The Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, paid a visit to the residence of Aftab, a victim of the tragic incident at Karachi’s Gul Plaza, to offer his condolences to the bereaved family. During the visit, he expressed his sympathies with the family and stated that it was the government’s duty to provide assistance to the victims’ families. He emphasized the need to help the families without any harassment and to establish a counter to facilitate their assistance.
While discussing the issue, the Governor of Sindh criticized the politics surrounding the tragedy, stating that if they wanted to engage in politics, they were ready, but first, they needed to address the 88 bodies recovered from the site. He lamented that whenever he spoke out about the incident, the government’s spokesperson would release a statement, claiming that the matter should not be discussed.
The Governor stated that the tragic incident had shaken the very foundations of the city, leaving its residents traumatized. He emphasized that the incident was not a subject for politics but for the administration to take responsibility. He questioned the logic behind delaying the inquiry and allowing the families to suffer further.
Governor Tessori announced that he would take the case to the people and would personally visit the homes of the victims’ families to ensure that they receive the compensation they deserve. He stated that he would use his own resources to provide for the families, adding that the government’s resources, including tax money, should be used to support the bereaved families.
The Governor’s comments were met with a stern response from the opposition leader, Ali Khursheed, who announced that the Sindh Assembly would not function until a judicial commission was formed to investigate the incident. The Sindh government’s decision to ban the breeding of pet tigers in the province has also been met with criticism, with many calling for a more effective solution to the problem.
In other news, the Punjab government has taken steps to address the issue of street children, with the Provincial Assembly passing a bill to provide for their welfare. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has also been at the center of controversy, with the party’s leader, Salman Akram Raja, accusing the government of misleading the public about the country’s economic progress.
The article also mentions the discovery of a massive corruption scandal in the Sindh government’s energy department, with an estimated 30 billion rupees embezzled in the solar panel project. The country is also bracing for a severe cold wave, with the Met Office warning of heavy snowfall in Murree and its surrounding areas.
In sports news, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to make a decision on Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup by Friday or Saturday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has also announced its commitment to not using its territory for any military operations against Iran.
In international news, the Indian media has reported that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is disappointed with being knocked out of the World Cup earlier than expected. The US President, Donald Trump, has also made headlines, stating that the US would likely send agents to Minnesota to investigate the city’s ties to terrorism.
In a separate development, the Punjab government has announced the arrest of eight people and the confiscation of 57 tigers from a wildlife sanctuary in the province.
