Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in the UK before returning to Pakistan, landing at London’s Heathrow Airport. The PM attended the annual World Economic Forum meeting, where he signed the Board of Trade agreement. During his four-day stay in London, the PM will hold meetings and undergo medical check-ups. The PM’s welcome included High Commissioner Dr Muhammad Faisal, Deputy High Commissioner Hasib bin Aziz, and Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Syed Qamar Raza. Other notable attendees included Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat and PML-N President Ahsan Iqbal.
In related news, a massive fire swept through the iconic Gloria Plaza in Karachi, causing widespread destruction. Rescue operations are ongoing, and a preliminary report on the incident has been prepared. The Sindh government has announced plans to rebuild the affected area.
Meanwhile, a devastating avalanche struck the Chitral region, killing nine people. The Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Chitral confirmed the casualties.
The government has launched an investigation into the Gloria Plaza disaster, and a report is expected to be submitted soon. The National Assembly has convened an emergency session to discuss the incident.
In other news, the Pakistani rupee has continued to slide against the US dollar, with the exchange rate reaching a record low. The government has announced measures to stabilize the currency.
A high-level delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for the UK to attend the World Economic Forum meeting. The PM will hold talks with British officials and business leaders.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has criticized the government’s handling of the economy, saying that the country’s debt has reached Rs. 80 trillion.
The Sindh government has announced plans to rebuild the affected area in the wake of the Gloria Plaza disaster. The government has promised to provide compensation to affected families.
The Chitral avalanche has raised concerns about the region’s preparedness for natural disasters. The government has announced measures to improve disaster response and mitigation.
In a separate development, a Pakistani woman who joined the ISIS and lost her British citizenship is now fighting to regain her British passport. She is represented by an international law firm.
The government has announced plans to rebuild the Gloria Plaza, with a focus on creating a new commercial hub in the area. The project is expected to be completed within two years.
The World Economic Forum meeting in Davos has concluded, with leaders from around the world attending the event. The PM has returned to Pakistan, where he will hold meetings and undergo medical check-ups.
