Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is set to visit key countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, where he will hold diplomatic talks with their leaders. Sources indicate that during this visit, discussions on the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the next round of US-Iran negotiations are also expected.
In Islamabad, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that he would meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia, where they would discuss bilateral issues, including regional and global developments, as well as the ongoing Islamabad talks. The meeting is expected to strengthen Pakistan-Saudi relations.
Meanwhile, Minister of Interior Rana Sanaullah has denied reports that Pakistan has lost $10 billion in foreign remittances. Minister of Finance Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar stated that the Middle East tensions have increased pressure on Pakistan’s energy and financial systems.
In a significant move, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced the formation of a five-year multilateral roadmap to include out-of-school children in Sindh’s education system. The decision was made at an important meeting chaired by Minister of Education Sindh Syed Sardar Ali Shah and Provincial Minister for Irrigation, Planning, and Development Jam Khan Shoro.
In a landmark decision, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of the inheritance rights of a daughter who died before her father, restoring their inheritance rights. The court has also allowed the plaintiff to be a party to the case.
Petrol pump owners in Lahore have begun to collect the unaccounted-for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices from dealers. The Power Division has issued a statement on the PAK-AOR strategy, providing an explanation.
Iran has condemned the maritime blockade as an illegal and provocative act. In a recent meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif stated that the effects of the war have been felt on the region, international security, economy, and politics.
At a speech in Karachi’s Federation House, Minister of Interior Rana Sanaullah requested traders to return 30% of the money they had collected from customers. Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar stated that they appreciate the role played by the government in Iran-US negotiations.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a subsidy of 6 billion rupees for wheat farmers. The meeting was attended by IT, Petroleum, Federal Secretaries, and Provincial Chief Secretaries.
WWF member Maqsoon Khan stated that fishermen getting caught in nets are the main reason for the deaths of crocodiles. In Sindh’s Jamshoro district, two brothers drowned in the nearby Karachi Moro area. The police arrested the wife and child of one of the brothers and are investigating the case.
US President Joe Biden stated that the next round of US-Iran negotiations could take place within two days. In a speech in Karachi’s Federation House, Rana Sanaullah requested traders to return 30% of the money they had collected from customers.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the suspension of the Italy-Israel security agreement. Italy has announced the suspension of its defense agreement with Israel.
The war between Iran and the US has led to a significant increase in Russian oil shipments. The police have arrested the wife and child of one of the brothers and are investigating the case.
