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A tense gunfight broke out between two police officers in Zhob district, Balochistan, leaving three injured, including the two officers involved in the altercation. According to police officials in Quetta, the officers exchanged gunfire during the scuffle, resulting in injuries to all three. The investigating officer from the Special Security Unit (SSU) has confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.
Rescue workers reported that the incident occurred due to high-speed driving, and the injured were immediately taken to the hospital. This incident comes amidst a series of high-profile cases and controversies in Pakistan, with the international media and Western outlets questioning the government’s narrative.
Separately, a housing scheme for flood-affected individuals has been launched in Karachi and other cities, as announced by Syed Hussain Sharjeel Anam Imran Memon. Sources claim that most non-filers have already been issued notices, including women, as part of the scheme.
In another development, a 42-foot Christmas tree was erected in Lahore’s Liberty Chowk in honor of the Christian community’s festival. The tree is adorned with lights and is a beautiful display of the city’s festive spirit.
Meanwhile, a nursing home in the suburbs of Philadelphia, USA, was the site of a fire and explosion, causing widespread damage. The incident is currently under investigation.
Pakistan has taken a significant step towards sustainable long-term growth, with the country starting its new fiscal year on a strong economic foundation, according to experts. However, the relationship between the government and the judiciary remains strained, with the Chief Justice questioning the government’s actions.
In a related development, the Commissioner of Karachi has issued a notice prohibiting the entry of heavy traffic and dumpers into the city. A truck driver fled the scene after a fatal accident in which several people were injured.
The PTI and the government have been engaged in a bitter rivalry, with the opposition party’s leader, Brigadier (Retired) Mustafa, stating that it is absurd for the government to have a conflict with the judiciary.
In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan’s Acting Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Osman Jenoun, has proposed that the Security Council address the issue of Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue and negotiation.
The incident comes just a day after the Chief Justice questioned the government’s actions, stating that it is unacceptable for the government to take actions without a court order.
In a separate incident, a Libyan army chief’s plane crashed in Turkey after taking off from Ankara, killing five people, including the army chief and his entourage.
Finally, actress and comedian Mehwish Hayat has expressed her desire to see Imran Khan remarry and settle down with his second wife, Bushra Wattoo, if he does so.
