Pakistan

Pakistan: The federal government has faced criticism for how it distributed free wheat flour in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In response, they have asked the Gilgit-Baltistan administration to reduce the cost of subsidized wheat for citizens in a targeted way and charge wealthy people market rates to ensure a sustainable supply. The GB government has agreed to raise flour prices, which are currently much lower in the region than in the rest of the country.

Islamabad: On Tuesday, the Punjab government, defence ministry, and provincial police chief informed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that it was not possible to provide foolproof security for the upcoming general election to the provincial assembly.

Pakistan: The head office of BOL News was raided by the Directorate of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Karachi in accordance with court orders. BOL News representatives were present during the raid, and the directorate team created a record of the inventory items found in the building. These items included DSNGs, studio equipment, cameras, camera control units, monitors, and other imported equipment, as reported by Tribune.

Islamabad: The Aurat March is a significant event that aims to highlight the plight of women in Pakistan and celebrate their resilience and achievements. However, the peaceful protest took an unfortunate turn as it turned violent due to clashes between the marchers and the police. 

Pakistan: The office of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested an additional PKR 75 million or 16% budget for allowances, fuel, and food, rather than reducing expenses, which goes against the country's national austerity policy.