Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Karachi: CTD arrests terrorist linked to international handlers

Karachi, CTD, terrorist, international handlers

KARACHI: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant working for international handlers in Karachi, ARY News reported on Thursday. 

According to the details, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has completed the investigation of the arrested terrorist, who made significant revelations.

During the investigation, the arrested terrorist confessed to involvement in sabotage activities in Karachi and interior Sindh. He also disclosed his connections with international terrorists group.

READ: CTD kills TTP terrorist in Peshawar

The suspect revealed that he was given the task of carrying out a bomb blast in Karachi and in return, he was promised a substantial amount of money.

He remained involved in various incidents in different districts including, Shikarpur, Larkana, and Jacobabad. Furthermore, the suspect confessed to planting a motorcycle filled with explosives in Karachi’s Saddar area in 2021.



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PEMRA urges media to boycott responsibles of May 9 violence

PEMRA, May 9 violence

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) PEMRA urged media to boycott those who are responsible for May 9 violence, ARY News reported.

As per details, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issued regulations for all Television Channels which stated that every citizen can exercise their freedom of expression except in extraordinary situations. 

The media watchdog said that statements which may incite incite violence, hatred and threat to peace of the society, are banned. 

Ensuring peace is the responsibility of law enforcement agencies and authorities hold the right to take steps for that. 

Read more: PEMRA cannot suspend licence of any channel, rules SC

PEMRA stated that people’s lives were threatened by May 9 riots and state buildings and military installations were damaged. One political party carried out anti-state activities and efforts were made to spread hatred against the state and its institutions.

Earlier, Supreme Court (SC) declared that the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) have no legal authority to suspend the license of any TV channel.

The ruling referred to Section 13 of the PEMRA ordinance, which clearly states that neither the Chairman nor any individual has the authority to suspend a licence.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority imposed a ban on broadcasting ‘live and recorded’ speeches and press conferences of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels with immediate effect.



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Motorway corruption case: NAB arrests two more accused

Motorway corruption case, NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested two more accused in alleged Rs6 billion corruption in the Motorway M-6’s Naushahro Feroze-Matyari Section project, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

The NAB Karachi officials arrested two more accused from Hyderabad and Sanghar in the Motorway M-6 corruption case. The arrested persons included Akhlaq Shah and Zeeshan Sehtu.

According to the NAB officials, Akhlaq Shah and Zeeshan Sehtu were accused of receiving Rs130 million. The anti-corruption watchdog’s officials also recovered a new model vehicle allegedly purchased from the corruption money from their possession.

READ: Motorway corruption case trial transferred to NAB

The accused have been arrested after being spotted by another arrested suspect Aslam Pirzada. The accused were allegedly involved in transferring the corruption money to another location.

The watchdog’s spokesperson confirmed that one more suspect was included in the probe. A close aide of Sindh Revenue Minister Mehbood Zaman, Musarrat Jaffery, has been issued a call-up notice by the NAB.

It is pertinent to mention here that the watchdog recovered over Rs250 billion from the convicts in the corruption case.

READ: Three more officials suspended in motorway land scam case

According to documents, the National Highway Authority had released an amount of Rs. 4.09 billion to DC Matiari for purchase of the land for the motorway. The accused drawn Rs 1.82 billion cash from bank for procurement of land for 70 kilometers of the road.

An amount of Rs4 billion was transferred to another account by the accused and earned 540 million rupees profit. AC New Saeedabad paid cash to the landowners instead of cheques.



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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Audio leaks: IHC bars NA body from proceedings against ex-CJP Nisar

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday stopped Parliamentary Body probing the purported audio leaks from proceedings against the former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice (retired) Saqib Nisar, ARY News reported. 

The plea was taken up by IHC Justice Babar Sattar.

The former top judge was summoned by MNA Aslam Bhootani, who is the chairman of the committee constituted to investigate the alleged audio.

The IHC while barring proceedings against the former chief justice of Pakistan Justice (retired) Saqib Nisar until June 19 issued notices to the respondents in the case.

Najam Saqib Nisar, the son of the former chief justice Saqib Nisar, on Tuesday, challenged the parliamentary probe of audio leaks in the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

“The Secretary National Assembly issued a notice on May 25 and summoned my father in person before the committee,” petition read.

Read more: Ex-CJP’s son challenges parliamentary probe on audio-leaks

Najam Saqib pleaded to the court to declare the committee as unlawful and suspend its operation. “The committee should be restrained from any action before decision on the petition,” he pleaded.

An alleged audio leak of the former CJP Saqib Nisar’s son Najam Saqib with a PTI ticket holder emerged online.

In the first part of the audio leak, Najam Saqib and PTI ticket-holder Abuzar Chaddhar can be heard talking about tickets while the second part comprises a call recording between Najam and Mian Uzair.

In the leaked audio clip, the person believed to be Saqib Nisar’s son can purportedly be heard discussing the distribution of PTI tickets with the party’s candidate from the PP-137 constituency.



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Aafia Siddiqui meets her sister Dr. Fowzia after 20 years

Aafia Siddiqui meets sister

TEXAS: Dr Fowzia met her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui in Fort Worth town of the United States where she is currently detained, after the long wait of 20 years.

British attorney Clive Stafford Smith accompanied Dr. Fowzia Siddiqui to meet her sister.

According to JI Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, Aafia Siddiqui is currently being detained at the infamous FMC Carswell prison. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been granted the right to meet her family. The senator said that Aafia’s elder sister Dr. Fowzia has met Aafia and he is next to meet the “Daughter of Nation” on Thursday.

Read more: Senator Mushtaq hopes Aafia Siddiqui’s sooner return to Pakistan

Senator Mushtaq narrated that both sisters met each other after 20 years and the meeting spanned over two and a half hour. While meeting her sister, Dr. Fowzia was neither allowed to touch her sister nor was she allowed to show her the pictures of Dr. Aafia’s children. Both the sisters met in a room separated by a thick glass wall.

