LHC to hear bail plea of Maryam Nawaz today

LAHORE – A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday, adjourning the hearing of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s bail petition in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case till October 29, sought arguments from the parties.

The division bench comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi and Justice Sardar Ahmad Naeem heard the post-arrest bail petition of the PML-N leader, wherein Additional Prosecutor General Jehanzaib Bharwana represented the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Advocates Azam Nazir Tarar and Amjad Pervaiz appeared on behalf of the petitioner.

During the proceedings, the bench asked whether Maryam Nawaz had been allowed to meet her ailing father, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, in hospital.

To which, petitioner’s counsel submitted that she was living with his father in hospital. He further stated that the bureau obtained physical remand of his client for three times but now she was on judicial remand.

In response to a query, NAB’s prosecutor submitted parawise comments to the bail plea on behalf of the bureau.

At this, the bench asked petitioner’s counsel Azam Nazir Tarar whether he needed time for preparation, adding that if he was ready then the bench would hear the arguments today.

However, the counsel stated that he would advance his arguments after preparation on Tuesday (OcT 29), while pleading with bench to adjourn the matter.

Subsequently, the bench adjourned matter till October 29 and sought arguments from parties.

The bench initially fixed the petition for October 30 but made it short to October 28 while hearing a civil miscellaneous application of Maryam Nawaz for her release on humanitarian grounds to look after his father in hospital, on October 25.

The NAB accused Maryam Nawaz of committing money laundering through investments of huge amounts being main shareholder of the CSM.

Maryam Nawaz through her bail plea complained about being subjected to double jeopardy, saying, a JIT made in Panama papers had already investigated the same matter and decided to not file any reference. She also questioned jurisdiction of the NAB’s chairman for approving the impugned inquiry under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010.

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Maryam Nawaz shifted back to Kot Lakhpat Jail after being discharged from hospital

LAHORE – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz was shifted back to Kot Lakhpat Jail after being discharged from the Services Hospital in the wee hours of Thursday.

According to media details, Maryam was admitted to the hospital at the VVIP-1 room adjacent to the room of her father Nawaz Sharif where she went through some medical tests.

After Nawaz Sharif, Maryam admitted to Lahore hospital

Earlier, she was given special permission by the federal government so that she can meet her father, Nawaz Sharif, who has been admitted since Monday night due to a low platelet count.

However, Maryam Nawaz claimed that she was denied permission to meet her father.

Local media reports say the provincial government has given the permission following the directions issued by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Maryam Nawaz allowed to visit ailing father

Maryam was taken to Lahore’s Service Hospital amid tight security from Kot Lakhpat detention facility where she has been kept on judicial remand in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.

According to the Home Ministry, the detainee has been given one hour to spend with her father in the hospital.

The move comes after an accountability court earlier rejected her plea seeking permission to visit her father for inquiring about his health.

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Indian troops kill three more Kashmiri youth in Pulwama

SRINAGAR – Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism martyred three Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district in occupied Kashmir.

According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), the troops martyred the youth during a cordon and search operation at Rajpora in Tral area of the district. The operation continued till last reports came in.

On the other hand, a Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army was killed after being fired upon by unidentified gunmen in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, today. Soon after the attack, the troops cordoned off the area and launched searches to nab the attackers.

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PM Imran Khan to inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor project on Nov 9

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Cabinet has accorded approval to an agreement between Pakistan and India for implementation of Kartarpur Corridor project.

While briefing media in Islamabad, regarding decisions taken in the Federal Cabinet, Special Assistant on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan and Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate Kartarpur Corridor project on 9th of next month.

She said Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the officers of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others to provide all possible facilities to the Sikh Yatrees, who would visit Kartarpur.

The provision of facilities would be continuously monitored so that the Sikh yatrees would not face any inconvenience.

The Cabinet also gave the approval to disburse loans of five billion rupees without interest in Naya Pakistan Housing Program.

She said the step will benefit five hundred thousand to one million people across the country.

The Special Assistant said Prime Minister Imran Khan during the meeting directed the authorities concerned to take steps for making sure the availability of items of daily use to people at affordable prices, the Radio Pakistan reported.

She said the Cabinet also decided to provide all information about its decisions to the National Accountability Bureau on its request in order to bring transparency in governance.

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India’s hegemonic pretences and aggressive actions threat to regional peace: Maleeha Lodhi

NEW YORK – Pakistan has warned at the United Nations (UN), that India’s “hegemonic pretences and aggressive actions” present threat to regional peace and security.

Speaking in the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, dealing with disarmament and international security issues, Pakistan’s outgoing Permanent Representative to UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi said India’s conduct pose threat to Pakistan.

