Journalist Imran Riaz Khan arrested near Islamabad

Journalist Imran Riaz Khan was arrested on Tuesday near the outskirts of Islamabad, according to his counsel Mian Ali Ashfaq.

He said Imran Riaz Khan was heading to Islamabad when he was arrested in connection with a treason case registered against him in Attock.

Ashfaq said his client was named in 17 treason cases across Punjab, adding that he was filing a contempt of court petition against the police.

PTI Secretary General Asad Umar condemned the arrest. He said expression of opinions should be met with counterarguments instead of arrests.

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NSC pays tribute to unprecedented sacrifices of security forces

A Parliamentary Committee on National Security has paid glowing tribute to unprecedented sacrifices rendered by security forces and the Pakistani nation, ensuring the state to function in letter and spirit.

Its meeting was held at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.

The national parliamentary and political leadership, including Chairman Senate, members of the National Assembly and Standing Committee on Defense, federal ministers, provincial chief ministers besides the chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and military leadership attended the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, the participants reiterated that Pakistan has made remarkable achievements against terrorism and extremism which have been recognized globally.

The meeting reiterated that under the constitution of Pakistan, the use of force is the sole prerogative of the state.

Condemning the tragic APS Peshawar incident, the forum acknowledged the sacrifices of the victims of terrorism and clarified that the state of Pakistan was, is and will remain the guardian of the sacrifices of its martyrs and the families of the victims.

The meeting also paid rich tribute to the brave tribal people, and acknowledged sacrifices and key support that led to peace and stability in the area.

The meeting was informed that the effective and practical operations of the security forces are part of the strategy of clear, hold and transfer of powers to the civil administration. The meeting emphasized that the state is committed to empowering these areas and their well-being in accordance with the aspirations of the people of the country.

The meeting was told that government is negotiating with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan within the framework of the constitution of the land to strengthen regional and internal peace. The meeting was informed that the final results would be implemented after the completion of the procedure within the ambit of the constitution and the approval of the government.

The committee formally approved the process of negotiations with the TTP and approved the formation of a Parliamentary Oversight Committee which would be responsible for monitor the process within constitutional framework.

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NSC pays tribute to unprecedented sacrifices of security forces

A Parliamentary Committee on National Security has paid glowing tribute to unprecedented sacrifices rendered by security forces and the Pakistani nation, ensuring the state to function in letter and spirit.

Its meeting was held at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair.

The national parliamentary and political leadership, including Chairman Senate, members of the National Assembly and Standing Committee on Defense, federal ministers, provincial chief ministers besides the chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and military leadership attended the meeting.

Addressing the meeting, the participants reiterated that Pakistan has made remarkable achievements against terrorism and extremism which have been recognized globally.

The meeting reiterated that under the constitution of Pakistan, the use of force is the sole prerogative of the state.

Condemning the tragic APS Peshawar incident, the forum acknowledged the sacrifices of the victims of terrorism and clarified that the state of Pakistan was, is and will remain the guardian of the sacrifices of its martyrs and the families of the victims.

The meeting also paid rich tribute to the brave tribal people, and acknowledged sacrifices and key support that led to peace and stability in the area.

The meeting was informed that the effective and practical operations of the security forces are part of the strategy of clear, hold and transfer of powers to the civil administration. The meeting emphasized that the state is committed to empowering these areas and their well-being in accordance with the aspirations of the people of the country.

The meeting was told that government is negotiating with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan within the framework of the constitution of the land to strengthen regional and internal peace. The meeting was informed that the final results would be implemented after the completion of the procedure within the ambit of the constitution and the approval of the government.

The committee formally approved the process of negotiations with the TTP and approved the formation of a Parliamentary Oversight Committee which would be responsible for monitor the process within constitutional framework.

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PM, Hina Rabbani discuss Pakistan's foreign affairs

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday.

According to details, the meeting was held at the Prime Minister Office during which views were exchanged about the country’s foreign affairs particularly regional diplomacy.

Hina Rabbani Khar briefed the Prime Minister about Pakistan’s participation in the recently held Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda.

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6 killed, and 20 wounded in rain-related incidents in Quetta

 At least six people were killed and 20 other were wounded in rain-related incidents in different parts of Balochistan including the provincial capital Quetta on Monday.

The torrential rains played havoc provincial capital where six persons, including three women, died as roofs and walls of several houses collapsed in Sariab area of Quetta. Several localities of the provincial capital are also without electricity while roads were submerged under rainwater.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Shehk Baloch and Administrator Municipal Corporation Quetta (MCQ) Abdul Jabbar Baloch were monitoring the relief activities.

After the incident, Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Naseer Nasir said on special directive of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and adviser to CM on Home Ziaullah Langu, rescue team along with relief goods for 50 families were sent to rain affected area of Link Cross Badeni, Sariab and other area to ensure helping of the victims in the area.

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6 killed, and 20 wounded in rain-related incidents in Quetta

 At least six people were killed and 20 other were wounded in rain-related incidents in different parts of Balochistan including the provincial capital Quetta on Monday.

The torrential rains played havoc provincial capital where six persons, including three women, died as roofs and walls of several houses collapsed in Sariab area of Quetta. Several localities of the provincial capital are also without electricity while roads were submerged under rainwater.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Shehk Baloch and Administrator Municipal Corporation Quetta (MCQ) Abdul Jabbar Baloch were monitoring the relief activities.

After the incident, Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Naseer Nasir said on special directive of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo and adviser to CM on Home Ziaullah Langu, rescue team along with relief goods for 50 families were sent to rain affected area of Link Cross Badeni, Sariab and other area to ensure helping of the victims in the area.

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Pakistan reports 653 covid cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported no death in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,539,275. The nationwide tally of fatalities stands at 30,403 on Tuesday.

According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH), at least 653 persons were tested positive for COVID-19 across the country in the past 24 hours.

Pakistan has conducted 18,950 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 653 persons were tested positive for the disease. The COVID Positivity Ratio was recorded at 3.45 percent.

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