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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the government is committed to upholding the rule of law in the face of protests and chaos. Speaking at a rally in Haripur’s Sadique Akbar Chowk, Sharif said that funds have been allocated for the Women and Children Hospital, and efforts will continue to bring about development in the region.
The head of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has commented on the lack of protocol given to Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Later, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan-led procession made its way through various locations in Haripur district before entering Abbottabad district.
On arrival in Abbottabad, a large number of workers welcomed Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan. The Prime Minister stated that he shares the grief of the families of those who lost their lives and called for better medical facilities to be provided to the injured.
Meanwhile, in Karachi, a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius was recorded, making it the lowest temperature in the city. Sindh Chief Minister has ordered an investigation into the fire safety arrangements in the building and strict enforcement of fire safety laws.
According to the police, several villages have lost their land link with Mir Ali after the destruction of a bridge. Rescue workers say that the body of fireman Farhan has been transferred to a trauma center.
A senior provincial minister stated that government machinery has been working day and night to extinguish the fire, and the extent of the damage will be assessed after the fire is brought under control.
In a tragic incident in Jora Khelan, a large sister-in-law shot and killed her younger sister. Shehbaz Sharif’s procession was blocked by local councilors in the Hazara area.
Mahmud Khan Achakzai has stated that the foreign policy should be made in the parliament, and a multilateral conference should be held to address the situation in the region.
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has stated that the crackdown on organized groups is ongoing, and more arrests are expected. The accused woman is already a proclaimed offender and is wanted in multiple cases.
An inquiry report has implicated a DSP in the case. A three-story building with over 1,000 shops was completely destroyed, with the ground and mezzanine floors gutted.
However, a senior provincial minister stated that government machinery has been working day and night to extinguish the fire, and the extent of the damage will be assessed after the fire is brought under control.
In a separate incident, Shehbaz Sharif’s nephew, Mian Javed, has married the daughter of former Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. The wedding ceremony is scheduled to take place at Jati Umra on January 19.
The police and forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene and shifted the bodies to the morgue for post-mortem examination. The search for the accused has begun.
In another incident in Jora Khelan, a large sister-in-law shot and killed her younger sister.
The protesters have expressed solidarity with the people of Greenland and condemned the threats made by US President Donald Trump to annex the territory.
In a related development, Shehbaz Sharif’s nephew, Janid Safdar, son of Punjab Chief Minister Mian Javed, and Capt (Rtd) Safdar’s son Janid Safdar got engaged.
