Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Industry and Production revealed a shocking scandal. Chairman of the Committee, Hafizullah, led the meeting where Member Naz Baloch exposed a company that had taken 70 lakh rupees from 70 people but failed to deliver cars. Hafizullah informed that the company’s owner, Haji Gul Afriidi, is a former member of the National Assembly.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering Development Board informed the committee members that 488 people have been trapped with 82 crore rupees. He added that the Board had filed a case against Haji Gul Afriidi and had suspended the NOC of his company’s second plant. The CEO also mentioned that the NOC of his plant has been suspended.
Romina Khurshid expressed regret that they cannot take any legal action against Haji Gul Afriidi. A viral video of an Afghan citizen’s anti-Pakistan statement has raised concerns. The Islamabad police have formed 8 special squads to prevent hooliganism, one-way riding, and reckless driving.
A notification has been issued, directing all revenue officers to strictly implement the notification. The Department of Wildlife has announced that a community-based trophy hunting program has been conducted, which resulted in the killing of a markhor with a 41-inch horn length. Justice Obaidur Rehman Khan has forwarded all petitions to the full bench for further action.
Sindh’s Ministers, Sharjeel Memon and Nisar Khuhro, inaugurated the double-decker buses. They expressed their lack of confidence in the PTI, stating that the party has sabotaged negotiations in the past. They are currently at the airport, where they have changed flight schedules multiple times.
The Pakistan Railways has delayed the launch of the freight train service due to security clearance issues. The Karachi Bar Association has announced a strike and boycott of court proceedings after the FIR against some lawyers was withdrawn. President of the Karachi Bar Association, Ammar Nawaz Wariach, said that no police officials will be allowed in the courts today.
Section 144 has been imposed in Murre, and only families will be allowed to enter the Murree Road for the next two days. Bachelor tourists can visit other locations in Murree. Karachi has experienced its first winter rain, and the cold weather is expected to persist due to the fog.
Pakistan’s Minister of Health, Saifuddin Ahmed Bhittani, announced that 13 facilitation centers have been established in Murree. The Peshawar police have announced strict action against aerial firing on New Year’s Eve. A Pakistan Muslim League (N) MP, Sabiha Shahid, was banned from attending the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly’s special security committee meeting.
A large number of Pakistanis have expressed hope for a better economy in 2026. The Indo-Hindutva policy and dual foreign policy of India have affected Pakistan’s relations with the United States, according to a British newspaper.