Dr. Fowzia further added that Aafia is not in a good condition. She was waiting to her meet mother and children and she does not even know that our mother died almost a year ago.



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‘67 dacoits killed during ongoing operation in Sindh Katcha area’

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SUKKUR: Sindh Inspector General (IG) Police Ghulam Nabi Memon on Tuesday said that as many as 67 dacoits had been killed and another 68 arrested in the ongoing operation in Katcha area, ARY News reported.  

He revealed the details while talking to journalists in Kashmore-Kandhkot district, apprising about the “success of the ongoing operation” in Katcha areas of four districts (Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kandhkot-Kashmore and Ghotki) to restore complete peace in the province.

Sindh IG informed that the provincial government was extending all possible cooperation in this regard by providing funds, weapons, gadgets, vehicles and intelligence services.

He also shared that he had given a complete freehand to the police force fighting against the outlaws in the operation areas.

Ghulam Nabi Memon said police were making all-out efforts to eliminate gangs of outlaws and take kidnappers and killers of innocent people and policemen to task.

Read More: Sindh police seek billions for operation against dacoits in Katcha areas

Earlier on May 24, the Sindh government gave go-ahead for a military operation against bandit gangs in Shikarpur’s katcha area

Provincial minister Mir Shabbir Bijarani stated that the military troops and the Rangers personnel will launch an operation against bandits in katcha area along with the Sindh police.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah  granted approval to the anti-bandit operation in the katcha area, Bijarani said. “A large-scale operation will be launched against outlaws in the area adjacent to Shikarpur,” the minister further said.

According to sources, controversial tribal chieftain Tegho Khan Teghani has been arrested in Karachi after an attack on police in which two policemen were martyred. “The police arrested Teghani clan chieftain from his residence in Karachi”, according to sources.

 



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Ex-AJK PM Sardar Tanveer Ilyas to meet Chaudhry Shujaat tomorrow

Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, Chaudhry Shujaat

Former Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sardar Tanveer Ilyas is expected to meet Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain tomorrow, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Sardar Tanveer Ilyas and PML-Q Chief Organiser Chaudhry Sarwar held a meeting today and discussed the political situation of the country. They agreed on holding more meetings in the future.

Ilyas is also expected to meet PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain on Wednesday (tomorrow).

In April, the full court of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) High Court had disqualified then Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas in a contempt of court case.

The high court bench in a contempt of court hearing refuted the apology tendered by Sardar Tanveer Ilyas to the court following his speech at a public meeting criticising the stay orders and said the practice was affecting the performance of the government.

Later, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court had also rejected former prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas’ petition against the high court’s decision to disqualify him from the top office.

A full bench headed by AJK SC Chief Justice Raja Saeed Akram had heard the case. The court had dismissed the petition filed to suspend the judgment against the high court’s order and said that the appeal will be heard and decided on merit.

It was a major setback to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after the AJK High Court removed Ilyas from the post of prime minister, making him the region’s first premier to be disqualified in a contempt of court case.

Later in the month, Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq had been elected as the 15th prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by securing 48 votes from the region’s Legislative Assembly.



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‘Wanted criminal’ involved in killing of Karachi citizen arrested

Wanted criminal, Karachi citizen killing, Karachi police

KARACHI: Karachi police arrested a ‘most wanted criminal’ namely Yasir Khan in wounded condition after a gun battle in the Janjal Goth area on Tuesday who was involved in killing a citizen, ARY News reported.

Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) East Zubair Nazir Shaikh told the media that a team of the SITE Super Highway police station conducted a raid in Janjal Goth area to arrest a ‘most wanted criminal’ Yasir Khan.

The accused allegedly opened fire at the police team. After the exchange of fire, police arrested the accused in wounded condition. SSP Shaikh said that the accused shot two brothers two days ago in which Nadeem lost his life and his sibling got injured for resisting a robbery.

The police officer said that the accused along with his accomplice shot another youth, 17-year-old Faizullah, in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area and was trying to flee from the scene.

READ: Karachi man claims son ‘abducted, shot’ by police in fake encounter

SSP Shaikh said that a weapon was also recovered from the arrested accused and a search operation is started to arrest his accomplice.

Earlier in the day, in yet another tragic incident, a young individual lost his life due to firing by robbers in Karachi’s Aisha Manzil area.

The identification of the young man who lost his life due to firing at Aisha Manzil has been confirmed as Danish.

Police authorities state that the robbers fled after committing a robbery in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. The affected citizen followed them, and upon suspicion, the robbers opened fire near Aisha Manzil.

At that time, Danish was refuelling his vehicle at a petrol pump when he inadvertently found himself in the crossfire of the robbers. One of Danish’s friends mentioned that he was the youngest among five brothers and was scheduled to get married after Eid.



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Monday, May 29, 2023

Section 144 extended in Rawalpindi

Section 144 Rawalpindi extended

Rawalpindi authorities have extended the imposition of Section 144 until June 4 to avoid any untoward law and order situation, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

The scope of Section 144 to prohibit all kinds of public gatherings was expanded in Rawalpindi. According to the notification issued by Rawalpindi deputy commissioner, Waqar Cheema, there is a complete ban on public rallies, and gatherings in the district and the brandishing of weapons is also prohibited.

The ban will remain enforced until June 4 and strict action will be taken against those found violating the orders.

The ban will not be applicable to officers of LEAs, police, women and children. It may be noted that Section 144 by imposed by the Rawalpindi administration after the violent protests broke out following the arrest of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on May 9.



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AJK judge shot dead over resisting house robbery

AJK judge shot dead robbery

RAWALPINDI: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) session judge, Sardar Amjad Ishaq was shot dead over resisting a house robbery in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, ARY News reported.

