• Kh Asif, the cabinet member, approves the immediate implementation of the Energy Conservation Plan
• Punjab, KP, traders associations protest against early closure of wedding halls, markets

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Decided to adopt the Energy Conservation Plan with immediate effect, according to the announcement.

Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif highlighted the main components of the energy conservation plan during a press conference in Islamabad with cabinet ministers.
He said that under the framework of the plan, markets would close at 8.30 p.m. While wedding halls and restaurants would close at 10 p.m. He stated that it is believed that the measures adopted by the cabinet will save the nation about Rs62 billion ($273 million).

The Minister of Defence said that producing inefficient electric fans will cease beginning on July 1st. The feeble electric fans will be subject to an additional levy. Which will save the government roughly R.s15 billion. According to Khawaja Asif, a campaign will be started in print, and electronically. Social media channels to educate the public about the initiative to conserve energy.

The official said that the highest summer electricity usage reached 29,000 megawatts (MW) compared to 12,000 MW in winter months, primarily because of the use of a fan in the hotter temperatures.

The Minister of Defence said that the rates for water would be reviewed to preserve water. Building control authorities will implement needed changes to the by-laws of housing societies to ensure the efficient use of water.

 

The Minister stated that half of the United States’s street lights would remain off.

The federal government’s cabinet also approved a reduction in the maximum retail price for twenty medications to help the ordinary person.

The Minister of Defence said that the production of light bulbs made of incandescent bulbs would stop on February 1st. The Minister said this would aid in saving twenty-two billion rupees.

 

According to the defense minister, saving 92 billion rupees. According to Khawaja Asif, the country is actively developing electric bikes to help reduce the three billion dollars now spent on petroleum for motorbikes.

 

The Minister of Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman, stated that she believes that the proposed Energy Conservation Plan will help deal with the potentially dangerous consequences of climate change. While responding to a question, the Minister of Power Engineering, Ghulam Dastgir Khan, stated that the government has no plans to sell off any department.

PUNJAB REJECTS ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS

The Punjab government on Tuesday rescinded the energy conservation plan proposed to the government of the United States to tackle the energy crisis amid the economic crunch.

Provincial Minister of the province of Punjab in charge of Industries, Commerce, and Investment Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal declared that the federal government’s plan to convert energy is unacceptable and if the government had no other choice other than to announce the measures the government should have sought out consultation with all stakeholders.

He also said that the federal cabinet must put all provinces in confidence before announcing any decision.

 He also said that the expectation of the provincial government to comply with such a policy is unjustifiable.

The Minister also suggested that the government should meet with all chambers of commerce in the country before imposing the closing of market hours at 8:30 pm.

As he announced his support to the country’s business community, He said the government must also consider the ratio of unemployment and the overall economic situation and reminded members of the Coalition government that the textile industry and other industries are closing because of financial pressures.

TRADERS REJECT MARKETS END at 8:30 pm

Market traders across the nation have been adamant about the decision of the federal government to close all restaurants and stores until 8:30 pm under the new plan for energy conservation which says it’s impossible to conserve energy with these measures.

In a statement, Markazi Tanzaniaem-e-Tajran Pakistan (MTTP) director Kashif Chaudhry stated that the state government designed the policy without the business community’s trust and unwillingness to follow the plan to conserve energy.

“It is not possible to save energy by such measures,” Kashif Chaudhry said in a statement, warning of a strong opposition should the government attempt to close shops by force.

He complained that despite the strong protests and assurances from the officials, they chose to enforce the “unilateral” decision.

The president suggested that government limit its employees’ use of heaters and air conditioners within offices to conserve energy. 

In the meantime, Karachi Electronics Dealers Association President Rizwan Irfan disclosed that the Government of Sindh had consulted with the owners of restaurants and wedding hall owners about the energy-saving plans.

He claimed that everyone present at the meeting had decided that markets and malls should remain open until nine or ten o’clock at night, but that wedding venues and dining establishments might remain open until noon.

“However, despite the Sindh government’s assurance they imposed a unilateral decision,” Irfan complained and demanded that the government take on the cost of their expenditure.

Furthermore, the Saddr Traders Association president, Ilyas Memon, declared that the decision to shut markets before closing them is equivalent to ruining businesses.

“The police and the administration should not harass the businessmen,” He stated and added that the Sindh government shouldn’t issue an FIR as per the guidelines laid out in the consultation meeting.

Similarly, the KP government also resisted the energy conservation plan of the federal government. Plan. Advisor for KP CM on Information Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif said the federal government needed to consult with the provincial government regarding the procedure for energy conservation. Saif noted that before approving any plan of this kind, the federal government should have sought the support of all the stakeholders.

The KP government has already implemented numerous measures to reduce energy consumption, including widespread solarisation, lighting with LED bulbs, and many more.

