Karachi, Sindh – Governor Sindh, Kamran Tessori, has condemned the taxation system in Karachi, claiming that only 5% of the taxes collected from the city are being utilized. Speaking at a ceremony related to the Gull Plaza tragedy, the governor urged Prime Minister and Field Marshal to take responsibility for the city’s decisions, stating that the value of human life in Karachi has become insignificant.
It has been two weeks since the Gull Plaza tragedy, and the situation remains unchanged, with no concrete steps taken to address the issue. The governor expressed his concerns, saying that people are being live-burned in the plaza, and no resources are being allocated to prevent such incidents. He also criticized the authorities for compensating the victims’ families with money and silencing them.
The governor further stated that the city’s administrative resources are unable to save people’s lives, and the situation is dire. He emphasized the need to take concrete measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future and questioned the authorities about the arrangements made to address the issue.
In related news, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is likely to be transferred to the federal government. Sources suggest that he will be given a new posting.
The Senate Committee on Trade summoned officials from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and asked tough questions about their performance. The FBR has faced criticism for its handling of trade and revenue collection.
The Federal Minister for Communications and Housing, Azeem Khan, apologized to PPP Senator, Palwasha Khan, during a Senate session. The Jamaat-e-Islami party criticized the Sindh Chief Minister, Murad Ali Shah, for his statement on protests and demonstrations, stating that they are a democratic right.
Senate Opposition Leader, Maulana Rajua Nisar Abbas, stated that the country is facing an economic, political, and law and order crisis. Iranian Ambassador, Muhammad Kremi Todoshki, stated that Iran will respond strongly if war is imposed on it.
The government has taken strict measures to curb smuggling in Balochistan, including the smuggling of oil and other goods. The Ministry of Defense has approved the Punjab Regulation of Aviation Act 2025.
Senator Rana Sanullah, a political advisor to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, stated that anyone involved in terrorism will be referred to as a terrorist, even if they are not affiliated with any group.
PTI Parliamentary Party is expected to hold a meeting in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, will visit Pakistan from February 3 to 4.
A young man was sentenced to death in a southern Karachi court for murder based on commercial rivalry. A new arbitration bill was introduced in the Senate Committee on Law and Justice to find alternative solutions to disputes.
Sources suggest that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is likely to be transferred to the federal government. The Ministry of Defense has approved the Punjab Regulation of Aviation Act 2025.
Federal Minister for Communications and Housing, Azeem Khan, apologized to PPP Senator, Palwasha Khan, during a Senate session. US President, Donald Trump, had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and released a statement on social media.
Indian filmmaker and director of the movie Dharkar 2, Shazia Iqbal, has made her Instagram account private after facing criticism for her statement on the movie Dharen.
