Islamabad, Pakistan – In a shocking development, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is facing severe criticism for its decision to cut down trees in the Islamabad area. Federal Minister Senator Mushad Malik recently visited the Shakarparian area to assess the situation, where he expressed his disappointment over the CDA’s handling of the matter.
According to Senator Malik, it is the CDA’s responsibility to decide which trees to cut and plant. However, the minister acknowledged that some trees may have been saved due to the efforts of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Malik stated that the EPA is responsible for counting the number of trees that have been affected by the construction projects.
The federal minister also revealed that 1001 trees have been saved, and the EPA is committed to ensuring that all tree-cutting operations are carried out in accordance with the law. In a surprising move, the number plates of prominent figures, including former President Asif Ali Zardari, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and PTI Chairman Imran Khan, will be auctioned off.
However, the opposition parties and government allies have come together to criticize the CDA’s decision, with some accusing the agency of negligence. Senator Malik stated that if any irregularities were found during the investigation, action would be taken.
Meanwhile, a mysterious case of animal deaths in Lahore’s Green Town area has been revealed. The provincial minister for finance, Abdul Razak Dawood, has acknowledged that the issue is a serious concern and has vowed to take action to address the problem.
In other news, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to make immigration easier between the two countries by introducing a pre-immigration clearance system. The agreement is expected to be finalized soon.
The opposition alliance, the Tehreek-e-Insaf, has announced its readiness to continue its struggle for its fundamental rights, despite the government’s efforts to silence them. Rukhsana Shah, a member of the National Assembly, has criticized the visit of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak to Sindh, calling it a political move.
The Islamabad High Court has reported that the anti-terrorism campaign, “Azm-e-istikam,” is being carried out with full force. Justice (retd) Shakilur Rehman has expressed his opinion that decisions should be made from the heart, not the brain.
A suspect was arrested in Karachi for stealing gold worth 60 tolas and Rs 6 million in cash. Maulana Fazalur Rehman, the chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami, has criticized the protocol not being extended to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak in Punjab.
A lawyer, Sheikh Abdul Rauf, was shot dead outside the Islamabad High Court. PTI Chairman Imran Khan has described the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a terrorist outfit. Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry has advised lawmakers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address their concerns to their chief minister rather than the federal government.
The Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has asked the PTI to withdraw its planned strike on February 8. Federal Minister for Finance, Abdul Razak Dawood, has acknowledged that the issue of high taxes and energy prices is a serious concern.
