The City Police Officer (CPO) of Lahore, Balal Siddique, has issued directives to the owners of rooftops designated for Basant celebrations to obtain security bonds for the enforcement of Section 144. During a meeting regarding the organization of peaceful Basant celebrations, Siddique stated that no more than the permissible number of people would be allowed on rooftops. He emphasized that the implementation of the Kite Flying Act 2025 would ensure the peaceful celebration of Basant.
Siddique also announced that no motorbikes would be allowed on roads without safety radars starting from February 1. The police have a zero-tolerance policy for aerial firing and the display of arms, with strict action to be taken against those violating these rules. He further stated that legal action would be taken against those violating the Punjab Sound Systems Act 2015. Operations against the illegal flying of kites and the use of metal drums would continue.
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved four major development projects worth over Rs 240 billion. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, is expected to be transferred, with reports suggesting that his next posting would be in the federal government. The Senate Committee on Trade has asked tough questions regarding the import of goods from the United States, barter trade, and the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The Fire Brigade officials stated that two of their vehicles were engaged in bringing the fire under control. Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar was also present on this occasion. Federal Minister for Communications and Privatization, Amin Khan, apologized to PPP Senator Palwasha Khan in the Senate session. The Jamaat-e-Islami has responded to the statement of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, stating that demonstrations and sit-ins are the democratic right of the people. Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has stated that the country is facing an economic, political, and security crisis. In an interview with journalists in Quetta, Mohammed Kremi Todeski stated that if Iran is attacked, it would respond vigorously. Smuggling of oil and other goods is prevalent in Balochistan, and the government is taking strict measures to curb it: Defense Minister. The government has approved the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act 2025. Senator Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, stated that those without masks would be termed terrorists. The PTI parliamentary party is expected to hold a meeting with the participation of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Saeed Afridi. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, is expected to visit Pakistan on February 3-4.
