Punjab Information Minister, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, has stated that Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Saeed Afridi, has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, to explore the city. Whether he comes for political entertainment or informational purposes, he will be given full permission to do so. Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain welcomed the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying that the people of Lahore will treat him warmly. He went on to say that when Ali Amin Gandapur, a former federal minister, visited Lahore in the past, the people showed him the city’s lights. “CM KP’s team should do the same, eat roti, and take pictures,” he added.
Chaudhry Fawad Hussain stated that Saeed Afridi’s delegation, which includes his staff, will be given a full list of security arrangements in the Punjab Assembly. The delegation will meet with the opposition members of the assembly and deliver speeches. However, the Punjab government has made it clear that they will not tolerate any sort of bad language, disorder, or unrest during their visit. The government has also clarified that there will be no permission to bring arms or narcotics into the city under the guise of a political activity. When Ali Amin Gandapur visited Punjab in the past, he was given all sorts of facilities, the minister added.
During a press conference, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain revealed that the Lahore police had contacted the CM KP’s staff earlier in the day, but they failed to respond. “We will treat our guests with respect, but our guests should also behave like guests,” he added.
In other news, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported that the Quetta Customs Enforcement has seized smuggled goods worth Rs 31.7 crore. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a warning regarding heavy rains and snowfall in the province. A 13-year-old boy was kidnapped from Delhi, but was later recovered from Peshawar by the Islamabad police.
The Punjab government has announced that only 3-day festivities will be allowed in Lahore to celebrate the Basant festival. Federal Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Asif, has emphasized the importance of water security for Pakistan’s economic and environmental stability. According to reports, security forces have successfully targeted the hideouts of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
A large central pandal has been set up in Gari Khuda Bakhsh for the workers, and around 8,000 police officials have been deployed for security purposes. Former Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away. The federal government has banned Adil Farooq Raja under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Last year, a 23-year-old man, Aryan, changed his sex and announced his new name as Anaya on social media. According to a study conducted by Cambridge University, staying indoors can lead to a decrease in serotonin levels, which can cause aggressive behavior. Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has referred to Bollywood actor Salman Khan as “Tiger” and “Superhuman.” Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has revealed that he rejected a 40-crore rupee offer.
