26 December 2013 Current Affairs
Himachal High Court Clears Ban On Food In Plastic Packs
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on 26 December banned the junk food items in plastic packing and directed to implement the ban in the state from 26 January 2014. The High Court cleared stay on the Himachal Pradesh government’s notification issued on 26 June 2013 imposing ban on sale, storage, entry, supply and manufacture of 25 junk items.
PM Nawaz Sharif is Pakistan’s Richest Parliamentarian
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is the country’s richest parliamentarian with assets of over Rs 1.43 billion, according to data released by the Election Commission of Pakistan.The fortune of the elected representatives in Pakistan range from billions of rupees to just a few lakhs. Several legislators are industrialists owning sugar and textile mills, landlords and businessmen. Sharif, as per the declarations, owns agriculture land worth Rs 1.43 billion, has made investments of over Rs 13 million – he has shares in six different mills – and has Rs 126 million in seven bank accounts.