Faisal Vawda foresees imminent sacking of a provincial governor

ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda hinted at the removal of one of the provincial governors very soon.

Speaking during the ARY News program, Senator Faisla Vawda said on Friday, “A provincial governor will be in troubled waters soon and his time is up.

Without mentioning the name, Faisla Vawda said the governor in question has been selling his name, making money, and telling lies, now his turn has come, and he has to go home soon”.

Vawda predicted that the governor’s removal would occur within the next week or two months but he will surely be removed from his post.

He also took the opportunity to criticize the PPP-led Sindh government, stating that none of its cabinet members, aside from Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, are capable of writing a paragraph in English.

Vawda added that only god can save the country when Pakistan’s future is in the hands of such persons.

Additionally, Vawda touched on the murder of anchor person Arshad Sharif, claiming that the facts of the case will soon surface.

He also commented on PTI founder Imran Khan’s growing awareness of his friends and foes, stating that this realization should have occurred much sooner.

Faisal Vawda says that Imran Khan’s eyes are now opening.

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Earlier, Senator Faisal Vawda claimed that former Director General (DG) Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed has provided evidence, including devices, against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.

Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Senator Faisla Vawda said, “The troubles for the PTI founder and his associates are going to be increased as Faiz Hameed has handed over crucial evidence, including devices, against them.”

Faisal Vawda said that Faiz Hameed’s trial has deflated the Imran Khan-led party’s call for civil disobedience. “If Faiz Hameed’s trial had not taken place, the PTI founder, his wife, and associates would not have faced these challenges,” he added.

 

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Pakistan Railways issues warning over bogus recruitment ads

KARACHI: The Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Railways, Aamir Ali Baloch, has taken serious notice of fake job advertisements circulating on social media, ARY News reported.

According to reports, the CEO of Pakistan Railways has directed authorities to register cases under the Cybercrime Act against those responsible for publishing fake job advertisements online.

The CEO emphasised that all recruitment advertisements for Pakistan Railways are only published on the official website of the organization.

He warned that individuals attempting to deceive the public and extort money through fabricated job postings will face strict penalties.

Instructions have been issued to relevant authorities to register cases against the culprits under the Cybercrime Act.

The CEO highlighted that due to consistent policies, Pakistan Railways is moving in the right direction and assured the public that good news is expected soon.

On December 1, Pakistan Railways launched a significant initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility for passengers with disabilities.

This new program offered up to 50 percent (pc) off on train fares for disabled individuals travelling on all express and passenger trains, except for the Green Line.

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To avail of this discount, passengers must present their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) which includes disability details. Additionally, those travelling with visually impaired passengers will benefit from discounted fares for their attendants.

This initiative is part of Pakistan Railways’ broader effort to make travel more inclusive for people with disabilities (PWD) across the country. The program is designed to enhance the comfort and accessibility of train travel for millions of disabled passengers in Pakistan.

In support of this effort, Railways has introduced various facilities at key stations, such as wheelchair provision, dedicated booking counters at reservation offices, and accessible executive washrooms at select stations. The plan is to expand these services to 12 more stations soon.

By providing these discounts and services, Pakistan Railways aims to offer a more comfortable, independent travel experience for people with disabilities.

 

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JUI-F responds to President Zardari’s objections on Seminary bill

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has responded to President Asif Zardari’s objections to the Seminary Registration Bill, terming them as “astonishing” and “unlawful”, ARY News reported.

According to JUI-F spokesperson, the President’s objections were not submitted within the timeframe stipulated by the constitution.

The spokesperson further stated that the objections were not accompanied by any proposed amendments or solutions, which is a requirement for such objections.

Moreover, the objections were not sent to the Speaker of the National Assembly, as is the standard procedure.

JUI-F has expressed its disappointment with the President’s objections, which they believe is a deliberate attempt to delay the passage of the bill.

