'Motorway Police is not deployed where Gujjarpura rape incident took place'

Inspector-General National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) Dr Syed Kaleem Imam on Thursday said his institution cannot be held responsible in the Gujjarpura gang-rape incident as the area where the assault took place does not yet fall under its jurisdiction.

A mother of three was robbed and raped in front of two of her children after getting stranded on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway early on Tuesday when her car ran out of fuel. The incident, which has shocked the nation, has spurred demands for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and their execution by public hanging. Citizens have also asked why security officials were not dispatched promptly enough to help the victim and prevent the crime.

“The area where the assault happened, near Link Road, is the Punjab police's jurisdiction,” IG Imam explained.

“This is the Lahore-Sialkot section of the Motorway, constructed by the Frontier Works Organization (FWO)," he said, recalling that its soft opening was held in March.

He said the road is currently out of NHMP's jurisdiction and that Motorway Police will be deployed there once resources are made available. He said NHMP is still in the process of calculating financial costs of doing so, including hiring human resources and logistics equipment.

SOS calls by victim/family

The Motorway IG said a phone call was received by the Motorway Police helpline '130' at around 02:01am. The officer on call ascertained the victim's location to be near the Link Road, Imam said.

"The duty officer told her that the location is out of [NHMP's] jurisdiction," he said.

“Nonetheless, [the officer] contacted the FWO on their helpline '0309' and they responded promptly. The woman was put through to the FWO official while her call [to Motorway Police] was recording. They gave a contact number to the woman,” Imam stated.

However, the victim did not receive any help from the FWO either.

Meanwhile, a Dolphin Force official said they had received 15 calls at 2:49am and reached the spot of the incident at 2:53am. The official said he found the woman in shock and unable to speak. It took some time for her to narrate the incident, he reported.

On the other hand, CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh said the victim had not called the police herself for help. Instead, some of her relatives had called Motorway Police at 1:30am.

However, the Motorway IG stuck to his claim, saying that the woman had told the NHMP official about the fuel exhaustion issue.

He said it cannot be said for sure as to when the incident took place after 2am, but noted that the FIR says it happened around 3am.

“We are in coordination with Lahore police and raids are being conducted. Hopefully, we’ll arrest the culprits,” he added.

Senate body takes notice and summons CCPO Lahore

Senate Committee for Human Rights Chairman Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has taken notice of the incident and summoned Secretary Communication, IG Punjab Police and IG Motorway on September 16 to appear before the committee.

CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh has also been summoned for clarification on his statements blaming the victim for the assault.

Instructing the authorities to submit a final report, Khokhar asked why Motorway Police did not respond to calls for help from the woman. He said that a woman being assaulted on the motorway and police not coming to help her is a matter of serious concern.

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'Motorway Police is not deployed where Gujjarpura rape incident took place'

Inspector-General National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) Dr Syed Kaleem Imam on Thursday said his institution cannot be held responsible in the Gujjarpura gang-rape incident as the area where the assault took place does not yet fall under its jurisdiction.

A mother of three was robbed and raped in front of two of her children after getting stranded on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway early on Tuesday when her car ran out of fuel. The incident, which has shocked the nation, has spurred demands for the immediate arrest of the perpetrators and their execution by public hanging. Citizens have also asked why security officials were not dispatched promptly enough to help the victim and prevent the crime.

“The area where the assault happened, near Link Road, is the Punjab police's jurisdiction,” IG Imam explained.

“This is the Lahore-Sialkot section of the Motorway, constructed by the Frontier Works Organization (FWO)," he said, recalling that its soft opening was held in March.

He said the road is currently out of NHMP's jurisdiction and that Motorway Police will be deployed there once resources are made available. He said NHMP is still in the process of calculating financial costs of doing so, including hiring human resources and logistics equipment.

SOS calls by victim/family

The Motorway IG said a phone call was received by the Motorway Police helpline '130' at around 02:01am. The officer on call ascertained the victim's location to be near the Link Road, Imam said.

"The duty officer told her that the location is out of [NHMP's] jurisdiction," he said.

