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A dramatic scene unfolded at the MPA Hostel under construction in Lahore, where a man climbed a crane and demanded a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Security officials and rescue workers rushed to the scene and attempted to lower the man down, but he refused to budge, insisting he wouldn’t come down until his demand was met. The standoff was eventually resolved when the Chief Minister’s advisor, Zeshan Malik, negotiated with the man over the phone, and he was eventually brought down safely.
Meanwhile, a report on the market survey of agricultural medicines and insecticides has been released, revealing serious shortcomings in the agricultural medicines market. This approval was given under the Pakistan Public Resources for Development Program.
The scourge of extortion has struck again, with Farooq Sattar claiming that the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is using the Treasury as a personal account, and Talal Chaudhry boasting of having taken billions of rupees in gifts for himself. Atta Tarar announced in a written decision that both defendants had committed the crime, with the PTI being sentenced to 10 years under Section 409 of the Pakistan Penal Code, and 7 years under the Anti-Corruption Act. The PTI has clearly committed a serious crime.
In other news, the Tashkent Cultural Week kicked off in Pakistan, with the Tajikistan Minister of Culture visiting the country and meeting with Minister for Information Ataullah Tarar.
In Karachi, armed robbers struck a mobile phone shop in the Defence Bazaar area, making off with valuable mobile phones. The Interior Minister has ordered the SSP South to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen mobile phones.
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has proposed that 2026 be declared a year of reforms. The Toshakhana To case of PTI leaders is expected to be heard in court today at Adiala Jail.
In a shocking revelation, American Secretary of State Mark Rubino has said that several countries, including Pakistan, have raised questions about sending troops to Gaza and have offered to reconsider their decision.
President Asif Ali Zardari is set to embark on a four-day visit to Iraq, starting today.
PTI leaders Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison, with fines of one crore rupees each.
Pakistan’s film industry’s renowned actor, Afzal Khan, has spoken out about the cold reception he and his colleagues received in Karachi, saying that the city lacks the warmth and hospitality of Lahore.
In Bangladesh, student activist Sharif Uddin Hady will be buried in the Dhaka University campus.
A report by the police has revealed that 3 suspects were arrested during a raid in Nazimabad on December 13, who were involved in the extortion of money in Malir.
A funeral prayer was held for Sharif Uddin Hady, a leading figure in the Bangladesh student movement.
In a shocking revelation, the price of gold has increased to 4.56 lakhs per tola in the country.
The All Pakistan Jewellers Association has confirmed this increase.
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