She said India’s “belligerent” military posture was demonstrated in February this year in the wake of the Pulwama incident in occupied Kashmir, it resorted to aggression against Pakistan on a completely false pretence, the Radio Pakistan reported.

Maleeha Lodhi said the recent unilateral action by India to further consolidate its illegal occupation of the internationally-recognized disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in flagrant violation of multiple Security Council resolutions, has further engendered the volatility in South Asia.

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Kate Middleton channels Princess Diana’s style for Pakistan tour

ISLAMABAD – Kate Middleton’s latest look appeared to channel her husband’s late mother, Princess Diana.

Middleton, 37, and Prince William arrived in Pakistan on Monday (yesterday) for a five-day tour, with Middleton wearing a light blue dress with matching pants. The outfit is seemingly inspired by the traditional shalwar kameez. Middleton’s dress also bears a close resemblance to a dress Diana wore during a trip to Pakistan in 1996 with a similar light blue colour.

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The Duchess of Cambridge’s dress included a sheer neckpiece similar to the scarf worn by Diana. In addition, Middleton’s dress was designed by a frequent collaborator of Diana’s — Catherine Walker.

 

UK based editor and creator Susan Kelley told daily publication ‘People’ that she predicted Middleton will wear at least one more traditional look for the trip but notes that even though Middleton “has on occasion looked to Diana for inspiration” she is “careful not to copy her.”

Prince William, Kate Middleton arrive in Pakistan on 5-day tour

The royal visit to Pakistan came after 2006 when Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker visited the country. In 1997, Queen Elizabeth visited Pakistan to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country wherein she had also addressed the joint parliamentary session.

According to an official statement, the “Duke and Duchess’s programme will pay respect to the historical relationship between Britain and Pakistan, it will largely focus on showcasing Pakistan as it is today – a dynamic, aspirational and forward-looking nation”.

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Ushna Shah reacts to “pizza guy” Twitter fiasco

KARACHI – Pakistani star Ushna Shah after being massively trolled on social media following her tweet about her ‘sexist’ and ‘demeaning’ comments to a pizza delivery guy, has now come to her defense.

In order to clear the confusion, the Cheekh actor wrote an extensive note on Twitter:

“I’ve never been good at masking truths and pretending to be something I’m not,” she said adding that “I do not condone using the “be a man” card. It was something I was not proud of that I resorted to at a desperate time.”

“The fact that it is the only thing that worked made me want to discuss it publicly and create conversation about masculinity and patriarchy (why else would I tweet it, look at my track record of discussing gender roles and generally the public stances I’ve taken for women, LGBTQ and the breakdown of stereotypical gender roles),” she added.

Explaining the entire episode further, she said: “Once I said, “be a man” after many exasperated attempts to make him trust that I was strong enough to hold the dog. It worked. Yes, it’s sexist. A desperate measure I used at a desperate time. Instinctively and desperately I resorted to the approach knowing it would work on a Pakistani man.”

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— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) October 14, 2019

“Nobody is above it. Nobody is particularly proud of it either (I hope). . Life here in these woke times is a series of hit and miss. Many times I have seen almost everybody I know use examples to explain things to their help or the masses that normally wouldn’t be considered with the times, but sometimes that is the only way to convey a point, yet so many casting virtual stones over a tweet here (see what I did there).

“The idea of the tweet was to show that in this unfortunate world the only thing that could convince a boy to trust a girl holding back a dog (and yes his issue was that I was holding the dog, not the boy servant who normally does) was to use the masculinity trigger.

“On a closing note: I should like to tell the twitter court as well as my followers one thing: I have not often used twitter but if and when I do, my tweets will not just be a series of self-promotions.

“So my dear warriors of the twitter world, if what I tweet is not comprehensive to you and offends you, please, I beseech you, unfollow. And if you care to understand the CONTEXT before spewing out your e-rage, follow away,” she concluded.

It all started when Ushna tweeted that she passed ‘demeaning’ and ‘sexist’ comments to a pizza delivery guy at 2:30 a.m.

“Marrd banein”, “aap ek chaar saal ki bachi nahee hein”, “mardaangi peida Karein” – some of the sexist & demeaning things I said 2 my 2:30AM Pizza delivery guy 2 convince him 2 bring pizza inside as I held my barking & growling Pitbull back.

— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) October 13, 2019

According to the actress, she told the man that “mard banein” (be a man), “aap ek chaar saal ki bachi nahee hai”, (you are not a four-year-old girl) and “mardaangi peida karein” (try to be manly). The delivery guy, she wrote, was scared of her growling pitbull dog.