Read more: Govt decides to engage with JUI-F over seminary bill

The statement came after the objections raised by President Asif Ali Zardari on the JUI-F’s Seminary Registration Bill surfaced.

As per details, the president’s concerns revolve around the bill’s potential to create conflicts and undermine the existing laws governing seminaries.

One of the primary concerns raised by the President is the contradiction in the definition of a seminary within the bill’s various clauses. He also pointed out that the Madrassa Education Board Ordinance 2001 already exists, making new legislation unnecessary.

In response to President Zardari’s concerns, the government has initiated deliberations to address the issues raised. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reportedly working to find a middle ground to resolve the controversy surrounding the bill.

It is important to mention here that the passage of the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was one of the conditions set by the JUI-F to support the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

The parliament had passed the bill which was sent to President Asif Ali Zardari for his assent but he returned the bill to the National Assembly citing concerns.

“Deeni Madaris play a pivotal role in imparting religious education to every Muslim. At the same time, such Deeni Madaris are required to register under an enactment to check their activities in appropriate manner.

However, certain serious issues have been noticed in registration of Deeni Madaris in the absence of proper legislation. Therefore, it is expedient to provide for registration of the Deeni Madaris under the umbrella of an enactment,” the statement of objects and reasons of the bill read.

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Faiz Hameed provided evidences against PTI founder: Faisal Vawda

ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda claimed that former Director General (DG) Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed has provided evidence, including devices, against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.

Speaking during ARY News programme ‘Khabar’, Senator Faisla Vawda said, “The troubles for the PTI founder and his associates are going to be increased as Faiz Hameed has handed over crucial evidence, including devices, against them.”

Faisal Vawda said that Faiz Hameed’s trial has deflated the Imran Khan-led party’s call for civil disobedience. “If Faiz Hameed’s trial had not taken place, the PTI founder, his wife, and associates would not have faced these challenges,” he added.

The former minister said that he would not be surprised if the PTI founder faces a military trial. He added that investigations against Faiz Hameed for other offenses are still ongoing.

The independent senator also claimed that the PTI is planning to launch a new social media campaign. He said that the PTI with the campaign would try to garner public sympathy and shift the narrative in their favor by portraying situation in Syria and the prisoners there as Pakistanis.

Senator Faisal Vawda urged the government to engage in talks with PTI and find a resolution. “Nawaz Sharif is heading the ruling party but he is not making any statements (for talks),” he added while appreciating Imran Khan’s willingness to negotiate.

Earlier, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said both the PTI founder Imran Khan and Lt. General (retired) Faiz Hameed were partners in key political manoeuvres.

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“Faiz Hameed played a crucial role in bringing the PTI founder to power,” Khawaja Asif claimed while talking to journalists outside the Parliament House.

Khawaja Asif said the fate of PTI founder’s military trial will be decided by the law, adding that several civilians were subjected to military trials during PTI’s government tenure.

He further noted that the ‘partnership’ between PTI founder Imran Khan and Faiz Hameed began before the 2018 elections and continued afterward, including during the events of May 9.

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Girls behind robbery that killed two teenagers in Karachi

KARACHI: A report has revealed the shocking details regarding a police encounter in Oragni Town’s Pirabad area in which two alleged dacoits were killed, ARY News reported.

Karachi police on December 3 claimed the killing of two dacoits Bilawal and Naqqash during a robbery at the house of a man identified as Mubarak Shah in Orangi Town.

However, relatives of the dacoits protested, saying that the boys were innocent. They alleged the police killed both boys in a fake encounter.

An investigation into the incident revealed that the robbery plan was hatched by three girls, including the niece of the house owner, a home tutor, and her sister in the house located in Orangi Town.

According to the inquiry, Sabira, Mubarak Shah’s niece, devised the plan with Munnaza, who used to tutor Shah’s kids, and her sister Laiba.

“Laiba persuaded her boyfriend Bilawal to commit the robbery, who along with his friend Naqqash entered Mubarak Shah’s house disguised as women in burqas,” the report said.

