In a significant move towards revitalizing industrial infrastructure in Sindh, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presided over a meeting in Karachi that brought together key stakeholders, including Katti, SITE, BQATI, and other prominent industrial associations. The meeting was also attended by provincial ministers, Chief Secretary, Mayor, and Commissioner Karachi, among others.
According to a spokesperson, the Chief Minister has approved $143 million in funds for industrial zones, and the first phase of repairs to roads and infrastructure in industrial areas has been approved. The Chief Minister stated that the funds have been allocated fairly, after consulting with the Mayor and Commissioner Karachi.
The spokesperson further revealed that $70 million has been approved for SITE Super Highway Phase 1 and 2, while $86.55 million has been approved for North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry and $100 million for Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry. The Chief Minister emphasized that the project will be completed with financial assistance from the Infrastructure Development Sector.
The Chief Minister also directed that the PC-1 be finalized after seeking approval from the Cabinet Finance Committee. Additionally, he instructed the establishment of an oversight committee to ensure transparent implementation.
In a separate development, the Sindh government’s spokesperson, Saadia Javed, commented on the recent script by Farooq Sattar, leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), stating that the people will not be deceived further.
Meanwhile, a sudden update from the Toshakhana case has emerged, revealing that the founder of PTI, Barrister Salman Safdar, has been arrested by police in a raid in Nazimabad, as he was involved in a bhatta collection case in Malir.
A report on the market survey of agricultural medicines and insecticides has been released, highlighting severe deficiencies in the agricultural medicines market.
The $143 million approval is part of the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development Program. The bhatta menace has once again raised its head, with Farooq Sattar stating that the Toshakhana is a trust in the hands of the ruling party, and that it has been betrayed, with a few rupees being used to make billions of rupees.
Talal Chaudhry accused State institutions of causing millions of rupees in losses and using them as gifts for themselves. The written judgment stated that both accused have been proven guilty, and under Section 409 of the PPC, they have been sentenced to 10 years in prison and under the Anti-Corruption Act, they have been sentenced to 7 years in prison. The founder of PTI has been declared a clear violator of the law by Barrister Aqeel Malik.
The founder of PTI and his companion, Bushra Bibi, have also been sentenced to 7 years in prison under Section 409 of the PPC, and a total of 17 years in prison. They have also been fined one crore rupees.
Tajikistan’s Minister of Culture, Tajik Culture Week, has arrived in Pakistan on a special visit and has met with Minister of Information, Ataul Haq Qasmi. In a brazen robbery, armed robbers on a mobile phone shop in the Defense Bunder area of Karachi looted valuable mobile phones and escaped, prompting Interior Minister to issue instructions for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and recovery of the stolen mobile phones.
In a separate development, Federal Minister for Planning, Asad Umar, has proposed that 2026 be declared as the year of reforms. The founder of PTI and his companion, Bushra Bibi, have also been sentenced to 7 years in prison under Section 409 of the PPC, and a total of 17 years in prison. They have also been fined one crore rupees.
Noted Pakistani actor Afzal Khan, alias Rimbu, has expressed his disappointment with the cold reception he received in Karachi, stating that the city does not have the same warm and welcoming atmosphere as Lahore.
In Bangladesh, the leader of the student movement, Sharif Hadi, will be laid to rest at Dhaka University.
According to a police report, three accused were arrested during a raid in Nazimabad on December 13, who were involved in bhatta collection in Malir.
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