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Nine terrorists killed as military foils terror attack on Mianwali training airbase

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November 4, 2023

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Nine terrorists killed as military foils terror attack on Mianwali training airbase

Security forces foiled an attack on a training airbase in Mianwali and killed all the nine terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, as the military installation was targeted during early hours on Saturday.

According to the ISPR, three terrorists were killed during their attempt to enter the airbase after the troops deployed at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) facility reacted swiftly to the attack.

The remaining six attackers were eliminated after being encircled, the military’s media wing said, adding that the quick response ensured the safety pf national assets remained protected.

Moreover, the ISPR said the PAF assets remained secure and only three aircraft, which had been already grounded at the airbase, were damaged in the terror attack.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAIMED

On the other hand, Reuters reported that a spokesman for terrorist group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) had claimed responsibility for the PAF base attack carried out on Saturday morning.

TJP came to the fore only this year and little is known about the group, which has carried out a string of high-profile attacks in the country, including killing 12 soldiers at a Pakistani military base in the southwestern province of Balochistan in July.

The early Saturday attack startled residents living close by when volleys of gunfire broke the morning silence.

“I woke up at around 3am after I heard massive gun shots which continued till around 7am,” Zeeshan Niazi, a resident of Mianwali, told Reuters.

INCREASE IN TERROR ATTACKS

Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terror attacks on military in Balochistan and Khyer Pakhtunkhwa, as a total of 17 soldiers were martyred in separate incidents a day earlier.

Fourteen of these martyrs lost their lives after a military convoy was targeted in Gwadar, as the ISPR promised that the security forces were determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country. “Such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added.

The other three soldiers were martyred in DI Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – two as a result of exchange of fire during an intelligence-based operation and one in an IED (improvised explosive device).

At the same time, Mianwali –a district in western Punjab, which borders Karak and Lakki Marwat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – has repeated witnessed terror attacks where policemen remained a repeated target.

GENERAL ELECTIONS

With Pakistan set to go for polls on Feb 8 next year, the terrorism acts are a worrying sign, as political leadership and parties would have to be extra cautious during their election campaigns.

The JUI-F, led by seasoned politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman, has been repeatedly targeted by terrorists, as Maulana is a strong advocate of parliamentary democracy despite his religious vote bank.

In July, dozens of his supporters were killed in a suicide blast at a party convention in Bajaur district – formerly part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – while senior leader Hafiz Hamdullah escaped an attack in Mastung, Balochistan, in September.

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KP CM Gandapur’s interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

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May 18, 2024

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KP CM Gandapur's interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

A district and sessions court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the interim bail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur till May 28.

The additional district and sessions judge conducted hearing of interim bail plea for Ali Amin Gandapur in a case of arson and meddling government affairs. Advocate Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared on behalf of the KP chief minister.

During the hearing, a request was submitted by KP CM Gandapur for exemption from attending court proceedings which was accepted by the court.

Gandapur had made the request due to his official engagement in government affairs. Later, the additional district and sessions judge extended the interim bail of CM Gandapur till May 28.

It should be remembered that a case was registered against Gandapur in Nasirabad police station.

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CM Maryam directs measures for land record digitalisation

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May 18, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued directives to implement concrete measures for the digitalization of land records across the province.

Presided over a crucial session focused on Board of Revenue reforms, CM Nawaz received a comprehensive briefing on the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) project.

During the session, officials from the Punjab Land Record Authority and Management of State Land provided insights into the project’s business plan and execution strategies.

The digitalization of land records under the PULSE project is being undertaken with the support of the World Bank.

This ambitious initiative aims to digitize all land records in Punjab on an owner-based system, marking a significant step towards transparency and efficiency in revenue management.

Key highlights from the briefing include the categorization of land properties into clear, and disputed categories, denoted by green, yellow, and red respectively.

Each buyer will be assigned a unique property number, streamlining legal processes and reducing complications associated with property transactions.

The implementation of a transparent partition of land and parcel document system will enhance the transparency and fairness of revenue management.

The digitalization process will also simplify the Record of Rights (Fard) and property transfer system, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for citizens.

In a move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the government plans to introduce services such as overseas property transfer, mutation, registration, and e-survey.

CM Maryam Nawaz has underscored the importance of swift action and collaboration among relevant departments to expedite the digitalization of land records.

Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, chief secretary, P&D chairman, SMU head and other officials attended the session.

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

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May 18, 2024

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to Pakistani students.

Prime Minister Sharif contacted the Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hassan Ali Zaigham by telephone and directed to provide all kind of support and assistance to the Pakistani students. He also ordered the Pakistani ambassador to visit the hostels and meet the students.

On this occasion, the Pakistani ambassador informed the prime minister about the current situation in Bishkek and said no Pakistani was killed in the incident.

He said the embassy was assisting the wounded students. The prime minister emphasised to keep in constant touch with the parents of the students and provide them timely information.

PM Sharif directed that all kinds of medical facilities should be provided to the injured students, and arrangements should be made for immediate return of the injured students who were willing to return to Pakistan.

Government of Pakistan will bear the cost of return of students. The prime minister said he was personally monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

“We will not leave our students alone in this situation. Our government is also in touch with the government of Kyrgyzstan,” said the prime minister.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the attacks on students from Pakistan and other countries in Kyrgyzstan. He directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to the Pakistani students.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the Pakistani Embassy had provided emergency numbers and was continuously monitoring the situation.

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