Peshawar witnessed a devastating bomb blast on Tuesday, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area. According to the police, the blast occurred outside the rented quarter of the retired DIG, Faisal Din. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties in the explosion, and the police are still on the lookout for the perpetrators.
The blast has sparked a heated debate between the government and the opposition parties. PTI leader, Talal Chaudhry, claimed that the PTI is now showing sympathy, citing the failure of the 8th February protest. In response, Rana Sanaullah, the Interior Minister, stated that the PTI chief is receiving special treatment and is being provided with all possible facilities.
The opposition leader, Raja Nasir Abbas, emphasized the need for unity among the opposition parties, stating that they should come together and confront the government. He added that they are aware of the real culprit behind the blast and will question the government about it.
In other news, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the implementation of the fee capping policy in medical and dental colleges across the country. The council has vowed to take strict action against institutions that fail to comply with this policy.
The meeting also discussed important national and internal security issues, including the election of the new president of Azad Kashmir. Farooq Sattar, a senior PTI leader, stated that national progress is impossible without a local and civic system, citing the recent developments in the Gul Plaza incident.
The government has assured that the PTI chief is receiving all necessary facilities and privileges, similar to those enjoyed by a high-profile prisoner. In a separate incident, the inquiry report on the death of a mother and child at Mithi Civil Hospital has been released.
The Steering Committee meeting decided to start the new academic session for 9th class from 1st March to 31st March, and for colleges from 1st June. Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman, J, reminded the nation that Pakistan’s history is incomplete without women, highlighting the importance of women’s role in the country.
In Karachi, a total of 650+ cases of dog attacks have been reported this month alone. The Sindh government has decided to seal high-risk buildings that violate fire safety regulations. In a separate incident, a student was attacked by a dog in Liaquatabad.
The federal government has formed a high-level committee to propose amendments to the Pharmacy Act 1967. In Bangladesh, the results of the 13th parliamentary elections are still being announced. The ICC has fined Mohammad Nabi for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
On social media platform, X, Shafiqur Rahman alleged that attempts were made to cast fake votes in several regions of the country. The UAE has banned soft drinks, chocolates, and potato chips in schools.
In Saudi Arabia, new ministers, public prosecutors, and several other appointments have been made, while several others have been sacked. Indian singer Aditya Narayan has been charged with new allegations in a year-old case, where his first wife accused him of removing her uterus without her consent. Aditya Narayan has been facing a case of non-payment of maintenance to his first wife for a year now.
