Pakistan’s former Jamat-e-Islami leader, Muhammad Sarfraz Naeemi, has urged the government to pay attention to the pressing problems faced by the province of Balochistan. In a press conference held in Quetta, Sarfraz Naeemi said that Balochistan is a vital province in terms of geography, politics, and social significance. He expressed his concern that in the past, people were disillusioned with politicians, but now, politicians are powerless to address the issues.
As a senator in the past, Sarfraz Naeemi has always represented Balochistan in the Senate. He emphasized that the time has come for the government to focus on the problems faced by Balochistan. He added that until all institutions perform their duties effectively, the problems cannot be resolved.
Recent developments in Balochistan have seen the provincial government allocating PKR 3 billion for 57 health schemes. In response, the Sindh government’s spokesperson, Sadiya Javed, has told the MQM to focus on resolving Karachi’s problems first. However, the MQM’s spokesperson has argued that Karachi is in shambles, and the city’s infrastructure has been severely damaged due to recent floods.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the city of Karachi has received heavy rainfall, with areas such as Sarjani Town, Jinnah Terminal, and Old Airport receiving 35-32.6 mm of rain. The MQM has criticized the government for its handling of the situation.
In other news, the National Assembly Secretariat has announced that it will be using green solar panels to meet its power requirements. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has also reported that it has recovered assets worth PKR 1.8 billion from a ceremony at the Sindh Secretariat.
Meanwhile, the Indian government has expressed concerns over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and India, stating that the situation could have far-reaching consequences for the region. The Ministry of Energy has announced that it will be providing gas to the Karachi Electric through local sources.
Additionally, the Law and Justice Commission has announced that it will be establishing women’s facilitation centers in all judicial complexes across the country. The commission’s chairman, Justice Yahya Afridi, has stated that the decision was made to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.
A recent report by the Center for Research and Security Studies has revealed that there has been a significant decrease in terrorist activities in Pakistan following the Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. However, the report also highlights the need for continued efforts to combat terrorism.
In a separate incident, a school inspector, Ahmad Khan Chhoto, has been transferred to the Karachi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. The transfer comes just four days before the annual matriculation exams.
In other news, two people have lost their lives due to electrocution in different parts of the city. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
The MQM’s leader, Mustafa Kamal, has criticized the government for its handling of the city’s problems. He has stated that the government has failed to provide basic amenities to the citizens.
In a separate incident, a Pakistani-American businessman, Dr. Kamal Kharazi, has been attacked in his home in Tehran. The attack has sparked outrage across the country, with government officials condemning the incident.
In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has condemned the attack, calling it a “heinous crime.”
