ECP issued show cause notice to PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued an advance warning to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz over her visit to PP-38 Sialkot constituency.

The ECP has issued an advance warning to Maryam Nawaz and directed her to refrain from Azad Jammu and Kashmir electioneering during her visit to PP-38 Sialkot constituency in connection with by-elections to be held on July 28.

Maryam Nawaz will visit Sialkot today where she will address a public gathering in PP-38 Sialkot constituency.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PP-38 by-poll is due on July 28 whereas polling for AJK Legislative Assembly’s LA-36 comprising Kashmiri emigrants from Jammu settled in Sialkot tehsil is scheduled for July 25, a day after Maryam Nawaz’s Sialkot trip.

The PP-38 Sialkot by-poll is scheduled on July 28 on the slot vacated after the death of PML-N Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Khush Akhtar Subhani.

The PML-N had issued an election ticket to the younger brother of the deceased lawmaker, a former MPA Tariq Subhani, whereas, Qaiser Iqbal had been given the poll ticket by the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

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Justice Qazi Faez Isa and his wife Sarina Isa tested positive for COVID-19

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa and his wife Sarina Isa have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has confirmed it in a handout issued on Saturday by the deputy registrar of the apex court.

Justice Qazi Faez Isa and his wife Sarina Isa have quarantined themselves at their home.

It is pertinent to mention here that Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Gulzar Ahmed has also undergone COVID tests previously, however, he had tested negative for the virus every time.

Justice Gulzar Ahmed and his family have tested negative on April 14 after they underwent coronavirus tests in wake of precautionary measures taken after one of the Supreme Court’s naib-qasid tested positive for the infection.

According to a handout issued from the apex court at that time, coronavirus symptoms were found in one of the naib-qasid of the top court and was put in quarantine.

“During his first test, the reports highlighted some suspicions of the virus symptoms to which he underwent another test,” it said adding that the second test confirmed that the court employee was affected by COVID-19.

Justice Gulzar Ahmed, his family and a secretary also underwent the tests and all of them have tested negative for the virus, the handout released from the Supreme Court said.

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Govt decided to investigate India’s use of Pegasus spyware against Pakistan

Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior and Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Saturday announced that PTI-led federal government has decided to investigate India’s use of Pegasus spyware to spy on the country’s public figures including Prime Minister Imran Khan.

He announced this while addressing a press conference here in Islamabad flanked by Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry.

The SAPM said that the federal government has decided to launch an investigation into the Pegasus spyware scandal and a committee to probe the matter would be announced soon.

“Foreign Office officials, intelligence agencies FIA and other security institutions will be included in the committee to probe what kind of information was leaked by NSO’s Pegasus spyware,” he said.

Shahzad Akbar further said the committee would also ascertain whether an Indian cyber attack against notable figures of Pakistan remained successful or not. He said that the investigation will take two or three months to complete.

“India attacked the sovereignty of Pakistan through Pegasus spyware. Pakistan will also raise this issue with relevant United Nation bodies,” he said and added that Pakistan will use every legal option to protect its integrity and sovereignty.

“At least three numbers used by Prime Minister Imran Khan were also targeted by NSO Group and its Pegasus spyware,” the SAPM shared.

It is pertinent to mention here that the mobile phones of at least two dozen Pakistani senior defence and intelligence officials were allegedly targeted with technology owned by the Israeli spyware company NSO Group.

The alleged breach of privacy was discovered during an analysis of 1,400 people whose phones were the focus of hacking attempts in a two-week period earlier this year, the report says quoting sources familiar with the matter who wished not to be named.

Fawad blasts Nawaz for meeting Afghan NSA
Speaking on the occasion, Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry criticised PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for meeting Afghan National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib, saying it “proved his connections with Pakistan’s enemies.”

The federal minister also demanded to public audio transcripts of Nawaz’s meeting with the Afghanistan NSA. He said PML-N should issue a clarification on it.

Earlier in a tweet, Fawad said: “Sending Nawaz Sharif abroad was dangerous because such people become helpful in international conspiracies.”

“Modi, Mohib or Amrullah Saleh every enemy of Pakistan is a close friend of Nawaz Sharif,” he added.

