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A large gathering of prominent personalities, including Arif Habib, Nadeem Nusrat, and Qadir Kundi, attended the funeral prayer of former Finance Minister and former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, in Karachi.
Arif Habib, a renowned industrialist and businessman, praised Dr. Akhtar’s invaluable services to the capital market, stating that her reform program played a significant role in building the capital market.
Dr. Akhtar’s funeral prayer was held in Karachi. The prayer was attended by prominent business personalities, including Arif Habib, Nadeem Nusrat, Qadir Kundi, and others.
In other news, the National Cyber Crime Agency has been established, ensuring zero tolerance for terrorism-related content, said Atta Tarar, Minister of Interior Sindh.
Additionally, Rabbia Bhatti, the wife of a prominent PTI leader, has been involved in a physical altercation with a police officer. Minister of Interior Sindh, Atta Tarar, has confirmed that he has spoken to the Chief Justice regarding the matter.
On a different note, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has stated that his party will play a long innings with the people, a message that can be seen as an offer to the PTI.
The Lahore airport has been severely affected due to the seasonal weather conditions, resulting in six flights being diverted to Islamabad Airport.
Justice Jamshaid Mumtaz, a retired judge, has emphasized that if such a heinous crime were to occur, it would be a serious matter, and the perpetrators should not be spared.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, India has been trying to save the murderers involved in the lynching case, which has increased fear and insecurity among Muslims in the country.
In a significant development, the government of Punjab has officially announced the dates for the upcoming local body elections.
In a statement, Sherry Rehman, Vice President of Pakistan Peoples Party, has emphasized that water is Pakistan’s red line, and no compromise can be made on it. She has warned India that if it tries to intrude, it will meet the same fate as the Babri Masjid.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has forecast light rain in Karachi and Hyderabad, while a strong possibility of thunderstorms has been predicted for Dadu, Jacobabad, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Lastly, Zulfi Bukhari, a senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has stated that the party wants the local body elections to take place as soon as possible, so that the party can regain its lost ground.
