Month: June 2022

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Imran fears more inflation in days to come

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that the imported government had already doubled the prices of items of essential use, and they would increase further in days to come, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Addressing PTI workers’ convention in Islamabad, he said there was going to be a ‘historic’ party’s public gathering in the capital city on Saturday (July 2, 2022). He also claimed that Hamza Shehbaz would cease to be the Punjab chief minister. The PTI chairman said that the so-called ‘impartial’ Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had been exposed.

He alleged that the Punjab government was taking measures to rig the upcoming by-polls in the province. “The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government will not stay here for good. But I ask all the provincial government officials not to do something ‘illegal’ because faces of all the police officers, who had ordered a crackdown on the PTI’s men, women and children during the party’s long march towards Islamabad on May 25, remain etched in our memories,” he warned.

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Abbottabad girl forced to drink acid over marriage refusal

Abbottabad: A 17-year-old girl of Abbottabad was subjected to severe torture by suspects who also poured acid down her throat allegedly over refusal to marriage proposal on Wednesday.

The incident took place in the Bakot police precincts, where the accused subjected the girl Rukhsar to severe torture and left her unconscious near a spring of water after pouring acid down her throat to kill her. According to the brother of the girl, she remained unconscious for hours, lying near the water spring, before being rushed to Muzaffarabad Hospital in a critical condition.

He said that his sister was still unconscious, for the inner parts of her body were burnt due to the acid which was forcibly poured down her throat. He also lamented that he got a case registered at Bakot police station, but the accused were yet to be arrested by the police.

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Covid cases surge: Sindh orders implementation of SOPs, social distancing

KARACHI: The Sindh government keeping in view the recent exponential surge in the COVID-19 related positive cases and in order to prevent the spread of this deadly virus, has directed to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

According to a circular issued with the approval of Chief Secretary Sindh, all the officers and officials of Sindh Secretariat have been directed to ensure wearing of masks, while the visitors shall be mandatorily required to wear masks within the Sindh Secretariat premises.

The circular further directed that social distancing shall be ensured in accordance with the SOPs notified from time to time by the government. The administrative secretaries of all the departments shall also ensure the compliance of above standard operating procedure in letter and spirit, the circular further added.

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Call to release fund to B-WASA

QUETTA: Sain Safiullah Khan Kakar, provincial leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Balochistan has called on authorities to release fund to B-WASA immediately, so that monthly salaries to the employees of B-WASA could be paid besides ensuring the payment of pensions to the retired employees of WASA.

In a statement issued here on Wednesday, he said that employees of Balochistan-Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) have been deprived of their salaries for the last two months, adding retired employees and heirs of deceased employees of B-WASA have been deprived of gratuity for the last one year.

He said that it is not known as to why “overtime” fixed for the employees of B-WASA has been freezed. He added that employees of B-WASA may not be compelled to take to the roads for the release of their salaries and redressal of other grievances as their strike would surely disrupt the supply of pure drinking water to the residents of Quetta city.

He called on Chief Minister Balochistan, Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Chief Secretary Balochistan, Abdul Aziz Uqaili and other concerned authorities to release funds to Balochistan WASA so that monthly salaries to the employees of B-WASA could be paid besides ensuring payment of pensions to the retired employees of WASA.

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Top Chinese official calls Pakistan Army Chief

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Wednesday that Pakistan values China’s role in global and regional affairs and we look forward to enhance our strategic partnership.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS said this in his meeting with Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Director of the Central Commission on Foreign Affairs of the CPC His Excellency Mr. Yang Jiechi who called on him at GHQ.

During the meeting, matters pertaining to mutual interests, defence collaboration, progress on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and regional security came under discussion. The army chief reiterated that Pakistan remains committed to cooperate with its international partners for peace and stability in the region.

The visiting dignitary thanked the COAS for special measures taken for provision of safe and secure environment for Chinese personnel employed on various projects in Pakistan and efforts towards regional stability. Yang Jiechi also assured to play his role for further improvement in diplomatic cooperation with Pakistan at all levels.

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House maid arrested, stolen currency recovered

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory Police arrested a house maid for her alleged involvement in a theft case and recovered cash and dollars from her possession, Police Public Relation Officer said on Wednesday.

According to details, Raja Mushahid, a resident of Islamabad had submitted an application with the women police station that two weeks ago, he had kept an employee named Sawaira in his house who had stolen cash and foreign currency and a ring from his house on June 27. The police took prompt action, registered the case and started investigation.

Police team traced and arrested the accused in a short span of time and recovered foreign currency 800 euros, 800 Egyptian pounds, 250 British pounds and 2,000 Pakistani rupees from her possession while further investigation is underway.

Islamabad Capital police have appealed the citizens to verify the bio data of domestic servants before employing them. It is the collective responsibility of the every person of the society to remain alert against those involved in criminal activities in their surroundings and inform police for action against them.

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President Alvi attends Air War Course convocation in Karachi

KARACHI: The Convocation and Graduation Ceremony of No 35 Air War Course was held at Air War College Institute, Karachi on Wednesday. Dr Arif Alvi, President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Addressing the graduating officers, President Alvi congratulated the participants on the successful completion of their course and achieving a great milestone in their career. He said that the requirements for acquisition of knowledge are changing rapidly in the present era, so acquisition of technology is the only way to gain modern education. He further added that in this Hyper competitive world, research and work on artificial intelligence is of vital importance.

He further said: “We must continue to support the oppressed, regardless of their race or colour,” and condemned the biasness shown by India against the Indian Muslims along with the human rights situation in IIOJK.

He added that in modern warfare whether conventional or unconventional, no service could achieve success single handedly and a joint strategic planning is required. Later on, the Chief Guest awarded certificates to the graduating officers. Top graduate trophy was awarded to Commander Waleed Arif from Pakistan Navy.

PAF Air War College Institute is a premier institution of Pakistan Air Force, where senior and mid-level officers of Pakistan Armed Forces and friendly countries are prepared in domains of Air Power doctrine, strategy and employment for higher Command and Staff appointments.

The officers from tri-services of Pakistan, along with the officers from allied countries including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria and Iraq were amongst the graduates. The Ceremony was also attended by various high ranking Civil and Military Officers and diplomats from allied countries.