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In a landmark judgment, the Sindh High Court’s Constitutional Bench has directed the provincial government to grant employment to five job seekers under the deceased quota. The court made this decision during the hearing of cases related to the deceased quota, stating that the right acquired under the quota cannot be terminated, and the Supreme Court’s decision will not apply to past cases.
During the hearing, the lawyer argued that the Departmental Recruitment Committee had also recommended the appointments. The court stated that the identification card block affects education, health, employment, and banking facilities. The government lawyer claimed that the Supreme Court had canceled the appointments of the job seekers after its decision on the quota, making it impossible for them to get employed after the Supreme Court’s decision.
The court directed in its order that the family of the deceased employee is entitled to the benefit immediately after their death, and the issuance of appointment letters is merely an administrative activity. The court ordered the authorities to issue appointment letters to the job seekers within 15 days.
It is worth mentioning that several job seekers had approached the court after the death of their parents seeking employment under the deceased quota. The country is experiencing hot and dry weather in most regions, with severe heat expected in southern areas. However, there is a possibility of rain in some areas of Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation’s (PNSC) ship ‘Khairpur’ had passed through the Hormuz Strait three days ago, carrying 8 million liters of diesel. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif in a jati umra. The Pakistani Indus Commissioner has asked his Indian counterpart for details. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon has claimed that the delay or negligence in the Karachi BRT Red Line is not the fault of the Sindh government.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, has stated that they appreciate the efforts of journalists and media workers. Two petitions related to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership have been fixed for hearing in the Islamabad High Court. The police claimed that the killer of the young man was his friend, who shot and killed him in Nouraabad on March 30, and threw acid on the body to conceal his identity.
The Joint Action Committee, comprising PBA, APNS, CPNE, EMNAD, and PFUJ, has expressed deep concern over the current situation of freedom of expression and media safety on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. According to the Foreign Office, Ambassador Ahmad Asad has appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and efforts for peace and stability in the region. Karachi is experiencing hot and dry weather. According to the Met Department, the maximum temperature recorded in Karachi today was 40.9 degrees Celsius. Pervez Elahi has expressed condolences to the sons of Maulana Ihsan-ul-Haq on the demise of his wife.
The annual “Passport DC” open house event was held at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington. In view of the severe heat in Karachi, the K-Electric has appealed to the public to take necessary precautions. Amir Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, has stated that corruption and mafia culture are the root causes of Pakistan’s problems, holding the country hostage.
The prices of wheat have skyrocketed in various cities of the country, with a 20-kg bag costing up to Rs. 200 in just a week. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) final saw Peshawar Zalmi defeat Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets, winning the title for the second time. Zalmi won the title after 8 years. In a statement, they said that the fans appreciated both teams and the game was enjoyed by the audience.
They also said that the US will start the “Project Freedom” initiative in the Middle East today, according to local time. Islamabad United’s captain, Shadab Khan, was declared the best all-rounder. The best bowler, Sufyan Maqsood, was awarded the Fazal Mahmood Cap.
