Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to Hold Historic Session Outside Assembly Premises
For the first time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s history, a provincial assembly session will be held outside the assembly premises. The session is scheduled to take place on April 22 at 3 pm at the Peshawar Cricket Stadium. According to the assembly secretary’s spokesperson, the sports department has been instructed to complete the necessary arrangements for the session. The spokesperson added that the police and administration are also being briefed to ensure the security arrangements.
The Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Assembly Secretary, and ministers have visited the cricket stadium to inspect the arrangements. Speaker Babar Salim Swati has stated that the session aims to promote transparency and public participation, with the added benefit of allowing citizens to witness the performance of their representatives firsthand. The Speaker also announced that similar public sessions will be held in various districts in the future.
In other news, the federal minister for information stated that Iran has yet to respond to Pakistan’s invitation to participate in peace talks. The Karachi administration has sealed the Red Line project office, while the Election Commission de-notified Marad Said from his Senate seat on March 25.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned that the current situation could lead to a global war. Minister of State for Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Balal Bin Thaqib, announced that the State Bank of Pakistan has lifted the eight-year ban on cryptocurrency banking.
The Association of Teachers of the University of Karachi has called for a complete boycott of semester exams starting on May 5, citing the administration’s failure to meet their demands. A corruption case worth Rs. 2.4 billion has been registered against the former chief examiner of the Mirok Pur district board. The Lahore High Court has declared ineffective a decision to acquire a 13-acre plot of land, after a copy of the order was provided to a resident of Gujranwala.
PPPP Vice President Sherry Rehman stated that Pakistan is making efforts to maintain a ceasefire and improve the atmosphere for talks. A car shooting incident in the Swat district resulted in the deaths of three people. PTI Chief has instructed his followers to follow the decisions made by Mahmood Achakzai.
A newborn baby girl was discovered in a graveyard in the Bhurbal area of Maira. Vice Prime Minister Asad Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir have been praised for their roles. A bus carrying passengers from Karachi to Sukkur was involved in a tragic accident. Kamran Tessori’s mother had been bedridden for a long time. The Punjab Assembly has presented notifications related to the increase in agricultural income tax.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the issue with Iran will be resolved in a “big deal,” with no further extension of the ceasefire. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that they are maintaining direct contact with parties on a daily basis to resolve the crisis, as it affects the region.
The US news agency has reported that two regional officials have been briefed on the situation. The Election Commission de-notified Marad Said from his Senate seat on March 25. An Instagram page shared a photo of Veerat Kohli with actresses Isabel, Anushka Sharma, German Wahlager, and Ovinet Kaur, saying that Kohli has always had a keen interest in women.
PTI Chief has instructed his followers to follow the decisions made by Mahmood Achakzai.
