Pakistan’s opposition leader, PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar, has revealed that the country’s debt stands at 80 trillion rupees. This comes as the government is facing mounting pressure to address the nation’s economic woes.
In a significant development, the Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, visited the Karachi residence of the late firefighter, Farqan Ali, who was martyred in the recent blaze at the Gul Plaza building. The government has prepared an initial report on the incident, revealing that the land on which the building stood was allocated to a specific individual.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has announced the revival of the 500-year-old Basant festival, a move aimed at bringing joy to the people of the province. The festival is set to take place in the coming days.
In other news, the Federal Minister for Finance, Ahsan Iqbal, defended the government’s decision to join the Ghazza Peace Board during a joint session of the parliament. The board aims to promote economic cooperation between the government and the private sector.
As the investigation into the Gul Plaza tragedy continues, several officials have been accused of negligence. The rescue operation and debris removal efforts are ongoing, with 71 bodies or human remains recovered so far.
The Sindh government has ordered a preliminary report on the allocation of the land on which the Gul Plaza building stood. The report is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The opposition party, ANP, has criticized the government for selling university land to private developers. The party’s leader, Hidayatullah Khan, has vowed to take action against those responsible.
In a related development, the Police Surgeon of Karachi, Dr. Sameea Tariq, has revealed that 71 bodies or human remains have been recovered from the site of the Gul Plaza tragedy.
In addition to the ongoing investigation, the government is also facing criticism for its handling of the situation. The opposition party, PTI, has accused the government of mishandling the crisis.
The Punjab government has advised tourists to avoid visiting the city of Muree, which has been hit by severe snowfall. The city’s Commissioner, Amir Khattak, has announced that the road connecting Rawalpindi and Muree has been closed due to the snowfall.
In Chitral, a landslide has killed nine people, with several more feared trapped under the debris. The Deputy Commissioner’s office has confirmed the incident, which is believed to have occurred due to a massive snowslide.
The President of the Gul Plaza Management Committee, Tanveer Pasto, has revealed that the damage to the building stands at over 10 billion rupees.
In a bizarre incident, a Chinese bamboo plant has grown through a metal streetlight in China, highlighting the power of perseverance and determination. The plant has become a symbol of hope and resilience.
In a separate development, the Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, has vowed to demolish the Gul Plaza building and replace it with shops within two years. The CM has promised to ensure that the site is cleared and shops are built in its place.
In a remarkable turn of events, a British woman who joined the ISIS and lost her citizenship is now fighting to regain her British nationality through international lawyers. Shumima Begum’s case highlights the complexities of citizenship and nationality laws.
