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Govt committed to provide relief to masses, says Marriyum Aurangzeb

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Govt committed to provide relief to masses, says Marriyum Aurangzeb

 Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the coalition government was determined to provide relief to the people.

Addressing a press conference, Ms Aurangzeb said the prime minister announced the ‘Kisan Package’ worth Rs1800 billion, which was yielding results.

She said, “The people getting relief after the “political picnic” is over. The price of flour has been reduced by Rs40 per kg. Whereas, the price of cooking oil has also been reduced by Rs70.”

Taking a swipe at the political opponents, Ms. Aurangzeb said, “They left the country on the brink of default”.

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Regarding the budget, Ms Aurangzeb said that the prime minister had started holding a consultation meeting regarding the budget. She criticised the previous government, saying, “The previous government had entered into an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and then violated the agreement”.

“It takes time to revive an economy. However, the previous government destroyed the country’s economy,” Ms Aurangzeb said. 

On Monday, Ms Aurangzeb asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief to provide proof of his claims in connection with the alleged mistreatment of women workers and members of the latter’s party.

Describing the PTI chief’s claims as a “new lie”, Ms Aurangzeb said, “Such a grave accusation cannot be tolerated.”

On Saturday, Ms Aurangzeb ruled out the possibility of holding talks with the PTI chief, saying those who attacked the state must be punished.

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Citing the attacks on the GHQ and other national buildings, she mentioned that any talks with those disrespecting the monuments of martyrs was tantamount to disgracing them (martyrs).

“Now you are saying that [you] want to hold talks after torching schools, hospitals [and] ambulances?” said the minister who also accused the former prime minister of poisoning the minds of youth by spreading chaos in the country.

She said the PTI chief had suddenly realised the importance of talks only after his party had been shattered. The PTI was formed by transporting the people by planes, she remarked. “The parties that aren’t political are shattered this way.”

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) released a statement regarding the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about interference in the judicial matters.

SCBA President Shahzad Shoukat stressed the association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. He expressed strong displeasure over the incident mentioned in the judges’ letter.

“Interference in the judiciary is not only condemnable but also warrants decisive action,” said the SCBA president.

The Supreme Court Bar Association reiterated its belief in the independence of the judiciary. It emphasised that any actions perceived as undermining this independence would not be accepted by the association. 

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Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

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Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, visited the Russian embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.

The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack jumped to 140 on Wednesday. The responsibility for the gruesome attack was claimed by the ISIS-K.

At the Russian embassy, Mohammad Faisal signed the condolence book, noting, “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. In this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation.”

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PTI announces candidates for by-election

PTI announces candidates for by-election

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Pakistan Tehreek Pakistan (PTI) has nominated its candidates for the by-elections.

According to PTI leader Hammad Azhar, Shahzad Farooq will contest from NA-119, Lahore and Sardar Muhammad Hussain Dogar from NA-132.

Azhar highlighted that Hakim Nisar would contest from PP-22, Chakwal, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from PP-32, Gujrat and Owais Qasim from PP-54, Narowal.

jaz Bhati would contest from PP-139, Sheikhupura, Hafiz Zeeshan from PP-149, Moonis Elahi from PP-158 and Yusuf Mayo from PP-164.

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In his message on social media site X, Azhar said the rest of the candidates would be announced soon while the PTI would put all its support behind candidates.

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