Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has called an emergency meeting in response to the escalating situation in the Middle East, with the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, key federal ministers, and senior military leaders in attendance. The meeting will focus on the ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
According to sources, the discussion will also cover the recent attacks in the Gulf region, which have raised concerns about regional stability. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to brief his counterparts from four countries on the situation.
In other news, the government has released a monthly economic outlook report, which predicts a possible increase in inflation rates between 7.5% and 8.5% for the current month. The report also highlights a 10.5% increase in remittances for the first eight months of the fiscal year.
In a separate development, the government has announced a subsidy for motorcycle and rickshaw drivers, amidst rising fuel prices. The decision is expected to be finalized at the emergency meeting called by President Zardari.
Meanwhile, the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority has issued a notification to resume educational activities, which were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In other news, the Islamabad High Court has granted bail to a former SHO and other accused involved in a murder case. The court also ordered the release of a security guard who was arrested for allegedly taking blood samples from people in a blood bank.
In a separate incident, the Sindh government has announced a two-day holiday for schools on Friday and Sunday. The government has also issued a notification to reopen schools in Balochistan from April 1.
In a statement, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the government is taking steps to provide relief to the poor, who are struggling to make ends meet. The government has also announced a relief package for low-income families.
In a separate statement, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s cousin, Aleema Khan, said that her family is being harassed by the government, which is trying to silence them. Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema, said that her brother’s eyesight is a concern, and she has not been allowed to meet her family.
In a recent video, a security guard at a blood bank in Lahore was seen taking blood samples from people. The incident was reported two days ago, and all the accused have been arrested.
In a separate incident, a tunnel in Spain was discovered, which was used to smuggle drugs into the country. The tunnel was equipped with a rail system and cranes to facilitate the smuggling of narcotics.
In a separate statement, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in Beijing to discuss regional issues. The meeting was significant, given the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
In related news, Iran has announced that it will target American companies in the region in response to the recent attacks. The move is seen as a tit-for-tat response to the US’s military actions in the region.
In a separate statement, the US has accused Iran of carrying out attacks on its military assets and violating its airspace. The US has vowed to take strong action against Iran.
In a separate incident, a Pakistani actor, Ali Zafar, has filed a defamation case against a fellow actor, Meesha Shafi, who accused him of harassment. The case has sparked a heated debate in the country.
