The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has revealed widespread irregularities in a 27 billion solar energy project in Sindh. Committee Chairman, Senator Saifullah Abro, stated that the selection of NGOs was made without tenders, favoring some individuals. He added that a panel worth 21,000 rupees was purchased for 60,000 rupees, and a complete plan was devised to favor certain individuals. During the meeting, the Planning Division of Sindh briefed the committee and revealed that evidence of billions of rupees in corruption has been found in the solar project. The briefing stated that two inquiries have been conducted under the project, which aimed to provide solar panels to poor people. The authorities claimed that the project was implemented under NGOs, but widespread irregularities were found at every level. The committee has summoned the Secretary again for the upcoming Senate session, along with all the records.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted a high probability of rain showers in the city from the afternoon. A video of an Afghan citizen making anti-Pakistan statements went viral yesterday. The Islamabad administration has released statistics for the year 2025 regarding price control, anti-corruption, and anti-dengue operations. Furthermore, eight special squads have been formed to curb hooliganism, one-wheeled rickshaw riding, and rickshaw driving in Islamabad.
A migrant from Afghanistan named Shah Nawaz was arrested from a camp in Daudzai, Peshawar, after being identified from a notification. The Revenue Department has strictly instructed all revenue officers to follow the notification. The Wildlife Department claimed that a markhor was hunted under the Community-Based Trophy Hunting Program, and its horns measured 41 inches in length. Justice Obaidur Rehman Khan has referred all petitions to the full bench for further action.
In Sindh, Ministers Syed Sharjeel Memon and Nasir Shah inaugurated double-decker buses. They stated that they do not trust PTI, as the party has sabotaged negotiations in the past. A passenger on the DHA Railway has stated that the freight train service has been delayed due to security clearance issues.
Lawyers in Karachi have announced a strike and boycott of courts after the police filed FIRs against some lawyers. President of the Karachi Bar Association, Amier Nawaz Waraich, stated that no police officer will be allowed to enter the court today. Section 144 has been imposed in Muree, and only families will be allowed to enter the city’s main road for the next two days. Bachelor tourists can visit other locations in Muree.
The first winter rain has begun in Karachi, with reports of snowfall in various areas, including Jail Road. President of the Pakistan Snow Leopard Foundation, Malik Sahib Ahmed Bahrat, stated that 13 facilitation centers have been established in Muree.
A British newspaper has reported that America’s relations with Pakistan have been affected due to India’s Hindu nationalist policy and its dual foreign policy.
