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Pakistani Pollution Punjab Faces A Health Emergency

November 15, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Nearly 2 million people in Pakistan’s Punjab province are affected by the extreme pollution, prompting the administration to declare a health emergency and close two cities.
Due to haze, Pakistan’s Punjab province closed two cities and declared a health emergency on Friday.

As the Punjab state is choked by pollution, about 2 million people have been unwell, according to AP.

Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced the health emergency during a news conference. Additionally, the minister pledged steps to address the escalating problem.

At the moment, smog is a national catastrophe.In a month or a year, it won’t all be over. After three days, we will assess the circumstances before announcing a new plan,” Aurangzeb stated.

As a result of the dangerous air quality, schools will be closed for an additional week. Universities and other educational institutions will move to online instruction to protect pupils, according to Aurangzeb, who was cited by AFP.

According to the article, in order to address the current situation, all educational institutions are closed till further notice, medical staff’s vacation time has been canceled, restaurants will close by 4 pm, and takeout will be available at 8 pm. Construction has been halted in Multan and Lahore due to a lockdown enforced by the government.

On Friday, the 11 million-person city of Lahore reported an air quality index (AQI) of 600. An AQI of 300 or above is considered unhealthy.

According to specialists quoted in the AP piece, smog is a result of emissions from numerous automobiles, industrial and construction operations, and crop burning for agricultural purposes.

However, Pakistan’s weather service predicts that in the upcoming days, rain and wind would improve the air quality and minimize haze in the Punjab region.

Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, a professor at Allama Iqbal Medical College and Jinnah Hospital Lahore, is quoted in the paper as saying that the government should take preventative action before the fog becomes worse.

“Every patient has a respiratory tract infection, and the disease is widespread, so it is more of an emergency than COVID-19,” Ashraf told AP.

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In Order To Form Government, PML-N And PPP Establish “First Formal Contact”

February 12, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Following the February 8 election, in which no political party was able to gain a simple majority, political scheming has reached its pinnacle. With the support of their allies, the PML-N and PPP have formally begun negotiations to establish a government in the center.

In light of the PPP conversation, PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F, to reassure him about the PPP meeting and to ask for his assistance in forming the federal government. On Wednesday, Maulana Fazl promised to return to the PML-N.

According to insiders, PML-N offers PPP “president, Senate chairman, and NA speaker” positions.
PPP Central Executive Committee meets today; N-League and PML-Q are set to have a meeting. Shehbaz gives Fazl confidence on PPP talks and asks for JUI-F support.

Similarly, a meeting with the MQM was also conducted in Lahore, while today (Monday) in Islamabad is the scheduled meeting with the PML-Q, which is led by Shujaat Hussain.

The PTI-backed independent candidates are dominating in the National Assembly polls, with at least 93 seats, at the moment of this flurry of political activity. There are 75 seats for PML-N and 54 seats for PPP.

A group led by Shehbaz Sharif met Asif Ali Zardari and his son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari at Bilawal House in Lahore on Sunday as they formalized their relationship. They talked for almost an hour. The only statement released on the gathering described it as “constructive” but did not present a detailed strategy.

لاہور: پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی کی قیادت سے مسلم لیگ ن کا حکومت سازی کے لئے پہلا باضابطہ رابطہ

لاہور: مسلم لیگ ن کے صدر میاں شہباز شریف پاکستان پیپلزپارٹی سے حکومت سازی میں تعاون کیلئے بلاول ہاؤس پہنچ گئے

لاہور: صدر پی پی پی پی آصف علی زرداری، چیئرمین پی پی پی بلاول بھٹو زرداری اور… pic.twitter.com/bFTAo6JOPW
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) February 11, 2024

“The assessment of Pakistan’s overall situation, deliberations on future political strategies, and the exchange of recommendations aimed at promoting stability and progress across the board” were among the topics covered in the proclamation.

According to insiders who spoke to Dawn, the PML-N promised the PPP the desired positions of president, speaker of the National Assembly, and chairman of the Senate in exchange for the PDM coalition government’s desire to retain its position as prime minister. When the PPP leaders met today in Islamabad as planned, they announced that they would confer with the central executive committee.

The statement stated that the discussion took place in a friendly atmosphere and reaffirmed the commitment to prioritizing the interests and welfare of the country above everything else. “The leaders of the two parties held meaningful conversations about the current political climate and the necessity of working together for the benefit of the nation.”

