Pakistan’s Punjab province is set to observe a long weekend after the provincial government announced a series of holidays. According to a statement released by Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, the province will observe a long weekend from February 5 to 12. On February 5, Kashmir Day will be observed, followed by a spring holiday in the province on February 6. The weekends of February 10-11 and 17-18 will also be holidays.
Maryam Nawaz expressed hope that the long weekend will allow people to relax and regain their energy. The revelation of a massive electricity theft of Rs 30 million per month from the Federated Hospital’s feeder in Charsadda’s District Headquarter Quarter (DHQ) Hospital has come to light. The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved four major development projects worth over Rs 240 billion.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a notification for the organization of events in girls’ colleges. The Director of Higher Education in Peshawar has sent a letter to the principals of colleges.
There is speculation that Punjab’s Inspector General of Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, may be transferred, with reports suggesting that he will be posted in the federal government. The Standing Committee on Trade in the Senate questioned the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), barter trade, and US imports.
Fire Brigade officials claim that two of their vehicles are engaged in bringing the fire under control. Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, commander-in-chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, visited the GHQ on Wednesday, accompanied by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar.
Federal Minister for Communication and Privatization, Azeem Khan, apologized to Senate member, Palwasha Khan, during the Senate session. Jamaat-e-Islami has reacted to the statement of Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, saying that demonstrations and sit-ins are a democratic right of the people. Senate Leader of the Opposition, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, stated that the country is facing an economic, political, and law and order crisis.
Speaking to journalists in Quetta, Muhammad Karimi Todi, said that if Iran is attacked, they will respond in full force. Smuggling of various items, including oil, is common in Balochistan, and the government is taking strict measures to curb it.
The federal government has approved the Punjab Regulation of Aircraft Flying Act 2025. Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, stated that terrorists will be referred to as terrorists without the use of the word “mujahid.” The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary party is expected to hold a meeting, with Punjab Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, expected to attend.
A possible transfer of Punjab’s Inspector General of Police, Dr. Usman Anwar, has been reported, with sources suggesting that he will be posted in the federal government. The government is taking strict measures to curb smuggling in Balochistan, which includes oil and other items.
Federal Minister for Communication and Privatization, Azeem Khan, apologized to Senate member, Palwasha Khan, during the Senate session. After a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump released a statement on social media.
Indian filmmaker and director of the film Dhak Dhak 2, Shazia Ali, made her Instagram account private after receiving criticism and strong backlash for labeling the film Dhairendra as provocative and corrupt. The Standing Committee on Trade in the Senate questioned the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), barter trade, and US imports.
