In a shocking revelation, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Balochistan, Agha Siraj Durrani, has revealed that during the past year, the committee has identified multi-billion rupee transactions involving various government departments. According to Durrani, 22 billion rupees’ worth of notices were sent to these departments, out of which 8 billion rupees have been recovered so far. He further added that 34 accounts were opened by the Deputy Commissioners of the province, which were later closed and the funds were deposited into the national exchequer.
The Public Accounts Committee, Durrani announced, will now also take suo moto notices on public issues. Furthermore, the committee has summoned the authorities responsible for the Quetta Package, related to the breaking of New Subzi Mandi Road in Quetta. Documents suggest that 50 Beretta sniper rifles, 100 sniper rifles, and 1250 new automatic firearms ‘TWS’ will be purchased in Karachi.
Meanwhile, heavy fog engulfed Karachi in the morning, limiting visibility to a few meters in many areas. Rain lashed Chaman city and its surroundings, including Qila Abdullah and Toba Achakzai, accompanied by strong winds. Several areas experienced power outages, walls collapsed, and trees were uprooted.
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Iraq on a four-day visit, where he was warmly welcomed by Iraqi authorities in Baghdad. A mild earthquake was felt in the Khuzdar district of Balochistan. In response to Indian author Javed Akhtar’s comments, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif reacted strongly.
Karachi’s Municipal Commissioner, Afzal Zaidi, has been barred from traveling abroad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, complained that the federal government is not releasing a significant portion of the allocated funds, amounting to 4,300 billion rupees. Jamaat-e-Islami’s Amir, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman, stated that Israel must be expelled from Gaza to establish peace in the region.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Pervez Rashid, announced that appeals and cases will be pursued according to their respective timelines. Education and Training Minister, Khaleeq Durrani, said, “Books are our legacy. Karachi is a miniature Pakistan that nurtures a larger Pakistan. The city’s participation in the global book fair rejuvenates our faith and conviction.”
Tragedy struck in Zahri Khani when three children lost their lives, aged between 1 and 7 years. Their parents were left unconscious and were taken to a hospital. The accused, Iqbal, was sentenced to death and fined 5 million rupees for the first offense. He was also sentenced to life imprisonment and a 5-million-rupee fine for the second offense.
In a joint operation to recover a group of kidnapped people, a dead body was found, identified as Karam Buksh Kundrani. The police have been conducting searches in various areas, including the Kutchi region, for the past week.
The Nepalese government has introduced a new net metering policy, titled the Nepal Solar Users Act 2025. All members of a wedding party were dressed in identical attire. According to documents, 50 Beretta sniper rifles, 100 sniper rifles, and 1250 new automatic firearms ‘TWS’ will be purchased.
New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Devon Conway created a record in the history of test cricket. The flight took off from the Blue Origin launchpad in Texas, near the town of Van Horn, on Sunday morning.
Australia has completed a decisive victory over Pakistan in the five-match Ashes series, winning three consecutive tests.
