Pakistan’s National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has completed the consultative process for the appointment of the opposition leader in the House. According to sources, a scrutinizing exercise was carried out regarding the appointment of the opposition leader, and the Secretary National Assembly and the Special Secretary Law participated in the consultative process. The sources further revealed that a verification process was also conducted for the appointment, and the final decision regarding the appointment is expected to be made by tonight or tomorrow.
The Rescue 1122 authorities have advised citizens to move their families immediately to a safe location in case of a gas leak. The National Police Foundation has collaborated with the authorities to provide modern facilities to officers, and issues related to the promotion of officers are expected to be resolved.
Karachi is expected to experience a dry and chilly climate tonight, with a possibility of fog. According to the police, robbers were attempting to flee with a new motorcycle stolen from a citizen.
Several areas in Karachi, including Surjani, Scheme 35, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Bahria Town, and others, experienced reduced visibility and traffic congestion due to heavy fog in the morning.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that the global oil prices are at their lowest level in four years, but economic growth is still not being seen. Federal Minister Senator Musadik Malik said that the government of Pakistan receives a 12% interest rate on the dollar, while in the past, 50 people were given a loan of $4 billion at a zero-interest rate.
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani telephoned Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The current government’s efforts have resulted in a reduction of Rs 123 billion in cross-subsidy related to the industry. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the cabinet were briefed on the design of the new State Bank of Pakistan notes.
Two million kilograms of wheat have gone missing from a godown of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) in Faisalabad. The government has decided to restore health card facilities for the residents of Azad Kashmir under a new formula.
The security forces are determined to eliminate terrorism, and after clearing terrorism, they will breathe a sigh of relief. Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah said that the security forces are determined to eliminate terrorism and bring about peace. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the deadline for putting MT tags on vehicles in Islamabad will expire tomorrow.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment related to local bodies. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the allegations of terrorism against Pakistan by India are baseless and are being used for political purposes. The spokesperson further said that Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will be maintained in Iran.
The President of the Pakistan Movement for Islamic Revolution (PMIR) has threatened to boycott the FIFA World Cup in Bangladesh and has also expressed his dissatisfaction with the treatment of Pakistani cricketers. Pakistani news anchor Iqrar-ul-Hassan has left his job at Pakistan Television and has also bid farewell to Radio Pakistan.
A US official has stated that an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil is expected in the coming days and weeks. The British authorities have warned that the situation in Iran may deteriorate rapidly, posing a threat to diplomats and citizens, and have advised against traveling to Iran.
