The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior convened a meeting under the chairmanship of Raja Khurram Nawaz, where committee members strongly criticized the federal capital’s traffic restrictions. The meeting was attended by DIG Traffic Muhammad Haroon, who provided a briefing on the traffic situation, and CTOPolice Hamza Hayat, who briefed the committee on the traffic police’s efforts.
Raja Khurram Nawaz slammed the traffic authorities, asking why they had not been present at the meeting and why they had imposed restrictions on every street in Islamabad. He shared his personal experience of being stuck in traffic for two hours while returning from an event, saying that the city’s residents had been suffering since 1960.
DIG Traffic Muhammad Haroon explained that 3-4 million vehicles enter Islamabad daily, and the city’s streets are congested due to development projects. He assured the committee that the traffic situation would improve in the next 2-3 months.
The committee members also questioned the police officers for using their torches to scan people’s faces, asking if they had lost their sense of decency. Additional Secretary Interior replied that the police officers were following orders, but Raja Khurram Nawaz retorted that the officers were simply harassing people.
The meeting highlighted the ongoing traffic chaos in Islamabad, with committee members expressing their frustration and anger at the situation. The meeting also discussed various other issues, including the recent incident of fire at the Gloria Plaza, the situation in the Vaida Terah region, and the federal government’s efforts to address the issue of domestic violence.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged the Sindh government to take action against those responsible for the recent fire incident at the Gloria Plaza. The PTI has also criticized the Sindh government for its alleged incompetence in handling the situation.
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The meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior highlighted the need for effective traffic management in the federal capital, with the committee members urging the authorities to take immediate action to address the issue.
The committee also discussed the recent fire incident at the Gloria Plaza, with the committee members expressing their sadness and condolences to the families of the victims.
The meeting also touched on the issue of domestic violence, with the committee members calling for the federal government to take concrete steps to address the issue.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged the Sindh government to take action against those responsible for the recent fire incident at the Gloria Plaza.
The PTI has also criticized the Sindh government for its alleged incompetence in handling the situation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in India.
The WHO has advised people to take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus.
A massive naval fleet is heading towards Iran, with the US President warning that the fleet is moving with speed, power, and a clear objective.
The Pakistan government has also announced that it will provide economic assistance to the people affected by the recent floods in the country.
In sports news, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed that the country’s cricket team has incurred a significant amount of expenses on their World Cup journey.