According to the statement, the leaders demonstrated a spirit of consensus-building by recognizing the significance of creating a framework for “sustained political cooperation” between the PML-N and PPP, setting the foundation for a more powerful and cohesive response to the problems confronting the country.

In order to guide the nation away from political instability and toward prosperity and resilience, all parties reaffirmed their commitment to this goal. It stated that the leaders emphasized their steadfast commitment to achieving the people’s goals and making sure their opinions are heard and taken into consideration, stressing the apparently mandated decision they received from the “majority of the people.”

Azam Nazeer Tarar, Ayaz Sadiq, Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Tanveer, Saad Rafique, Malik Ahmad Khan, Marrriyum Aurangzeb, and Shaza Fatima made up the PML-N delegation.

Furthermore, reports reported that Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, who had been in Lahore the day before, had hurried to Islamabad in the morning to see US Ambassador Donald Blome and “discuss with him federal government’s formation and the Feb. 8 election process.” Following his return from Islamabad, the PPP chairman met with Asif Zardari for an hour at the airport before heading to Bilawal House.

On Sunday night, Nawaz Sharif and PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujat were scheduled to meet in Lahore. It was, however, rescheduled for Monday in Islamabad. Three NA spots are now held by the Q-League. A team from the MQM, which has 17 NA seats, also paid a visit to the Lahore leadership of the PML-N and promised to assist in “steering the country out of crisis.”

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Army Placed On Standby In Islamabad On Election Day

February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

The army has been stationed in the federal capital as part of the election security strategy and will be called upon in the event of any unexpected incident.

According to sources in the capital police and administration, the commanding officers of the Eight Baloch Regiment, 86 Field Regiment, and 17 Field Regiment stationed at Rawalpindi and Islamabad will be notified by the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Islamabad for deployment and necessary assistance, in accordance with the finalized security plan. In the event of a significant incident, the three infantry regiments will react.

Rangers will be under tier-2 security, while the capital police and Frontier Constabulary will be in tier-1. The army’s next tier, the Quick Response Force (QRF), together with platoons, will move quickly to the scene in case of emergency.

Should a sabotage attempt or act occur, the on-site crew will take the appropriate security/preventive action. When a circumstance threatens the public’s safety, the lives of people, or the property of government employees, the army will be called in for aid.

Dolphin emergency response units, Dolphin mobiles, and QRF mobiles will be on the road from February 7 to 9 to handle any emergencies. While Dolphin Mobiles will cover 17 areas, the Dolphin ERU will monitor 45 localities.

Approximately fourteen platoons, each with nineteen police officers carrying tear gas cannons and shells, were stationed at various locations.

Twelve and twenty-six of these standby platoons, each with ten members, are deployed with SDPOs and SHOs, while five such platoons, each with eighteen members, are also deployed with the IGP.

Additionally, six platoons, each with twenty soldiers, are stationed along Constitution Avenue in front of the ECP. In addition, H-9 saw the deployment of two platoons.

Additionally, 19 police pickets, each with three officers, were erected across the capital.

In the capital, around 990 polling places have been set up, 346 for NA-46, 387 for NA-47, and 257 for NA-48. Of the total, the most sensitive voting places for NA-46, NA-47, and NA-48 are 124,108, and 72, respectively, while the sensitive polling places for NA-46, NA-47, and NA-48 are 49, 59, and 27.

When supporters of opposing political parties and candidates conflict, when attempts are made to rig the election, when political activists, offices, and personnel are targeted, law enforcement will intervene.

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The Govt May Block The Internet Due To A “Security” Concern On Election Day

February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

While Amnesty International urged for continuous internet access nationwide during the voting process, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz warned on Tuesday that internet connectivity may be suspended in the event of security concerns in any location on election day (tomorrow).

**At a news conference on election safety in Islamabad, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz (R) and acting information minister Murtaza Solangi speak.**

According to the minister, given the security situation, the government would only think about blocking internet access on February 8 if a district or province requested it.

Mr. Ejaz asserted that the caretaker administration has not yet decided whether to halt internet access on election day and that any such move would only happen in response to a request from a district or province in question.

Caretaker Minister for Information
Murtaza Solangi Addressing a News Conference | 06 02 2024https://t.co/qIrz6Zj7OT
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 6, 2024

He said, “The government would look into the nature of the threat before taking any such decision for a specific area as it is necessary to block the online communication of terrorists.”

The day before, Mr. Solangi had ruled out the prospect of an internet outage on election day, citing the ability of local administrations to take such a choice given the state of law and order and the fact that no such crisis had been recorded up to that point.

