17 January 2023
Politics
Caretaker CM Punjab
PMLN has sent their names for the caretaker CM Punjab to the Governor of Punjab. These names include
- Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi
- Ahad Khan Cheema
Fawad Chaudhry
Fawad Chaudhry has said that the KP Assembly will be dissolved today. He announced that PTI rejects the results of the LG elections in Sindh.
Return to the National Assembly
Imran Khan chaired a meeting of the senior leadership of PTI in Zaman Park in which they discussed the return to the National Assembly. They also discussed their future road map.
Parvez Elahi
Parvez Elahi has said that no final decision has been made regarding the merger in PTI. He also thanked Imran Khan for making him CM of Punjab and promised that he will return the favor.
LG Election Results
ECP announced the complete results of the LG elections last night. In Karachi, PPP won 92 seats, JI won 87 seats, and PTI won 40 seats.
PTI and JI’s Reaction
JI has rejected the results of the LG elections. They have announced that they’ll protest against these results. They said that the elections were rigged.
PTI also rejected the results of the LG elections. They also said that the elections were rigged.
MQM
MQM has rejected the results of the LG elections in Sindh. They have requested the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take Suo Moto notice of the LG elections in Sindh.
Chief Justice of Pakistan
The Chief Justice of Pakistan has said that the NAB amendments are affecting the implementation of the law.
Indian Occupied Kashmir
Indian violence in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues. Indian forces have killed 2 more Kashmiris today. IOJK is still looking at the UN to take action against India.
GAS Crisis
The gas crisis in Pakistan continues. On the other hand, the Federal Minister has hinted toward the increase in gas prices.
Economy
Pakistan-IMF Talks Stalled
The deadlock between Pakistan and IMF continues. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says that IMF is not showing any kind of flexibility.
Stock Market Crashed
The Stock Market of Pakistan crashed after the news of the deadlock with the IMF. There is uncertainty in the market due to the financial situation of Pakistan.
Read: Headlines of 16-01-2022
Sports.
Women’s U19 T20 World Cup
England defeated Pakistan, Rwanda defeated Zimbabwe, West Indies defeated Indonesia, and New Zealand defeated Ireland in the Women’s U19 T20 World Cup in today’s matches.