In a recent development, the federal government has continued to import Chinese goods, including sugar, amidst growing protests from local sugar millers. According to the Ministry of Commerce’s data, a total of 7,52,752 metric tons of sugar were imported in November, taking the total import for the first five months of the current financial year to 3,81,142 metric tons.
The data also revealed that the import of sugar during the period from July to November stood at 3,81,142 metric tons, valued at Rs. 49.4 billion. This move is seen as a significant departure from the government’s earlier decision to allow the import of 5 lakh tons of sugar in July.
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has been strongly opposing the government’s decision to import sugar, citing the need to protect the local sugar industry. The government’s decision to import sugar through the Trans-Caspian Pipeline (TCP) has been a major point of contention between the two parties.
In other news, a police officer was wounded in a firing incident in Khanpur Mehr, while several people were injured and killed in a bus-truck collision in Tufan. The incident occurred when a bus collided with an oil tanker at the Tuzgi intersection, killing nine people and injuring 10 others.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saeed Karamat, has announced that the provincial government will support the opposition alliance in its efforts to restore the independence of the judiciary and the media.
In a separate incident, two robbers were killed in a joint operation by the Rangers and police in the Ghotki region along the Sindh-Punjab border. The operation was carried out to curb the increasing number of robberies in the area.
The Islamabad International Airport has been ranked as one of the top airports globally, with a three-star rating. The airport has been recognized for its exceptional services and facilities.
In a separate development, the Chief Meteorologist of Sindh, Amir Hyder, has predicted that the temperature in Karachi will drop significantly from tomorrow, with no chance of rain in the city for the next 10 days.
The Pakistan Navy has been conducting joint exercises with the Turkish Navy, highlighting the strong ties between the two countries. The exercises are seen as a symbol of the close cooperation between the two nations.
In a separate incident, a car collision occurred on the Super Highway, resulting in damage to an SHO’s vehicle. The incident occurred when a car collided with a truck, causing significant damage to the SHO’s vehicle.
The Karachi International Expo Center hosted the five-day Karachi International Book Fair, which saw a record number of book sales on Sunday. The fair was organized by the Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association.
Pakistan’s import capacity has exceeded 2.5 months, which was just 2 weeks in February 2023. The country’s import capacity has been increasing steadily over the past few months.
A recent snowfall in northern Saudi Arabia and Qatar has turned the desert mountains into an otherworldly landscape. The snowfall has been described as a rare and unusual occurrence in the region.
In a separate incident, comedian Zakir Khan has expressed his views on the use of language in comedy, stating that comedians should not be judged based on their language. Khan was speaking at a recent event in Lahore.
Pakistan’s cricket star and former captain, Babar Azam, has been celebrating the arrival of young fans at the National Stadium in Karachi. The event was organized to promote the game of cricket among young people.
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