On election day, the province’s key voting places would have temporary internet connection restrictions, according to interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai.

🇵🇰PAKISTAN: Amnesty International, along with several other human rights organizations, call on Pakistani authorities to guarantee uninterrupted access to the internet and digital communication platforms for everyone across the country.

In light of the statement by caretaker…
— Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office (@amnestysasia) February 6, 2024

It asked in an open letter to the authorities to ensure that everyone in Pakistan had “uninterrupted access” to digital communication platforms and the internet during the voting process.

“Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, we, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns — appeal to you, to publicly commit to ensuring that the people of Pakistan have unfettered access to the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels throughout the upcoming general election on February 8, 2024,” the statement read.

It stated that the government must prioritize and enact steps that promote human rights by providing unimpeded access to information and channels for offline and online freedom of speech, assembly, and association, as the people of Pakistan get ready to cast their ballots.

The group stated, “This will also contribute to an inclusive, free, and fair election process.”

In a similar event, the federal authorities in question were once again instructed by the Sindh High Court (SCH) on Tuesday to guarantee the seamless and continuous supply of internet service and access to social media platforms, excluding the application of applicable laws until February 21.

Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi’s two-judge panel took up three petitions challenging suspension of internet services, although the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) attorney was not present.

The high court decided to uphold its prior interim ruling until the next hearing and postponed the hearing until February 21.

The interior, information technology, and communication ministries, as well as a federal law officer, requested an extension of time on January 29 to submit remarks. In response, the court postponed the hearing until February 6 and prolonged the temporary injunction.

Attorneys Jibran Nasir and Hyder Raza, along with the Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan, filed petitions against the ministries and PTA for interfering with the use of social media platforms, disrupting broadband and mobile internet service without a valid reason, and attempting to prevent political parties and independent candidates from using social media to campaign ahead of the February 8 election.

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Imran Criticizes “Unilateral” Prison Procedures

January 30, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

The judge closed the defense lawyers’ opportunity to question witnesses in the Toshakhana reference on Monday, while state-appointed counsel wrapped up the cross-examination of all 25 prosecution witnesses in the cipher case. Former prime minister Imran Khan expressed his disapproval of what he considered to be “unilateral” proceedings at Adiala Jail.

The state counsel was assigned on Saturday by Special Court (Official Secrets Act) judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain since the attorneys for PTI founding chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi were unable to cross-examine witnesses in the cipher case.

Ten witnesses had previously been cross-examined by state counsel, compared to four by defense attorneys.

The attorneys for Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi engaged in spirited debates on Monday to begin the cipher case hearings, expressing their lack of trust in Judge Zulqarnain. They submitted an application requesting the judge to step down from his position about his choice to assign the state attorney to cross-examine the two PTI leaders’ witnesses.

After hearing the defense attorney’s arguments, the court denied the petition. The court asked Barrister Salman Safdar and Sikandar Zulqarnain, the attorneys for Mr. Khan, if they were prepared to cross-examine the witnesses as he was dictating the order. The attorneys requested that the judge rule on the application first.

In response to the motion being denied by Judge Zulqarnain, the state attorney was ordered to cross-examine the witnesses on behalf of Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi. After accountability judge Muhammad Bashir called the hearings in the Toshakhana reference, he departed the courtroom.

Judge Zulqarnain extended the hearings till 11 p.m., at which point the state attorney wrapped up the cross-examination of 11 witnesses, including the former prime minister’s main secretary Azam Khan, the former foreign secretary Sohail Mehmood, and the former ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed.

Judge Bashir of Accountability requested that the defense attorney cross-examine the witnesses during the Toshakhana reference hearing. But Zaheer Abbas Chaudhry, an attorney, showed up in court and presented Wakalatnama from Imran Khan. He told the judge that he needed some time to be ready for the case since he had recently gotten engaged.

However, the prosecution countered that Mr. Chaudhry was the ninth defense attorney to file the Wakalatnama, calling this evidence of deliberate delay.

After the defense team refused to cooperate, Judge Bashir instructed them to cross-examine the witnesses. He then requested Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to record their testimonies under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

In accordance with this clause, the accused may be questioned by the judge “on the case after the prosecution’s witnesses have been examined and before he is called on for his defense.”

A prison official notified Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi that they needed to appear before Judge Zulqarnain, who reopened the hearings in the cipher case at a different location within the jail premises, while the proceedings in the Toshakhana reference were ongoing.

