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Govt to hold ‘well-trained PTI gangsters’ accountable for vandalism: Sana

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May 13, 2023

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Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday the government would take strict action against the PTI gangsters who vandalised the public property during protests against PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.

Addressing a presser, he said CCTV recordings would be used to identify them. “Anyone identified will be held accountable,” he added. Their leader [Imran Khan] would also be held accountable, he said, for orchestrating such acts.

He went on to say that Mr Khan had a purpose to let loose anarchy in the country, adding he had been struggling to materialise it for years. “He has produced a cult since 2014, and especially since last year, which can help you gauge that it is not a political party but a mindset full of hate, violence, abuse and threats,” he added.

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Outlining the number of protests and protesters across the country, he said the number of protesters dropped from 45,000 on May 9 to up to 6,910 on May 11. “I am fully responsible for reporting these duly verified facts and figures,” he added.

He explained that on May 9, protests were carried out at least 12 places with a participation by up to 700 people in Islamabad, at 221 places in Punjab with a participation of 15,000-18,000 people, and 126 places with participation of 19,000-22,000 people in KP. “On May 10, the capital city saw protests at 11 places with number amounting to 1900, at 33 places in Punjab with 2200 people, and at 85 places in KP with 13000 agitators,” he added.

The minister went on to say that on May 11, protests were carried out at four places with 515 people in Islamabad, at Punjab’s 12 places with 1,000 people and at 39 places in KP with 5,000-6,000 protesters.

Mr Sana continued by saying that this was not a public reaction but trained terrorists, adding that same samples of petrol bombs were found across the country during investigation. “Is this the public reaction he [Mr Khan] has been claiming?” he asked.

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“Who calls burning defence installments and mrtyrs’ graveyards as politics,” he asked. “It has never been our political culture though the PPP and the PML-N have been at daggers drawn in history,” he added. But, they never attacked each other personally, he claimed.

Which political party burned houses, schools, antique buildings like Radio Pakistan in Peshawar, and animal farms, he asked. “Didn’t they [the PTI members] have houses in the country and families living here as well,” he questioned.

Shops, business places, sensitive places were looted and burned, he deplored. He said it was a matter of concern for people. “A man who is accused of looting Rs60 billion of the country is doing this,” he added. Mr Khan invested over 10 years, he said, to prepare such terrorists against his arrest. “It is a matter of concern for the country and thinking grounds for people who could face such things in future,” he added.

“Tell me how difficult it is for a political party to manage a few thousand persons to do such acts,” he said. “It is just a matter of will to do so,” he added.

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A property tycoon’s money was illegally transferred to the UK and had to be repatriated to Pakistan. It was instead repatriated to the Al-Qadir Trust. “Not a penny was given back to the country,” he added.

The minister said Mr Khan kept on inciting people to burn houses, attack buildings and loot banks and shops, and damage public property. “When this criminal comes to the SC, CJP Umar Ata Bandial welcomes him and gives him relief that has been unforeseen in the history,” he lamented.

If he was welcomed by the CJP, what authority did lower courts were left with then, he asked. “Mr Khan asked court to grant him bail in cases that were even yet to be lodged,” he added.

Mr Sanaullah said the country would soon know when details come out on how public money had been exploited for favouritism. “Mr Khan has been exposed now and the nation should know him properly,” he added.

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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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