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14 police officers killed, three wounded in western Mexico shooting

MEXICO – Fourteen police officers have been killed and another three got wounded following a shooting in Michoacán state.

According to media reports, the police were carrying out a court order in El Aguaje, when their convoy was ambushed by gunmen in armoured four-by-four trucks, then torched several patrol cars in the ensuing chaos.

The federal security ministry wrote on Twitter that the government “condemns the attack that killed 14 police officers in Aguililla, Michoacan. We are in contact with the state government and will put all our resources at their disposal… to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

Michoacan has been racked for years by violence by drug cartels, other criminal gangs and armed “self-defence” groups.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been struggling to rein in violent crime since he took office last December.

More than 250,000 people have been murdered in Mexico since the army was deployed to the streets.

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Drug addict kills four children in Shujabad

SHUJABAD – A drug addict person killed three sons and a daughter, wounded his wife and a relative in Shujabad on Monday night.

According to media details, the drug addict person opened fire at his own family while they were asleep. The deceased were identified as 27-year-old Imran, 22-year-old Rizwan, one-year-old Madni and 19-year-old Fozia.

The rescue teams and police reached the crime scene and shifted the bodies and injured to Nishtar Hospital.

Meanwhile, the police have arrested the assailant who killed his family members, recovered pistol and bullets from his possession and started investigations.

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Pakistan sincerely making efforts for peace in region: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan was making sincere efforts to establish peace in the region.

Talking to a private news channel program, he said that the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Iran and talks between the two leaders had held in a pleasant atmosphere.

In reply to a question about the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran relations, he said that misunderstandings between the two nations must be removed.

The foreign minister said that some elements do not want to see the Muslim Ummah in a united form.

He added that there were some elements who also don’t want peace in the region, however, he said that Pakistan would continue the struggle for peace and stability in the region.

Meanwhile, the minister welcomed the royal couple who arrived here in Pakistan.

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Powerful typhoon hits Tokyo, surrounding areas

TOKYO – Tokyo and surrounding areas in Japan have been braced for a powerful typhoon as the worst in six decades.

Typhoon Hagibis is packing winds of 180 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts of up to 252 kilometers per hour.

The typhoon has caused major disruptions to the power and transportation system in parts of Japan as Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka have been suspended.

Rugby World Cup matches, concerts and other events have been canceled whereas flights were grounded and train services halted, the radio Pakistan reported.

The storm is already battering Chiba Prefecture where violent gusts have torn roofs of homes and left some residents with injuries.

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Pakistan summons Indian Deputy HC over latest ceasefire violations along LoC

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has condemned the latest unprovoked ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC).

Indian Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned again to Foreign Office in Islamabad on Friday, where Director General South Asia Dr Mohammad Faisal lodged a strong protest over the Indian ceasefire violations in Sharda, Nezapir, Satwal and Bagsar Sectors of the LoC.

Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by Indian Army in Sharda Sector, a ten-year-old child Faizan embraced shahadat while sixteen other innocent civilians, including six children and two ladies, sustained serious injuries.

Sepoy Naimat Wali martyred, civilians injured in unprovoked firing by Indian troops across LoC

In addition to that, two got injured including a lady in Nezapir, three, including a child and a lady in Satwal Sector, and one other in Bagsar sector in the Indian firing.

The Indian occupation forces along the LoC and Working Boundary have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-calibre mortars, and automatic weapons, which still continues.

The deliberate targeting of civilian populated areas is indeed deplorable and contrary to human dignity, international human rights and humanitarian laws.

The Director-General urged the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire arrangement; investigate these and other incidents of ceasefire violations, instruct the Indian forces to respect the ceasefire in letter and spirit and maintain peace on the LoC and the Working Boundary, the Radio Pakistan reported.

He said the Indian side should permit UNMOGIP to play its mandated role as per the UN Security Council resolutions.

 

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Road mishap claims 5 lives in Dera Ismail Khan

DERA ISMAEL KHAN – As many as five persons including a woman and two children were killed and another two sustained injuries due to collision of two motorcycles in Dera Ismail Khan in the wee hours of Saturday.

According to media reports, the accident was so severe that the victims died before getting any medical treatment.

Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the bodies and injured to a nearby hospital.

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NAB raids CM Sindh’s adviser Ijaz Jakhrani’s residence

KARACHI – National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials have conducted a raid at the house of Chief Minister Sindh s adviser Ijaz Jakhrani in Karachi on late Tuesday night.

According to media details, the NAB officials confiscated some important files and documents during the raid.

The rangers and police assisted the accountability watchdog during the raid.

