Chaman border could be closed for some time over security threats: Sheikh Rashid

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday said the authorities may close the Chaman border crossing “for some time today” in view of threats.

Addressing a gathering in Islamabad today, the minister said he had spoken to the Frontier Constabulary, following which the border management could decide to close the border.

The minister's remarks come a few days after Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa reaffirmed that Pakistan's borders were secure despite the challenges the country faces and that the armed forces were "prepared to meet any situation".

While Rashid, in his statement today, indicated of a security threat at the Chaman border, he insisted that the situation at the Torkham border was "normal”.

The minister said the Pakistan Army was deployed at the border and that the forces were keeping a check on movement along the divide.

He was of the view that crisis and bloodshed in Afghanistan was under control, adding that “we want complete peace there.”

The minister said he had asked the Islamabad police chief to beef up its Eagle Squad.

“This region is going to be very important," Rashid said. "Islamabad is our capital and the whole world have their eyes on it."

He also highlighted the government's plan to revamp police stations at the outskirts of Islamabad.

Responding to a question, the interior minister said the clamour for a national government was a "dream". He did, however, say that the government was ready for a "national reconciliation".

He commented on the opposition's planned long march towards the capital, saying the "time is not feasible" for such an activity due to the evolving regional situation. “But if they are persistent with their plan, then the law enforcement [agencies] will perform their duties under the law to deal [with any law and order situation].”

The minister denied the presence of any American nationals in Pakistan, saying “those who had arrived [from Afghanistan] have returned via the port. We allowed 600 Japanese yesterday and also permitted the U-19 team of India, and if anyone else asks so, we will grant them a 21-day transit visa.”

In response to another question, Rashid said Indian media wanted to lay the blame of the situation in Afghanistan on the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), adding that the Indian intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) and Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) were in a state of despair after all their plans "foiled".

He further said that "all Pakistanis are proud of their national institutions in view of their services for the country."

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PM breaks Ground for Sialkoy-Kharian Motorway

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday performed the groundbreaking of the Sialkot-Kharian motorway project.Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister commended the National Highways Authority and Federal Minister for Communication, Murad Saeed for saving Rs26 billion in the project.

The Sialkot-Kharian motorway is an important project of public-private partnership and it will not only facilitate passengers but also help in the transportation of goods produced in the industries of Sialkot both within the country and to the ports for exports, the premier said.

PM Khan maintained that the incumbent government is trying to create ease of doing business in the country and vowed to remove the hurdles being faced by the industrialists.

He said that the economy is growing and the debts cannot be paid until we increase our income. An increase in import bill ultimately increases the burden on the economy and creates a shortage of dollars in the country.

The incumbent government has uplifted the exports of the country.

Underlining the importance of motorways, PM Imran Khan said more than 2,700,000 vehicles passed from Swat motorway during the Eid holidays, as the people throng to the tourist’s spot to enjoy their vaccinations.

The Sialkot-Kharian Motorway is the middle part of the Lahore-Rawalpindi Motorway. The Lahore to Sialkot part has already been completed and in operation, whereas the third part from Kharian to Rawalpindi is yet to be completed.

Last month, the Board of Directors’ meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) approved the signing of the Rs 27.8 billion Sialkot-Kharian Motorway Project.

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PM breaks Ground for Sialkoy-Kharian Motorway

Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Thursday performed the groundbreaking of the Sialkot-Kharian motorway project.Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony, Prime Minister commended the National Highways Authority and Federal Minister for Communication, Murad Saeed for saving Rs26 billion in the project.

The Sialkot-Kharian motorway is an important project of public-private partnership and it will not only facilitate passengers but also help in the transportation of goods produced in the industries of Sialkot both within the country and to the ports for exports, the premier said.

PM Khan maintained that the incumbent government is trying to create ease of doing business in the country and vowed to remove the hurdles being faced by the industrialists.

He said that the economy is growing and the debts cannot be paid until we increase our income. An increase in import bill ultimately increases the burden on the economy and creates a shortage of dollars in the country.

The incumbent government has uplifted the exports of the country.

Underlining the importance of motorways, PM Imran Khan said more than 2,700,000 vehicles passed from Swat motorway during the Eid holidays, as the people throng to the tourist’s spot to enjoy their vaccinations.