Although Mr. Khan was hesitant to come before the judge, Mr. Qureshi did so in order to participate in the proceedings.

Only three court reporters were permitted by the jail administration to cover the more than 13-hour-long cipher case sessions.

Speaking with media representatives, Imran Khan said that the trial’s rapid pace implied that the “match is already fixed.” He declared that US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu is being saved at any costs.

He declared that the current events had tarnished the reputation of the general elections and that he was eager to have talks with the establishment. He said that the arrests of PTI members were the direct result of Pakistan’s chief judge. He said that he would request that individuals who have not shown up for electioneering be the subject of an investigation.

According to the PTI founder, Nawaz Sharif, the supreme leader of the PML-N, came back to Pakistan as part of an agreement with the establishment and still uses a “Vigo vehicle” to get to the prime minister’s office. If granted permission, he threatened to organize the largest demonstration ever.

Retired General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the former head of the army, was allegedly “seeking a deal for the opposition leaders,” according to Mr. Khan, who also threatened to petition the court to call Donald Lu, the military attaché, and Gen. Bajwa as witnesses.

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Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

January 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

In order to modernize the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and hasten the development of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared destiny in the new era, China has declared that it is prepared to collaborate with Pakistan.

In a related development, acting prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC.

“China stands ready to work with Pakistan to deliver on the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries, deepen political mutual trust, and expand practical cooperation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a question during a briefing on Wednesday.

Regarding the recent visit of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan, he said that the minister met with Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Kakar, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff, and Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on January 20–22 to have a thorough discussion on issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations.

The spokesman went on to say that the Chinese minister and Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi co-chaired the fourth meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination. He stated, “China and Pakistan are strategic cooperative partners that are weather-proof.”

Speaking in Islamabad, Prime Minister Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC, having completed the first phase.

The first phase of the CPEC has already been completed, and its early harvest projects are helping us. We’ve moved onto the second stage. During his recent trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum, he was interviewed by CGTN and stated, “We do need more deliberations when it comes to the second phase.” The interview was broadcast on Wednesday by the Chinese news channel.

According to PM Kakar, aviation and road connectivity surrounding industrialization projects was necessary for the second phase of the CPEC.

نگران وزیرِ اعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کا اپنے دورہءِ ڈیووس کے دوران چائنہ گلوبل ٹیلی ویژن نیٹ ورک CGTN کودیاگیاانٹرویو @anwaar_kakar https://t.co/7P5sRimeZB
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) January 24, 2024

“Both sides are involved, and we have created a great deal of air, road, and other connecting corridors. The ecology that results from our commerce with one another benefits us,” he said.

Regarding the Chinese economy, the prime minister responded, “I am always optimistic about it,” when asked. Both 1.5 billion producers and 1.5 billion consumers exist. How can 1.5 billion people be divorced from 8 billion people? It must continue to be connected.

The caretaker administration promised on Wednesday, less than two weeks before its term ends, to come up with a strategy to pay off the massive circular debt in the gas and electricity industry.

Over Rs5.73 trillion was reportedly owed in circular debt (Rs 2.5 trillion for power and Rs 3 trillion for gas).

PM Kakar presided over a meeting and gave the relevant authorities instructions to create a workable, long-lasting plan to eliminate circular debt.

According to an official, the PM had previously voiced his displeasure with Discos’ subpar performance and had instructed the electricity division to provide a thorough plan with precise deadlines, roles, and objectives.

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Pakistani New Year’s Eve celebrations: Where Can I See The fireworks?

December 27, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Pakistan is preparing for a New Year’s celebration characterized by religious unity and cultural variety as the clock moves closer to January 1, 2024.

On January 1, in line with the Gregorian calendar, people from all walks of life gather together to celebrate the start of a new year across the country. Many workplaces and businesses stay open on this day even though it’s designated an optional holiday when employees can select from a list of optional holidays.

Here are some locations in Pakistan where you may ring in 2024 if you’re looking for exciting New Year’s celebrations:

Islamabad/Rawalpindi:

Giga Mall: On December 31, take in the most amazing fireworks display in Islamabad at Giga Mall, located in Phase II of the Defense Housing Authority (DHA). Come say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024 in style with your loved ones.

Bahria Town Eiffel Tower: Bahria Town Eiffel Tower in Rawalpindi is the site of a merry New Year’s event that includes spectacular fireworks and musical acts, creating a joyous mood to usher in 2024.

