Islamabad, Pakistan – The deadline for Islamabad residents to obtain Motor Transport Authority (MTA) stickers on their vehicles is fast approaching, with just one day left to comply. According to Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Naeem Mian, citizens have until tomorrow to get their vehicles tagged with the MTA stickers.
As of now, a total of 160,000 vehicles have been tagged with MTA stickers at 16 centers across the city. In a recent drive, 2,965 vehicles were tagged with MTA stickers within 24 hours. The deadline for obtaining MTA stickers is January 15, after which, authorities will begin taking action against vehicles without the stickers.
The DC Islamabad revealed that 12 entry points and nakas in the city have been equipped with readers to detect vehicles without MTA stickers. The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has stated that the increase in exports, reforms in the registration process, and the improvement in the system have led to the current surge in vehicle registrations.
Meanwhile, Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahira Hussain Andrabi, expressed hope that Iran would maintain peace and stability. In a separate incident, a gaseous leak was reported in a residential area, prompting authorities to evacuate the residents to a safe location.
The National Police Foundation has announced that it will provide modern facilities to police officers, resolve their promotion issues, and promote the welfare of the force. Karachi residents can expect a dry day with a chance of cool temperatures at night. In a separate incident, a thief was spotted stealing a new motorcycle from a citizen in the city.
Former Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, criticized the current economic situation, stating that the global oil prices are at their lowest in four years, yet there is no economic growth. Federal Minister, Senator Musadik Malik, revealed that the government is getting a 12% interest rate on its dollar loans, a much higher rate than the 0% interest rate provided to 50 individuals in the past.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The government’s efforts have resulted in a reduction of over 123 billion rupees in cross-subsidies from the industry. The Prime Minister and his cabinet were briefed on the design of the new State Bank notes.
In a separate incident, 2 million kilograms of wheat went missing from the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) godown in Faisalabad. The government has decided to restore health card facilities for Azad Kashmir residents under a new formula.
The Foreign Office spokesperson, Tahira Hussain Andrabi, stated that the allegations of terrorism against Pakistan are baseless and designed to serve political purposes. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it will not provide financial assistance to players who participate in the World Cup boycott called by the Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba.
Veteran journalist, Iqrar Hassan, bid farewell to Pakistan Television (PTV) and Radio Pakistan. An American official revealed that there will be an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil in the coming days. The British government has warned its citizens against traveling to Iran, citing the deteriorating situation in the country.
