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Before the by-elections, Elahi takes LHC to stop the intimidation of his voters and poll workers.

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In advance of the April 21 by-elections, senior PTI leader and former chief minister of Punjab, Ch Parvez Elahi, filed a complaint with the Lahore High Court (LHC) alleging intimidation of his voters and poll workers.

Elahi filed a petition and named the Gujrat Police, the Election Commission, and other parties as respondents.

The petitioner claimed that the police were harassing his family members and supporters because he was running in the by-election from PP-32.

In the petition, Elahi claimed that during the nomination papers’ filing, her attorneys were also subjected to harassment.

Elahi, in the appeal, said that “the returning officer and police are supporting my opponent while the code of conduct issued by the election commission is also being violated in the constituency.”

Additionally, he charged that his opponent’s election campaign was being managed by province minister Ch Shafay Hussain.

Before the court, the petitioner asked that the officials refrain from harassing his poll workers and voters.

Elahi further requested that the LHC order the officials to give Forms 45 and 46 to the polling agents throughout the voting process.

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Repatriation of Undocumented Afghans: A Continuous Reunification of 739,668 Afghans

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739,668 people have been repatriated from Pakistan as of October 7, 2024, after they were forced to flee their country. Restitution is still being carried out.

26,622 Afghans, comprising 9,847 men, 7,596 women, and 9,179 children, were returned between September 9 and October 7, 2024.

In addition, as part of the continuous effort to curb illegal immigration, 741 families have been deported in 658 cars.

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PM Condemns Cowardly Attack on Chinese Convoy While Visiting Chinese Embassy in Islamabad

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The disgusting plot to harm ties between Pakistan and China would not be accepted at all, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised to personally supervise the inquiry into the terror assault near the Karachi Airport that claimed the lives of two Chinese nationals during his visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister conveyed his profound sadness and anguish over the passing of Chinese nationals to Jiang Zaidong, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, during their meeting.

According to the prime minister, the government’s top concern is safeguarding the lives and belongings of Chinese brethren living in Pakistan.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to quickly identify and hold accountable anyone responsible for the event.

On this occasion, the Chinese Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for rapid response of the Government of Pakistan following terrorist incident in karahi and beginning of probe into it.

Additionally, he conveyed his trust in the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation, quickly identify the terrorists, and expeditiously bring them to justice.

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SIFC Backs China-Pakistan Shale Gas Initiative: $30 million is invested in shale gas development by OGDCL.

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The Pakistani government is receiving assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council in the exploration of new petroleum deposits, including shale gas.

To increase Pakistan’s potential for shale and tight gas, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) of Pakistan and the China Central Depository and Clearing Company (CCDC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
As part of the agreement, CCDC will help OGDCL with exploration and production by offering drilling and upstream oil field services. Through this agreement, energy self-sufficiency will be attained by utilizing Pakistan’s energy resources.

It is anticipated that the MoU will make the nation rely more on natural resources and less on imports.

OGDCL has committed 30 million dollars to develop shale gas reserves to suit the country’s energy needs. The goal of this partnership with China is to meet rising demand for energy by making use of regional resources.

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