According to police, two dacoits entered the house of the AJK judge in the limits of Rawat police station and made the house members hostage at gunpoint.

The robbers opened fire at the AJK judge over resisting the dacoity. The judge was rushed to hospital in injured condition, where he breathed his last.

The police have begun the hunt for the robbers involved in the dacoity.

Read more: Judge, family looted in Karachi’s Baloch Colony

Earlier, in Karachi, an additional sessions judge and his family were looted in Baloch Colony area.

The police said two armed men robbed Additional Sessions Judge Naved Hussain and his family of their mobile phones and other valuables at gunpoint within the jurisdiction of the Baloch Colony police station and sped away.

A first information report (FIR) report was registered following the robbery bid. The police said they have launched a hunt for the robbers.



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SSP Anoosh Masood reveals status of women prisoners in Kot Lakhpat Jail

Women prisoners, SSP Investigation, Dr Anoosh Masood, Kot Lakhpat Jail

LAHORE: Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Investigation Dr Anoosh Masood has revealed the status of women prisoners being kept in Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore after the May 9 riots, ARY News reported on Monday.

SSP Investigation Punjab police Dr Anoosh Masood elaborated on the status of women prisoners being kept in Kot Lakhpat Jail after the former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan levelled serious allegations of mistreatment with the female inmates.

Dr Masood detailed that 10 women prisoners are currently present in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail after May 9 riots. “I visited Kot Lakhpat Jail and talked to the arrested women to inquire about their complaints and issues.”

READ: Women prisoners at Kot Lakhpat Jail being treated as per SOPs, CM told

“The prisoners told me that they are not facing any issues in the jail. Women prison cells are separate from male prison cells in the jail and male officials are not allowed to enter the premises.”

Yesterday, former premier and PTI chairman Imran Khan alleged that women are being mistreated to pressurise the political leaders. While addressing PTI workers and supporters via social media, Imran Khan claimed that women are being targeted by the incumbent government in an organised way.

He alleged that yesterday’s late night press conference of interior minister Rana Sanaullah had proved that PTI women faced mistreatment from the government.

Khan said that everyone has witnessed the way how PTI women were arrested and they also heard about some women being subjected to rape in custody. He further alleged that the government is afraid of victim women’s press conferences after being released from jail.

READ: Imran Khan may have to face a military court trial: Rana Sanaullah

The PTI chief said that the government is seemingly afraid of something wrong it did and cannot be controlled, hence they are preparing for facing the consequences.

“They are giving the impression that PTI had hatched a big conspiracy. I have never seen such mistreatment with women in Pakistan in my whole life. Women’s honour is not only a tradition here but it is also part of our religion.”

The former premier said that the women were mistreated to spread fear and now they are being targeted to pressurise the political leaders. “There are 50% women in the country who are being ousted from politics.”



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British army chief arrives in Pakistan on five-day visit

British army chief, arrives in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The British Army’s Chief of the General Staff (CGS), General Sir Patrick Sanders arrived in Pakistan on a five-day visit, ARY News reported.

During his visit, General Sir Patrick Sanders would meet with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, alongside other Defence Engagement activities and discussions on bilateral military cooperation in response to climate change related crises would be a key focus of the visit, a news release said.

The depth and warmth of the UK-Pakistan military relationship and friendship, underpinned by a shared history and ‘living bridge’ diaspora links, was highly valued by the UK.

The existing Defence relationship includes Pakistani officers undertaking training at the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Advance Command and Staff Course and the Royal College of Defence Studies.

General Sir Patrick Sanders’ visit comes almost one year after Pakistan’s devastating floods which left nearly one third of the country submerged and affected an estimated 33 million people.

The UK’s Ministry of Defence was directly involved in providing assistance for flood relief operations, airlifting in eight boats and ten portable generators at the request of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff.



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MNA Captain (retd) Jameel Ahmed Khan quits PTI

Jameel Ahmed Khan, quits PTI, PTI

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Captain (retd) Jameel Ahmed Khan quit the party following May 9 violence, ARY News reported.

As per details, Jameel Ahmed Khan said that he served in the armed forces for 13 years and he is proud that his son is also performing his duties as a lieutenant for the defence of Pakistan.

He condemned the May 9 violence saying that the state’s writ was challenged by the violent protestors and building and installations of armed forces was attacked. 

Furthermore, those who were responsible for May 9 violence must be punished for their crimes. 

Read more: Another PTI leader jumps ship over May 9 violence

Earlier, PTI leader from Swabi Irshad Khan announced that today he has officially parted ways with the party chairman Imran Khan.

He said that he joined the party three years ago on some conditions. I told the PTI chairman Imran Khan to not name-call the JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman in every rally and not accuse people as it may land him in trouble, he added.

May 9 events

Violent clashes broke out across Pakistan after the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan were arrested at the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday.

The protests were held in remote and major cities as the party workers are agitated due to their chairman’s arrest, with Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad summoning the armed forces to ensure law and order.

Army installations and Corps Commander’s house in Lahore came under attack during a protest by PTI workers.

It was also reported that Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi sustained severe injuries while clearing.

 



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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Salman Ahmad’s sister moves SHC for recovery of her husband

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Sister of Salman Ahmad, a close aide of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Monday moved Sindh High Court for recovery of her husband, who was arrested by police during a raid at her house on May 25, ARY News reported on Monday.

As per details, police raided the house of Salman Ahmad’s sister in Karachi and arrested his brother-in-law Shahid on May 25.

Following the arrest of her husband, Salman Ahmad’s sister moved to the Sindh High Court (SHC) for the recovery of his house. The plea filed by Barrister Salahuddin stated that Salman Ahmad is PTI’s social media activist and police are raiding the house of his sister in Karachi.

