Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the country has overcome difficult times and is on the path to economic stability. Addressing a gathering at the Davos summit, the Prime Minister stated that Pakistan will focus on export-based growth, with significant investments being made in the country’s mining sector. He also mentioned that there has been encouraging progress in the IT sector, with the government working to boost exports in this field by providing skilled and trained young people with opportunities.
The Prime Minister also emphasized that Pakistan is cooperating with other countries in the fight against terrorism. In a separate development, an investigative committee has been set up by the provincial assembly to probe the recent Radio Pakistan incident.
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, leader of the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution, stated that Pakistan will not be able to talk about Kashmir. In a different context, a spokesperson for the hospital reported that expectant mothers and newborns are receiving the best possible medical care.
To mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, a Liberty Bell campaign was launched in Islamabad. According to the US Embassy, US Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker inaugurated the Liberty Bell Initiative at the Lincoln Corner in Islamabad.
After attending the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in London, where an operation is underway to search for people who went missing under the debris. The removal of debris has been temporarily halted using machinery. In Karachi, cold winds are blowing at a speed of 20 km per hour from the northwest. Residents say that several families are stranded in traffic on the Hingora Road, stuck for hours in the severe cold.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Finance praised the role of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in eradicating polio in Pakistan. The statement emphasized the need for close cooperation between relevant institutions to ensure the implementation of health projects.
Roads across several districts have been affected due to snowfall, causing disruptions in traffic flow. Light to moderate rain is continuing in various cities of Sindh and Punjab.
A trader leader claimed that a maintenance fee of Rs 245 per square foot was imposed, but despite this, no arrangements were made, prompting the market association to respond. In a separate development, a woman was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband in a court in Sargodha.
The police have confirmed that the sandalwood smuggler who surrendered was wanted in several serious cases, including murder, kidnapping, and robbery. Deputy Commissioner District East, Karachi, has ordered the regularisation of an illegal petrol pump in the University of Karachi’s land, which was previously declared non-operational.
MQM’s MQM leader, Engineer Adil Aslam, has written a letter to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to investigate the World Bank-funded projects in Sindh. The letter was written to the Chairman of NAB.
Barrister Gohar has stated that the matter of the Board of Peace cannot be decided without being brought to the assembly, and the conditions on which they joined the Board should be disclosed. Donald Trump has stated that he will continue to work with the United Nations and other countries on the Board of Peace.
Police have confirmed that five female tigers, three male tigers, and three tiger cubs are among the animals rescued. The tigers were being kept in a factory in New Kot area.
The UAE has announced a new plan to tackle rain. According to information received from Abu Dhabi, artificial rain will be used to alleviate water scarcity.
The police have identified three suspects – Sufra from Garden, Muhammad Usman from Metroville, and Muhammad Raheel from Gujranwala – in a case of a shootout in a house in the Defence area.
Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta has revealed that when she started her acting career, her mother threatened to cut her wrist and said that actors are considered to be of bad character.