The Sialkot-Kharian Motorway is the middle part of the Lahore-Rawalpindi Motorway. The Lahore to Sialkot part has already been completed and in operation, whereas the third part from Kharian to Rawalpindi is yet to be completed.

Last month, the Board of Directors’ meeting of the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) approved the signing of the Rs 27.8 billion Sialkot-Kharian Motorway Project.

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Huryat Leader Syed Ali Gillani laid to eternal rest among strict curfew

The icon of Kashmir Freedom Movement, Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani has been laid to rest in the wee hours of Thursday amid a tight military siege at Haiderpora just meters away from his house.

While the Hurriyat leader had himself expressed his wish for burial at Martyrs Graveyard in Srinagar, and so his family insisted on it, the occupation forces not only restricted the proper burial rites but also scaled up curfew restrictions as the whole area was cordoned off.

The brute Indian authorities did not allow Kashmiri people to attend his funeral fearing agitation amongst the occupied masses.
Only the bereaved family members and some close relatives were allowed to participate in the funeral prayers and to have a last glimpse of the martyred leader, reported Kashmir Media Service.

Indian army had laid restrictions all across the occupied valley to prevent mammoth gathering on the funeral of veteran resistance figure.

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Huryat Leader Syed Ali Gillani laid to eternal rest among strict curfew

The icon of Kashmir Freedom Movement, Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani has been laid to rest in the wee hours of Thursday amid a tight military siege at Haiderpora just meters away from his house.

While the Hurriyat leader had himself expressed his wish for burial at Martyrs Graveyard in Srinagar, and so his family insisted on it, the occupation forces not only restricted the proper burial rites but also scaled up curfew restrictions as the whole area was cordoned off.

The brute Indian authorities did not allow Kashmiri people to attend his funeral fearing agitation amongst the occupied masses.
Only the bereaved family members and some close relatives were allowed to participate in the funeral prayers and to have a last glimpse of the martyred leader, reported Kashmir Media Service.

Indian army had laid restrictions all across the occupied valley to prevent mammoth gathering on the funeral of veteran resistance figure.

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With 89 new fatalities, Pakistan's coronavirus death toll nears 26,000

Pakistan has reported 89 new coronavirus deaths during the last 24 hours, raising the total death tally to 25,978 nationwide on Thursday.

According to the latest figures provided by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 61,651 coronavirus tests were conducted in the country, out of which 4,103 came back positive.

The positivity ratio was recorded at 6.65% in the country as of today.
The total tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 1,167,791, with most cases reported in Punjab.

The number of recoveries nationwide has reached 1,048,872 so far, while the number of active cases in the country stands at 92,941 as of today.

According to the official portal, the total number of COVID-19 patients in Sindh has reached 433,931, in Punjab 396,326, in Balochistan 32,282, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 163,010, in Islamabad 99,910, in Azad Kashmir 32,380 and 9,952 in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Pakistan is reporting 3,975 new infections on average each day, 68% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on June 17.

The country has administered at least 56,768,446 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 13.1% of the country’s population.

During the last week reported, Pakistan averaged about 936,145 doses administered each day. At that rate, it will take a further 47 days to administer enough doses for another 10% of the population.

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With 89 new fatalities, Pakistan's coronavirus death toll nears 26,000

Pakistan has reported 89 new coronavirus deaths during the last 24 hours, raising the total death tally to 25,978 nationwide on Thursday.

According to the latest figures provided by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 61,651 coronavirus tests were conducted in the country, out of which 4,103 came back positive.

The positivity ratio was recorded at 6.65% in the country as of today.
The total tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 1,167,791, with most cases reported in Punjab.

The number of recoveries nationwide has reached 1,048,872 so far, while the number of active cases in the country stands at 92,941 as of today.

According to the official portal, the total number of COVID-19 patients in Sindh has reached 433,931, in Punjab 396,326, in Balochistan 32,282, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 163,010, in Islamabad 99,910, in Azad Kashmir 32,380 and 9,952 in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Pakistan is reporting 3,975 new infections on average each day, 68% of the peak — the highest daily average reported on June 17.

The country has administered at least 56,768,446 doses of COVID vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs 2 doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 13.1% of the country’s population.

During the last week reported, Pakistan averaged about 936,145 doses administered each day. At that rate, it will take a further 47 days to administer enough doses for another 10% of the population.

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