Park View City Islamabad: Park View City is hosting a Family Festival in honor of the New Year. It will include a varied food court, fireworks, a holographic display, a symphony of music, a beautiful light show, and entertaining entertainment for younger visitors. It guarantees a memorable start to the upcoming year.

Dera Dari: Enjoy a fantastic New Year’s Eve celebration at Dera Daari in Islamabad, which includes spectacular fireworks and a great dining establishment with expansive city views. Come by 11 p.m. for a wonderful meal and fun festivities that will go all night.

Karachi:

Reportedly the greatest place to celebrate New Year’s in the city, Bahria Town Karachi promises a spectacular fireworks show to make 2024 an unforgettable beginning.

Baradari Park Rang De Karachi: Enjoy Qawali, jamming, and fireworks all in one place on New Year’s Eve at Baradari Park. Since 2020, the occasion has become a yearly tradition, drawing attendees of all ages.

Gorakh Hill: On New Year’s Eve, take in the magnificent vista of Karachi while reveling in the commencement of a brand-new year.

Clifton Beach and Sea View are popular places for friends and family to get together and ring in the new year with happiness and enthusiasm.

Lahore:

The capital of Pakistan, Lahore, provides a special touch to the New Year’s festivities. The celebrations are set against a captivating backdrop of light from the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Lahore Fort and the Badshahi Mosque.

Avari Hotel, Bahria Town Lahore, Marriott Hotel Lahore, and Pearl Continental Hotel all provide exuberant parties for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve.

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The Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline Is Going Nowhere

September 30, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline isn’t moving forward despite several promises from succeeding governments that the plan is still on the table. Foreign parties who do not want to see the pipeline finished are the main opponents of the project.

This unsettling truth was brought to light once more during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, when representatives informed members that “commercial and foreign concerns” were impeding the project’s long-awaited conclusion.

The US and, to a lesser extent, Saudi Arabia are the foreign quarters in question because they are concerned about Pakistan’s growing economic connections with Iran from a geopolitical standpoint. Commercial issues, such as gas price, project finance, etc., can be discussed bilaterally with Iran.

However, Pakistan is finding it difficult to allay the worries that our international allies have regarding the initiative.

Pakistan’s reputation for upholding international responsibilities is not particularly favorable given the scheme’s ambiguity and lack of commitment.

In its last days, the PDM administration had reassured the people that attempts were being taken to get exemptions from the US for the project in order to avoid possible penalties.

When the next elected administration becomes power, they must approach this matter decisively while putting the needs of the country first. There is little doubt that Pakistan needs inexpensive gas to power its infrastructure and economy.

However, a weak economy cannot support crippling sanctions. In order to convey to the US that Pakistan must respect its promise to Iran, a legally sound diplomatic strategy must be adopted.

In the same way that the yuan was used to purchase Russian oil, various currencies can be utilized if obtaining dollars to fund the plan proves challenging.

Will we comply if Washington demands us to stop these and other plans endorsed by China in the future? We have two options when it comes to the pipeline.

We can either move forward with it and other beneficial plans for the nation, or we can continue to delay it, risk tumultuous international arbitration, and prepare to pay millions of dollars in fines.

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Court Extends Qureshi’s Physical Remand In The Cypher Case

August 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Court extends physical remand by three days

The physical detention of Shah Mahmood Qureshi, vice chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was prolonged by three days on Friday by the special court created to examine matters under the Official Secrets Act.

After his prior 4-day remand in the cypher case came to an end today, Qureshi was brought before the judge. Shoaib Shaheen, the PTI leader’s attorney, and Shah Khawar, the special prosecutor, were present in court for today’s session.

After hearing the reasons from both sides in relation to the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) plea for additional physical remand of the PTI leader, Judge Abul Hasnat deferred his or her ruling.

The judge then gave Qureshi a three-day physical remand extension and turned him over to the investigating team.

Qureshi was detained by the FIA at his apartment in the federal capital for violating the Official Secrets Act of 1923 in the cypher leak investigation.

For “wrongful use” of official secret information and unlawful possession of the cypher telegram—an official secret document—with malafide intent, the CIA has charged former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and Qureshi, among others.

According to the FIR No. 6/2023, the probe will identify the involvement of the former prime minister’s main secretary Azam Khan, the former minister of planning Asad Umar, and other friends.

On the complaint of the then-interior secretary Yousaf Naseem Khokhar in Islamabad, the counter-terrorism wing (CTW) of the FIA had filed a case under sections 5 (wrongful communication, etc. of information) and 9 (attempts, incitements, etc.) of the Official Secrets Act of 1923 read with Section 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

According to the FIR, the case was opened after the resolution of FIA CTW inquiry No. 111/2023, which was filed on October 5, 2022.

