July 25, 2022 – Page 5 – PPI News Agency

July 25, 2022

Fool proof arrangements should be made with cooperation of all stakeholders for the security of Ashura Muharram Majalis and processions: IG Punjab

Lahore, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has said that regarding the arrival of Ashura Muharram, the security of Majalis and processions should be made foolproof with consultation and cooperation of all stakeholders including Ulama e Karam, peace committees, civil society, district administration. Special Branch and CTD should provide all possible support and advance reports to Field Commanders for security arrangements of Muharram.

IG Punjab directed that all preparations for security of Muharram should be completed on time so that there is no danger of disturbance of peace. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar directed that the process of punishment should be ensured immediately, all supervisory officers should dispose of the pending show-cause notices at the earliest in a week.

The existing workload should be completed within seven days and the progress report should be sent to the Central Police Office. Faisal Shahkar said that the only criteria for transfer and posting will be merit, officers who have done good work and did not get the prior opportunity should be given priority for posting at all levels including police station, circle and district.

IG Punjab said that the main job of the police is to provide relief to the citizens, so easy access of common man to the field officers should be made possible in every case and regular holding of Khuli Katchehries should be ensured in every case.

Faisal Shahkar directed that the officers should keep in constant contact with their Jawans so that they do not face any difficulty in solving their problems. IGP stressed that all supervisory officers including DPOs, SPs should ensure that orderly room is held regularly.

IG Punjab said that the traffic wardens and policemen on duty at public places are our real face, their behaviour should be exemplary and it is the responsibility of the supervisory officers to provide them with the best environment and facilities during duty. IG Punjab assigned a special task to DIG Traffic Punjab and CTO Lahore in this regard.

These views were expressed by the IG Punjab while talking to the officers in the first official meeting after taking charge of his post. Supervisory officers of all departments, Additional IG South Punjab, Heads of Units, and DIGs were present in the meeting while RPOs, CPOs and DPOs participated through video link.

IG Punjab while giving instructions to the officers said that zero tolerance policy will continue against black sheep involved in corruption, mistreatment of citizens and illegal activities. He said that escape from police custody is not acceptable under any circumstances, strict departmental and legal action will be taken against those responsible.

IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar said that along with crime data, public perception will be the main criterion for evaluating performance of police. Police officers should make service and safety of citizens their motto. IG Punjab directed that strict action will be taken against one-wheelers, kite flying and drug dealers. IG Punjab emphasized that the security of foreign nationals, especially Chinese residents, is the top priority in which no lapse will be tolerated.

IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar directed that the real formula to control crime is to improve the conviction rate, the supervisory officers should improve the work out rate of cases under personal supervision. IG Punjab said that zero tolerance in incidents of violence against women and children, security of sensitive sections including minorities is the first priority in this regard, RPOs, DPOs should take timely measures under personal supervision.

IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar said that to check the performance of the police at the district level, he will visit the districts soon and along with the inspection of the police stations, he will take direct feedback from the public. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar directed that the police should not leave any effort in the welfare of families of martyrs, the officers should be in direct contact with the families of the martyrs.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

July 25, 2022

Senator Hidayatullah Khan, Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works presiding over a Meeting of the Committee at Parliament Lodges Islamabad

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works was held on Monday at the Parliament Lodges. The meeting was chaired by Senator Haji Hidayatullah and was attended by Senator Saifullah Abro, Senator Prince Ahmed Omer Ahmedzai, Senator Fida Muhammad, Senator Saifullah Sarwar Khan Nyazee, Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi, Senator Muhammad Qasim, Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, Senator Afnan Ullah Khan and senior officers of the Ministry of Housing and Works along with its attached departments and agencies.

Matters discussed included; details of ongoing projects and reasons for delays, details of Pak PWD funds utilised for Malakand Division for the past 15 years and briefing project at Mauza Tamma and Morian particularly with regards to the murder of the landowner.

Regarding ongoing FGEHA projects the Ministry informed the Committee that due to unprecedented rise in construction material continuing work was impossible. It was revealed that the price adjustment included in the contract in line with Pakistan Engineering Council standard price adjustment guidelines did not cover the current hyper escalation of construction goods. The Committee was informed that the Ministry was doing all in its power to come to an amicable resolution and has forwarded a summary of the issues to ECC for approval of recommendations.

In addition to the above it was asserted that another hurdle that has played an important role in stalling projects pertains to land acquisition issues. Members took strong notice of phenomenally slow progress and stressed the need for rate analysis. The Committee emphasized that curbing work was illegal and the Ministry must deal with this issue accordingly. Directions were given to submit rate analysis details of all projects to the Committee. The need to set a limit for bids was asserted. A sub-Committee was formed to review the matter in greater detail.

