PM Imran Khan announces special security group for Hazara community

Prime Minister Imran Khan blamed India for being behind the terrorist acts in Balochistan and vowed that stringent security measures would be taken for safeguarding the Hazara community.

Speaking to digital media representatives, Imran Khan expressed regret over the brutal killing of the members of the Hazara community and said that they were facing genocide.

“Some terror elements have joined hands with Daesh and they are supported by India for promoting terrorism in Balochistan,” he said adding that the cabinet was apprised of attempts being made to fuel sectarian rifts in the country in March.

He said that India has made attempts to fuel sectarian tensions in the country and Maulana Adil’s assassination was one such bid to fuel the rifts, however, it was tackled in the best possible way by the security institutions.

“Our forces have foiled many attempts from terrorists and arrested several such elements before the execution of their nefarious designs,” Imran Khan said.

He said that the Balochistan province was neglected in the past due to its less population and votes, however, their government is giving special attention towards the development of the province.

“The chieftain system in the province has also a role in the destruction of Balochistan,” the prime minister said while also blaming the PPP for neglecting it during its tenure.

“The development funds were previously funneled through chieftains of the province, which made them richer while the masses remained poor,” Imran Khan said.

He further lauded Jam Kamal and said that he was performing well for the betterment of the province.

Prime Minister Imran Khan later speaking to the heirs of the victims in a separate meeting said that they were establishing a security group tasked with providing security to the Hazara victims.

“I have met Hazara families after attacks on them previously when I was not the prime minister,” he said adding that he decided to visit after the burial of the victims as a prior visit could set a bad precedent for his successors.

“I am thankful to the families of the victims for burying the coal miners on my request,” he said adding that he remained in touch with the security institutions, reviewing the situation.

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Saleem Mandviwalla to be inducted in Sindh cabinet after Senate retirement

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has commenced preparation for the forthcoming Senate elections.

As per sources, the PPP leadership has started consultation with other party leaders regarding the awarding of tickets to candidates for upcoming Senate elections.

Seven senators of PPP from the Sindh Assembly will retire in March after completing their tenure. The Senators who will retire in March include Rehman Malik, Raza Rabbani, Farooq H Naek, Sherry Rehman, Saleem Mandviwalla, Sassui Palijo and Gianchand.

Sources told  that PPP is mulling to award tickets to some retired Senators for the next elections. Those retired Senators who will be awarded tickets to contest upcoming elections include Sherry Rehman, Farooq H Naek and Saleem Mandviwalla.

It was learnt that Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla will be given an important portfolio in the provincial cabinet after his retirement from Senate.

Meanwhile, Senator Sassui Palijo likely to be given a portfolio in the Sindh cabinet after her retirement form Upper House.

Top members from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will be among the 52 Senators set to retire on 12 March 2021 after completion of their six-year tenure.

According to details, Rehman Malik, Raza Rabbani, Farooq H Naek, Sherry Rehman, Saleem Mandviwalla will be among seven top PPP lawmakers set to retire after completing their tenure.

Usman Kakar from Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP), Abdul Ghafoor Haideri from JUI-F, independent candidates Sajjad Turi, Momin Afridi, Taj Afridi, and Aurangzeb Orakzai will be among the retiring Senators.

From PML-N, their top Senators including Pervaiz Rashid, Raja Zafarul Haq, Mushahid Ullah Khan, Javed Abbasi, Kulsoom Parveen, Prof Sajid Mir and Saleem Zia will also superannuate.

Six members of the PTI including Mohsin Aziz, Information Minister Shibli Faraz, Noman Wazir, Prof Dr. Mehr Taj Roghani, and Zeeshan Khanzada will also complete their six-year-tenure of Senate in March 2021.

Sitara Ayaz of ANP, Muhammad Tahir Bizinjo, Mir Kabeer Ahmed Muhammad Shahi and Dr. Ashok Kumar of National Party, and Sarfaraz Bugti of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) are also among some of the prominent lawmakers set to retire.

