Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has expressed concern over a fire that broke out in a factory in Karachi. The governor said that the fire, which spread to two more factories, is a cause for concern, and measures should be taken to improve the arrangements for extinguishing fires, particularly after the tragic incident at the Gul Plaza building. The governor also stated that a thorough investigation into the safety measures in factories is necessary.
Tessori directed the administration to take all possible steps to prevent the fire from spreading. He emphasized that arrangements should be made to ensure that fire can be extinguished in all factories and buildings. The Ministry of Interior stated that evidence suggests that the planning, training, and indoctrination of the attack were carried out by ISIS in Afghanistan, under the patronage of the Afghan Taliban. The Counter Terrorism Department’s court has sentenced Eman Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chach, to 17-year prison sentences, and they are currently serving their sentence at Adiala Jail.
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bombing at Islamabad’s mosque and expressed solidarity with the Pakistani government and people against terrorism and extremism. Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated that the Supreme Court will try to make a quick decision on any case that is filed. The police said that the arrested person has been found to be in possession of weapons. Tarique Jamil said that the loss of innocent lives is a crime against humanity. Former federal minister Asad Omar stated that no action can be taken by the Ministry of Energy without the government’s consent.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that evidence is available to show how the attacker was brought to the scene, and those who facilitated the incident and the mastermind behind it have been arrested. Federal Minister for Privatization Muhammad Ali said that commercial activities are not the government’s job, and the Pakistani middle class bears the burden of taxes. US Administrator for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Natalie Baker visited Sindh and reaffirmed her commitment to economic development and mutual cooperation.
On January 30, PTI parliamentarians held a protest in front of the Supreme Court, and the registrar of the Supreme Court met with PTI lawmakers. PTI’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja was allowed to meet with the Chief Justice. Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said that Pakistan is in a difficult situation and that the reason is the country’s flawed political structure.
Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haidar said that India cannot subjugate the Pakistani nation through terrorism. Malala Yousafzai said that the arrival of spring is an opportunity for people to come together, and it reminds us that we can work together to improve Pakistan. Atta Tarar said that the ultimate goal is to eliminate terrorists from their roots, and the noose has been tightened around them. The spokesperson for the Pakistan Cricket Board said that the Indian media is spreading false propaganda. The controversy over the upcoming film “Ghose Khur Pandit” (Bribe-Giver Pandit) has spilled onto the streets, where extremist groups have staged protests.
Bollywood actor Imran Khan has targeted three major superstars of the film industry, “Khans,” in the context of their popularity among the youth. In an exclusive conversation with Faisal Raza Abidi in Tokyo, he said that Imran Khan is currently in jail, and this is a consequence of his actions. It is worth noting that Afghan cricketer Rahamanullah Gurbaz was signed by the Peshawar Zalmi team.
