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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has reportedly decided to return the usual protocol of a CJP. The Supreme Court of Pakistan sources stated that the CJP's motorcade has now been reduced to only two cars. The sources also revealed that on Wednesday, Justice Isa's vehicle made sure to stop at all traffic signals while returning from the Supreme Court's Karachi Registry. According to the sources, the Chief Justice has instructed that traffic flow should remain normal during his movements. Previously, the sources stated, that the CJP's motorcade consisted of 10 to 12 cars. It should be noted that after taking oath as the CJP, unlike his predecessors, Justice Isa had declined to receive a guard of honor and VIP protocol. Last year in December, Faez Isa ordered to auction of two highly expensive vehicles provided to him by the government. According to details, the CJP directed the concerned officials to take steps for the auction of the two vehicles, including a Mercedes Benz and a bulletpr oof Land Cruiser, worth millions of rupees. Source: Pro Pakistani

The number of cellular subscribers increased from 191.46 million by end February to 192.07 million by end March 2024, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) data revealed. The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan increased from 130.92 million by end February to 131.94 million by end March. The cellular teledensity increased from 79.51 percent by end February to 79.63 percent by end March. Total teledensity increased from 80.6 percent by end February to 80.7 percent by end March. Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) penetration increased from 54.37 percent by end February to 54.7 percent by end March. Jazz's total count for 3G users declined from 3.383 million by end February to 3.312 million by end March. Jazz 4G users increased from 45.463 million by end February to 45.881 million by end March. Zong 3G subscribers decreased from 2.122 million by end February to 2.095 million by end March while the number of 4G users increased from 35.249 million by end February to 35.665 million by end March. T elenor 3G subscribers decreased from 2.138 million by end February to 1.983 million by end March while the number of 4G users of Telenor increased from 23.841 million by end February to 24.146 million by end March. Ufone 3G users stood at 2.339 million by end March compared to 2.347 million by end February. The number of 4G users of Ufone increased from 14.800 million by end February to 14.930 million by end March. Source: Pro Pakistani

Three terrorists have been killed in an intelligence based operation by security forces in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation conducted on reported presence of terrorists also busted their hideout. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities in the area. Locals of the area appreciated the operation. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist in the area as security forces are determined to root out the menace of terrorism from the country. Source: Radio Pakistan

Senate and National Assembly meet at the parliament house in Islamabad this afternoon. The agenda of the National Assembly include two calling attention notices of the interior ministry and discussion on the Presidential address to the joint sitting of the parliament. The Senate will commence session at four pm. In addition to legislative business, it will hold discussion on important national issues. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed government's commitment to empower the youth with modern knowledge and vocational training to make them a valuable asset for the country. He was addressing 'Girls in ICT' event held in Islamabad today in connection with International Day of Information and Communication Technology for Girls. The Prime Minister said technology will lead us to a bright future and we will promote young entrepreneurs so they can show their skills internationally and earn the much needed foreign reserves for the country. Shehbaz Sharif appreciated that a large number of females are associated with tech related fields. Earlier, Minister of State for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted different polices and initiatives of the government for the betterment of youth especially in the IT sector. She said government is focused on facilitating the young freelancers and innovators to enable them grow their businesses and give them international access. On the occasion, the Prime Minister distributed commendation certificates among women and girls for their services in IT sector. Source: Radio Pakistan

The district administration in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has taken a decisive step to mitigate potential hazards by prohibiting the transportation of gas in plastic bags, citing safety concerns. In a recent development, the deputy commissioner's office issued a notification imposing a ban on carrying natural gas in plastic bags under Section 144 of the law. The move aims to avert potential disasters associated with the use of plastic bags as containers for flammable gases. Authorities have highlighted the inherent dangers posed by plastic bags filled with gas, labeling them as 'walking bombs.' Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to take strict action against individuals found violating the ban, emphasizing the importance of adherence to safety regulations to prevent accidents and ensure public welfare. The practice of filling plastic bags with natural gas involves inserting a small valve into the mouth of the bags to facilitate the transfer of gas, thus presenting a significant risk of leak age and ignition. Bannu faces challenges in the provision of adequate infrastructure for the safe distribution of gas to local residents and surrounding areas. The absence of a comprehensive gas supply network has prompted residents to resort to makeshift methods, such as extracting gas directly from main supply lines using hoses, rather than employing proper drilling techniques. In light of these circumstances, residents have resorted to unconventional means of gas transportation, including the use of plastic bags resembling helium balloons to convey gas from the extraction sites to households for cooking purposes. Source: Pro Pakistani