Pakistan and Canada have agreed to enhance cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors. A meeting between Canadian High Commissioner, Tariq Ali Khan, and Minister of Petroleum, Ali Nawaz Awan, took place, during which the Canadian High Commissioner stated that the Recordk gold project is a strong example of Pakistan-Canada mineral cooperation. Minister Awan said that the Recordk project has secured international funding, making it the largest funding round for any Pakistani project, and that Canadian technical assistance in the energy sector will promote investment.
The Canadian High Commissioner announced that they are working to bring more Canadian companies to the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, while his ministry is preparing to support Pakistan’s mining sector. He stated that there are opportunities for cooperation with Pakistan in the changing global system, as the Recordk project is benefiting the local population through various projects, including schools and hospitals.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, criticized the lack of investment in the province, saying that every chief minister of Punjab has invested in Lahore, whereas he hasn’t done the same for Karachi. He expressed disappointment with the People’s Party, questioning whether corruption and bribery exist in the current system. A special committee has been formed to investigate the Radio Pakistan incident.
Mustafa Kamal said that the people of Sindh are waiting for the government to take concrete steps to address their issues. Tehreek-e-Isteqlal leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar said that Pakistan cannot talk to India about Kashmir.
The spokesperson for the hospital said that the best medical facilities are being provided to pregnant women and their newborns.
The Liberty Bell campaign was launched in Islamabad to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. American Ambassador, Natalie Baker, inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative at the Lincoln Corner in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrived in London after attending the World Economic Forum, where an operation is underway to search for people buried under the rubble. The operation is temporarily suspended due to heavy machinery.
Severe cold winds are blowing at 20 kilometers per hour in Karachi. Residents have been trapped in traffic for hours due to the extreme cold.
A statement released by the Ministry of Finance said that the Minister of Finance has expressed gratitude to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their significant role in eradicating polio in Pakistan. The statement emphasized the need for close coordination between relevant institutions to ensure the implementation of health projects.
The rain has affected traffic on highways in different districts, and light to moderate rain is continuing in various cities of Sindh and Punjab.
A trader leader said that maintenance charges of Rs. 245 per square foot were fixed, but despite this, market authorities failed to provide adequate services. The leader demanded a response from the market association.
A session court in Sargodha sentenced a woman to life imprisonment for murdering her husband. The accused was on the list of absconders in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery.
The Deputy Commissioner of East District ordered the regularization of an illegal petrol pump in Karachi’s University area. The petrol pump was shut down three days ago after its NOC was revoked.
MQM leader, Engineer Adil Akbar, wrote a letter to the Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requesting an investigation into World Bank-funded projects in Sindh.
Former US President Donald Trump said that he will continue to work with the United Nations and other countries on the Board of Peace.
A resident of Garden, Sufra, was identified, as well as a resident of Metroville, Muhammad Usman, and a resident of Gujranwala, Muhammad Rizwan. Bollywood actress Saiyami Kher said that when she started her acting career, her mother threatened to cut off her wrist and said that actors are involved in immoral and indecent professions.
