SSGC announces 48-hour closure of CNG stations

KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has announced a 48-hour closure of CNG and RLNG stations from August 26 to 28, ARY News reported on Thursday.

The SSGC spokesperson said in a press statement that the CNG and RLNG stations will remain closed from 8:00 am – August 26 to 8:00 am – August 28.

It added that the 48-hour closure will be made to meet the domestic consumers’ demand. The gas supply will remain closed to all industries across Sindh.

A few days ago, the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) rejected a ‘fake notification’ regarding the changes in the gas supply schedule.

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A fake notification was circulating on social media platforms regarding the increase in gas loadshedding in Karachi. The fake notification stated that the gas supply will be only resumed in thrice a day from 6 am to 9 am, 12 noon to 2 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm.

The SSGC spokesperson rejected the notification which stated a hike in the gas loadshedding. The spokesperson added that the gas supply will be closed across Karachi from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

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PM Kakar briefed on foreign policy of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday and received a briefing on the foreign policy of Pakistan, ARY News reported.

As per details, Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi briefed the prime minister about the country’s foreign policy. The briefing covered Pakistan’s external relations, the working of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recent efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with other countries, and priorities for the future, especially in view of the regional and global developments.

The prime minister was apprised of the steps being taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the ministries and departments concerned, to facilitate the Pakistani diaspora working and residing abroad.

The need for close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all other national stakeholders was discussed with a view to ensuring the synergetic and holistic pursuit of Pakistan’s foreign policy objectives, security, trade and economic objectives.

PM Kakar shared his vision for a dynamic foreign policy and for strengthening Pakistan’s relationships with other countries. He gave specific directions on different aspects of the foreign policy, with particular reference to facilitation of and engagement with the Pakistani diaspora.

The prime minister appreciated the crucial role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Pakistani diplomats in promoting and protecting the national interests abroad.

He expressed his desire for continued engagement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate the smooth implementation of decisions in priority foreign policy areas.

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May 9 violence: ATC allows police to investigate PTI chief in jail

LAHORE: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) allowed Punjab police to conduct an investigation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief in connection with the May 9 violence, ARY News reported.

As per details, the ATC announced the verdict and permitted the Punjab police to investigate PTI chairman in six cases in connection with May 9 violence.

ATC yesterday allowed the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief in Jinnah House attack case. As per details, a plea was filed by the DIG investigation to permit the arrest of PTI chief in Jinnah House attack case.

Read more: Jinnah House attack: ATC permits arrest of PTI chief

The court was informed that the PTI premiere was convicted under the Election Act and is currently under arrest.

The ATC accepted the plea and granted permission to police to conduct the inquiry and arrest of the former prime minister in Jinnah House attack case.

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 were 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 is pertinent to mention here that PTI Chairman Khan was arrested from his Lahore residence on August 5 after he was slapped with a five-year disqualification and a three-year prison term in the Toshakhana criminal case.

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Interior Minister reiterates resolve to eliminate terrorism, extremism

Interim Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has vowed to eliminate terrorism and extremism from the country.

He said this during his visit to National Counter Terrorism Authority Headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Caretaker Interior Minister said the National Action Plan (NAP) will be fully implemented, Radio Pakistan reported.

He said Pakistan’s national narrative against terrorism and extremism provides a comprehensive guideline, which needs to be promoted.

He said NACTA will provide guidance to all institutions by formulating actionable policies and strategies.

The Interior Minister reiterated his determination that the federal government will fully support law enforcement agencies and utilize all available resources to crush the menace of terrorism.

In another meeting, Caretaker Interior Minisrer Sarfraz Bugti refused to avail any protocol of security from the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF).

He said that the basic purpose of Anti-Narcotics Force was eradication of narcotics from the country and he wished that entire concentration of its officials should be on the upheaval task, the state news agency reported.

He visited Ministry of Narcotics Control where its secretary briefed him about functioning of the ministry.

The caretaker minister assured full support to the officials in eradication of narcotics from Pakistan and vowed to work together.

Earlier on his arrival at the ministry, he had a brief introduction with its officials.

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CCTV footage: Muggers loot couple at doorstep in Karachi

KARACHI: CCTV footage of another robbery has surfaced on social media which showed muggers looting a couple at doorstep in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

The CCTV footage showed two armed men on a motorcycle snatching mobile phones, cash and other valuables from a couple in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area.

The muggers have easily fled from the scene. Police told the media that efforts are underway to arrest the culprits via CCTV footage.

Street crimes are on the rise in Karachi with every passing day.

Read more: Karachi woman fights off robbers, foils theft attempt

On Monday, a gang of robbers plundered cash, cell phones and other valuables from visitors of a hotel in the Ibrahim Hyderi area of Karachi.

According to police, three to four robbers reached the hotel deprived the people sitting there of their valuables and also looted Rs40,000 from the cash counter.

During the robbery, the hotel owner opened fire at the outlaws and in exchange for fire he got injured, while the robbers fled the scene by leaving one of their motorbikes. The police launched an investigation into the matter.

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13 cops booked after weapons stolen from Lahore police station

LAHORE: The Lahore police department has booked 13 officers and personnel after five government weapons were stolen from the Township police station, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

Five government weapons, Beretta pistols, have been stolen from the Lahore Township police station. The department registered a case against 13 police officers and officials following the directives of DIG Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi.

The nominated cops include ASI Tariq Aziz, Head Constable Sanaullah, Shehzad Iqbal, Suleman, Shabbir, Arshad, Constable Sajid, Ahsan, Umar, Haris, Raza Anwar and Muhammad Saeed.

In January 2015, the weapons worth millions of rupees had been stolen from the arms depot of Balochistan Constabulary in Quetta and then the depot was set on fire.

After the investigation, police had arrested six personnel of the Constabulary including the depot in-charge and an FIR was registered against them.

Moreover, 13 arms dealers had also been detained from various areas for involvement in arms theft. Over seven lac bullets, dozens of Klashnikovs and rifles were stolen from the depot.

Police had launched a search operation to capture the huge number of the stolen arms and ammunition.

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Father-son duo killed in grocery store firing

JHELUM: A father-son duo was killed and two others sustained injuries in a firing incident that took place at a grocery store in Jhelum on Tuesday, ARY News reported.

Police said that a man namely Faisal alias Pehelwan has killed the father-son duo. The slain persons were identified as Nasir Mehmood and Muhammad Yameen.

The firing incident took place at a grocery store in Jhelum’s Ghalla Mandi area. Two more people got injured in the firing incident.

Related: Policeman shot dead in Karachi firing

One of the wounded persons was identified as Ehsan. The rescue officials shifted the wounded persons to the Rawalpindi hospital.

The attacker fled from the crime scene. Police said that the gun attack was apparently carried out on personal enmity.

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