Punjab’s government has announced the daily release of 20,000 tons of wheat, a move praised by Asim Razzaq, the leader of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association. According to Asim Razzaq, this decision has resulted in a 400 rupee decrease in wheat prices. The move has also been welcomed by Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, who has announced a timely wheat policy.
This year, the Food and Procurement Department will purchase 45 million tons of wheat, ensuring that farmers receive a minimum price of 3500 rupees per ton. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has announced a sit-in protest outside the Sindh Assembly from February 14th. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, has invited the Prime Minister to address the province’s issues.
Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail, stated that tax collection is ongoing in Karachi, and only 5% of the collected tax is allocated to the city. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Farrukh Habib, condemned the recent terrorist attack in Balochistan, stating that it is a “cowardly act by India.” PTI Sindh President, Haleem Adil Sheikh, demanded that the government stop the harassment of party leaders and workers in Sindh.
PML-N leader, Pervaiz Ashraf, claimed that the terrorist attack in Balochistan is a pre-planned conspiracy by India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi behind it. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the Chairman of the MMA, stated that the rulers of Karachi are responsible for the city’s chaos and that the fire tenders are stationed in Nawabshah and Larkana.
Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, claimed that India is providing funding to terrorists and that they are being trained across the LoC. The Lahore Police discussed various matters during a meeting regarding the Easter festival. Dr. Khalid Mahmood, the Chairman of the MQM-P, stated that using women and children as shields by terrorists is shameful.
Tourists arrived in Mohenjo-Daro via a safari train, departing from Karachi the previous day. Balochistan Chief Minister, Abdul Malik Baloch, stated that 145 terrorists have been killed, and that they are trying to impose their ideology at gunpoint in Gawadar. Five women and three children were martyred by terrorists in the area.
Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, along with Balochistan Chief Minister, Abdul Malik Baloch, and the Commandant of the CMH Quetta, visited the injured police officials and condemned the terrorist attack. During their visit, they stated that India is providing funding to terrorists and that they will meet with senior officials in India.
The Pakistani government has conditionally allowed the national team to participate in the T20 World Cup. The main accused in the murder case of Bangladeshi youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi has made a confessional statement. Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, the Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has announced a sit-in protest outside the Sindh Assembly from February 14th.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that an American attack on Iran would escalate the conflict in the region. The Pakistani cricket team has been announced for the T20 World Cup, with Saif Ali and Babar Azam scoring half-centuries.
