Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, declared on Tuesday that the government remained unwavering in its efforts to eradicate extremism and terrorism from the nation.The terrorist attack that left three police officers dead at a police station in the Dera Ismail Khan neighborhood’s Daraban area was sharply denounced by the prime minister.He honoured the martyrs who gave their lives to ensure the safety of the country.He asserted that such actions could not weaken the security forces’ determination to combat terrorism. The prime minister gave the terrorist attack victims the greatest medical care possible. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, pledged on Tuesday to keep up the fight against terrorism until it is totally eradicated from the nation. He said on the social media site X, “We will fight back till the menace of terrorism is eliminated from our motherland.” The prime minister praised the courageous security forces for their successful operations in Dera Ismail Khan district’s Darazanda, Daraban, and Kolachi regions, which resulted in the deaths of 27 terrorists. He declared, “The soldiers’ unmatched commitment, selflessness, and bravery in the face of terror is a beacon of hope for our country.” He conveyed his sincere condolences to the martyrs’ families. According to PM Kakar, the government is unwavering in its resolve to eradicate extremism and terrorism from the nation. He asserted that such actions could not weaken the security forces’ determination to combat terrorism.
For the fourth consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept the benchmark interest rate at 22% in line with market expectations. This move was made while it waited for the effects of earlier hikes to trickle down through the economy and further curb excessive retail inflation. The rise in petrol prices last month may have an impact on the inflation outlook, according to the bank’s monetary policy committee. “The decision does take into account the impact of the recent hike in petrol prices… the Committee viewed that this may have implications for the inflation outlook, albeit in the presence of some offsetting developments,” the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stated in an announcement.
Islamabad: Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), had his conviction overturned by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday. This decision marks a significant step forward for Sharif’s candidature as the nation’s next prime minister. According to his party, the seasoned politician, who returned home in October after a four-year self-imposed exile in London, is considering a fourth term as prime minister. In order for him to be eligible to run in the elections set for February 8, 2024, he must serve a another seven years and be permanently barred from holding any public office. In 2018, Sharif was found guilty of corruption charges related to his inability to provide evidence supporting the monies’ origins. Following the conclusion of the arguments from the solicitors for the prosecution and defence, the high court rendered its reserved decision. Senior attorney Irfan Qadir told Geo News, “It is unfortunate that a former prime minister is facing such sham cases, then [we can’t imagine] what is happening to a common man,” and he called on the judges who found Nawaz guilty to offer an apology to the country. He said that in light of the contentious Panama ruling, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has received instructions from the Supreme Court to file references against Nawaz. It is important to note that the NAB prosecutor has not presented any proof against the PML-N supremo for possessing assets beyond means, even though the case has been ongoing since 2017.
Islamabad: Former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was given a death sentence in 1979; Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa expressed sorrow on Tuesday for the delay in setting up a presidential reference to seek the Supreme Court’s judgement on the matter, adding it “merits determination.” He said, “This is the oldest presidential reference that is still pending.” As the nine-member higher bench of the supreme court recommenced deliberations on the protracted reference, the top judge made these statements. Live coverage of the case hearings was provided. The larger bench, which was presided over by Chief Justice Isa, was made up of Justices Sardar Tariq Masood, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, Yahya Afridi, Amin-ud-din Khan, Jamal Khan Mandokhel, Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Musarrat Hilali.
In order to strengthen economic ties and investigate potential avenues for trade, business, and investment, Chinese Vice Minister Li Fei and Minister for business and Industry Dr. Gohar Ejaz met. The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is now underway, was the topic of discussion between the two ministers. They declared their intention to evaluate the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement and put the findings of the joint study carried out by the two countries’ commerce ministries into practice in order to continue working to improve bilateral trade and investment. He underlined Pakistan’s commitment to offering facilitation and a favourable economic climate. Additionally, Dr. Gohar Ejaz emphasised government initiatives to support foreign direct investment.
Sarfaraz Bugti, the federal interior minister, vehemently denounced the terrorist incident that took place in Dera Ismail Khan on Tuesday. The minister prayed for the exalted status of martyrs and conveyed his profound grief and remorse for the troops’ martyrdom in the terrorist attack. The minister stated that at their moment of loss, the government is supporting the families of the martyrs. He declared that the country is united with the security forces in the fight against terrorism and that the terrorists will never be able to carry out their evil plans. The minister continued, saying that the security services’ unwavering sacrifices in the fight against terrorism are acknowledged by all nations. Martyrs are our true heroes, and their enormous sacrifices will not be in vain.
Mashaal Hussain Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women’s Empowerment, urged the international community on Tuesday to address recent “demographic changes” in the IIOJK. This community included the UN, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and human rights organisations. She pleaded with the media that the Indian government cease all further unlawful actions in the seized region. She continued, saying that Kashmiris were being stolen of their land to render them impoverished financially and that India was altering the population ratio in the IIOJK. Millions of Indians were given homes in the Kashmir Valley by Mushaal, who was claimed to be occupying Kashmiri territory. Mushaal predicted that India would deprive Kashmir of the largest theft of the century.
Palestinians in Gaza, according to the head of UNRWA, were begging for an end to this “hell on earth.” “Deepening tragedy, endless, back in Gaza.” People require everything, are found everywhere, and live on the streets. “They beg for protection and for this hell on earth to end,” Philippe Lazzarini wrote on X. He went on, “Our colleagues are asked to do the impossible in an impossible situation.” Al Jazeera reported that the Qassam Brigades, the armed branch of Hamas, claims to have used anti-armour and mortars to target seven military vehicles in the Shujaiya district of Gaza City.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the prime minister, introduced a new visa regime in Islamabad today in an effort to draw in foreign investment. The Prime Minister stressed in his remarks that the visa policy needs to be more liberalised and rationalised. He pointed out that it will be difficult to draw in investment and grow trade and commercial relationships unless and until we open up to the outside world. According to the prime minister, a visa is essential to every business partnership. He conveyed his confidence that additional recommendations to enhance the visa regime will be made by the interior ministry. Meanwhile , Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, has stated that the government is doing everything within its power to support commerce and industry. He made this statement on Monday in Islamabad during a meeting with well-known Karachian industrialists and merchants. The prime minister recognised the vital role businesspeople and industrialists play in the development and prosperity of the nation. The Prime Minister’s discussions with businessmen and traders, which he started while in Karachi, include this meeting. In order to help the average person, the prime minister gave the relevant agencies instructions to provide competitive power tariffs for industries. Additionally, he gave the energy and finance ministers instructions to draft an action plan on petrol pricing for industries after consulting with business owners. The prime minister stated that while the government is working to ...
The Elections Act of 2017 revisions and the Supreme Court’s ruling on lifetime disqualification, according to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, cannot coexist. The Supreme Court held in a historic decision in 2018 that disqualification granted under Article 62 (1)(f) of the Constitution was intended to be “permanent.” The same rule that disqualified former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Panama Papers case also stipulates that a member of parliament must be “sadiq and ameen” (honest and virtuous). In the Toshakhana case earlier this year, Imran Khan was also declared ineligible based on the same article.
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