Read more: Imran Khan’s close aide Salman Ahmad condemns May 9 riots

Sania and his family are being ‘harassed’ the plea added and demanded recovery of Shahid.

Later, the SHC issued notices to the home ministry, IG Sindh and others and adjourned the hearing of the case until May 31.

It may be noted that on May 26, the renowned singer condemned the May 9 violence.

Salman Ahmad said that the events of May 9, flowing the arrest of Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case by NAB, hurt him. He also demanded punishment for those involved in the May 9 mayhem according to the law of the land.



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Punjab CM refutes allegations of mistreatment of female prisoners

Punjab CM Mohsin Naqvi mistreatment of women

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said Khadija Shah, the ‘prime suspect’ in the Jinnah House attack case, is currently in police custody for an identification parade, ARY News reported.

Speaking to the media during his visit to Samandad Underpass, Mohsin Naqvi rejected the impression of ‘mistreatment’ of women protestors in jail and termed it mere propaganda.

The Punjab caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi said that Khadijah Shah is currently in police custody. All the accused of the Jinnah House attack including Khadija Shah will be prosecuted in accordance with the law, he added.

Mohsin Naqvi said that those who were found guilty in the Jinnah House attack, will not walk free no matter how much influential they are. 

Read more: Imran Khan says ‘women being mistreated to pressurise political leaders’

He added that 11 women are currently in jail on judicial remand, and there are cameras around the jail and ruled out the impression of ‘mistreatment’ of the incarcerated women. 

Earlier, former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan alleged that women are being ‘mistreated’ to pressurise the political leaders.

While addressing PTI workers and supporters via social media, Imran Khan claimed that women are being targeted by the incumbent government in an organised way.



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Nawaz Sharif says ‘I always wanted to make Pakistan economic power’

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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif said that ‘I always wanted to make Pakistan economic power’, ARY News reported. 

Addressing a public gathering in Lahore from London the former prime minister congratulated the nation on 25th Youm-e-Takbeer Day. 

Nawaz Sharif said that he was offered billions of dollars and threats to stop carrying out the nuclear test, but he made Pakistan a nuclear power which is a symbol of defence and dignity of the country.

He said that people started pulling his legs and the journey towards economic development was stopped. The USD value was Rs 104 in comparison to the Pakistan rupee in 2017 and now it is over 300, flour was Rs 33 per KG and now 1kg flour costs Rs 120, Nawaz Sharif added.

The PML-N supremo condemned May 9 violence saying that the nation need May 28, 1998 events which is the sign of prosperity and development, not a May 9 symbol of hate and damage to the country.

Read more: Imran Khan incited youth for May 9 Violence: Maryam Nawaz

Earlier, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) chief organizer Maryam Nawaz said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan incited youth for May 9 violence.

The PML-N leader said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gave priority to national interest and made the country an atomic power despite international pressure.

Maryam Nawaz highlighted that in 1998, Nawaz Sharif responded to India’s five nuclear blasts by conducting nuclear blasts. She maintained that May 9 and May 28, 1998 events, demonstrate the mindset of the party leadership.

She lambasted PTI chief Imran Khan saying that they have burned down the country and now asking why their supporter are booked in the violence cases. She warned that if they carry out terrorism cases will registered against them.



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Youm-e-Takbeer: President, PM pay rich tributes to scientists, political, military leadership

Youm-e-Takbeer, President Dr Arif Alvi, PM Shehbaz Sharif

In their messages on the eve of Youm-e-Takbeer, President Dr Arif Alvi said the achievement of nuclear capability was indeed a remarkable feat for which the country’s scientists, engineers, political and military leadership of the time deserved high commendation.

In a message on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer, the president felicitated the Pakistani nation.

He said on this day 25 years ago, in response to India’s nuclear tests, Pakistan conducted nuclear tests that was essential for maintaining the balance of power in the region.

“We must highly appreciate our political and military leadership that took wise decision at that time to achieve nuclear capability making defense of the country unassailable,” President Secretariat Press Wing in a press release quoted the president as saying.

On this day, he said, the whole nation payed tribute to the contributions of their eminent engineers and scientists who made Pakistan a nuclear power within a short period of time.

For this, our whole nation was indebted to all those who played their part in making Pakistan the 1st Islamic nuclear power, he added.

The president further said “On this day, let us pledge to make Pakistan a stronger country by investing in the intellectual development of our people and strengthening our cyber- security to ensure our defense.”

While praying for the country and nation, the president expressed that with their collective efforts, they would be able to make Pakistan’s defence impregnable.

PM Shehbaz Sharif’s message

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that Youm-e-Takbeer was not just a day but a story of nation’s challenging and remarkable journey towards establishing credible minimum deterrence.

The prime minister on his Twitter handle that on that day, Pakistan set a redline for its defence and laid down rules of the game for peace and stability in the region.

“On the Silver Jubilee of Youm-e-Takbeer, I pay rich tributes to the political & military leadership, scientists, engineers and all those who remained associated with our nuclear programme,” he said in a tweet as the nation celebrates the 25th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer on Sunday.

The prime minister further said that their hard work, commitment and determination made it possible for the people to guard their independence from any physical threat.

“The day represents how the consensus between all elements of national power achieved what once looked like an uphill task,” he posted in a tweet.

The prime minister said Shaheed Zulifkar Ali Bhutto was a visionary who initiated the nuclear programme, adding in a show of bold leadership, his leader Mian Nawaz Sharif firmly rejected the policy of stick and carrot and made sure that the country became nuclear.

“All along, our armed forces remained a guardian & protector of the programme in the face of malign intentions of our enemies,” he said.



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PM Shehbaz felicitates Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win

PM Shehbaz Sharif, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, presidential win

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his presidential win, ARY News reported.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to tweeter saying ‘Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his historic re-election as President, Republic of Turkiye.’

