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In a significant development, the family of PTI Chairman Imran Khan visited him in Adiala Jail, where he has been lodged since his arrest in October 2022. According to sources, the PTI Chairman’s wife, Bushra Bibi, and their children met with Imran Khan in the jail’s manual system, which allows for a maximum of 30 minutes of interaction between inmates and their visitors.
This visit is part of a regular protocol, with the PTI Chairman and his family meeting every week under the supervision of the jail authorities. After the meeting, the family members were taken back to their cells.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education has formed a committee to implement the Fingerprint Recognition System in schools across the country. Ata Tarrar, the Federal Minister for Education, announced this development, stating that the committee will work towards introducing the system in all educational institutions.
In other news, the Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, revealed that the government has put on hold its operations against Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar following their official requests. A hearing was held in the case of Aziz Baloch, the leader of the Leaari Gang War, who had filed a bail petition, which was rejected for the second time.
The Minister also announced that he will facilitate a telephone call between Imran Khan and his children on Eid-al-Fitr, which is expected to take place soon. The team has begun collecting facts and records, and a transparent and fair report will be published, confirmed the Deputy Director of the Human Rights Department.
In a separate development, the Deputy Director General of the Islamabad Security and Prisons Administration (ISPR) revealed that the Afghan Taliban have used drones against Pakistan, which were provided by India. The ISPR also announced that the Pakistani airspace will remain closed to Indian aircraft until April 24.
In another significant development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah via telephone. According to an official statement, the two leaders exchanged Eid-al-Fitr greetings and congratulated each other on the occasion.
The police have confirmed that multiple cases have been registered against Bilawal Khan, including charges of murder, robbery, and land grabbing. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has stated that the police will take stern action against those involved in the cases.
In a separate development, the Balochistan government has accused the Taliban of exploiting women in the province. In a separate case, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi has allowed Alima Khan to be exempt from attending court proceedings.
The security agencies have confirmed that the operation against the Taliban will continue until the objectives are achieved. In a response, it was revealed that rescue teams were immediately contacted as soon as the operation began.
The Ministry of Meteorology has maintained its continuous coordination with Iranian authorities. The Supreme Court has declared the 20 November 2023 decision of the Federal Service Tribunal null and void, stating that the personnel of the Cantonment Board do not meet the standards of civil servants.
In a separate development, the Deputy Director General of the ISPR revealed that the Afghan Taliban have used drones against Pakistan, which were provided by India. Iranian missiles have heavily targeted several areas in Israel.
In a message shared on Instagram, Usman Khawaja announced the birth of his third daughter, Amaira Maya, on March 13. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has described the new Iranian ballistic missile as a major challenge.
Russia has sent a condolence message to Ali Larijani, the Chief of the Iranian National Security Council. According to official reports, a large number of government officials, military leaders, and people from various walks of life attended Larijani’s funeral.