Discussing details of Pak PWD funds utilised for Malakand Division in the past 15 years the Committee showed concern regarding documentation and directed the Ministry to provide details related to the whole province in the next meeting. Regarding the Housing Project at Mauza Tamma and Morian, the matter was taken up by the Committee to ensure that the aggrieved are compensated. It was asserted that numerous measures have been taken by FGEHA in this regard.

The matter of the murder of the land owner, it was asserted must be referred to law enforcement agencies. The Ministry recommended that compensation must be paid on the basis of the report given by the Deputy Commissioner and Inspector General of Police. Discussing details of projects of Ministry of Housing and works in Sindh, the Committee recommended that allocated funds for the province must be reviewed.

For more information, contact:
Senate of Pakistan
H.No.7, Cat-II, G-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9204564534
Fax: +92-51-9205703
E-mail: senate@comsats.net.pk
Website: www.senate.gov.pk

July 25, 2022

Afghanistan lauds Islamabad’s steps for promoting trade activities on border

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):A delegation of Afghan officials led by interim Minister for Border and Tribal Affairs Maulana Kalim-ur-Rahman, visited Pak-Afghan border in North Waziristan district on Monday. The Afghan delegation was received by General Officer Commanding Seventh Division Major General Naeem Akhtar.

The delegation was briefed about the mechanism and strategy regarding trade and transit and steps taken to enhance trade activities between the two countries on border. The Afghan delegation expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made for trade and patients coming from Afghanistan for treatment in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

July 25, 2022

Institute of Strategic Thinking holds a Seminar on Kashmir

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):A seminar titled ‘Kashmir with its Legal Dimension from Past to Present’ was held at Institute of Strategic Thinking (SDE) Ankara in connection with 3rd “Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir”. August 05th is observed as Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir, the day when Indian government, breaching fundamental legal norms and rules, illegally and unilaterally revoked articles 370 and 35-A of Indian constitution.

These articles conferred upon Kashmir the autonomous status with special rights and privileges for Kashmiris, and were irrevocable and permanent provisions of the Indian Constitution. Speaking on the occasion, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkiye, Sajjad Qazi thanked the people and government of Turkiye for its principled stance on Kashmir and highlighted that Turkish support and solidarity with Kashmir is a source of great strength for millions of oppressed people of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and an important contribution towards realization of their right to self-determination.

Ambassador Qazi stated that Kashmiri freedom struggle is a classic example of unprecedented oppression on one side, and unyielding courage, resolve, determination and perseverance by over 9 million innocent people on the other. Neither the 75 years of illegal Indian occupation, nor the extreme brutality of Indian security forces in maintaining this occupation, have succeeded in subduing the spirit of the Kashmiri people.

Ambassador Qazi reiterated that India must reverse its illegal and unilateral actions of 05 August 2019, lift its inhuman military siege in IIOJK, stop its illegal measures to change the demographic structure of the occupied territory, cease extra judicial killings of Kashmiri youth, release the illegally detained Kashmiri youth and political leadership and let Kashmiris exercise their inalienable right to self-determination through a fair and impartial plebiscite under auspices of the United nations as enshrined in the relevant UN security Council Resolutions. The Ambassador thanked SDE management for organizing the event. On the occasion, Mr. Sinan Taukcu, Head of SDAV also highlighted Kashmir issue with his enlightening remarks.

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July 25, 2022

Economy cannot afford a new political crisis: Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan’s current economic situation cannot afford any new political crisis. Speaking to news persons outside the Supreme Court in Islamabad, the Minister said the incumbent federal government is taking the economy out of crisis towards stability. He said Imran Khan and his party leaders repeatedly gave statements against the institutions and the country’s judiciary but nobody takes notice.

July 25, 2022

Corps Commanders review country’s security situation

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Corps Commanders have reaffirmed resolve of the armed forces to extend complete support to civil administration in rescue and rehabilitation activities. This resolved was expressed at 49th Corps Commanders’ Conference held in Rawalpindi on Monday with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in the chair. General Bajwa lauded successful ongoing counter terrorism operations and paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of officers and men to ensure security of borders and safety of masses.

The forum also took comprehensive review of the security situation with particular focus on Border and Internal Security. The Army Chief appreciated the efforts of formations in relief operations to mitigate challenges of people affected due to floods and heavy rainfalls in the country.

July 25, 2022

Supreme Court rejects government’s petition to form full bench on Punjab CM election

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Supreme Court has turned down coalition government’s plea for constituting a full court to hear the matter pertaining to the election of Punjab Chief Minister. According to the details, Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial read the decision which reserved earlier on Monday. After pronouncing the reserved judgment the hearing of the petitions related to Chief Minister Punjab’s election has been adjourned till on Tuesday.