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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani have held a telephonic conversation to discuss the current state of bilateral relations and regional developments. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, both leaders expressed satisfaction with the current trajectory of relations between the two countries. They also discussed the recent developments in the Middle East, with the Prime Minister appreciating Qatar’s active role in promoting dialogue and mediation in the region.
The statement further revealed that the Prime Minister acknowledged Qatar’s meaningful efforts to reduce tensions and expressed Pakistan’s commitment to playing a positive role in promoting regional peace and stability. Both leaders agreed to maintain close communication.
In other news, the Rescue Director General has ordered the immediate evacuation of families from gas leak sites to safe locations. The National Police Foundation will provide modern facilities for officers, and issues related to promotions will be resolved.
Karachi is expected to experience dry weather with a possibility of chilly nights today. The police reported that robbers were fleeing on a new motorcycle after snatching it from a citizen.
Due to fog, visibility was low in areas such as Surjani, Scheme 25, Gardens, and a few other locations, affecting traffic.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that global oil prices are at their lowest level in four years, yet economic growth has not been achieved. Federal Minister Senator Musadik Malik said that Pakistan receives a 12% interest rate on a dollar loan, while in the previous era, 50 people were given a four-billion-dollar loan at zero interest rate.
The government’s efforts have led to a reduction of Rs 123 billion in cross-subsidies related to industries. The Prime Minister and Cabinet received a briefing on the design of new banknotes by the State Bank.
Two million kilograms of wheat have gone missing from a godown of the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) in Faisalabad.
The government has decided to revive health card services for citizens of Azad Kashmir under a new formula. Security forces are determined to eliminate terrorism and ensure a peaceful environment.
The deadline for installing M-tags on cars in Islamabad will expire tomorrow. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has passed a constitutional amendment related to local bodies.
A 16-year-old girl was found dead in Bahoo Pur, Thamiwali, and a suspect was killed in an encounter. Pakistan hopes that Iran will maintain peace and stability, said a Foreign Office spokesperson.
Pakistan believes that India’s allegations of terrorism are fabricated and made for political purposes, said a Foreign Office spokesperson.
The National Assembly of Pakistan hopes that Iran will maintain peace and stability, said a spokesperson.
The Islamabad-based think tank, Nazm-e-Islam, has criticized Bangladesh for boycotting the World Cup and has threatened to withhold financial assistance to the players.
Pakistan’s renowned news anchor Iqrar ul Hassan has left his job at Pakistan Television and Radio Pakistan.
US officials have said that they expect an increase in oil sales from Venezuela in the coming days and weeks.
British authorities have warned that the situation in Iran could deteriorate rapidly, posing a threat to diplomats and citizens. They have advised people not to travel to Iran.
