Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s case, which involves the alleged unauthorized closure of his bank account, has been postponed to January 21 for further hearing at the Islamabad High Court. Justice Aarab Muhammad Tahir has issued a written order following the previous hearing. The court has directed the authorities of Adiala Jail to submit their response and other parties involved to do the same.
In a separate development, the police have apprehended two robbers in a shootout in the Orangi Sector 9 area of Karachi. Severe fog has severely impacted daily life in various Punjab regions, with multiple motorway sections closed due to poor visibility.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has stated that Pakistan’s global stature has never been higher since its victory in the war. The Foreign Minister has emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving issues.
Noted scholar Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza has expressed his view that Imran Khan is being subjected to harassment in jail, and being confined for two years is not an unusual situation. According to an FIR, the opposition allegedly kidnapped three women by breaking into their homes.
A report by the statistics agency reveals that there has been a significant increase in digital connectivity in Pakistan, with 96% of households having access to mobile or smartphone services. The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning due to severe fog.
Pakistan’s former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his willingness to engage in better relations with the provincial government. In Sialkot’s Pserwar Sujjuwali area, a wounded stag has been found, allegedly attacked by stray dogs.
Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has separately met with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and IG Sindh Javed Alam Odho. Four bodies have been discovered near Mai Kolachi in Karachi’s vicinity, near the city’s main highway.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has dismissed the statement of PTI leader Ahsan Iqbal, calling it an attempt to cover up the government’s failures. The party claims that the government’s formula to deceive the nation has failed.
PTI leader Rana Sanaullah has stated that the PTI leadership is open to negotiations, but the government is not willing to engage in meaningful dialogue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that privatization of state-owned entities is a crucial part of the government’s economic reforms. The Foreign Minister has reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only ways to resolve issues.
The article is a collection of various news stories from around Pakistan, covering a range of topics including politics, crime, and natural disasters.
