Students, teachers not required to bring coronavirus test reports: Punjab Govt

The government of Punjab has not made it a requirement for the students or teachers to bring reports of their coronavirus test ahead of the reopening of educational institutes, the provincial healthcare department clarified on Sunday.

School, colleges and universities are reopening from Monday which were ordered to close in March to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The government had decided to resume educational activities from September 15 after virus cases recorded a steady decline in the country during the past few weeks. The health authorities have issued safety measures for the management of educational institutions and students to be followed during classes.

In a clarification letter to the relevant institutions, Primary & Secondary Health Care Department (P&SHD) Secretary Captain (r) Muhammad Usman Younis said the government of Punjab did not lay down any prerequisite for teachers or students to bring their coronavirus test reports.

The tests would, however, be carried out by the provincial government itself once the education institutes reopened — set for September 15, Younis added, noting that a comprehensive strategy had already been developed for testing in schools, colleges, and universities.

Moreover, a random sampling would be done once in a fortnight from every educational institute located in districts marked as high risk for the deadly coronavirus, he noted.

The secretary further underlined that there was no requirement for any tests, except random sampling, at the official level. No educational institute had the authority to request coronavirus test reports from teachers or students, he said, adding that it was only for the government to do so.

Parents, teachers and students may call 1033 to obtain details about coronavirus symptoms and other information. Alternatively, information may also be obtained through the P&SHD social media accounts.

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Girl martyred, four civilians injured in unprovoked firing by Indian troops at LoC

Indian army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Tatta Pani and Rakhchakri sectors of Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) on Sunday, targeting the civilian population.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an 11-year-old girl was martyred and four other civilians including two children got injured as a result of Indian firing.

“Pakistan Army troops responded effectively to Indian firing,” the military’s media wing said.

The latest ceasefire breach followed on the heels of another such incident on Sept 9 when Indian forces opened fire in the Bedori sector from across the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the martyrdom of a Pakistan Army soldier.

Read more: Soldier martyred in Indian ceasefire violation along LoC

“Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) in Bedori Sector along LOC, targeting Pakistan Army posts and civil population. Pakistan Army responded effectively,” the ISPR had said in a statement.

“Reports of heavy losses on the enemy in terms of men and material. During the exchange of intense fire, Havaldar Liaqat, age 39 years, resident of District Chakwal, embraced shahadat.”

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Motorway gang rape suspect Waqar surrenders before Lahore police

A suspect in the motorway gang rape case surrendered before the Lahore Police on Sunday and claimed that he was not involved in the highway incident.

Waqarul Hassan was among the two suspects identified by the Punjab government on Saturday for their involvement in the heinous crime which has angered the whole nation and prompted countrywide protests.

The key suspect, Abid Ali, is still at large and police teams are conducting raids at different locations to apprehend him.

According to sources, Waqar surrendered himself today at the Model Town police station on the pressure from his relatives and told the investigators that he was not involved in the motorway case. 

یہ دونوں ملزمان لاہور سیالکوٹ موٹر وے زیادتی کیس میں مطلوب ہیں اس حوالے سے اگر آپ کے پاس کوئی معلومات ہیں تو براہ مہربانی پولیس نمبر 15 پر اطلاع کریں.معلومات فراہم کرنے والے شہری کا نام نہ صرف صیغہ راز میں رکھا جائے گا بلکہ 25 لاکھ روپے انعام بھی دیا جائے گا۔#motorwayincident pic.twitter.com/e8UZJIknsW

— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) September 12, 2020

He claimed that his brother-in-law, Abbas, was using his mobile phone.

“Abbas refused to surrender himself with me but he may do soon. He was involved in some criminal activities with Abid Ali and is still in contact with him,” Waqar reportedly told police.

Claiming innocence in the gang rape, he asked the officials to get his DNA test done.

On Saturday, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar had announced a reward of Rs2.5 million for each of the suspects if information leading to their arrest is shared. He said that the identity of those bringing forward any information will be kept confidential.

