Day of Mourning
ISLAMABAD: On Sunday, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq declared February 8 as a “day of mourning” for all political parties.
Sharing his views in Lahore, Haq criticized the 75-year dominance of three political parties and the military, highlighting the current economic challenges, injustice, violence, inflation, and the decline of the agricultural and industrial sectors in the country.
He accused the ruling elite of prioritizing personal wealth and properties while in power, emphasizing the need for self-accountability.
Haq expressed his readiness for scrutiny and called on Nawaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari, and Shehbaz Sharif to be prepared for self-accountability as well.
Haq, in a Peshawar convention, condemned political opponents, asserting that the rulers are perpetuating the “legacy” of the East India Company. He criticized the PPP and PML-N for their repeated terms in power and highlighted the burden of loans imposed on the masses.
Haq urged the public to vote for his party in the upcoming general elections, emphasizing the importance of breaking away from the legacy of the current political establishment.
Prime Minister Approves Change In PHF Chief Amidst Challenges
Meanwhile, the caretaker prime minister has approved the nomination of the new president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and has directed the concerned ministry to form a fresh panel of candidates suitable for the job.
As the Patron-in-Chief of the PHF, the prime minister of Pakistan holds the power to make adjustments at the helm of PHF affairs. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) late Friday evening, the PM has approved the appointment of a new president, replacing Brig Khalid Khokhar.
“The PM has seen and is pleased to desire that a panel of suitable candidates for the position of President PHF shall be proposed by the Ministry. Further necessary action shall be taken accordingly,” the notification (No 3473/SPM/2023) issued by the IPC Ministry states.
It is expected that within a week, a panel of potential candidates will be finalized, after which the matter will be referred through a summary to the PM for the final name’s approval.
