Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Bashir Cheema, has once again extended an offer of dialogue to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In a media talk, he stated that the dialogue committee should obtain a mandate from the PTI leadership. If the mandate is granted, the government is ready for negotiations. He emphasized that the federal government should take the provincial assembly into confidence before making any decisions, and that the country needs more serious efforts against terrorism. He further stated that negotiations are politics’ second name, and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has discussed negotiations more than five times. Cheema also stated that they are in favor of dialogue, and that there is no issue that cannot be resolved through dialogue. He added that the Prime Minister has directed all ministries to share their performance data from last year, and that the performance of all ministries will be made public. According to Bloomberg, Turkey’s inclusion in the Pakistan-Saudi defense alliance is being discussed in the next phase, and a treaty between the three countries is likely to be signed soon.
Meanwhile, Shifa Jan, an advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is in a state of chaos, and that things are slipping out of their hands. A woman, who complained about the fake currency at her office, was subjected to an abusive conversation by an officer. After the video of the incident surfaced, the Department of Public Works (DPO) took notice of the incident.
Senator Rana Sanaullah, an advisor to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, stated that the PTI is not in a position to start a street movement. The Privatization Commission Board has recommended terminating the current privatization process of the House Building Finance Corporation Limited (HBFCL). The police arrested a mobile thief within 12 hours using modern technology and recovered the stolen mobile phone. In a meeting on environmental protection in Islamabad, chaired by Federal Minister Musadik Malik, a briefing was given on the phased cutting of paper mulberry trees, which cause allergies in Islamabad.
A 7-year-old girl was killed in a village in South Punjab, and two suspects have been arrested. The girl’s father has been taken into custody. The Protection Agency has issued a notice to the housing society, asking why it cut down trees without permission. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Mahmood Khan, stated that Punjab has also seen protests, but the situation is not the same as in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The spokesperson for the PIA stated that the first flight, PK 757, will depart from Lahore to London on March 30. Flights from Lahore to London will land at Terminal 4 of Heathrow Airport.
According to the Bureau of Immigration, 100,000 Pakistanis left for work abroad in 2025. The traffic police stated that traffic flow has been affected in various areas of the city, including Abdul Hafeez Road and Chaudhry Khaleeq-uz-Zaman Road. Chairman of the opposition alliance, Mahamood Khan Achakzai, stated that the PTI does not have discipline, and that there is a leader for every 100 people in the party. Deputy Commissioner Korangi stated that the rally will be held on Main Road, and that there is a risk of disrupting traffic. The police and rescue teams have identified the deceased woman as Nazia, and her body is being shifted to the hospital for further action. According to Bloomberg, Turkey’s inclusion in the Pakistan-Saudi defense alliance is being discussed in the next phase, and a treaty between the three countries is likely to be signed soon.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement, stating that American statements are not in line with public sentiments, but rather an attempt to fuel chaos and violence. Deputy Commissioner Korangi stated that the rally will be held on Main Road, and that there is a risk of disrupting traffic.
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has partnered with his old friend and film producer Anand Pandit to invest in a large residential and commercial project in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in the Indian state of Gujarat. This marks Bachchan’s entry into the real estate development sector.
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