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

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4 months ago

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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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Three officers are suspended by CEC for “incompetence and mismanagement.”

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2 days ago

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In a notification released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), it was said that due to incapacity and poor management, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja suspended Sindh Election Commissioner Sharifullah, Director of Administration Azhar Hussain Tunio, and Karachi Election Officer Khuda Bux for 120 days.

According to the notification, the three officers will stay in Karachi till the investigation is over and new directives are given.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) vehemently objected to Omar Ayub Khan’s disinformation against the CEC and its members earlier in August.

In this regard, an incorrect statement was made on a TV program, claiming that the entire amount spent on the general elections of 2024 was Rs 14.5 billion, however the ECP wanted more funding from the previous administration in order to get an opportunity for postponing the elections, said a statement.

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Requesting a ban on PTI’s public protest on September 21. LHC dismisses plea

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2 days ago

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The Lahore High Court’s three-member full bench made the verdict in response to attorney Nadeem Sarwar’s application.

Sarwar begged the LHC to prevent the PTI from holding a public gathering in Lahore tomorrow.

The LHC bench rejected the application on the grounds that the petitioner is not an “affected party.”

On Wednesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a lawsuit in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenging the arrests made in advance of the party event at Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore.

According to specifics, Sheikh Imtiaz and Yasir Gillani submitted the plea in an attempt to be protected from the detention of its leaders and workers in advance of the September 21 event.

The argument claimed that the Punjabi police are detaining party members in violation of their constitutional right to hold rallies.

In order to allow for a peaceful rally, the petitioners asked the court to order the authorities to cease making arrests.

September 21 is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s scheduled rally day in Lahore.

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A delegation from the ICC stops at Pindi Stadium to assess Champions Trophy arrangements.

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2 days ago

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David Musgrave, Senior Manager of Events Sarah Edgar, Event Manager Aun Muhammad Zaidi, and ICC Broadcast Consultant Mansoor Manj were among the delegation members led by ICC General Manager Wasim Khan.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials briefed the ICC delegation on the occasion as they also inspected the Pindi Stadium’s upgrades and existing amenities. The security personnel met with the group from the ICC as well.

In addition to the National Stadium in Karachi, the group will also stop by the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

the RawalpindiThe Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, National Stadium in Karachi, and Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium will host the massive event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had previously allotted Rs 12.80 billion for their renovations.

Next year, from February 19 to March 9, three stadiums in Pakistan—the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and the National Stadium in Karachi—will host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy.

Australia, England, Afghanistan, and South Africa make up Group B, while Pakistan, India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh make up Group A.