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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
PM offers Eid prayers in Lahore
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid prayer here at the Model Town on Saturday. The Prime Minister's sons, former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz and Salman Shehbaz, also offered Eid prayer with him. The PML-N workers were also present. On this occasion, prayers were offered for the solidarity and prosperity of Pakistan and the unity of the Muslim Ummah. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
30-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Eid Celebrations: Where PM Shehbaz, top political leaders will celebrate Eidul Fitr?
Listen to article As Eid celebrations approach in Pakistan, both the public and political leaders are preparing to mark the joyous occasion of Eidul Fitr. This festive period is not only a religious observance but also an opportunity for people across the nation, including politicians, to come together with family and loved ones, embracing the spirit of unity and gratitude. With the festivities underway, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will celebrate Eidul Fitr in Lahore, where he will perform the Eid prayers at Model Town, while former Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz will also celebrate Eid in Lahore. President Asif Ali Zardari will offer Eid prayers in Nawabshah, while PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will pray in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Larkana. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani will be in Multan, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will be in Lahore, and Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa Shah will offer his prayers in Nawabshah. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will offer his Eid prayers at his residence in Jati Umra, while Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will spend Eid at Jati Umra as well. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will celebrate in Sehwan, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur will mark the occasion in Dera Ismail Khan. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti will observe Eid prayers in Quetta. Federal ministers will also be spread across the country, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif in Sialkot, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Lahore. Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Mohammad Ahmed Khan will celebrate Eid in his ancestral village, Khai Hathar, located in the Kasur district. The Prime Minister's Advisor on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, will spend the Eid day in Faisalabad, while Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry will perform Eid prayers in Faisalabad. Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, will celebrate the festival in Narowal, and Federal Minister for Food Security, Rana Tanveer, will spend the day in Mureedke. Among the opposition leaders, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan will celebrate Eid in Buner, while National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub will pray in Haripur. JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will offer his prayers in Dera Ismail Khan whereas MQM Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui will mark the occasion in Karachi.
Express Tribune
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Prosecution to present arguments in sugar mills case
LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court has directed the prosecution to present its arguments by February 3 on the acquittal applications of Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case. The case pertains to the alleged construction of a drain in Chiniot district, which was purportedly built to benefit a sugar mill owned by the prime minister's family, resulting in a claimed loss of Rs213 million to the national exchequer. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initially filed the reference in 2018, accusing Shehbaz Sharif, in his capacity as the then-chief minister of Punjab, and Hamza Shehbaz of misusing their authority. However, the case took a new turn on January 28 when the complainant retracted his allegations and denied any connection to the case. During the court proceedings, the judge inquired about Hamza Shehbaz's absence, to which his counsel, Amjad Pervez, responded that he was abroad due to his daughter's health issues. The complainant, when cross-examined, stated that he had never filed any complaint against Shehbaz Sharif or his son. He further asserted that the drain was constructed for public benefit by a former MPA and was utilized by nearby residential areas. The defense counsel argued that the construction of the drain was not a personal directive from Shehbaz Sharif but was instead approved by the Punjab Assembly as part of broader development works. He further contended that no substantial evidence existed to prove that the drain was specifically built to benefit Ramzan Sugar Mills. Citing the complainant's affidavit, which stated that he had no knowledge of or involvement in the case, the defense maintained that there was no justification for continuing the proceedings. Following these arguments, the court adjourned the hearing until February 3, directing the prosecution to present its case.
