The government agreed on gas supply to the industry to maintain production operations considering the international orders lined up given the emerging trend of higher exports. The gas supply of 75MMcf/d will be restored starting December 29, 2021.
During the session, SAPM Malik Amin gave an overview of the initiatives launched by the government in a bid to combat climate change. Despite contributing less than 1% to carbon emissions, Pakistan remains one of the top ten countries heavily impacted by climate change.
Under the Protection of Parents Ordinance, children evicting parents can face up to one year of jail time. On the other hand, parents can ask their children to leave the premises anytime. The child will have a week to leave or face a fine and one month in jail.
China recently launched three warships in a single day which reflects the country's increasing naval construction capacity. Pakistan ordered one of the three warships. The new PNS ShahJahan will join the other 3 Tughril class frigates, namely PNS Tughril, PNS Tipu Sultan, and PNS Taimur.
Captain (Retd) Safdar Awan's crass statements against Justice (Retd) Ijaz Afzal Khan did not sit well with social media users who demanded strict action against him. They claimed Safdar Awan has no authority to make such statements that incite violence and religious hatred.
Prime Minister Imran Khan is chairing the meeting where he will approve the country's first national security policy. According to reports, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, Adviser to PM on National Security Moeed Yousaf and other military officials are attending the meeting.
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of Karachi administrator Murtaza Wahab. According to details, Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed lambasted the PPP leader for failing to fulfill his responsibilities. The Karachi administrator also came under fire for talking back to the Chief Justice.
The fact that Rana Shamim signed the affidavit in Nawaz Sharif's office has caused quite a storm in Pakistan. However, according to Ahmed Hassan, Rana Shamim's son and an advocate of the top court, said the location of signing the affidavit does not change its contents or authenticity.
PM Khan expressed anger over the distribution of party tickets among family members. Fawad Chaudhry also revealed that he received complaints that the tickets for the recently held LG polls in the province were distributed among families of party members.
"Katrak mansion, civil lines, heritage site being broken down on Dec 25, 2021 at 10:45 am. Task being done on a public holiday to keep it off the radar of public," Sindh MPA Rabia tweeted while sharing a video.
A draft bill published Friday includes a ban on employers stating gender preferences on job ads and quizzing female applicants about their marital or pregnancy status –- a common practice that has been criticised for decades.
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam, PM Khan said it was a day to join together in the same spirit as our forefathers did during the independence movement. He also urged the youth to adopt the remarkable qualities of Quaid-e-Azam.
