Says only anti-constitutionalists worry about Nawaz Sharif’s return

Bureau Report

LAHORE, Pakistan Muslim League-N’s Chief Organiser and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz claimed on Sunday Nawaz Sharif would restore Pakistan’s economy and end terrorism after his return to the country.

She expressed these views while speaking at a public rally at Shahdra. “On October 21, the people will prove that the leader is only Nawaz Sharif who is coming to take Pakistan out of crises due to his vision and passion to serve the country,” she highlighted.

“The reform of the system and the welfare of the people is the goal of Nawaz Sharif and he will save the people from inflation with the PML-N to start a new era of employment, peace and development for the youth and workers,” she maintained.

She further said that Nawaz Sharif will be accorded rousing welcome upon his return adding only Nawaz Sharif can steer the country out of existing crisis.

She said Pakistan will embark on road to peace and progress when Nawaz Sharif will once again assume charge of the country.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (DNA): In a major move, the federal government has
announced strict measures against foreigners whose visas have expired.

Sources within the government report that authorities will take decisive
action against those individuals whose visas have expired by October 3,
causing over 6,000 foreigners to hastily leave the city of Islamabad.

With the impending deadline just around the corner, sources confirmed
that further processing of visa violations will be expedited to maintain
law and order within the capital city.

The crackdown on visa violators has been prompted by a sharp increase in
the number of illegally staying foreigners in Islamabad, which has
surged to a concerning 398 individuals.

To address this issue, authorities have registered 43 cases against
foreign nationals across different police stations.

The government’s decision to take stern action against foreigners with
expired visas comes as part of a broader effort to regulate immigration
and ensure national security.

This move aims to maintain the integrity of visa regulations and
safeguard the interests of both Pakistani citizens and legally residing
foreigners.

Officials have urged all foreigners currently residing in Islamabad to
ensure their visa documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with
local laws. Failure to do so may result in detention and deportation.

LAHORE, Oct 01 (DNA): The Punjab government revised its admission policy
for public sector medical and dental colleges within the province.

Notably, the extra 20 marks previously granted to Hafiz-e-Quran
candidates will be removed from the merit calculation in the upcoming
admission season.

As per the Punjab Health Department, this year, additional marks for
Hafiz -e-Quran candidates have been eliminated based on PMDC’s decision.

The body took it after a six-member bench gave a verdict in this regard.

The modified policy, which excludes these extra 20 marks, will apply to
this year’s admissions. Previously, 20 marks had been allocated in the
FSC score for Hafiz-e-Quran candidates.

It is to be noted that the Supreme Court of Pakistan in April disposed
of a suo motu case about grant of additional 20 marks to a Hafiz-e-Quran
student while admitting him/her to an MBBS/BDS degree programme.

A six-member bench, headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsan and comprising
Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Mazahar Naqvi, Justice Muhammad Ali
Mazhar, Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, issued the
ruling minutes after a brief hearing in the case.

During the hearing, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council informed the
bench that it was not awarding additional marks at the time when the suo
motu notice was taken. Justice Akhtar remarked: “It means the suo motu
case has become ineffective.”

Quetta, OCT 1: Two days after a deadly bombing in Mastung claimed over 50 lives, Caretaker Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai on Sunday said “enough is enough” and declared an “all-out war” against terrorists.

On Friday, a suicide bomber ripped through a procession celebrating the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on 12 Rabiul Awwal in Mastung, killing a police officer, religious leaders and children among dozens with the death toll at 59.

Two days on, however, no militant group has come forward to claim responsibility for the bombing, prompting claims from the government that the Indian intelligence agency, RAW, was involved.

The banned TTP, in fact, distanced itself from the carnage in a statement. The Counter-Terrorism Depart­ment registered a case against unidentified persons.

A day earlier, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir had said terrorists and facilitators behind the attacks on 12th Rabiul Awwal were “proxies of the enemies of Pakistan and its people”.

During a press conference in Quetta today, Achakzai was asked about a possible grand operation in the wake of terrorist attacks in the province.

In his response, the minister said he could not comment on that but reassured journalists that the state would defend each and every inch of its territory and carry out intelligence-based operations if needed.

Achakzai said terrorist incidents were occurring in all of the country “daily and it has a set pattern”, questioning why these attacks were only happening in Pakistan and not other regional countries.

“This means there is a mastermind behind it who is systematically destabilising us. Enough is enough. Now there will be no appeasement or concession … we declare all-out war on these terrorists.”

He further said: “Pakistan’s resolve is very important. It (Mastung incident) is such a case where we won’t say that we will go after [only terrorist] operatives and foot soldiers.

“We will go after their masterminds, the lynchpins managing all these proxies and will ensure that we will go wherever they are holed up, drag them out and take revenge for each and every martyr.”

He said the state’s resolve to combat terrorism was strengthened by “1000 per cent” after the Mastung carnage, adding that the state was ready to go to any extent required. “If there is a need to do operations in every inch of territory then we will do them,” Achakzai said.

“If there are links [to terrorism] in Pakistan with our neighbouring country, and it seems [that way because] we have clear evidence of Indian state terrorism in Balochistan in the recent past.

“If these links are found there [in Balochistan] today as well then we will make sure that our enemies are cut by thousands.”

The information minister also said the families of the martyrs would be provided financial aid and not left disappointed. Detailing the financial package for the victims, Achakzai said every martyr’s family would be given Rs1.5 million, Rs0.5m would be distributed to the critically injured and Rs0.2m to the nominally injured by the provincial government.

He said the Balochistan government was also in talks with the Centre to improve the package.

The interim minister also said that security protocols were being revisited in the wake of the incident and any loopholes would be plugged to ensure no security lapse occurs.

There is an important Apex Committee meeting scheduled in Islamabad for October 3 in which “very critical decisions will be taken” with a later provincial apex committee meeting on Oct 10 in which “highly decisive decisions and actions will be recommended”, he told the media persons.

The information minister’s declaration of concerted efforts against militancy and foreign elements comes a day after similar calls from other civil and military leadership.

ISLAMABAD, OCT 01 (DNA) — Iran says its armed forces are ready for any form of cooperation with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. The assurance was given by Chairman Chiefs of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, to Pakistani Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir in a message to extend his sympathy over a deadly terrorist attack at a religious gathering in Mastung.

Iranian Army Chief expressed condolences to Pakistan’s Army Chief, Armed Forces, government and people, and prayed for speedy recovery of those injured in the tragic incident. — DNA