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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sharjeel calls upon political parties to lay their focus on economy
HYDERABAD: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that in the current political climate, there is no race for the office of Prime Minister; instead, it is time for all political parties to work earnestly towards the country's development and economic revival. Speaking to the media at Rawal House, Rahuki, he emphasised that Pakistan has achieved a great and historic victory, and now a similar success must be pursued in the economic sphere. Memon, who is also provincial minister for information, transport, and mass transit, said that Pakistan's global standing, including the value of its passport, has improved. He said that the nation is now fully aware of the enemy's proxy war being waged within Pakistan. He said our youth are courageously fighting terrorists day and night, and our defense forces possess the strength and capability to deliver a decisive blow to India. Memon said that at this critical time, the pursuit of power should not be anyone's priority. Instead, it is the government's responsibility to take the opposition on board in order to steer the country out of its current challenges. Criticizing former Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said that Khan should apologise to the nation for incidents such as those of May 9. He added that PTI has effectively sidelined itself, and internal divisions within the party have now become evident. He said that in politics, opportunities are given to everyone, and everyone makes mistakes, but Imran Khan should open his eyes now and recognize the double-dealing elements around him. Speaking about the Sindh government, he said that the Chief Minister has put all relevant institutions on high alert in view of the anticipated floods and rains. He expressed serious concerns over the ongoing electricity crisis, stating that Hyderabad is facing up to 20 hours of load shedding, which is causing widespread suffering. He criticized the poor performance of Discos and urged the federal government to hold these power companies accountable and provide relief to the common people. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
FBR may detain 'tax evaders' sans warrants
Data shared with lawmakers reveals that over the past three years, the number of registered business taxpayers has increased by 5.3 million . PHOTO: EXPRESS The business community condemned the federal government's decision to allow the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) to arrest traders and industrialists on suspicion of tax evasion. Office bearers of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Trade and Small Industry (HCSTSI), in their reaction to the federal and provincial budgets, categorically rejected the insertion of Section 37AA into the Sales Tax Act, on Sunday. They contended that the powers authorised to the FBR are unconstitutional and undemocratic besides being inimical to trade and industry. HCSTSI President, Muhammad Saleem Memon stated "granting FBR officers the power to arrest any trader without a warrant and to detain them for up to 14 days is a gross abuse of authority and a clear violation of human and economic rights." The chamber demanded the government withdraw from this decision, warning that if the authorities remained stubborn, the business community would resort to nationwide protests. With regard to the much delayed Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway project, the chamber complained that a paltry sum of Rs15 billion was earmarked for FY 2025-26, for a project requiring around Rs400 billion. Memon argued "at this pace the project may take a decade or more to complete." The business community viewed the allocation as a reflection of the centre's disregard for vital road projects, which would benefit hundreds of millions of people travelling within Sindh, and towards Punjab.
Metro
14-06-2025
- Metro
Air India crash: Families' anger at 'delays' in getting bodies of loved ones
Dozens of anxious family members have been waiting to collect the bodies of loved ones killed in the Air India flight A171. Doctors have been working overtime to collect DNA and dental samples from the 241 victims onboard the plane before releasing their bodies to families, but three days on from the crash, tensions are rising. Rafiq Abdul Hafiz Memon, who lost four relatives in the incident, said he was not getting any answers from authorities and was 'hassled'. 'We have lost our children… we are not understanding anything. Please help us get information about our children. Tell us when they are going to release their bodies,' Memon said. Another father was upset about not being able to get the body of his son, Harshad Patel, saying he was told by authorities it would take 72 hours for DNA profiling. 'The authorities are trying to help, but our patience is running out,' he said. Most bodies in the crash were badly charred and authorities are using dental samples to run identification checks. Sort: Newest first Oldest first June 14, 2025 8:46 am Dental records of 135 victims used as medics work to identify bodies Jaishankar Pillai, a forensic dentist, told reporters on Friday they had the dental records of 135 charred victims, which can then be matched through reference to victims' prior dental charts, radiographs or other records. MORE: Billionaire who played polo with Prince William dies 'after swallowing bee during match' MORE: British family killed in Air India crash sent one final selfie to waiting relatives MORE: Passenger on Air India plane before it crashed shares video showing worrying defects
Express Tribune
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab, Sindh clash over local governance
Information ministers from Punjab and Sindh clashed on Wednesday, exchanging barbs over the state of local governments and governance styles in their respective provinces, both ruled by coalition partners — the PML-N in Punjab and the PPP in Sindh. The war of words comes amid increasing pressure for local government (LG) elections in Punjab, which have been overdue for months. CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja last week warned that an impending order on the matter could embarrass the provincial government. Sindh Senior Minister and Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon questioned the PML-N's reluctance to hold LG elections despite claiming to represent Punjab's mandate. "If the Punjab government fails to recognise local institutions, it is undermining the Constitution," Memon said, adding that managing the province through the commissioner system was regrettable and undemocratic. Memon accused Punjab's government of denying people grassroots representation and vowed that the PPP would continue to push for LG elections in Punjab. "We will not abandon the people of Punjab," he said, denouncing the PML-N's "arrogant attitude" and "politics of rights violations". He stated that the perception of Punjab as "the fiefdom of a single party" must be dispelled. He also lamented the Punjab government's "politics of hatred and division." Memon's statement drew a sharp rebuke from his Punjab counterpart, Azma Bukhari. The Punjab information minister stated that the PML-N had previously established a strong LG system in the province and would do so again. Bukhari mocked the PPP, saying the partywhich secures 400 votes in a provincial assembly constituency and 50 votes in a union council seat contest would soon be put to the test. "The arrogant rulers in Sindh should have mercy on the province's suffering people. They have been in power for three consecutive terms, yet their performance remains zero," the information minister said. Meanwhile, PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, entered the fray, reminding the PML-N-led provincial government that the PPP is a coalition partner and that without its support, the government could not pass the upcoming budget. "The foundation of this [provincial] government rests on the PPP's support," Gilani said. He praised the PPP's "unparalleled services" in Sindh over the years in infrastructure, health, education, and social protection.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Two cops among 7 booked after video of booze party surfaces
Surat: Bharuch district police booked seven people, including an NRI and two policemen, after a video emerged showing them at an alleged liquor party. The video shows the policemen dancing to Bollywood songs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Hansot police began a probe and found that the party had been hosted by an NRI from the US in Feb. Sub-inspector N R Parmar of Hansot police filed an FIR which states that they found a video showing Hansot police assistant sub-inspector Hitesh Parmar and driver Thakor Patel dancing at a liquor party. Police found that an Ankleshwar resident named Anis Memon had posted it on Instagram. Memon was questioned and revealed that the video was from a party hosted by Nasir Mirza, a US-based NRI, on Feb 27. Memon said Mirza often gave him catering orders for parties and gatherings whenever he was in Bharuch. On the day the video was shot, Mirza had placed an order with Memon, who delivered it to the home of one Raeesbhai, where the party was held. When Memon entered the room where the accused were sitting, Mirza was serving liquor to ASI Hitesh Parmar, police driver Thakor Patel, Safiq Shaikh, Raeesbhai and drinking himself. When Hitesh Parmar was dancing, Memon recorded a video. The video shows all the revellers with liquor glasses on the table. On June 9, Memon posted the video on Instagram. The FIR alleges that this tarnished the image of Hansot police and all seven have been booked under Sections 66 (1)(b), 75 (a), 75 (c), 81, 83 and 86 of the Gujarat Prohibition Act.