"We worked day and night and launched a probe using scientific techniques. I personally monitored the progress and directed the completion of the probe expediently," Buzdar had said.

According to the chief minister, seven cases — including two gang-rape cases — were registered against Abid, while two robbery cases were filed against Waqar who was released 14 days earlier on bail.

"I want to inform you all we have succeeded in tracking down the real culprits behind this heart-wrenching incident in less than 72 hours. I assure you that the savages that have committed this crime will be brought to justice very soon," the chief minister vowed.

Buzdar said that the culprits will be given exemplary punishment for the heinous crime.

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Motorway gang rape suspect Waqar surrenders before Lahore police

A suspect in the motorway gang rape case surrendered before the Lahore Police on Sunday and claimed that he was not involved in the highway incident.

Waqarul Hassan was among the two suspects identified by the Punjab government on Saturday for their involvement in the heinous crime which has angered the whole nation and prompted countrywide protests.

The key suspect, Abid Ali, is still at large and police teams are conducting raids at different locations to apprehend him.

According to sources, Waqar surrendered himself today at the Model Town police station on the pressure from his relatives and told the investigators that he was not involved in the motorway case. 

یہ دونوں ملزمان لاہور سیالکوٹ موٹر وے زیادتی کیس میں مطلوب ہیں اس حوالے سے اگر آپ کے پاس کوئی معلومات ہیں تو براہ مہربانی پولیس نمبر 15 پر اطلاع کریں.معلومات فراہم کرنے والے شہری کا نام نہ صرف صیغہ راز میں رکھا جائے گا بلکہ 25 لاکھ روپے انعام بھی دیا جائے گا۔#motorwayincident pic.twitter.com/e8UZJIknsW

— Punjab Police Official (@OfficialDPRPP) September 12, 2020

He claimed that his brother-in-law, Abbas, was using his mobile phone.

“Abbas refused to surrender himself with me but he may do soon. He was involved in some criminal activities with Abid Ali and is still in contact with him,” Waqar reportedly told police.

Claiming innocence in the gang rape, he asked the officials to get his DNA test done.

On Saturday, Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar had announced a reward of Rs2.5 million for each of the suspects if information leading to their arrest is shared. He said that the identity of those bringing forward any information will be kept confidential.

"We worked day and night and launched a probe using scientific techniques. I personally monitored the progress and directed the completion of the probe expediently," Buzdar had said.

According to the chief minister, seven cases — including two gang-rape cases — were registered against Abid, while two robbery cases were filed against Waqar who was released 14 days earlier on bail.

"I want to inform you all we have succeeded in tracking down the real culprits behind this heart-wrenching incident in less than 72 hours. I assure you that the savages that have committed this crime will be brought to justice very soon," the chief minister vowed.

Buzdar said that the culprits will be given exemplary punishment for the heinous crime.

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At least 1 dead, 5 injured as another multi-storey building collapses in Karachi’s Lyari area

At least one people were killed and five injured when a multi-storey residential building in Karachi’s Lyari area collapsed on Sunday, rescue officials.

The personnel of Sindh Rangers reached the site and cordoned off the entire locality to avoid further loss as another building have also suffered damages.

The injured have been shifted to the Civil Hospital where the condition of several of them is said to be critical.

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At least 1 dead, 5 injured as another multi-storey building collapses in Karachi’s Lyari area

At least one people were killed and five injured when a multi-storey residential building in Karachi’s Lyari area collapsed on Sunday, rescue officials.

The personnel of Sindh Rangers reached the site and cordoned off the entire locality to avoid further loss as another building have also suffered damages.

The injured have been shifted to the Civil Hospital where the condition of several of them is said to be critical.

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Allama Zameer Akhtar Naqvi passes away in Karachi

Famed religious scholar Allama Dr Syed Zameer Akhtar Naqvi has passed away at the age of 76, his close friends said Sunday, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The respected cleric was shifted to a private hospital in Karachi, reports said, after suffering a heart attack late Saturday.

His body would soon be shifted to the Ancholi Imambargah, his friends added.

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