Pakistani opposition leaders are gearing up for a shift in power, as former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi suggested that the current opposition may hold power in the future. Speaking at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) 2-day national conference, Abbasi emphasized the need for the rule of law in the country, stating that the country cannot move forward without adhering to the Constitution. He emphasized that the rule of law is necessary for politics and the economy, and that Pakistan’s problems need to be addressed.
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi further stated that the country needs to understand that economic stability is crucial for growth, and that today’s opposition may hold power in the future. This is a time for thinking and understanding, he added.
During the conference, JUI-F’s Shafiqullah Khan stated that Pakistan’s political leaders are weak and that every leader waits for their turn to make deals. The next day, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, president of the national conference, is scheduled to address the gathering, with Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Zeb-un-Nisa Omar, Asad Qaiser, and Janid Akbar among others in attendance.
Meanwhile, the Sindh Rangers and police conducted a joint operation in the border areas of Sindh and Punjab, resulting in the deaths of 2 robbers. In a separate incident, an oil tanker and a bus collided in Tafan, killing 9 people and injuring 10.
Chief Meteorologist of Sindh, Amir Hyder, announced that Karachi’s temperature will drop starting from tomorrow, and that there is no chance of rain in the city over the next 10 days. The Islamabad International Airport has earned a 3-star ranking globally, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf stated that the close cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey represents a symbol of shared responsibility between the two countries.
In other news, former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that the problem lies in the mind-set, and that exports cannot grow under the leadership of Shehbaz Sharif. The country’s import capacity has exceeded 3 months, which was only 2 weeks in February 2023.
