The funeral prayers of nine police personnel martyred in a terrorist attack in Quetta were offered at the police line, where Federal Minister for Interior, Senator Musaileen Qureshi, and Chief Minister, Sanaullah Zehri, paid their respects and met with the families of the martyrs. The Chief Minister was visibly moved during the meeting and assured the families that every drop of blood would be accounted for. He stated that the province would not compromise on the issue of law and order and that the sacrifices of the martyrs would not be in vain.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the brave policemen had confronted the terrorists with courage and determination, and that their sacrifices would be remembered. He also stated that the government would always stand by the oppressed and would continue to do so. Senator Musaileen Qureshi, on the other hand, praised the bravery and dedication of the security forces and the people of Balochistan, who had been fighting against terrorism with great valor.
The Federal Minister for Information, Fawad Chaudhry, also expressed his condolences and stated that the terrorist attack was a result of India’s proxy war in Balochistan. He also condemned the use of women and children as human shields by the terrorists, which he described as a shameful act.
In other news, the Chairman of the MQM, Dr. Khalid Maqbool, expressed his concerns about the rising crime rate in Karachi and demanded that the authorities take concrete steps to tackle the issue. He also criticized the government for not doing enough to address the problems faced by the people of Sindh.
The Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail, responded by stating that the provincial government had been working tirelessly to improve law and order in the province and that the situation was under control. He also denied the allegations of corruption and mismanagement made by the opposition parties.
In a related development, the Chairman of the PTI, Imran Khan, announced that the party would hold a protest rally in Karachi on February 14 to demand the resignation of the Chief Minister of Sindh. The rally would be held outside the Sindh Assembly and would be attended by party leaders and workers from across the province.
In sports news, the Pakistani cricket team is set to participate in the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in the UAE in October. The team has been given conditional permission to participate in the tournament, subject to certain conditions. The team’s captain, Babar Azam, expressed his excitement about the tournament and promised to give his best performance.
In other sports news, the Pakistan national hockey team has been training in Moenjodaro, where they played a friendly match against a local team. The team is preparing for the upcoming Asian Games, which are scheduled to take place in China in 2023.