The Prime Minister said Recep Tayyip Erdogan is one of few world leaders whose politics has been anchored in public service.

He said the Turkish President has been a pillar of strength for the oppressed Muslims and a fervent voice for their inalienable rights.

Shehbaz Sharif said Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential victory and that of AKP in parliamentary elections is significant in so many ways, reflecting the trust and confidence of the Turkish people in his dynamic leadership.

Shehbaz Sharif said the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Turkiye will continue to stay on an upward trajectory.

The Prime Minister said he keenly looks forward to working with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to further deepen strategic partnership in line with the excellent brotherhood between our two peoples.

Turkiye’s incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed victory in presidential runoff polls.

Addressing his supporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that the Turkish nation is the winner in the second round of the presidential election and all 85 million of the nation’s citizens won.

With this victory, the door of the “Century of Türkiye” has opened, he emphasized. His speech came after results showed him leading with 52.10 percent of the vote with 98.2 percent of the ballots counted.



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Imran Khan incited youth for May 9 violence: Maryam Nawaz

Imran Khan, May 9 violence, Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) chief organizer Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan incited youth for May 9 violence, ARY News reported. 

As per details, the PML-N chief organizer addressed a rally in Lahore and congratulated the nation on 25th Youm-e-Takbeer Day. She paid tribute to Nawaz Sharif, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, scientists and engineers.

The PML-N leader said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif gave priority to national interest and made the country an atomic power despite international pressure.

Maryam Nawaz highlighted that in 1998, Nawaz Sharif responded to India’s five nuclear blasts by conducting nuclear blasts. She maintained that May 9 and May 28, 1998 events, demonstrate the mindset of the party leadership.

She lambasted PTI chief Imran Khan saying that they have burned down the country and now asking why their supporter are booked in the violence cases. She warned that if they carry out terrorism cases will registered against them.

Maryam Nawaz said that Imran Khan has ruined the youth and incited them to spread violence. Now their Parents are facing terrorism cases while their sons are enjoying their life abroad.

Earlier, the federal government rejected to hold political talks with Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after May 9 riots.

He said that the government had created an environment for holding talks with PTI but Imran Khan failed the negotiations. He said that he favoured holding dialogues despite being a political opponent of PTI.



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PPP not in favour of banning political parties, says Kaira

PPP Qamar Zaman Kaira

LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is not in favor of banning any political party, said SAPM Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday.

In his exclusive interview with ARY News, Qamar Zaman Kaira said the dismantling of political parties is not in favour of democracy’s stability in the country.

PPP stands on its principle stand against banning PTI. “Banning political parties is not the solution to the problem,” Kaira said and added if PML-N is thinking of banning PTI, it is their wish.

Commenting on the May 9 violence, the SAPM said the mayhem was the result of ‘hate’ which was being promoted by the former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan.

Qamar Zaman Kaira said despite reservations of the coalition partners, PPP held a discussion with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on early elections and it was agreed upon to dissolve the assemblies after the presentation of the budget in July.

Read more: Nawaz Sharif ‘opposes’ ban on PTI

The negotiations failed as Imran Khan took an ‘extreme’ position to dissolve the assemblies before May 14.

Earlier this week, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the government mulling over ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Pakistan’s defence minister said, ” What happened on May 09 was not spontaneous, but it was planned”.

“It was the final ploy of Imran Khan against the armed forces,” he said. “Those attacked the Corps Commander’s House and the GHQ had abominable designs,” he claimed.



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Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Rawalpindi, Islamabad, KP districts

Magnitude 6 earthquake, Rawalpindi Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of magnitude 6 earthquake jolted twin cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, adjoining areas and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ARY News reported on Sunday.

Local residents out of fear and panic ran out of their homes to open space in the wee hours of Sunday morning after temblor jolted the area.

The earthquake tremors were also felt in Swat, Peshawar, Buttgram, Upper Dir, Swabi, Mardan, Kohat districts and adjoining areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, tremors were also felt at Lower Dir, Buner, Mohmand and Charsadda districts of KP.

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre said that the intensity of the earthquake was recorded at magnitude six on the Richter scale and the epicentre was in the border area of Afghan-Tajikistan at a depth of 223 kilometers.

According to reports, tremors were also felt at Murree, Chiniot, Phalya, Malikwal, Zafarwal, Shakargarh, Jalalpur Bhattian, Sara-e-Alamgir, Sargodha, Hujra Shah Muqeem, Farooqabad and Faisalabad.

The quake also jolted at Gilgit in GB region and Bagh and Muzaffarabad in Kashmir.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a statement said that its control room didn’t receive reports of any losses. “People should inform the PDMA control room on number 1700”, the PDMA said.

Earlier in January, Earthquake tremors of 5.6 intensity jolted Peshawar, Kohat and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the epicenter of the earthquake was 237km away from Chitral in the west. The depth of the earthquake was 190 km and its magnitude on the Richter scale was 5.6.



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Peshawar BRT service at risk of closure over funds shortage

Peshawar BRT closure funds shortage

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), which caters to 300,000 commuters in the provincial capital on a daily basis, is at risk of closure over a shortage of funds.

The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) authorities in a letter penned to the KP caretaker government have demanded of the government to pay the last three months’ dues worth Rs450 million for the continuation of the service.

The North-South Travels (Pvt) Limited, and East-West Transport (Pvt) Limited, drew the government’s attention to the issue of the non-payment of dues.

It adds that it could deprive more than 300,000 people of transportation services, affecting their livelihood and domestic activities.

Read more: NAB initiates probe into alleged corruption in BRT Peshawar

The letter says that the government is bound to release payment against monthly invoices within each month.

The non-payment of Rs 450 million is causing a severe financial burden and if the same continues, it is afraid that the operation of buses may be halted, the letter added.

