The Islamabad district and sessions courts have issued warrants for the arrest of former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan heard the cases against Ali Amin Gandapur and others during the hearing. The court issued warrants for the arrest of Ali Amin Gandapur in two cases, stating that he has failed to appear despite multiple summons. The court has adjourned the hearing of the case till January 8. Ali Amin Gandapur and others have already been cleared in the other cases related to the Azadi March.
The Director General of the Islamabad Police Security Division will hold a press conference to discuss the current security situation and other matters. In a recent development, the Punjab government has announced that it will launch the second phase of its “Apni Cheh, Apna Ghar” project. The project aims to provide affordable housing to low-income families.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered the Opposition a dialogue, urging them to trust their leaders and engage in talks. However, the Opposition has refused to accept the offer, citing the government’s failure to address the country’s problems. In a separate development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has demoted a 16th-grade officer to the 14th grade, citing charges of smuggling and tampering with CCTV footage.
A woman and her child were allegedly abducted from a hospital in Lahore, where they had been taken for treatment. The woman’s husband, who is also a patient at the hospital, was reportedly tricked into leaving the hospital by hospital staff. The couple’s child was later found to be missing, and an investigation has been launched.
The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Manesh, has accused Israel and the US of fueling sectarian tensions in the country. He stated that the Iranian government has evidence of foreign agencies funding and supporting extremist groups. In a separate development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has reduced the prices of diesel fuel, resulting in a new transport fare structure. The new fare structure includes a 50% discount for students and special persons.
In a tragic incident, a student at a private university in Lahore attempted to jump from the third floor of a building, but was rescued by security guards. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of students at private educational institutions.
