Sialkot incident: ATC approves 13-day physical remand of eight suspects

Eight more suspects on Wednesday have been produced before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in a case pertaining to lynching a Sri Lankan citizen in Sialkot.

During the proceedings, the court has handed over the suspects to police on 13-day physical remand.

Earlier, the concerned authorities had forwarded an initial report on the incident to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and Chief Minister of Punjab (CM) Usman Buzdar.

The incident was reported to the police at 11:26 am. A sticker regarding religion was placed on a machine in factory which, the manager directed to remove in the wake of foreigners’ visit, the report stated.

Allegedly, the workers didn’t act on the order due to which, the manager came forward and remove it by himself. The factory owners and administration fled the scene after lynching the Sri Lankan manager, the report mentioned.

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CM murad asks why Islamabad buildings can be regularized but not Nasla Tower

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday asked that why building situated in Islamabad can be regularized but not Karachi’s Nasla Tower.

Talking to media persons, Murad Ali Shah said that a middle ground could have been found over the issue and people who approved construction of the building are the ones who should be punished.

Talking about local government elections, CM Sindh said that the provincial governor has been asked to send his reservations in writing over provincial local bodies act.

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Lahore: The driver who stopped the train and brought yoghurt was suspended

An inter-city train driver in Lahore has been suspended after he made an unscheduled stop to pick up some yoghurt.

A video of the driver's assistant collecting the snack from a street stall before climbing back into the carriage has been circulating on social media.

The incident on Monday raised questions about the safety and regulation of railways in Pakistan, where accidents are common due to mismanagement and neglect.

"When you stop a train in the middle [of the tracks] it becomes a safety issue. Safety is our priority. We cannot tolerate anything which compromises safety," Syed Ijaz-ul-Hassan Shah, a spokesman for the railway ministry, told AFP on Wednesday.

The passenger service had started its journey in the eastern city of Lahore and was moving south towards Karachi.

In a statement, Federal Minister of Railways Azam Khan Swati warned that he will not "allow anyone to use national assets for personal use".

A railway official admitted to AFP that such incidents are not uncommon in Pakistan, and that oversight is often lacking.

More than 60 people were killed in June when a train hurtling through farmland smashed into the carriages of another service that had derailed minutes earlier.

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Indian Army helicopter crashes in Tamil Nadu’s coonoor

An Indian Army helicopter with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and senior Indian defence officials on board, crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor Wednesday, as per Indian media reports.

Indian news agency ANI tweeted about the crash, saying that 14 people in total were on board the chopper, including the Indian defence assistant, IAF pilots and security commandos.
The development was confirmed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) via a tweet.

"An inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident," it added.

 

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ECP stops PM Imran Khan from visting Peshawar

The Election Commission of Pakistan issued on Wednesday a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan, restricting him from visiting Peshawar ahead of the local bodies election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a letter penned by the Peshawar regional election commissioner, the PM was told that it had come to the ECPs's notice through a news report published by Dawn that the premier is expected to visit Peshawar today (Wednesday) to launch the Pakistan Card Initiative.

"[...] your attention is drawn towards instructions contained in ECP's notification No. F. 16(1)2021-LGE-Kp, dated 4th November, 2021 [...] regarding restriction on visiting the area of any local council and announcing any development scheme after issuance of the election schedule," the letter read.

It referred to the relevant provision of ECP's Code of Conduct, restricting the president, prime minister, speaker, deputy speaker of any assembly, chairman and deputy chairman of any Senate, federal or provincial ministers, chief ministers, advisers to the prime minister or any holder of a public office from visiting an area where an election is being held.

The ECP officials cautioned PM Khan against a violation of the Code of Conduct and said that the Commission would, otherwise, take legal action against him under the Election Act, 2017.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Mohammad Saif Ali announced that PM Imran Khan's visit to Peshawar is scheduled today for the launch Pakistan Card initiative, Dawn reported.

The publication quoted Ali as saying that the initiative was "an important milestone towards the prime minister’s vision of an Islamic welfare state".

The initiative would encompass the government's other welfare projects, including the Ehsaas Ration Card, Health Card and Kisan Card, he added.
The letter sent to the premier can be read below.

 

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Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid offers Nawaz Sharif to send papers at home

Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday has appealed the Opposition parties to shift the schedule of long march from March 23 to March 30.

In a statement, the minister told that the authorities have been suggested to put the name of former Gilgit Baltistan Chief Judge Rana Shamim on Exit Control List (ECL).

Those who defame the country’s image will be dealt with iron fist, he assured.

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CM murad asks why Islamabad buildings can be regularized but not Nasla Tower

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday asked that why building situated in Islamabad can be regularized but not Karachi’s Nasla Tower.

Talking to media persons, Murad Ali Shah said that a middle ground could have been found over the issue and people who approved construction of the building are the ones who should be punished.

Talking about local government elections, CM Sindh said that the provincial governor has been asked to send his reservations in writing over provincial local bodies act.

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