Saudi Arabia taken measures on Jamal Khashoggi’s murder: Foreign Office

Foreign Office commented on the US report regarding the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi saying that Saudi Arabia has taken measures to bring those responsible for the murder to justice.

Foreign Office spokesman said that they have taken note of the public release of the US Administration’s declassified intelligence report, containing its “assessment” on the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.

We have also noted that the Saudi government termed Jamal Khashoggi’s murder as an “abhorrent crime” and a “flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s laws and values,” the spokesman said.

“The Saudi government has further underlined that it took all possible measures within its legal system to ensure that the individuals responsible were properly investigated, convicted and sentenced and that justice was served,” the foreign office said adding that Pakistan recognizes Saudi efforts in this regard and expresses solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The spokesman said that Pakistan underscores adherence to the rule of law, respect for national sovereignty, and protection and promotion of human rights by all States, in accordance with their respective Constitutional frameworks and international obligations.

It is pertinent to mention here that a declassified US intelligence assessment released on Friday noted that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018.

Riyadh has denied any involvement by the crown prince, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler.

“We assess that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi,” the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in the report posted on its website.

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Country’s economy has stabilized owing to prudent policies, Asad Qaiser

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that the country’s economy has stabilized owing to the prudent policies of the PTI-led government.

Addressing a function in Swabi today, Asad Qaiser said that the government’s business-friendly policies were bearing fruit and industries have got momentum in the country.

He maintained that the government wanted to make the country an Islamic welfare state. The NA speaker said that Pakistan wanted peace in the entire region besides enhancing good relations with the neighbouring counties.

Referring to the Surprise Day being observed today, Asad Qaiser said heroes of the Pakistan Air Force made history on this day by foiling India’s nefarious designs in a befitting manner two years back.

Earlier today, Federal finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh had addressed a Webinar predicated on the prosperity of Pakistan noted the global economy is to shrink 4.4 per cent in the backdrop of novel coronavirus.

The global economy was experiencing an extraordinary crisis right now, the federal minister had said in the backdrop of Covid-led plunge to businesses and trade the world over.

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A man identified involved in murdering Asad Achakzai during a mugging bid

In a drop scene over the murder of ANP Spokesman Asad Khan Achakzai who went missing five months back, the police on Saturday claimed to have arrested a Levies man who allegedly killed Achakzai during a mugging bid.

Detailing the entire murder incident, DIG Police Quetta said that a man identified as Israr was involved in murdering Asad Achakzai during a mugging bid.

“It was a blind case for us which has been solved finally as we have arrested the culprit involved in it,” he said adding that the accused was a Levies personnel. “We have also recovered the vehicle of the ANP spokesman from his possession,” he said adding that the accused had admitted snatching the vehicle from Asad Achakzai.

Narrating the incident which led to the murder, the DIG said that Asad Khan gave a lift to the Levies man, who later killed him on the way and threw his body in a ravine. “The accused killed him five months back,” the top cop said adding that the police started a search for the victim soon after a case of him going missing came to the surface.

Responding to the matter, Chief Minister Jam Kamal said that the government tried its best for the recovery of Asad Khan and went all out during the investigation to trace the culprits involved in the entire episode.

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COVID-19:1,176 new cases, 23 deaths reported in the past 24 hours

Coronavirus has claimed 23 more lives in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, surging the overall death toll to 12,860.

According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the COVID-19 has claimed 23 more lives and 1,176 fresh infections were reported.

The total count of active cases is 21,836.

In the past 24 hours, as many as 871 patients have recovered from the virus in a day and 1,562 patients are still in critical condition.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), with the fresh inclusion of the infections in the country the national tally of cases now currently stands at 579,973.

A total of 38,920 tests were conducted across the country during this period. Overall 545,277 people have recovered from the deadly disease so far while 8,951,838 samples have been tested thus far.

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Punjab Government removed AC, DPO of Daska

Following the orders of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), action has been taken against officials in NA-75 by poll ‘rigging’

Assistant Commissioner (AC) Daska Asif Hussain has been removed from the post and asked to report S&GAD. SDPO, Ramzan Kambooh and DSP Zulfiqar Virk have been suspended by the Punjab government.

The notification in line with the ECP orders has been issued by the Punjab government.

The ECP had ordered the removal of Deputy Commissioner, District Police Officer (DPO) and AC Daska over “rigging” during by-poll in NA-75 constituency.

The commission had also summoned Punjab Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Police (IGP) on March 4 for an explanation.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ordered re-polling at all polling stations of NA-75 Sialkot-Daska over rigging on Wednesday.

The Election Commission of Pakistan after hearing arguments from PTI, PML-N and RO had reserved the judgment. Riots were reported during the polling day and the masses were not provided the right to vote in a true manner.

Terming the polling null and void in the NA-75 Daska, the ECP has ordered re-polling in the constituency on March 18.

 

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seven years sentence to DC Qambar Shahdadkot over corruption

An accountability court (AC), Sukkur on Saturday announced its reserved judgment in the Municipal Corporation Sukkur corruption case

As per details, the court awarded seven years jail to Deputy Commissioner Qambar Shahdadkot Javed Ahmed Jagirni along with 11 co-accused in the case.

DC Qambar Shahdadkot and other accused were taken into custody after the announcement of the judgment. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Sukkur had filed Rs64.77 million corruption reference against seven officers, including administrators of the Municipal Corporation, Larkana, Deputy Commissioner Qambar Shahdadkot, Javed Jagirani, and others.

The NAB had investigated corruption during development works by the Municipal Corporation, Larkana, from 2012 to 2014.

One accused named Abdul Qadir Sheikh, who was a contractor lost his life while three other accused struck plea bargain with the NAB.

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Hamza Shahbaz released from jail after 20 months

PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz was released after spending 20 months in jail in relation to a money laundering investigation

His release orders were issued by the accountability court's duty judge Akmal Khan after the surety bonds deposited by the PML-N leader were verified.

The PML-N has prepared well in advance for the party leader's release as 12 different camps have been set up across Lahore to welcome him.

Last year on this day, I and Shahid Khaqan were freed from Adiala Jail on the orders of Islamabad HC after facing Imran Khan’s political victimisation. PMLN leaders have been target of Imran’s vendetta but their resolve has grown stronger. Today Hamza Shahbaz wins freedom too. pic.twitter.com/ZQchjDthnT

— Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) February 26, 2021

 

Arrangements have been made to welcome the PML-N leader from Kot Lakhpat Jail and bring him back to his residence in the form of a rally. PML-N workers carrying drums and showering rose petals danced and celebrated for hours outside the jail in anticipation of his release.

PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz arrived outside Kot Lakhpat Jail where she received her cousin.

شکر الحمدُللّہ ! pic.twitter.com/4Dxg6NVUAc

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 27, 2021

 

LHC grants Hamza Shahbaz bail in money laundering case
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Hamza in the money laundering case after a two-member bench of the court heard his bail plea.

Special Prosecutor Syed Faisal Raza Bukhari appeared on behalf of the National Accountability Bureau, while Azam Nazir Tarar and Amjad Pervez appeared on behalf of Hamza.

After hearing the arguments of both parties, the court had granted bail to Hamza and ordered him to submit two surety bonds of Rs10 million each.

On June 11, 2019, NAB had arrested Hamza after the LHC rejected his interim bail in the Ramzan Sugar Mills and money laundering cases.

According to NAB, the PML-N leader made five companies from 2006 to 2009 and did business of more than Rs19 billion.

On November 11, 2020, Hamza and his father Shahbaz Sharif were indicted in a money laundering reference by an accountability court.

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