Last year, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) initiated an investigation into alleged corruption in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Peshawar.



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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Youm-e-Takbeer being celebrated with zeal, fervour

youm-e-takbeer celebrate

ISLAMABAD: Youm-e-Takbeer is being observed on Sunday with national zeal and fervour to commemorate the historic nuclear tests at Chaghi, Balochistan, in 1998. 

On this day, Pakistan became the seventh nuclear power of the world with a demonstration of nuclear capabilities and the first in the Muslim world after conducting nuclear tests at Chaghai in Balochistan on 28th May 1998 as a response to India’s nuclear bomb tests on 11th and 13th May of the same year at Pokhran in the Rajasthan state of India.

The successful tests made Pakistan’s defense invincible.

Special prayers were offered in the morning for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, the supremacy of the constitution, and the eradication of terrorism.

Read more: Youm-e-Takbeer: Shehbaz lauds Nawaz’s ‘decisive’ leadership

PM vows to turn Pakistan into economic power

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his message on Youm-e-Takbeer said the nation would have to move ahead with the same spirit to attain economic sovereignty and self-dependence.

He expressed the determination that with unity, hard work and staunch faith, we would turn Pakistan into an economic power.

The Prime Minister said twenty-five years ago today, the people of Pakistan announced the invincibility of their defence by detonating five nuclear explosions in response to India’s nuclear explosions.

ISPR’s message 

Armed Forces of Pakistan have paid a rich tribute to the brilliant minds, that conceived and achieved this accomplishment under daunting challenges.

In a statement, the Inter Services Public Relations said entire Pakistani nation celebrates the Silver Jubilee of Youm-e-Takbir today and commemorates the remarkable achievement of establishing Credible Minimum Deterrence.

It said this achievement has reshaped the power dynamics in our region.



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PM Shehbaz vows to provide relief to public in upcoming budget

PM Shehbaz, relief, budget 2022-23

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has asserted that steps are being taken to ensure public relief in the upcoming budget 2022-23, ARY News reported.

The prime minister made these remarks during a meeting with Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Aisha Ghous Pasha in Lahore.

During the meeting, PM Shehbaz was appreciative of the economic team’s efforts to stabilize the economy regardless of all the difficulties. “We have brought the economy out of difficult situation to stability,” he claimed.

The premier recalled that a big relief package was given to the flood victims in the wake of unprecedented floods in the country.

He said steps were being taken to ensure that the benefit of reduction in petroleum prices reaches the common man.

Read More: Secretary finance replaced ahead of Budget 2023-24

On the occasion, the Minister of State briefed the Prime Minister about the progress on the next budget, public relief and overall economic situation of the country.

Earlier in May, PM Shehbaz Sharif directed the government’s economic team to utilise all possible resources to provide maximum relief to common man in the Budget for upcoming fiscal year 2023-24.

Chairing a meeting here to review the budget 2023-24 preparations, the prime minister ordered to take every possible step to minimize the financial crisis of the middle and lower income segments of the society.

During the meeting, the economic team briefed the prime minister about budget preparation besides the revised targets of tax collection for current fiscal year, and the proposed targets for next fiscal year.

The meeting was informed that after approval from the federal cabinet, the budget 2023-24 would be presented on June 9.



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CTD foils major terror bid, arrests outlawed TTP terrorist

CTD, TTP terrorist, Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday foiled a major terrorist attack in Hyderabad and arrested a suspected terrorist reportedly associated with outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), ARY News reported.

In a statement, the CTD said it carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at Makki Shah Road in Hyderabad and arrested a suspected terrorist – identified as Taj alias Khalid alias Hafiz Pathan.

The spokesperson, in the statement, said that the raiding team also received hand grenades and detonator rod from the possession of the arrested accused.

“The accused used to prepare people for terrorism by inciting them”, the CTD said, adding that the suspected was also involved in the attack on Frontier Corps (FC) in Dogar Orakzai in 2012.

“The terrorist was involved in the 2013 attack on an army check post in Ghiljo Orakzai”, the spokesperson added.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested 12 alleged terrorists associated with proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ISIS in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in different cities of Punjab.

Read more: CTD KILLS TWO TTP TERRORISTS IN RAJANPUR

The terrorists were arrested during Intelligence-Based Operation (IBOs) carried out in Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Multan and Gujranwala. The terrorists were identified as Mir Ahmed, Habibur Rehman, Imran Muddasir, Zia, Adeel and Farooq.

Explosive materials and equipment for making suicide vests were also recovered from the terrorists, the CTD spokesperson said.

 



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Eidul Adha 2023: Here’s the list of cattle markets to be established in Karachi

Eidul Adha, cattle markets in Karachi, locations, Sindh government

KARACHI: Ahead of Eidul Adha 2023, the Sindh government has issued a list of eight locations in Karachi where cattle markets will be established, ARY News reported on Saturday.

According to a notification issued by Sindh Home Department – a copy of which is available with ARY News, Section 144 was being imposed on setting up cattle markets in locations that were not authorised to avoid “traffic congestion, unhygienic conditions, and security issues”.

The notification stated that the cattle market set up by the Malir Cantonment Board, which was previously located on the Super Highway, would be established at Taiser Town this year.

Meanwhile, the full list of authorised cattle market locations in Karachi is:

  • Taiser Town, Northern Bypass
  • Malir 15, Asoo Goth
  • Cattle Mandi Landhi
  • Rice Godown, Landhi near Baber Market
  • Hamdard University near Manghopir
  • Moach Goth, Baldia Town
  • Cattle Mandi permitted by station commander in the limits of Clifton Cantonment Board
  • Cattle Mandi permitted by the president Karachi Cantonment Board in the limits of Karachi Cantonment Board.

