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NEC backs closing of markets countrywide at 8:30pm

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In an attempt to save energy, the National Economic Council (NEC) has decided to order the closure of markets across the country at 8:30pm.

The NEC took the decision Wednesday during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting was attended by chief ministers of all provinces.

The NEC met a day after President Ari Alvi approved the reconstitution of the body with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as chairman. The meeting was attended by chief ministers of Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was represented by its chief secretary Dr Shehzad Khan.

According to a statement, the chief ministers appreciated the steps taken by the federal government to deal with the energy crisis and the four provinces agreed on the proposal to close the markets at 8.30pm.

The statement also said that Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan chief ministers have asked for two days to implement the decision as they wish to consult the traders’ association in their provinces. 

The chief ministers also backed the decisions of the federal cabinet on nationwide measures to deal with the energy crisis and assured their full cooperation in tackling the energy crisis.

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A cybercriminal is apprehended by the FIA; the accused was sharing objective photos of minors.

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The FIA’s cybercrime department in Islamabad has made an arrest of Muhammad Wasim Akram in connection with a significant operation. Akram is accused of having inappropriate children’s photos and videos on Tiktok and of spreading them online.

An investigation has been launched into Wasim Akram’s conduct of blackmailing the families of the youngsters by sharing the images with them.

The accused’s possession also included other offensive things and a cell phone.

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News anchors strongly condemn the incident and demand justice in the wake of the May 9 tragedy.

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On the eve of the May 9 tragedy that happened a year ago, news anchors from a variety of television networks got together to discuss their feelings.

Strongly denouncing the occurrence as a “Heinous Act” that should never be forgotten, the anchors included Muhammad Zafir, Javeria Ali, and Ali Sarwar.

Along with expressing support for their families, they paid respect to the martyrs who gave their lives in the catastrophe.

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Supreme Court Sends a second notice to Suri in Qasim Suri Case

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In response to his failure to show up for the hearing on his appeal of the Election Tribunal’s ruling, former Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri has received a second summons from the Supreme Court.

The three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, was informed by the court personnel during the hearing that Qasim Suri is running away after his brother received the notification delivered to his residence. It was a temporary adjournment of the hearing by the court.
As Deputy Speaker and the judge who rejected the motion of no confidence, Qasim Suri has been called before the Supreme Court.

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