A medical student at the King Edward Medical University in Lahore has made an apparent attempt on her life by allegedly consuming sleeping pills. According to hospital sources, the student was rushed to the Mayo Hospital in a critical condition and was put on a ventilator to save her life. The student’s room in the hostel is located in the basement floor, and the university’s spokesperson has confirmed that the student’s condition is stable.
Following the incident, the provincial minister, Naseer Shah, has stated that those who speak against the government will face the consequences. He criticized the opposition party, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), for not standing up for the people of Sindh. Mustafa Kamal, a prominent figure in the PPP, has responded by stating that every chief minister of Punjab has always prioritized Lahore, while the chief minister of Sindh has never done so for Karachi.
Meanwhile, a special committee has been formed by the provincial assembly to investigate the recent incident involving Radio Pakistan. Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, the leader of the Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aman, has stated that Pakistan will never compromise on the issue of Kashmir.
In other news, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, has inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative in Islamabad to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Prime Minister has arrived in London after attending the Annual World Economic Forum and is leading an operation to find people buried under the debris in the city. The operation has been temporarily halted due to the machinery used to clear the debris.
A severe cold wave is affecting Karachi, with winds blowing at a speed of 20 km/h. The citizens are stuck in traffic for hours due to the extreme cold. The Finance Minister has expressed gratitude to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their efforts in eradicating polio in Pakistan. The announcement also emphasized the need for coordination between relevant institutions to ensure the success of health programs.
The traffic on the roads has been affected due to the snowfall in various districts, while light to moderate rain is expected in several cities, including Sindh and Punjab. A prominent trader leader has stated that despite a maintenance fee of 245 rupees per square foot, the market association has not been able to provide adequate arrangements.
In other news, a woman was sentenced to life imprisonment by a session court in Sergodha for murdering her husband. The accused was involved in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery. Donald Trump has stated that he will continue to work with the Board of Peace, including the United Nations and other countries.
A new plan has been devised in the UAE to tackle the issue of rainfall. According to reports, artificial rain will be used to address the issue of water scarcity.
