Day: April 25, 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stirred controversy as she appeared at a passing out parade adorned in a police uniform. Pictures of CM Maryam Nawaz went viral, sparking outrage on social media as well as legal action.

Her unexpected attire drew widespread attention as images of her in the police uniform circulated across social media platforms. In response, a lawyer took swift action, filing a petition in the sessions court seeking the registration of a case against the sitting Chief Minister for allegedly violating regulations by donning law enforcement attire.

Advocate Waqar Ali Shah, representing the petitioner, lodged the complaint, arguing that CM Maryam Nawaz lacked the authority to wear a police uniform, given her status as neither a government official nor a member of the provincial police force. The petition, filed under sections 22-A and B of the Criminal Procedure Code (CR.P.C), called for the initiation of criminal proceedings against the PML-N leader, naming the SHO of Old Anarkali police s
tation as a respondent.

Earlier in the day, CM Maryam had received a guard of honor and presented awards to top performers at the Police Training College, emphasizing her government’s commitment to enhancing female representation within the police force. Despite her efforts to commend women serving in law enforcement and advocate for the rule of law, her choice of attire sparked considerable backlash.

The controversy comes amid existing public scrutiny following an unfortunate incident involving one of CM Maryam’s security vehicles, which resulted in the accidental death of a youngster in Narowal. In an attempt to appease the grieving family, CM Maryam offered a compensation cheque worth Rs. 2.5 million. However, the gesture failed to resonate positively with the public, further exacerbating the criticism surrounding her actions.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has achieved another major milestone in the energy sector.

According to details, Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has completed testing and drilling of third well in Ghazi area.

The well will be put into production as planned after completion of regulatory procedures, which will help Pakistan in the energy sector.

Exploration and mining initiatives in the country are being promoted through the platform of the SIFC.

The recent efforts of Mari Petroleum Company Limited will help the country to further improve its energy sector. Such projects will not only increase the revenue but also restore the confidence of investors.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received 17,712 complaints from telecom consumers against different telecom operators and cellular operators in March 2024, out of which, 17,603 (99.4 percent) were resolved.

Official data revealed that the complaints were received against various telecom operators, including cellular mobile operators (CMOs), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), long-distance international (LDI) operators, wireless local loop (WLL) operators, and internet service providers (ISPs), during March.

Cellular mobile subscribers constitute a major part of the overall telecom subscriber base. Therefore, the maximum number of complaints belongs to this segment. The total number of complaints against CMOs by March stood at 17,327, out of which, 17,233 (99.5 percent) were addressed.

According to the PTA data, 7,398 complaints were received against Jazz, out of which, 7,374 (99.7 percent) were resolved. Further, 2,551 complaints against Telenor were received, out of which, 2,528
(99.1 percent) were resolved. Likewise, 5,661 complaints were received against Zong, out of which, 5,639 (99.6 percent) were addressed. A total of 1,707 complaints were received against Ufone, out of which 1,682 (98.5 percent) were resolved.

The PTA also received 92 complaints against basic telephony, out of which, 89 were addressed during March with a resolution rate of 96.7 percent. Furthermore, 290 complaints were received against ISPs, of which, 278 (95.9 percent) were addressed.

Source: Pro Pakistani

Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to further strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, migration, and climate action.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and the European Union Ambassador Dr Riina Kionka in Islamabad.

They discussed different aspects of Pakistan-EU relations and expressed satisfaction over the progress being made through several institutional mechanisms.

Ishaq Dar stressed the need for early resumption of direct PIA flights to European Union countries.

Meanwhile, Canadian High Commissioner Leslie Scanlon also paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister and discussed bilateral ties between the two countries.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to deepen relations with Canada in political, economic and cultural domains. He encouraged Canadian companies to invest in Pakistan.

Assistant Secretary General of the UN Development Programme, Kanni Wignaraja, also met with the foreign minister.

They discus
sed UNDP’s work related to 2022 floods in Pakistan, Sustainable Development Goals and climate change.

The foreign minister stressed the need for international solidarity in bridging the financing gap for climate initiatives and supporting vulnerable countries.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The district administration in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has taken a decisive step to mitigate potential hazards by prohibiting the transportation of gas in plastic bags, citing safety concerns.

In a recent development, the deputy commissioner’s office issued a notification imposing a ban on carrying natural gas in plastic bags under Section 144 of the law. The move aims to avert potential disasters associated with the use of plastic bags as containers for flammable gases.

Authorities have highlighted the inherent dangers posed by plastic bags filled with gas, labeling them as ‘walking bombs.’ Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to take strict action against individuals found violating the ban, emphasizing the importance of adherence to safety regulations to prevent accidents and ensure public welfare.

The practice of filling plastic bags with natural gas involves inserting a small valve into the mouth of the bags to facilitate the transfer of gas, thus presenting a significant risk of leak
age and ignition.

Bannu faces challenges in the provision of adequate infrastructure for the safe distribution of gas to local residents and surrounding areas. The absence of a comprehensive gas supply network has prompted residents to resort to makeshift methods, such as extracting gas directly from main supply lines using hoses, rather than employing proper drilling techniques.

In light of these circumstances, residents have resorted to unconventional means of gas transportation, including the use of plastic bags resembling helium balloons to convey gas from the extraction sites to households for cooking purposes.

Source: Pro Pakistani