Following the restrictions, SHOs are now authorised to register cases under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) against those who violated Section 144.

Eidul Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of two Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God.

Traditionally marked by the slaughter of animals, whose meat is shared with family members and the poor.

The faithful slaughter their sacrificial animals in remembrance of the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim, which continues for three days of Eid.



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Friday, May 26, 2023

Police arrests ‘wanted criminal’ after gunfight in Karachi

sindh Police, wanted criminal, gunfight, Karachi

KARACHI: After an exchange of fire between the police and dacoits, the police have managed to arrested a wanted criminal from Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar area, ARY News reported on Saturday.

Following the exchange of gunfight, the police managed to apprehend an alleged criminal, identified as Sajjad, accused of murdering a police officer named Muhammad Shahid.

According to police officials, the criminals opened fire when the police tried to stop them over suspicion, the police retaliated and managed to apprehend a criminal in injured condition while his two accomplices got successfully flee from the scene.

READ: TWO YOUTHS KILLED BY MOB AFTER MISTAKING THEM FOR ROBBERS: KARACHI POLICE

After the interrogation the police claimed that the arrested suspect had killed officer Shahid within the jurisdiction of Gulistan-e-Johar police station. Meanwhile, the case was already registered at Gulistan-e-Johar police station.

Efforts are underway to apprehend the other fugitive accomplices of the suspect. However, a pistol was recovered from the arrested suspect and further investigation is underway from the arrested criminal.



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Ali Zaidi quits PTI, politics over May 9 mayhem

Ali Zaidi quits PTI, politics over May 9 mayhem

KARACHI: Expressing his regret over the May 9 mayhem, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Ali Zaidi announced on Saturday quitting Imran Khan-led PTI and politics, ARY News reported on Saturday.

While announcing his departure from politics, Ali Zaidi condemned the May 9 violence and announced that he is leaving his party positions immediately.

 

More details to follow…



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Traffic police decide to launch digital challan system in Karachi

Karachi traffic police, digital challan system, ANPR cameras

KARACHI: Karachi Traffic police department has decided to launch a digital challan system and install auto number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on different roads, ARY News reported on Friday.

Karachi Traffic Police decided to modernise the challan system and impose penalties with the assistance of CCTV cameras on roads to curb traffic rule violations.

READ: KARACHI TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS: 780 KILLED, 9,725 INJURED IN 2022

DIG Ahmed Nawaz said in a statement that the traffic police decided to install ANPR cameras on Karachi roads. The digital challan system is already functional in Islamabad and Lahore, he said.

DIG Nawaz said that ANPR cameras will be installed on 26 interchanges in the first phase. The traffic police will post challans to the houses of the traffic violators. The system will be linked to the excise department’s system, he added.



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Federal ministers, Saudi Ambassador discuss improved facilities for Hajj pilgrims

Federal ministers, Saudi Ambassador, Hajj pilgrims, Saad Rafiq, Talha Mehmood

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood accompanying Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki Friday held a meeting with Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafiq in a significant development aimed at enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Pakistanis.

The meeting focused on providing better facilities to pilgrims during air travel and consulting on the challenges faced during the upcoming Hajj Operation 2023.

The meeting marked a collaborative effort between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to ensure a smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for Pakistanis traveling to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.

Talha, expressing his gratitude to the Saudi Ambassador, emphasised the importance of improving facilities for the pilgrims.

He acknowledged the challenges faced by the pilgrims during air travel and stressed the need to find effective solutions to address them.

During the discussion, various aspects of the Hajj Operation 2023 were thoroughly examined, with a specific focus on air travel arrangements.

Saad shared valuable insights on the current facilities available for pilgrims and proposed enhancements to further improve their experience.

He highlighted the importance of coordination between the two countries to ensure the successful implementation of these improvements.

Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki commended Pakistan’s efforts to facilitate its citizens’ pilgrimage to the holy sites and assured his full support in making the necessary arrangements.

Read More: PIA launches Hajj flight operation

He emphasised the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries, underscoring the commitment to providing the best possible services to Pakistani pilgrims.

The officials discussed various measures to streamline the process of air travel during Hajj Operation 2023, including reducing waiting times at airports, enhancing baggage handling, and ensuring comfortable seating arrangements.

They also explored ways to further improve communication channels between the relevant authorities of the two countries to swiftly address issues.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to work closely together to implement the proposed improvements effectively.

Both the sides agreed to establish a joint working group that would monitor the progress and ensure smooth execution of the discussed initiatives.

The collaborative efforts of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia reflect their dedication to providing the highest standards of facilities and services to pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey of Hajj.

As the Hajj Operation 2023 continue, the outcome of this meeting is expected to significantly enhance the overall experience for Pakistani pilgrims, fostering a sense of tranquility and spiritual fulfillment during their pilgrimage.



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Imran Khan ‘mastermind’ of May 9 attacks: Maryam Nawaz

Maryam Nawaz, Imran Khan, May 9 attacks

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz called former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan ‘mastermind of May 9 attacks’, ARY News reported on Friday.

While addressing PML-N workers convention in Vihari, Maryam Nawaz condemned May 9 riots after the arrest of PTI chief Imran Khan. He alleged that the miscreants carried out organised attacks on military installations including Corps Commander House in Lahore.

READ: MARYAM NAWAZ ALLEGES ‘AUDIOS EXPOSED SABOTAGE PLAN OF IMRAN KHAN’

She further alleged that Imran Khan had given the tasks and targets to the miscreants who attacked the military installations. She added that Imran Khan was not solely involved in the May 9 attacks but his facilitators should also be held accountable.

Maryam said that Imran Khan took revengeful actions against his political opponents during his government and now leaders of his own political party are parting ways from him. She added that Nawaz Sharif do not believe on revenge.

