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Four officials were suspended by PM Shehbaz Sharif for the wheat issue.

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Based on inadequate preparation and carelessness, four Ministry of National Food Security personnel have been suspended by the prime minister, according to the sources.

Details indicate that the prime minister approved the appropriate measures against Muhammad Asif, the former federal secretary of national food security.

Additionally, Punjab Director of Food Security Imtiaz Gopang, Food Security Commissioner Dr. Wasim, Director Sohail, and former Director General of Plant Protection AD Abid are among the other personnel whose suspensions are announced.

This came about as a result of PM Shehbaz forming an inquiry committee to look into the wheat crisis, with Secretary Cabinet Division Kamran Ali Afzal leading the group.

What’s the wheat scandal all about?

With the caretaker government’s recent import of 3.4 million metric tonnes of wheat igniting international indignation and accusations of corruption, Pakistan’s wheat industry is engulfed in yet another crisis. Though the nation has a plenty of wheat, the import agreement has resulted in an extraordinary loss to the national coffers of more than Rs300 billion, casting doubt on the government’s accountability and decision-making procedures.

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Due to the government’s decision to import wheat at a price higher than the going rate, wheat farmers in Pakistan have suffered huge losses as a result of the crisis. A glut of wheat has entered the market as a result of the shift, driving down prices and making it difficult for farmers to sell their grain for a reasonable price.

The government’s decision has been met with criticism from the opposition and rural communities, who have dubbed it a “wheat scam” and ordered an expedient investigation. Many people are sceptical of whose interests the government is serving and have accusations of corruption and cronyism due to the government’s insistence on importing wheat despite a domestic excess.

Continue reading: Despite having enough supplies, the minister imports wheat for the caretaker setup.

Though the government’s legitimacy is in jeopardy, an investigative committee has been set up to look into the matter and determine who is responsible. Government must move quickly to address the concerns of the farming community and the country at large, as the public demands accountability and openness.

Good governance, accountability, and transparency in decision-making processes are vitally needed, as the Pakistan wheat import controversy makes clear. For this situation to be resolved and to make sure that similar mishaps don’t happen again, the government needs to act.

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In the Toshakhana-2 case, IHC sends notices regarding Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s acquittal pleas.

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In response to the petitions for acquittal filed by Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan, the founders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in the Toshakhana-II case, the Islamabad High Court on Thursday sent notifications to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and other parties.

Hearing the applications was Justice Raja Inam Ameen Minhas of the IHC. The judge said that there is no legal precedent for halting criminal proceedings at this point when Salman Safdar, Imran Khan’s attorney, requested a stay order on the trial in the Toshakhana-2 case during the hearing.

The court would also hear the other party and send notices regarding the petition, Justice Minhas noted.

Since Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb had previously heard five petitions pertaining to this case, Safdar later also filed a motion to transfer the case to another bench, stating that it would be proper to send the acquittal petitions to him for additional hearing.

According to Justice Minhas, who dismissed his plea, the petitions considered by Justice Aurangzeb were bail requests. This was a different issue, he remarked, and he would consider the case. He gave the attorney instructions to argue the case’s merits.

The PTI lawyer later pleaded the high court to halt proceedings of the trial court. The judge replied that suspects had already been indicted, and witnesses were testifying.

He noted that it would not be appropriate to issue any such order at this stage, adding that he would issue notices and the case would not be adjourned for a long period.

The court then issued a notice to the FIA and adjourned the hearing until Jan 28.

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Kashmir Education: PM Convenes Daanish School in Bhimber, Denounces Indian Atrocities

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In a strong condemnation of the Indian Army’s ongoing brutality and oppression in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering political, moral, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiris until their right to self-determination, as guaranteed by pertinent UN resolutions, is realised.

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Mohsin Naqvi Meets with Members of the United States Congress: Pakistan Hopes To Imprvoe Ties With Trump Administration: Naqvi

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Today in Washington, Federal Minister of the Interior Mohsin Naqvi met separately with members of Congress Rob Bresnahan and Joe Wilson.

He spent the meeting talking with them on issues of shared interest and bilateral collaboration in a variety of areas.

He also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and its long lasting impact on the region and the world.

He emphasized the need to enahnce mutual exchanges of trade and cultual delegations between the two countries and Pakistan is working to improve bilateral relations.

He said that the newly elected President Donald Trump speech is very encouraging in recent global situation, and he is a symbol of hope for the region.

The United States is one of Pakistan’s key strategic partners, according to Mohsin Naqvi. They also discussed about the problems face by the Pakistanis living abroad.

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