“Nonetheless, [the officer] contacted the FWO on their helpline '0309' and they responded promptly. The woman was put through to the FWO official while her call [to Motorway Police] was recording. They gave a contact number to the woman,” Imam stated.

However, the victim did not receive any help from the FWO either.

Meanwhile, a Dolphin Force official said they had received 15 calls at 2:49am and reached the spot of the incident at 2:53am. The official said he found the woman in shock and unable to speak. It took some time for her to narrate the incident, he reported.

On the other hand, CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh said the victim had not called the police herself for help. Instead, some of her relatives had called Motorway Police at 1:30am.

However, the Motorway IG stuck to his claim, saying that the woman had told the NHMP official about the fuel exhaustion issue.

He said it cannot be said for sure as to when the incident took place after 2am, but noted that the FIR says it happened around 3am.

“We are in coordination with Lahore police and raids are being conducted. Hopefully, we’ll arrest the culprits,” he added.

Senate body takes notice and summons CCPO Lahore

Senate Committee for Human Rights Chairman Senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has taken notice of the incident and summoned Secretary Communication, IG Punjab Police and IG Motorway on September 16 to appear before the committee.

CCPO Lahore Umar Sheikh has also been summoned for clarification on his statements blaming the victim for the assault.

Instructing the authorities to submit a final report, Khokhar asked why Motorway Police did not respond to calls for help from the woman. He said that a woman being assaulted on the motorway and police not coming to help her is a matter of serious concern.

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PM Imran arrives in Quetta on one-day visit

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Quetta for paying one-day visit on Friday.

Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai and Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan have welcomed PM Imran Khan upon his arrival in Quetta.

The premier was accompanied by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Qasim Suri and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chairman Lt Gen Mohammad Afzal during his one-day visit to Quetta.

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PM Imran arrives in Quetta on one-day visit

Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Quetta for paying one-day visit on Friday.

Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai and Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan have welcomed PM Imran Khan upon his arrival in Quetta.

The premier was accompanied by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar, Qasim Suri and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chairman Lt Gen Mohammad Afzal during his one-day visit to Quetta.

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Apple good for diabetics and blood sugar regulation

Apple are delicious, they are nutritious and a handful may even help keep doctor away. The season of apples is here and we can’t wait to have our fill of these juicy and crunchy wonders.

1. Good for Diabetics and Blood Sugar regulation

According to the book ‘Healing Foods’ by DK Publishing, the fructose (a class of sugar) and antioxidant polyphenols in apples improve the metabolic balance and slow the rate at which sugar is absorbed in the body. This property of apples is especially effective for diabetics, who have to keep their blood sugar spike in check. Experts have also suggested that apples lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of a class of antioxidants called Anthocyanin, that is also responsible for red, purple and blue colors in fruits and veggies.

2.Aids Weight Loss

Pectin fibre helps lower the body’s absorption of excess dietary fats.The rich quantum of fiber found in apples also helps you feeling full for longer. Bangalore based nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood says, “Fibre takes the longest to digest, which helps you keep satiated and prevents you from binging on other fattening and sugar laden foods. In the long run, this aids in weight loss."

3.Helps Relieve Constipation and Diarrhoea

The high concentration of pectin fibre not only aids digestion but also regulates smoother bowel movements. According to the book ‘Healing Foods’, “Pectin has an amphoteric action. Paradoxically, it can prove relief from both constipation and diarrhoea depending on body’s needs.”

4.Reduces Cholesterol

Pectin fibre and other constituents, such as antioxidant polyphenols have been linked to reducing the levels of “unhealthy”(LDL) cholesterol, and slow down its oxidation. This further helps reduce the risk of hardening of arteries, damaging heart muscles and blood vessels.

5.Protecting bones

Apples are also effective in strengthening bones and can play a crucial part in overall bone health. A certain favanoid phlorizin, found in apple skin, may help prevent bone loss associated with menopause, as it fights the inflammation and free radical production that leads to bone degeneration.

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World to learn from Pakistan about how to fight future covid-19 pandemics: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) mentioned Pakistan among a list of countries that the world can emulate in the fight against coronavirus.

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a recent press briefing remarked that Pakistan has used the infrastructure it developed in its fight against polio to tackle COVID-19.