READ: MARYAM NAWAZ ALLEGES CJP MISINTERPRETED ARTICLE 63A, MISUSED SUO MOTU POWERS

Maryam said that PML-N top leaders faced jails but PML-N workers did not leave the party. She claimed that PTI people were also admitting that Imran Khan was mastermind of May 9 attacks.

She said that peace has returned to the country after crackdowns against the PTI and the nation will not pardon Imran Khan for his wrongdoings.



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K-IV project planned to be completed in three phases: CM Sindh

K-IV project, CM Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday asserted that Greater Karachi Water Supply Project known as K-IV was planned to be completed in three phases, vowing to overcome the shortage of metropolis, ARY News reported.

The chief minister made these remarks while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Greater Karachi Water Supply Project known as K-IV at CM House Karachi.

Murad Ali Shah noted that Karachi was receiving 600 Million Gallons of water per day against a demand of 1200 MGD which shows a shortfall of 600 MGD.

“With the fast-growing pace of urbanization in Karachi, this demand and supply gap would continue to grow, and offsetting of such demand would purely be dependent upon successful and timely completion of the K-IV project which is planned to be completed in three phases of total 650 MGD.”

The CM Sindh said that Karachi city has a demand of 1200 MGD water per day against which the Karachi Water & Sewerage Board is providing approximately 600 MGD from two sources combined Hub Dam and the Keenjhar Lake (Indus River) which means there is a shortfall of around 600 MGD.

Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the K-IV Phase-I with a capacity of 260 MGD was being executed by WAPDA and would be completed in 2025. He added that the Sindh government has taken responsibility to execute the K-IV augmentation project.

He added that the K-IV mainstream project could not become successful until Augmentation work was completed.

Murad Ali Shah said that the scope of the augmentation project started from the three reservoirs (R1, R2, and R3) built by WAPDA to the respective nodal points in the heart of the city.

CM Sindh added that all federal and provincial land-owning agencies have to play an active role in registering their ownership for the K-IV project.

He reiterated the commitment of his government to dovetail the augmentation project with the K-IV mainstream, for which the PC-I to the tune of Rs. 52 billion has already been submitted to the Ministry of Planning Government of Pakistan for seeking approval from CDWP and ECNEC.

Read More: Incomplete K-IV project causes Rs14b financial dent to exchequer

Murad Ali Shah said that the Sindh government was fully cognizant of the growing water demand and, therefore, has started exploring other sources of Water availability in Karachi.

“Projects are being conceived under Public Private Partnership for recycling wastewater to provide industrial-grade water to the Industrial Zones in Karachi,” he said and added that we were also determined to install Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Plants in Karachi on a pilot basis at two different locations.

He vowed to extend his full support to the federal government and WAPDA in the smooth execution of the K-IV Phase-I project (260 MGD) and after conducting the assessment for subsequent future phases.

 



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Thursday, May 25, 2023

FIA offloads Baku-bound passenger over fake documents

Emergency Landing

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has offloaded Baku-bound passenger at Jinnah International Airport Karachi for carrying fake travel documents, ARY News reported on Friday.

As per the details, the passenger named Wahab Cheema was trying to travel to Baku via flight no G9-543. He was asked to show his documents by the vigilance team upon doubts that he might be travelling with fake documents.

The travel documents provided by Cheema were proven fake by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials.

According to the initial information, the Pakistani passport and other travel documents provided by him to authorities were found to be bogus.

The passenger was handed over to the FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Karachi for further investigation.

Last month, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration staff offloaded an Afghan woman while boarding a flight to France at Peshawar airport after her passport was found fake.



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ANF seizes over 700kg narcotics, arrests 4 suspects

ANF, seizes 700kg narcotics, arrests 4 suspects,

RAWALPINDI: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) seized more than 700 kilograms of drugs in separate raids across the country, ARY News reported on Friday.

According to the ANF spokesperson, a major operation was conducted near Attock Interchange, resulting in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of over two kilograms of heroin.

In Peshawar, near Charsadda Road, a vehicle was intercepted, leading to the discovery of 24 kilograms of heroin and 18 kilograms of charas.

Similarly, in Quetta, near Sabzi Road, the ANF team seized a staggering 700 kilograms of charas from a vehicle and apprehended one suspect from the scene.

Meanwhile, cases have been registered against the arrested individuals under the Anti-Narcotics Act.

READ: ANF ARRESTS DRUG DEALERS FOR SUPPLYING DRUGS TO STUDENTS

Earlier to this, the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered 90kg of hashish hidden in a house near Jiwani Gwadar.

As per details, the narcotic force has registered FIRs against the accused under the anti-drug act.

In a separate case, a smuggling attempt was foiled by the ANF and 13kg of Hashish was recovered from the smugglers.

The ANF also seized 42 thousand of intoxicated tablets concealed in a plastic bag near the Torkham border.



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CTD arrests two ‘criminals’ from Karachi

Counter Terrorism Department, CTD, two suspected, Karachi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar,

KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) apprehended two suspected criminals in a successful operation in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, ARY News reported on Friday.

According to the CTD spokesperson, the suspects, identified as Bilal and Abid Zaman, have been accused of murder, attempted murder, and various street crimes.

READ: MQM-L ‘OPERATIVE’ ARRESTED BY CTD IN KARACHI

The suspects are allegedly responsible for a series of robberies in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area as well as a murder of a motorist who tried to resist a the robbery attempt.

The CTD claimed that the same individuals were also involved in another tragic incident, where they mercilessly killed a bakery guard in Gulistan-e-Jauhar and carried away his weapon.

The CTD spokesman further maintained that the suspected criminals are involved in street crimes not only in Gulistan-e-Jauhar but in Sachal and Shahrae Faisal.



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IHC orders not to allow PTI protest in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday instructed the district administration to take all measures according to the law to m...