It stated that Imran, Qureshi, and their associates were involved in leaking information from a secret classified document to the general public by “twisting the facts to achieve their ulterior motives and personal gains in a manner prejudicial to the interests of state security” (a cypher telegram received from Parep Washington on March 7, 2022).

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SSG Operation In Battagram Results In The Rescue Of Two Kids From A Chairlift That Is Hanging Precariously

August 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Two of the gondola’s cables came down on Tuesday in Allai Tehsil, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Battagram district, trapping eight passengers inside for more than ten hours. Pakistani Army commandos were able to rescue two of the eight victims after they spent more than 10 hours trapped inside the cable car.

An army helicopter assisted in the rescue of two of the kids. However, because to the darkness and the windy conditions, the helicopter rescue attempt has been put on hold.

The army made the decision to launch a ground operation in order to use other methods to rescue the six individuals still trapped aboard the cable car.

To recover the passengers, a smaller-sized cable car has been suspended on the same cable. Additionally, food and water are being sent to individuals who are trapped via the other cable car.

The Pakistan Army has also requested assistance from a local cable crossings specialist.

According to Shariq Riaz Khattak, a rescue officer on the scene, the open cable car became stuck earlier in the morning halfway across a gorge and was dangling on just one cable after the other broke.

According to the first account of the event, seven students and one local were riding the cable car to the Batangi Government High School.

A cable in the lift apparently snapped at approximately 7:45 am, leaving the cable car stuck in midair.

Reaching a height of 6,000 feet, the cable car stops. The lift is jammed up, trapping Abrar, Irfan, Usama, Rizwan Ullah, Ataullah, Niaz Muhammad, Sher Nawaz, and Gul Faraz.

According to the report, the deputy commissioner for Battagram got in touch with the commissioner for Hazara after learning about the occurrence. The DC requested that a helicopter be set up. Additionally, the Kaghan Valley SSG team was notified, and the helicopter arrived at the destination at 11:45 a.m. At 2:00 pm, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chopper arrived at the location.

According to the report, the district administration, police, and two rescue teams are now on the scene. It further stated that the District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Battagram has been placed on high alert and that an emergency has been declared at the neighboring health institutes.

According to Punjab’s DG of Rescue, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, a height rescue team is also on call and prepared to assist.

Twenty-year-old Gulfaraz, who is a passenger on the cable car right now, told News over the phone that he and the other people on board had been stranded for more than six hours.

He mentioned that one of the passengers, a 16-year-old with a cardiac issue, had been comatose for the previous three hours. Gulfraz revealed that the adolescent was taking a cable car to the hospital.

“We don’t even have drinking water in the cable car,” he bemoaned.

According to Gulfaraz, the first wire snapped around 7 a.m., and a second cable failed shortly after.

The cable car mishap took place in Battagram’s Pashto neighborhood at 8:30 am, according to information provided by the PDMA.

According to the PDMA, the cable car travels through rainfall conduits in the midst of the mountains at a height of roughly two thousand meters.

The youngsters were taking the cable car to get to school in the hilly region of Battagram when they were trapped.

The chairlift accident in Battagram, KP is really alarming. I have directed the NDMA, PDMA and district authorities to urgently ensure safe rescue and evacuation of the 8 people stuck in the chairlift.
I have also directed the authorities to conduct safety inspections of all such…
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) August 22, 2023

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, has called the event disturbing and ordered the provincial and national disaster management authorities to “urgently ensure safe rescue and evacuation of the 8 people stuck in the chairlift.”

Additionally, he said, “I have ordered the authorities to undertake safety checks of all such private chairlifts and make sure they are secure to operate and use.

Helicopter needed on emergency basis to rescue students & teachers gets stuck midair in chairlift in Batgaram. Immediate action needed by PM @anwaar_kakar , CM KP. @FerozeJamal
— Faisal Karim Kundi (@fkkundi) August 22, 2023

According to Syed Jawad, a veteran pilot, the Pakistan Army Aviation is prepared to handle the scenario and has successfully carried out rescue missions in the past.

The Out of Ground Effect (OGE), which is a highly challenging technique, will be undertaken here in today’s operation, he said, creating a dilemma.

But he also pointed out that two military helicopters are prepared for just such a mission.

“The operation is conducted through the rope, which we refer to as a sling operation,” he declared.

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