 

The information adviser stated that the provincial government still needs to decide about implementing the federal government’s policy.

 

The Chief of Staff for Imran acknowledges the conclusion is “mainly” based on circumstantial evidence.

ISLAMABAD Imran Khan and PTI think that the establishment of the military remains involved in the process of political engineering to eliminate The Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI).

The chief of staff to Imran acknowledges that the conclusion was “mainly” based on circumstantial evidence.

ISLAMABAD Imran Khan, as well as PTI, consider that establishment of the military remains involved in the process of political engineering to eliminate the Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI).

When interviewed on Monday, PTI chief PTI and Imran Khan’s chief of staff, Shibli Faraz, complained about the former establishment’s anti-PTI policies continuing to be in effect. Faraz explained the motives behind Imran Khan’s complaints against the current administration.He also acknowledged that the majority of their circumstantial evidence is used to support their judgement regarding the establishment’s involvement in the political engineering that harms the PTI.

Yet Chief of Staff to the PTI chairman claimed he believed that Imran Khan and the PTI would allow time for the army’s incumbent director to settle and then deal with problems that the party has raised.According to Faraz, everyone believed that things would change right away.However, they haven’t at the moment.

Shibli Faraz spoke of recent efforts to unite the various Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) factions, joining to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) by Balochistan Awani Part (BAP) officials, the postponement of local elections in the capital of the federal state and the alleged pressure on confident PTI leaders to not vote for the Punjab chief minister’s confidence vote as evidence of establishment’s manipulation of politics in the direction of the PTI.

Faraz shared Imran Khan’s opinion when they spoke of the establishment. The term refers to one individual – that the chief of the army. When asked whether Imran Khan or the PTI have contacted the current army chief General Asim Munir to communicate their concerns to the former director, he replied, “We have no contact with the present army chief.”

Shibli Faraz said although with the change in command, the situation should have improved at this point, The PTI will not stop giving an army commander who is new some time to settle in and reset his fielding. Faraz should have mentioned this. However, during its meetings, the PTI internally anticipates the army chief some significant changes to the ISI.

The PTI leader also said that, as a country, we need to learn from the mistakes of the past seven decades. And show consideration for the voices of the masses. In the Sunday news, in a press conference. PTI Chairperson Imran Khan stated that former COAS General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa’s “set-up is still working in the establishment.” Imran did not mention the army chief and stated, “In Pakistan, the establishment is the name of one person.”

is a harsh criticism of the establishment. Imran said that three of their legislators had been asked to abstain from the Punjab Assembly’s vote on confidence. “The MQM groups are coming together, and leaders of the Baloch Awami Party (BAP) have joined the PPP (to compete with the PTI in the upcoming election),”

 

 

PM Shehbaz is to be the chairperson of round 2 of the NSC meeting. And will present clear guidelines on the security of the country, and the economy expected to be accepted

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting this morning (Monday) with significant decision-making expected on the suggestions discussed during the NSC meeting this week.

Military and civil servants will be present at the event, which is being hosted by the premier. Participants will debate issues that concern national security as well as economics.

PM Shehbaz is likely to be approved as round two of the NSC meeting’s chairperson with clear directions for the nation’s economic security and security.

 

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will chair the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. This morning (Monday) significant decision-making is expected on the suggestions discussed during the NSC meeting this week.

Military and civil officials are expected to attend the meeting, which is chaired by the premier. Participants will debate issues that concern national security as well as the economy.

The NSC declared militants to be “enemies of Pakistan” on December 30. And promised to take a strong stance against the return of terrorism in Pakistan.

According to sources, the NSC will be authorized to establish specific recommendations for the country’s security and economy as well as sanction decisive action against terrorists.

According to sources, important decisions will likely be based on the concepts discussed at the meeting on Friday.

Last NSC meeting

The Friday NSC discussion gave the committee permission to speed up operations against terrorists due to the nation’s growing insurgencies.

The Prime Minister’s Office stated in a statement that the NSC participants had made their opinions known in a clear manner. that Pakistan’s national interest is not in jeopardy and that no one is permitted to jeopardize the country’s security.

The PM chaired the NSC meeting that was attended by chiefs of services as well as intelligence chiefs as well as federal ministers. as the declaration had noted.

The talks come shortly after the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) declared the end of its cease-fire with Islamabad and increased attacks against security forces, particularly within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

At the Friday meeting, participants reviewed the country’s security and economic situation, according to the statement.

State institutions and government officials agreed that Pakistan’s main interests of advancement, security, and existence will be protected with vigilance and a long-term plan. “Unequivocal opinion was expressed to defend the country’s national interests and not allow anyone to undermine the key concept of national security.”

The attendees also made tribute to the great sacrifices of martyrs and offered condolences to the families of the martyrs.