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Man carrying rifle kills cop in KP’s Battagram

A cop was gunned down by a citizen who was carrying an AK-47 rifle in Battagram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Saturday, reported.

Battagram District is a district in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

A policeman, Hawaldar Noor Ali Shah, has allegedly been killed by the firing of a citizen identified as Abu Bakr in Battagram district.

Police sources said that Noor Ali Shah tried to stop Abu Bakr from exhibiting arms and attempted to seize the weapon from his possession. Later, the accused opened fire on the cop, leaving him dead on the scene.

The body of the slain cop was shifted to the hospital for carrying out legal procedures. Following the firing incident, a police team arrested the accused.

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Man carrying rifle kills cop in KP’s Battagram

A cop was gunned down by a citizen who was carrying an AK-47 rifle in Battagram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Saturday, reported.

Battagram District is a district in Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

A policeman, Hawaldar Noor Ali Shah, has allegedly been killed by the firing of a citizen identified as Abu Bakr in Battagram district.

Police sources said that Noor Ali Shah tried to stop Abu Bakr from exhibiting arms and attempted to seize the weapon from his possession. Later, the accused opened fire on the cop, leaving him dead on the scene.

The body of the slain cop was shifted to the hospital for carrying out legal procedures. Following the firing incident, a police team arrested the accused.

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PM Imran Khan departs for Quetta to meet families of Machh victims

Prime Minister Imran Khan has departed for the Balochistan capital Quetta where he will meet heirs of the slain coal miners in Machh massacre, on Saturday.

PM Imran Khan is accompanied by interior minister Sheikh Rasheed during his visit to Quetta. Federal minister Ali Zaidi and PM’s special assistant Zulfiqar Bukhari are already present in Quetta.
After reaching the Balochistan capital, the premier will meet relatives of the Machh victims to offer his condolence.

Moreover, a briefing will be given to PM Khan regarding the Machh incident during his visit.

Earlier in the day, mourners offered funeral prayers of the Hazara victims of Machh massacre today after their negotiations with the government went successful on Friday night.

Balochistan ministers, deputy speaker Qasim Suri, PM’s aide Zulfiqar Bukhari and federal minister Ali Zaidi attended the funeral prayers and burial rites of the slain coal miners.

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PSL 6: PCB released the details of players retained

Islamabad United on Saturday announced to swap Alex Hales with Colin Ingram of Karachi Kings just a day before the players draft of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a separate statement also released the details of players retained and released by the PSL franchises.

The PCB said that defending champions Karachi Kings and Islamabad United have completed a successful trade of Englishman Alex Hales and Colin Ingram of South Africa ahead of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2021 Player Draft.

“In the only trade, Hales returns to Islamabad United after playing for Karachi Kings in the 2020 edition, while Colin Ingram is back to Karachi Kings after featuring for them in the 2018 and 2019 events,” it said.

Following this trade, the PCB said, Karachi will take Islamabad’s pick in the first round of Diamond, while Islamabad will make their lone Diamond pick in the second round.

“We are excited to welcome @AlexHales1 back into the Islamabad United squad. Farewell to @CAIngram41. Best of luck Colin, you will be missed,” Islamabad United said on Twitter.

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PM Imran Khan departs for Quetta to meet families of Machh victims

Prime Minister Imran Khan has departed for the Balochistan capital Quetta where he will meet heirs of the slain coal miners in Machh massacre, on Saturday.

PM Imran Khan is accompanied by interior minister Sheikh Rasheed during his visit to Quetta. Federal minister Ali Zaidi and PM’s special assistant Zulfiqar Bukhari are already present in Quetta.
After reaching the Balochistan capital, the premier will meet relatives of the Machh victims to offer his condolence.

Moreover, a briefing will be given to PM Khan regarding the Machh incident during his visit.

Earlier in the day, mourners offered funeral prayers of the Hazara victims of Machh massacre today after their negotiations with the government went successful on Friday night.

Balochistan ministers, deputy speaker Qasim Suri, PM’s aide Zulfiqar Bukhari and federal minister Ali Zaidi attended the funeral prayers and burial rites of the slain coal miners.

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