Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft in its airspace until February 24, 5:00 am local time, according to the Pakistan Airport Authority. The ban applies to Indian airlines, including those operated or leased by the Indian military. This move is part of a broader diplomatic dispute between the two countries.
Meanwhile, in Pakistan, the Prime Minister has been urged by MQM leader Mustafa Kamal to form an independent and empowered national commission to investigate the Radio Pakistan incident. Kamal also questioned the Sindh government’s corruption and nepotism, stating that every Punjab chief minister loves Lahore, but Sindh’s chief ministers do not love Karachi.
The Sindh government has established a special committee to investigate the Radio Pakistan incident, while the TTP’s leader, Mustafa Noor, has stated that Pakistan cannot negotiate with Kashmir.
In a separate development, the US has launched a “Liberty Bell” campaign in Islamabad to mark its 250th anniversary of independence. The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, has inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative at the Lincoln Corner in Islamabad.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has arrived in London after attending the World Economic Forum, where he will participate in a discussion on the country’s economic growth. The operation to search for people trapped under debris in the Gul Plaza area of Islamabad is ongoing, although the machinery has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns.
Heavy winds are sweeping through Karachi, with gusts of up to 20 kilometers per hour bringing traffic to a standstill in the city. Several families are stranded in the Hanh area, with some stuck in traffic for hours due to the severe cold.
The Pakistan Minister of Finance has expressed gratitude to the Bill Gates Foundation for its role in eradicating polio in the country. However, the minister emphasized the need for closer coordination between government agencies to implement health projects effectively.
Meanwhile, a severe weather warning has been issued for several districts due to heavy snowfall, which has disrupted road traffic. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in several cities in Sindh and Punjab.
A trader leader has demanded an explanation from the market association for failing to maintain the area despite a maintenance fee of Rs 245 per square foot.
In a separate incident, a woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in a court in Sarhad. The accused had been involved in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery.
In a move to curb illegal activities, the Deputy Commissioner of District Eastern has seized an unauthorized petrol pump on the campus of the University of Karachi. The pump had been shut down three days ago, but the authorities had failed to take action.
The US has announced that it will continue to work with the UN and other countries on the Board of Peace, despite Donald Trump’s comments. The TTP has demanded that the government take action against corruption and nepotism in the country.
Pakistan has announced a new plan to combat drought in the UAE, with artificial rains expected to help alleviate the water shortage. The UAE has announced a new project to provide artificial rains in the country.
In a separate development, three people have been identified in connection with a recent murder case in the Garden area of Lahore. The victims include Sufaraz, a resident of the area, and Muhammad Osman, a resident of Metroville, and Muhammad Rehman, a resident of Gujranwala.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta has spoken out about the challenges she faced when she first started her acting career. Her mother had even threatened to cut her wrist if she continued to pursue her dreams, saying that actresses were considered bad women and corrupt individuals.
