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Rawalpindi has been placed under Section 144.

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The preparations for Pakistan’s next Pakistan Day parade on March 23 are under underway, ensuring a lively commemoration of the country’s cultural legacy and strength.

People from all over the nation are actively engaging to provide a fascinating display of Pakistan’s unique culture throughout the celebrations.

The Rawalpindi DC, Hassan Waqar Cheema, has issued a notification stating that the following activities are prohibited inside the boundaries of Rawalpindi Revenue till March 22: flying kites, using laser lights, engaging in aerial fire, operating drone cameras, and releasing flying pigeons.

The notification also mentioned that section 144 has been imposed as part of the security measures in preparation for Pakistan Day.

The notification warned that individuals who violate the regulations will be subject to stringent measures as outlined in section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code.
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) stated on Tuesday that all hiking trails for the public will be closed in preparation for the Pakistan Day Parade.

According to the notification, Trail No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 were closed to the public from 19th March to 23rd March, from 5am to 5pm, due to Parade preparations.

The CDA administration has urged the public to refrain from visiting Trail No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 between March 19 and March 23, from 5am to 5pm, in order to avoid any potential disturbances.

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Maintaining Fertiliser Price Stability: The Need for a Continuous Gas Supply to the Fertiliser Sector

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To guarantee fertiliser price stability, a cabinet committee meeting was presided over by Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, the deputy prime minister.

Senior government officials, including Industries Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, attended the meeting.

The attendees received an update on the government’s, gas suppliers’, and fertiliser industry’s conversations. Additionally, the gas supply for the fertiliser sector was evaluated and determined to be adequate.

Throughout the Rabi cropping season, the Deputy Prime Minister ordered the fertiliser industry to maintain a continuous gas supply in order to guarantee steady production and stock levels.

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Fifth Straight Cut: PM Applauds SBP’s Policy Rate Reduction

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to lower its policy rate by an additional 2 percent, stating that the bank’s current 13 percent rate is encouraging for the nation’s economy.

He expressed optimism in a statement that the policy rate cut would encourage investment and further boost investor confidence in the country’s economy.

The prime minister said that decreasing the inflation rate also lowered the policy rate and that future inflation rate reductions will be even more pronounced.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Federal Finance Minister and other officials for their work in this area.

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GHQ Attack Case: Prosecution Seeks Bail Cancellation of CM KP & Other Accused, Indicts 9 More

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25 defendants, including PTI officials, have non-bailable arrest warrants issued by the Anti Terrorism Court of Rawalpindi for their failure to show up for court proceedings related to the GHQ attack case.

Judge Amjad Ali Shah added nine more suspects to the GHQ attack indictment list during today’s ATC Court sessions, bringing the total to 98.

Among the 61 defendants who appeared in court were Shah Mehmud Qureshi and the founder of the PTI.

Among those charged are Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Mehr Mohammad Javed, Chaudhary Asif, Zakir Ullah, Azeem Ullah, Shireen Mazatri, Major Retired Tahir Sadiq, and former MPA Rashid Hafeez.

A plea to cancel the bail of 23 suspects, including Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has also been filed by the prosecution side.

In the GHQ attack, there were 119 accused in total.

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