Top 10 Breaking-News of April 2018 – Pakistan

April has witnessed the heart-rending moments of PMLN leading to lifetime disqualification of Nawaz Sharif, the former prime minister and chairman of PLMN. Enabling the people to have detailed scenario of political, economical and entertainment matters, we have listed the Top 10 Breaking-News of April 2018-Pakistan, today. From sadistic news of rape cases to disqualification of godfathers in Pakistan, the catalougue of Top 10 Breaking-News of April 2018-Pakistan is worthy to dive for!

10- New Islamabad Airport is All Set To Work!

Here comes the first greenfield airport of Pakistan, designed and built to serve nine million passengers and 50,000 metric tons cargo every year in its first phase, following modern technologies for which several operational tests have been taken for monitoring reliability and efficiency of systems at the airport. Stretched over more than 4000 acres of land, the airport is established at a cost of more than Rs100 billion. (Note: The airport is inaugurated by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, which is planned to emerge as one of Asia’s major air transport hubs after its operationalisation.)

9- Imran Khan/Bushra Maneka Dispute

Last week in April of 2018, rumors of Imran Khan’s dispute with his third wife Bushra Maneka spread like fire in Jungle. It was told that his wife has left his house in Bani Gala acknowledging that Imran Khan was comfortable at overstay of his step-son. Later the chairman of PTI, Imran Khan has denied all such rumors, calling them 100% false.

8- Samina Sindhu Singer Shot Dead During Celebration in Village

While singing for a pre-wedding function in Larkana, this 28 year old singer was shot dead for refusing to perform standing up. Horrible and inhuman for sure, the incident took place in March-2018 when she was 8 month pregnant.

7- Asifa Bano: 8 Year-Old Brutally Raped and Murdered In Kashmir

While grazing her horses in a meadow in Kashmir, 8 year old Asifa Bano was kidnapped and murdered, later found in in Kathua on January 17, 2018. After thorough investigation of Police, it is concluded in the April that she was drugged and gang-raped by 8 Hindu men in a temple. Outraging all the Indian/Muslim communities, the incident has provoked women and men both to protest in India for seeking justice. (Note: Sadistically, Asifa Bano porn is trending on porn sites in India/Pakistan, when it was revealed that those 8 men have video-shoot the repeated rape of Asifa Bano.)

6- Target Killing Of Christians in Quetta

On 15th April, Quetta has witnessed sick killing of two Christian people, when unidentified attackers riding a motorbike opened fire on the members of the Christian community. Earlier in the same month, four Christians of same family were killed in firing, travelling in Rikshaw.

5- Budget 2018-19

In the last week of April, the financial Budget 2018-19 by Federal Government, according to which in 2018, the salaries and pensions of Government employees will be increased up to 10%. Apart from it, Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has announced tax reduction for companies and approximately Rs1.1 trillion is proposed for defence budget by PMLN government. On the other hand, the opposition has boycotted the National Assembly and the financial Budget 2018-19, considering the budget fancy yet non-practical and non-ethical for a government expecting to wrap up soon!

4- Meesha Shafi/Ali Zafar Harassment Scandal

Singer cum actress, Meesha Shafi has recorded sexual harassment on her social accounts against Ali Zafar, another popular singer/actor. The whole incident has shaken the entertainment industry, after which Ali Zafar has denied the allegations and directed the whole case to court for legal proceedings. Yet the decision has to be made!

3- Medical Stores Protesting Against Drug Act 2017

In Punjab cities i.e. Lahore, Gujranwala, Pakpatan, Multan and Sialkot, medical stores have been shut down for consecutive days to protest against Drug Act 2017. According to the Drug Act 2017, it is mandatory for every medical shop to seat a certified pharmacist at all times for which heavy penalties will be implemented in case of not following it. Apart from this amendment, export/import of medicines is listed as illegal in case of not having license from government along with a prison term of up to five years and a fine that extends to Rs50 million for selling fake medicines. Medical store owners are seeking to amend the Drug Act 2017, refusing pharmacist’s presence in the medical stores.

2- Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif Disqualified For Life

Disqualification of Khawaja Asif is not less than a big blow for PMLN, who will no longer own public or party office. The petition against Khawaja Asif was filed by PTI’s Usman Dar in Islamabad High Court, according to which Khawaja Asif was not qualified to contest the 2013 general election from NA 110 for holding Iqama of UAE Company. Breaking the law of Article 62(1)(f) of the constitution, of the Act of 1976, Khawaja Asif’s is ruled out by IHC. (Note: Khawaja Asif has claimed to challenge the decision of IHC in Supreme Court of Pakistan soon.)

1-Nawaz Shareef Disqualified For Life

Former prime minister of Pakistan and the ex chairman of PMLN, Nawaz Shareef is disqualified for life by Supreme Court of Pakistan, ending the political career forever, for challenging courts verdict of disqualifying him as prime minister last year. Breaking the law of Constitution which states that a member of Pakistan’s Parliament to be ‘sadiq’ and ‘ameen’ (honest and righteous), Nawaz Shareef cannot hold public/party office in the future as well.

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Alvira Rajpoot
Alvira Rajpoot
is a part time writer at beam.pk, and cover different niches.
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