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Sheik Rashid hopeful of PTI's triumph in AJK polls

Federal Interior Minister Sheik Rashid Ahmed on Saturday communicated trusted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will arise successful in Azad Kashmir elections.

Addressing a press conference , Interior Minister said that opposition parties are crying foul even before votes are casted and added that he will report PTI win in the AJK polls from Lal Haveli.

Reacting to reports of meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Afghan NSA, Sheik Rashid said that according to web-based media, PML-N supremo met with RAW’ agents..

He further said that he doesn't perceive any eventual fate of Nawaz Sharif party in governmental issues and unseemly language of Maryam Nawaz will likewise annihilate her political vocation.

The interior minister  said that Nawaz Sharif and his family plundered public exchequer. He, while encouraging Nawaz Sharif to get back to country, guaranteed full security to him on his return.

Sheik Rashid further said that Pakistan remains with Kashmiris in their battle for freedom and Prime Minister Imran Khan battled their case in most ideal way while Fazlur Rehman neglected to do anything considerable for the reason.

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Corona vaccination certificate mandatory for domestic Air travel: NCOC

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has announced to make the COVID vaccination certificate mandatory for travelling through domestic flights from August 01, reported on Saturday.

The NCOC which is overseeing Pakistan’s response to COVID-19 has asked citizens to get vaccinated by July 31 to avoid any inconvenience. “The citizens should get a COVID vaccine certificate after the vaccination process,” the body said in a message from its Twitter handle.
Those who would be exempted from the COVID vaccination certificate, according to the NCOC, included travelers boarding abroad flights, foreign nationals, and those avoiding vaccination owing to a reaction in the body.

Furthermore, those having a COVID vaccination certificate from abroad would also be exempted from carrying a Covid vaccination certificate from NADRA.

It is pertinent to mention here that in view of increasing Covid-19 cases amid the fourth wave, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on July 17 directed all employees to get themselves vaccinated against the virus by July 31.

Circulation was also issued by Director General Civil Aviation Authority (DGCCA).

“All staff must get vaccinated by July 31 otherwise they will not be allowed to enter into the premises of office/ airport from August 1,” read the notification.

The CAA further directed all respective unit heads to submit the report to the HR directorate regarding the vaccination status of employees by July 19.

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Sheik Rashid hopeful of PTI's triumph in AJK polls

Federal Interior Minister Sheik Rashid Ahmed on Saturday communicated trusted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will arise successful in Azad Kashmir elections.

Addressing a press conference , Interior Minister said that opposition parties are crying foul even before votes are casted and added that he will report PTI win in the AJK polls from Lal Haveli.

Reacting to reports of meeting between Nawaz Sharif and Afghan NSA, Sheik Rashid said that according to web-based media, PML-N supremo met with RAW’ agents..

He further said that he doesn't perceive any eventual fate of Nawaz Sharif party in governmental issues and unseemly language of Maryam Nawaz will likewise annihilate her political vocation.

The interior minister  said that Nawaz Sharif and his family plundered public exchequer. He, while encouraging Nawaz Sharif to get back to country, guaranteed full security to him on his return.

Sheik Rashid further said that Pakistan remains with Kashmiris in their battle for freedom and Prime Minister Imran Khan battled their case in most ideal way while Fazlur Rehman neglected to do anything considerable for the reason.

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Shehbaz Sharif rejects PM Imran Khan's Kashmir referendum proposal

PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has rejected Prime Minister Imran Khan's proposal of holding a referendum on Kashmir to decide whether the Kashmiris wanted to live with Pakistan or as an independent nation.

In a statement issued today, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly slammed the prime minister, saying Imran Khan Niazi is deviating from Pakistan's historical and constitutional position by proposing a referendum.

"The entire nation rejects anything other than Pakistan's historic position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and UN Security Council resolutions," Shehbaz said in a hard-hitting response to PM Khan's statement given during AJK rallies.

While addressing an election rally in Tarar Khal on Friday, the PM had promised the people of Kashmir that his government will hold a referendum in which they could choose to join Pakistan or become an independent state.

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