The other countries mentioned by the WHO chief are Thailand, Italy, Mongolia, Mauritius, Uruguay.

Pakistan has seen a steady decline in the number of positive cases after the country reported its first COVID-19 case in February.

Last month, the government also lifted most of the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions after new cases dropped for several weeks.

To date, Pakistan has reported 300,361 cases and continues to record a steady decline in the new infections. The country has also reported 6,370 deaths and over 280,000 have recovered from the virus.

Former health minister Dr Zafar Mirza has hailed the remarks by the WHO chief and said it is a “great honour” for the people of Pakistan.

Mirza had supervised Pakistan’s COVID-19 response before resigning from the post in July.

<358> Pakistan included among 7 countries by WHO Director General - countries that world can learn from about how to fight future pandemics. Great honor for the people of Pakistan. Alhamdolilah ?. https://t.co/33rb8avZA6

— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) September 10, 2020

In a detailed briefing on the current pandemic situation and how the countries are fighting the virus, Dr Tedros mentioned that Thailand has benefited from 40 years of health system strengthening. About Italy, he said that the country "took hard decisions based on the evidence and persisted with them". He also added that unity and solidarity, along with the dedication of health workers, contributed in bringing the outbreak under control.

For Uruguay, he said that the country has one of the most 'robust and resilient' health systems in Latin America which helped it overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WHO chief also singled out Mongolia for quickly activating its State Emergency Committee in January. In the case of Mauritius, he said that the country used its previous experience with contact-tracing and a swift response to manage high-risk issues - high population density, high rate of non-communicable diseases and lots of international travellers.

WHO chief urged countries to invest in public health to build a "foundation of social, economic and political stability". He also acknowledged that significant progress has been made in medicine but warned that too many countries have neglected their public health systems.

"Part of every country’s commitment to build back better must therefore be to invest in public health, as an investment in a healthier and safer future," said the WHO chief.

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World to learn from Pakistan about how to fight future covid-19 pandemics: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) mentioned Pakistan among a list of countries that the world can emulate in the fight against coronavirus.

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in a recent press briefing remarked that Pakistan has used the infrastructure it developed in its fight against polio to tackle COVID-19.

The other countries mentioned by the WHO chief are Thailand, Italy, Mongolia, Mauritius, Uruguay.

Pakistan has seen a steady decline in the number of positive cases after the country reported its first COVID-19 case in February.

Last month, the government also lifted most of the country's remaining coronavirus restrictions after new cases dropped for several weeks.

To date, Pakistan has reported 300,361 cases and continues to record a steady decline in the new infections. The country has also reported 6,370 deaths and over 280,000 have recovered from the virus.

Former health minister Dr Zafar Mirza has hailed the remarks by the WHO chief and said it is a “great honour” for the people of Pakistan.

Mirza had supervised Pakistan’s COVID-19 response before resigning from the post in July.

<358> Pakistan included among 7 countries by WHO Director General - countries that world can learn from about how to fight future pandemics. Great honor for the people of Pakistan. Alhamdolilah ?. https://t.co/33rb8avZA6

— Zafar Mirza (@zfrmrza) September 10, 2020

In a detailed briefing on the current pandemic situation and how the countries are fighting the virus, Dr Tedros mentioned that Thailand has benefited from 40 years of health system strengthening. About Italy, he said that the country "took hard decisions based on the evidence and persisted with them". He also added that unity and solidarity, along with the dedication of health workers, contributed in bringing the outbreak under control.

For Uruguay, he said that the country has one of the most 'robust and resilient' health systems in Latin America which helped it overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.

The WHO chief also singled out Mongolia for quickly activating its State Emergency Committee in January. In the case of Mauritius, he said that the country used its previous experience with contact-tracing and a swift response to manage high-risk issues - high population density, high rate of non-communicable diseases and lots of international travellers.

WHO chief urged countries to invest in public health to build a "foundation of social, economic and political stability". He also acknowledged that significant progress has been made in medicine but warned that too many countries have neglected their public health systems.

"Part of every country’s commitment to build back better must therefore be to invest in public health, as an investment in a healthier and safer future," said the WHO chief.

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