Pakistan’s Minister of State for Finance, Balal Azhar Qayyum, has condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for making threats against the military leadership under the guise of political protests. Qayyum stated that PTI is relying on violence and intimidation for politics, which is unacceptable.
Pakistan’s Minister of Interior, Tahir Chaudhry, emphasized that the social media accounts of PTI are not a matter of politics or freedom of speech, but rather a blatant disregard for British and international laws. According to sources, protests were held outside the Pakistan consulate in Bradford, UK.
Chaudhry added that it is the responsibility of every state to ensure that its citizens do not engage in any activity that may incite violence or rebellion in another sovereign nation. The federal government has placed a ban on Adil Farooq Raja under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that the Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized goods worth PKR 31.7 billion. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a warning about the threat of rain and snow in the region.
The Islamabad Police has recovered a 14-year-old boy kidnapped for ransom in Tarnol. Punjab Information Minister, Ayesha Bakhari, announced that only three days of festivities will be allowed in Lahore. Federal Minister for Water Resources, Asad Umar, stated that water security is linked to Pakistan’s economic and environmental survival.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces have effectively targeted the hideouts of terrorists. A 20-acre central pandal has been set up in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh for the convenience of workers. Security for the occasion will be ensured by deploying 8,000 police officials.
Former Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Shamshad Akhtar, passed away. Former Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Shamshad Akhtar, passed away.
