In a recent statement, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi expressed his views on the formation of new provinces in the country. He emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders in the decision-making process, stating that the government should focus on building trust with the stakeholders if it intends to form new provinces.
Governor Kundi also criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its approach to negotiations. He stated that the PTI has a history of importing people from outside to participate in negotiations, rather than engaging with its own party members. He also mentioned that PTI leaders like Altaf Hussain and Mahmood Achakzai have a questionable past.
The governor urged the federal and provincial governments to work together to resolve the issue of water scarcity in the Kohat region. He also suggested that the PTI should not view negotiations as a form of blackmail.
Meanwhile, the Pakistani military academy has taken over the responsibility of guarding the mausoleum. President Asif Ali Zardari returned home after completing his official visit to Iraq. Before departing, he paid a visit to the shrine of Imam Hussain and Imam Abbas in Karbala, Iraq, and performed Nawafil prayers.
Police officials stated that the thieves had dug a 140-meter-long tunnel to steal oil. The railway authorities announced the suspension of several trains, including the Jaffar Express, Bolan Mail, and Jaffar Express, due to the disruption.
The Fire Brigade reported that a fire broke out in a house, but it was extinguished with the help of three cars. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incident.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the principles of faith, unity, and organization, as enshrined in the golden principles of Quaid-e-Azam, are the guarantee of a bright national future.
Christians around the world, including in Pakistan, are celebrating Christmas today. Chairman Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib, expressed his interest in buying a 100% stake in the national airline, and also expressed his intention to purchase the remaining 25% stake within the next 90 days.
Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Saeed Ahmed Khan, said that the PTI’s position is constantly changing. Former Federal Minister for Finance, Miftah Ismail, praised the government’s decision to privatize the national airline.
In Karachi, a resident of Jacobabad, Rehiz, who was being treated for a rabies infection, died after his condition deteriorated. The leader of the opposition alliance, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, announced that the opposition will not demand the release of PTI leaders or the closure of cases in their negotiations with the government.
Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis, Ali Haider Zaidi, said that the PTI has achieved nothing through its threats and attacks. The TTP (Pakistan Taliban) is reportedly carrying out continuous attacks on Pakistani forces and civilians, according to an American magazine.
A petition has been filed against actress Saba Qamar for wearing a police uniform in a video shoot. A petition has been filed against Saba Qamar in the Lahore Sessions Court.
Pakistan Military Academy cadets have taken over the responsibility of guarding the mausoleum. Actress Aliya Sultan, the ex-wife of Pakistani film actor Feroze Khan, has made a claim that Feroze Khan has refused to hand over their children.
Sindh Chief Minister said that we all need to unite for the betterment of the country.