A large number of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) workers and leaders reached Jakhrani’s residence after getting information about the raid.

Ijaz Jakhrani is being investigated by NAB in assets beyond means case.

 

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Pakistan shares assessment/feedback from the IoK with Chinese leadership: FM Qureshi

BEIJING – Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan shared its assessment and feedback from the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) with the Chinese leadership.

While talking to the media at Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said both the sides also discussed the Afghan peace process.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said China, Russia and other regional countries want peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and the development in the region for which Pakistan is playing its role.

The foreign minister said the Chinese leadership had been taken into confidence on all the issues.

Regarding facilities to the Chinese investors and entrepreneurs, he said the CPEC Authority had been established to provide all facilities to them as early as possible.

The Foreign Minister said an MoU signed between the two countries is related to the development of Gwadar Port and to make it a hub of regional trade and connectivity.

He said under another MoU, to redress water shortage in Gwadar, a desalination plant of 5000 tons of water per day would be set up by China to provide clean water to Gwadar port and the new Gwadar city.

The two countries would enhance cooperation in education sector and in this regard an MoU has been signed with Higher Education Commission for smart classrooms.

Another MoU was inked to improve the lives of disabled people as they will be provided with equipment and chair.

Similarly, both the countries agreed to help each other for narcotics control and China would give equipment to Pakistan for the purpose, the Radio Pakistan reported.

 

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PM Imran to pay an official visit to China next week

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay an official visit to China early next week to discuss issues of regional and bilateral significance with Chinese leadership.

During his visit, the Prime Minister will hold separate meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.

Prime Minister Imran Khan will also discuss expansion of projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework besides cooperation in agriculture, industrial and socio-economic sectors.

He is also likely to address China Pakistan Business Forum in Beijing to further promote economic and trade exchanges between the two countries.

The premier will also meet with Chinese entrepreneurs and heads of different companies during the visit, the Radio Pakistan reported.

The two sides will discuss immediate implementation of Phase-II of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, signed between the two strategic cooperative partners to further enhance bilateral business and trade.

They will also examine the abolition of quota for all Pakistani products like rice, wheat, corn, soybean, sugar and tobacco as Pakistan will prove to be a food basket for China.

It will be the third visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China within a year.

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Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in T20 series opener in Lahore today

LAHORE – The first T-20 of three-match series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Ghaddafi Stadium in Lahore today (Saturday).

The match will start at 06:30 pm.

World’s top-ranked T20 team Pakistan enjoy a superior record against Sri Lanka, having beaten them in eight of the 13 matches they have played against each other to date.

After today, the remaining two matches will be played on Monday and Wednesday in Lahore.

Pakistani Team:

Sarfaraz Ahmed (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Haris Sohail, Umar Akmal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Usman Shinwari, Wahab Riaz

Sri Lankan Team:

Dasun Shanaka (captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Avishka Fernando, Oshada Fernando, Shehan Jayasuriya, Angelo Perera, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Madushanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Pradeep, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara.

 

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DRAP to start inspection of pharmaceutical companies to ensure quality medicines

ISLAMABAD – Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has decided to start the inspection of pharmaceutical companies in order to ensure the quality of medicines.

According to the spokesperson of DRAP, inspectors have been appointed for this purpose.

The spokesperson said that international standards are being adopted for the quality of medicines.  He noted that good manufacturing practices will help restore the confidence of masses on Pakistani pharma products, the Radio Pakistan reported.

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Curfew imposed in Baghdad amid anti-government protests

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced a curfew across the capital of Baghdad on Thursday amid large anti-government protests that have rocked the city.

According to media reports, citing the prime minister’s statement, that the curfew would be in force until further notice.

The protests have been underway in Baghdad and other areas in the south of Iraq since Tuesday. The demonstrators are calling for economic reforms and end to corruption.

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi declared a curfew in Baghdad after seven people killed and over 400 injured during two days of nationwide anti-government protests.

 

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PM Imran Khan directs to launch app ‘Mera Bacha Alert’ to tackle child abduction cases

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to launch a new application “Mera Bacha Alert” to effectively tackle the unfortunate incidents, and cases of child abduction and missing in the country.

According to Prime Minister Office, the application will be launched within two weeks.

The details of the registration of data on this application will be immediately accessible to the Inspector Generals and other senior officers of the provinces.

“Mera Bacha Alert” application will be connected with the Pakistan Citizen Portal to monitor the progress on any case.

Prime Minister Imran Khan apprised the cabinet meeting of the success achieved in the investigation of the cases regarding the immoral and unfortunate incidents faced by the children, which, he said, would help reach other culprits of such heinous acts.

 

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