The Palestinian Authority has invited 25 countries to the Gaza Peace Board meeting in Washington, scheduled for February 19. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, is expected to attend the meeting.
According to credible sources, the upcoming meeting is set to discuss the current situation in Gaza, ceasefire agreements, human aid, and sustainable peace. The final decision on the Prime Minister’s participation is expected to be made within a few days.
The US President has already sent invitations to all 25 member countries. However, several European countries, including the UK, France, and Norway, have declined the invitation, terming the peace board a challenge to the United Nations.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a bomb blast in Islamabad has claimed the lives of several people. According to hospital sources, Ali Naqi Buzen, who was injured in the blast, passed away on February 8 after two days of treatment at a private hospital.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister, Khwaja Asif, stated that India will not dare to attack Pakistan again after its recent defeat. Opposition leader, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, stated that he was told that Daesh claimed responsibility for the Islamabad blast and that terrorism began when international groups supported Russia in Afghanistan.
PTI leader Alima Khan stated that the protests held on February 8 were very powerful, despite the public voting in silence. Following the protests, the protesters have become silent again, she added.
In a significant development in the case of the Gil Plaza tragedy, a judicial magistrate in Karachi held a crucial hearing in the South District Court. PTI Chairman Imran Khan disputed reports of preparations to set up containers in Islamabad.
In a tense exchange, lawyers clashed during the hearing of the Alima Khan case in the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi. Meanwhile, the cricket world is eagerly awaiting the match of the day, with teams preparing for the World Cup.
The ICC has introduced new regulations for fast bowlers, requiring them to bowl in a specific manner. The new regulations ensure that the bowler will bowl after the completion of the over.
In other news, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has invited former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz to Uzbekistan.
In a breakthrough case, the police in Karachi’s Suhrawardy Goth area have recovered a missing girl and seized several items, including a large amount of cash, gold jewelry, and other valuables.
Maryam Nawaz stated that she felt happy seeing the happiness of people in Lahore, especially the sight of people on rooftops, which was a rare sight after 25 years. Basant is a significant part of Punjab’s culture.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, announced that the relief package for Ramadan has been increased by 1,000 rupees per family.
A court has ordered the release of five accused on bail, based on a peace agreement. According to sources, the Pakistan and India cricket teams are set to play in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, following a schedule.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested a meeting with the Indian Prime Minister to play a cricket match against Pakistan in Sri Lanka. In a statement, the Islamic Party of Bangladesh has expressed support for their Bangladeshi counterparts, with Hindu leader Krishna Nandy testifying in their favor.
The court has also ordered the release of five accused on bail, based on a peace agreement.
