Pakistan’s Sindh Governor Sahil Anwer Afreidi has departed for Islamabad, leaving behind a trail of chaos as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) rally in Karachi remained delayed. According to reports, the scheduled flight was three hours behind schedule and departed at around 6 pm.
Before leaving Karachi, the governor met with former Member of the National Assembly Fehm Khan and PTI leaders at his residence. During the visit, PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja, Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Omar Dar, Rehana Dar, Naeem Hyder Panchotra, Shahbaz Bhatti, and other leaders also attended.
The governor’s visit to Mazar-e-Quaid was marked by the laying of flowers and a prayer ceremony, with several PTI leaders in attendance. Meanwhile, PTI’s PK leader added his thoughts to the guest book.
Justice Yousaf Ali Saad expressed his concerns about the government’s written response to the situation. Provez Elahi’s health is reported to be unstable, with doctors advising him to rest. In response, the government has canceled several flights, including two flights from Abu Dhabi, two flights from Skkhur, and two flights from Lahore.
Sahil Anwer Afreidi’s scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss issues related to law and order, floods, and the recent PTI rally was reportedly canceled. The governor’s wife had divorced her first husband three years ago.
The United Nations’ permanent representative to Pakistan, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, emphasized the importance of prioritizing dialogue in achieving sustainable peace in Ukraine.
In a separate incident, a car caught fire on the Sharif Faisal Road near the Baloch Bridge in Karachi. The fire brigade responded promptly to the situation.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iran.
Meanwhile, a dense fog has caused several highways in Lahore and other parts of Punjab to be closed due to traffic congestion.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) town chairmen have expressed grievances related to water and sewage issues. The association has announced a boycott of teaching activities, a sit-in at the Balaol House, and a demand for a separate ministry for higher education.
Former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf stated that the government must investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent incidents.
In a separate development, the government has announced the cancellation of the ordinance signed by the president without his signature. The announcement also stated that the new basic electricity tariff will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
The Chief of Defense Staff and the Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with the Indonesian Defense Minister to discuss ways to enhance defense cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting also touched upon regional and global security issues. Prior to this, the People’s Party had protested in the National Assembly against the signing of the ordinance without the president’s signature.
The embassy advised American citizens to leave Iran by land, if possible, through Armenia or Turkey.
A senior official of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mullah Nur Ahmad Nur, visited Delhi recently, according to reports from the Indian media.
Cricket Australia stated that the Australian women’s cricket team will retire from all formats after their upcoming series against India.
At the United Nations, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, emphasized the importance of prioritizing dialogue in achieving sustainable peace in Ukraine.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the government’s right to hold protests, stating that the Iranian nation is strong, powerful, and informed.
