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The Sindh High Court has declared the order of blocking identification cards null and void. Justice Muhammad Hassan Akbar issued a written order on a request to review the order blocking identification cards in a financial dispute case, stating that blocking identification cards is illegal and a violation of basic rights. The court believes that there is no provision in any law to block identification cards, as the Supreme Court has already made it clear that there is no provision for blocking identification cards, and there is no basis for blocking identification cards under the Criminal Procedure Code. The Pakistan Sugar Mills filed a petition in the Federal Constitutional Court in Islamabad to obtain export subsidies.
According to the court order, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Ordinance 2000 has discouraged blocking identification cards, and blocking identification cards renders a citizen’s life paralyzed. The court stated that blocking identification cards affects education, health, employment, and banking facilities. It is worth noting that the applicant, Muhammad Rashid, challenged the order of the senior civil judge of the southern region blocking identification cards.
The country’s most regions are experiencing hot and dry weather, with severe heat waves expected in southern regions. There is a possibility of scattered rain in some areas of Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir. The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation’s (PNSC) ship, Khairpur, which carried 8 million liters of diesel, passed through the Hormuz Strait three days ago.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Nawaz Sharif, the president of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), in Jati Umra. The Pakistani Indus Water Commissioner has sought details from his Indian counterpart. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon claimed that there was no delay or negligence on the part of the Sindh government in the Karachi BRT Red Line. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, stated that they appreciate the efforts of journalists and media workers.
Two petitions linked to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership were scheduled for hearing in the Islamabad High Court. The police stated that the killer of the youth was his friend, who shot and killed him on March 30 in Nouriabad, and threw acid on the corpse to conceal their identities. The Joint Action Committee, comprising Pakistan’s media representative organizations, PBA, APNS, CPNE, EMNAD, and PFUJ, expressed deep concern over the current situation of freedom of expression and journalist safety around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day.
According to the Foreign Office, Amr al-Mousa appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and efforts for peace and stability in the region. Karachi is experiencing hot and dry weather. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature recorded in Karachi today was 40.9 degrees Celsius. Pervez Elahi offered condolences to the sons of Maulana Ihsan ur-Rehman on the demise of his wife. The annual “Passport DC” open house event was held at the Pakistani Embassy in Washington.
The Karachi Electric Company has appealed to the public to take precautions in light of the severe heat wave. Hafiz Naeem ur-Rehman, the Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, stated that corruption and mafia culture are the roots of Pakistan’s problems, which have been suffocating the country. The prices of wheat have skyrocketed in various cities of the country, with a 20-kg bag of wheat costing up to 200 rupees. Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) eleven won the final match against Hyderabad Kingsmen by 5 wickets, winning the championship for the second time. Zalmi won the title after 8 years.