It was agreed in this meeting, that terrorists in Pakistan are enemies, and the whole nation is united under the one story of fighting terror.

“Those challenging the writ of the state will get a full-force response,” the statement read.

Terror comes back

Over the last couple of days, Pakistan has witnessed a renewed wave of terrorism, including the most recent wave of terror-related attacks at Balochistan as well as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The previous week it was reported that it was announced that the high-ranking brass in the Pakistan Army decided to eliminate terrorists “without any distinction” as the country faces a new surge of insurgency. This has resulted in the deaths of a number of soldiers and many injured.

PM Shehbaz also stated his determination to eliminate the threat of terrorism making use of all resources available.

The premier had stated that the government would take all measures to stop the spread of terrorism across the country.

In seven separate attacks across districts of Pakistan’s southwestern province, five soldiers were killed while more than 12 were wounded.

This month the militants also took control of the compound of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in KP’s Bannu. The compound was later cleared by Pakistan Army soldiers three days after. However, four soldiers were embraced as martyrdom while 10 were injured.

 

Imran Khan claimed a travesty that the decision of a single man overturned his government, and he deemed it a travesty.

Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said one man’s decision shook the government he was in and called it a travesty.

Imran Khan claimed that a man’s decision overthrew the government he was in and called it a travesty.

PTI Chief Imran Khan addressed party workers on the 14th of December 2022. Screengrab from a tweet.
LAHORE, Pakistan: On Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said one man’s decision shook his government and deemed it a travesty.

“One man has an enmity towards PTI, and he decided to shut down the party, and he decided to close the party with Imran Khan,” Khan said without naming the person the person he was referring to.

“I want to remind the nation that his toppled PTI government took the country towards economic progress,” the ex-prime minister told the nation.

“We are afraid that everything will get out of hand if [general] elections are not held soon,” he stated while speaking to his followers and employees via video at the Zaman Park residence in Lahore.

He reiterated his demand for early elections and urged his “establishment” and “judiciary” to fulfill their roles to stop further economic devastation and political instability in the country.

In April of this year, the National Assembly passed an act of no-confidence that led to Imran Khan’s resignation. He also reminded his followers about his party’s win in the by-election despite allegations of manipulation. He also said that his assassination resulted from his party’s victory.

The PTI head said that the party’s government is in two provinces and governs more than 66 percent of the country. It has decided to dissolve the assemblies of Punjab as well as the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies.

The previous premier announced last Thursday that provincial assemblies will be dissolved by the following Friday (tomorrow).

“This is everyone’s battle, but not of those whose money is lying abroad,” Khan stated about the Pakistan Democratic Movement government at the Centre.

 

“The PTI government has the highest rate of growth in Pakistan’s history as the economy was growing, he said. “The country’s prosperity has increased by 5.7% and 6% between 3 and 4 years.

Khan stated that he has never witnessed the nation slide into dark times in his 70-year living. “Our country is getting stuck in quicksand.”
He claimed he was speaking to Pakistanis who haven’t laundered their wealth abroad rather than those who robbed the country.
Meanwhile, PTI supporters held a demonstration in front of the Governor’s House in Lahore. In the lead-up to Imran Khan’s speech. The party members also protested against the governor.

They also carried a 100-meter PTI flag to show solidarity with the party’s chairman.
Before Imran Khan’s speech at The PTI’s Focal Person for Economy. Hammad Azhar made a joke about Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, saying that while he tried to secure the Punjab CM House. PTI supporters shut down the governor’s House and held the Governor hostage “staging a huge protest.”

Affidavit the governor to be wary of the PML-N. (PML-N), Azhar said: “The people on whose dictation you are violating the Constitution will not even release a statement in your favor when needed.”

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The state will not bow down to any terrorist organization Prime Minister Shehbaz.

PM pledges to thwart evil schemes and stop attempts to cause chaos in Pakistan by terrorism following the Bannu CTD operation.

On Wednesday, Prime Vice-President Shehbaz Sharif opposed the idea of the state bowing to any terrorist group and pledged to stop the perverse plans of militants within the country.

The statement was issued in the wake of criticism of  The Bannu hostage issue and other recent terrorist attacks in various areas of Khyber PakhtunkhwaKP.gov.

 

 

 

Onshore wildcat is delivering to Oil and Gas Development Company Limited.

The state-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has discovered gas through its wildcat Umair South East-1 situated in the Guddu Block in Ghotki District in Sindh province. It is located on the shore of its homeland, Pakistan.

The highly successful Umair South East-1 exploration well, which was the first to be drilled in a new area, was designed to test the potential for hydrocarbons in the Pirkoh formation and that of the Habib Rahi limestone (HRL).

The offshore well, which was put in place on May 9, was completed to a deep of 790 meters within the HRL.