The Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi has rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) request to hold a rally at Liaquat Bagh on April 9. According to the Deputy Commissioner, the security situation in the city is precarious, and the imposition of Section 144 has created a challenging environment for large public gatherings. The official added that the PTI’s rally request was rejected following the recommendations of the District Intelligence Committee, which deemed it unfeasible to provide the necessary administrative and logistical resources for a massive public event.
The PTI, led by Chairperson Imran Khan, had announced the rally in Liaquat Bagh, but it has been postponed following the government’s decision. The move comes as Pakistan takes center stage in international diplomacy, particularly in efforts to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the federal government has decided to launch a massive youth empowerment program in Sindh, targeting the province’s youth, students, and unemployed graduates. The program will be launched on a platform led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sindh Governor Nihal Hashmi.
The international community has praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has commended Pakistan’s leadership, stating that the country’s efforts have been instrumental in bringing about peace in the region.
In other news, the National Emergency Operation Center (NEOC) has announced that the second national anti-polio campaign will begin on April 13. The campaign aims to immunize millions of children across the country.
Additionally, the Islamabad administration has declared April 9 and 10 as public holidays. The move comes as the country observes a period of national unity in the wake of the recent diplomatic breakthrough.
The global crude oil market has shown a downward trend, with a 21% decrease in the price of U.S. oil. The decline is attributed to a surplus in global oil supplies and a decrease in demand.
In a separate development, the Sindh High Court has ordered local government representatives to remove electoral banners and flags in accordance with the law. The move comes as the country prepares for local government elections.
In international news, the wife of former Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister and film actor Pawan Kalyan has spoken out about the fire that ravaged their home in Singapore last year. The incident claimed the life of their 2-year-old son, Mark Shankar.
