crucial role in making Pakistan an atomic power. He noted that Pakistan has come a long way from being an independent and open nation, and no one can deny the country’s progress.
In a discussion on ongoing development projects, Mayor Wahab pointed out that every task requires a technical process. He explained that even on Eid days, their projects are in progress, and they will face challenges related to petroleum products’ prices. He also stated that criticism is essential, and one should only use the right words for it. He suggested that those responsible for criticizing should focus on their role, and the administration should be prepared to accept criticism.
In other news, British High Commissioner Jean MacLeod met with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Kashmir, Khawaja Asif. Scotland celebrated Pakistan Day with great dignity, and people from different cities, ages, and ideologies participated in the event. US President Donald Trump shared a statement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account, praising Pakistan for hosting the talks.
Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Laghari, released a statement on the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) decision to approve the wheeling action of electricity. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has given its approval to the process of electricity wheeling.
In another development, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, demanded that power plants running on fuel be shut down immediately. A notorious dacoit, Manir, was arrested during a raid in the Rehman area of Rahim Yar Khan.
China advocates for resolving conflicts through dialogue rather than relying on military power, stated Jiang Zhi Dong. Alima Khan, a relative of the PTI’s founding chairman, expressed her views, stating that after three years, the deal is in progress, and people are being imprisoned.
Pakistan Railways earned a record income from passenger trains in three Eid days. Current circumstances are not normal, and if the war prolongs, everyone will face difficulties, said Naseer Shah. Amidst the escalating energy crisis, the Punjab Energy Department has sent a set of emergency recommendations to the provincial government, including measures for fuel consumption, educational activities, and business hours.
Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, suggested including Iran and Turkey in the defense agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Opposition leader Ali Khursheed expressed his views, stating that the Sindh and federal governments have been playing a motherly role in the 4-K issue.
US President Donald Trump shared a statement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on his social media account, praising Pakistan for hosting the talks. Qatar stated that America has taken the decision to enter the war based on its own estimates. The US President stated that they are negotiating with the right people in Iran who want to agree on a deal.
Rabbi Yakub Shapira, a renowned Jewish scholar, stated that Naftali Bennett is not a representative of the Jewish people. The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian attack on Bahrain, calling it a highly dangerous situation for the ongoing tension in the region, reported Arabiya TV.
The US military has begun preparing for withdrawal from the Victoria Military Base in Baghdad.