But things went wrong when a shopkeeper nearby became suspicious, noticing their unusual footwear. He immediately informed the house owner and police, leading to the death of both boys in the encounter.

The inquiry team has raised serious doubts over the encounter as it found several loopholes in the police narrative and the evidence.

While the raiding police party initially claimed that 19 bullets were fired—16 by police and three by the suspects—no evidence supported this in the narrow space of the incident.

Additionally, the police claimed a girl was held hostage by the robbers on the roof, but video evidence refuted the claim.

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The investigation uncovered a web of connections among the accused, finding that Bilawal had been in a relationship with Laiba for three years and also suffering from financial problems.

During the investigation, Laiba confessed to giving two burqas to Bilawal, allegedly for making TikTok videos, which were later used in the robbery.

Laiba’s sister Munnza, who taught the children of Mubarak Shah’s brother, was in frequent contact with Bilawal and Sabira before the incident.

According to the report, before the incident, Munza and Bilawal exchanged calls several times. Both Munza and Laiba attempted to hide their phones and delete data.

The third girl involved is Mubarak Shah’s niece, Sabra, who lives in the same building. Constant communication between the three girls and deceased Bilawal further implicated the trio in planning the robbery.

Meanwhile, the inquiry committee recommended forming a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for a deeper probe into the alleged Orangi encounter.

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‘We all set for it’, if PTI ready for dialogue: Irfan Siddique

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s in the Senate, Senator Irfan Siddiqui said on Thursday that if Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) was ready for dialogue, ‘We are all set for it’.

Speaking on the floor of the Senate, he said that PTI should not hang a sword that if talks were not held by such a date they would start a disobedience movement, adding this kind of behaviour could not go together.

Irfan repeated, “We want to talk, we do not want any riots, Pakistan has to move forward and to move forward it is necessary to abandon old customs”.

The PML-N’s parliamentary leader said that humans have superiority over animals only because of knowledge “We should learn lessons from our political history, problems can be solved through better communication.”

Irfan said that peaceful protest was a fundamental right in democratic societies, questioning, whether was this right unconditional in any country.

He said, “Whether peaceful protest is done with slogans of Jihad-Al-Jihad, kill and die, and sticks with nails.” Irfan said that for the November 26 protest, PTI did not apply for permission from the govt and what happened with the Islamabad High Court decision.

He asked if the states of America and India attacked the federation, what could be the consequences? However, he assured the opposition leader and opposition members of the house that positive behaviour would have positive results, but threatening methods should not be adopted along with positive manners.

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LHC orders to halt dog culling campaign across Punjab

The Lahore High Court has ordered an immediate halt to stray dog killing campaigns across the province, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

A single member of the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench heard a petition against the killing of stray dogs.

The petitioner Anila Umair, an animal rights activist, made the Punjab government and the Chief Officer District Council as parties in her petition, calling the shooting and poisoning of dogs to death both illegal and unethical practices.

Authorities described an increasing number of citizens’ complaints against stray dogs as the reason behind dog culling campaigns.

The petitioner argued that the protection of animals is the responsibility of the Punjab government.

Justice Jawad Hasan issued the order to stop the killing of dogs across the province.

The court issued notices to the concerned parties, directing them to submit written replies by December 24.

According to a report, stray dogs have bitten more than 200,000 citizens in Sindh including 26,000 in Karachi in 2022.

The details were shared in the Sindh High Court (SHC) by Tariq Masood advocate during the hearing of different pleas against the influx of stray dogs in the province.

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The petitioner further said that the laws for the measures for the prevention of dog breeds were not enforced. On the court’s order, the government claimed the provision of anti-rabies vaccine at the 34 govt hospitals in the province, but the situation on the ground is different against the claim, he added.

The petitioner further said a couple travelling on a motorbike died while avoiding charging stray dogs in Karachi.

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