• CJP Umar Ata Bandial warns of suo motu notice if FIR not registered within 24 hours.
• CM’s objections cannot stop police from registering the case, says CJP.
• Asks Punjab Police chief to assign honest officer to investigate attack on Imran Khan.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday directed Inspector General of Punjab Police Faisal Shahkar to register a first information report on the assassination attempt on PTI Chairman Imran Khan in Wazirabad.

The orders were issued by the Supreme Court while hearing the contempt of court plea filed against the former prime minister by the government over his long march to Islamabad.

At the outset of the hearing, Justice Bandial condemned the assassination attempt on Khan’s life and asked his lawyer Salman Akram Raja whether an FIR was registered as of yet.

“I am not aware about the FIR. An attempt was made to register an FIR but I don’t think it has been registered as of yet,” said Raja.

At this, CJP Bandial lamented that it’s been more than 90 hours since the attack took place and the FIR was yet to be registered. The delay in the registration of the FIR means that the police investigation has not begun as of yet.

“If the police did not investigate, the evidence may have been destroyed at the crime scene. This way the evidence of the case will be controversial and will be unacceptable in court,” said the CJP.

At this point, IG Shahkar appeared before the bench.

“I have heard about your achievements at the international level, register the FIR and inform us about it,” the CJP to told the cop. He also directed the province’s top cop to keep on working, assuring that if someone would intervene the court would look into it.

The top judge of the country also directed the Punjab Police chief to assign an honest officer to investigate the attack on Imran Khan.

“We have seen your resignation. The court assures you that no one will intervene in actions taken by you as per the law,” said the CJP.

At this, the IG informed the court that Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi had some objections to the registration of the case.

“The registration of the case has some political angles to it but the police also have authority,” said Shahkar.

Justice Bandial directed the Punjab Police chief to keep working as per the law. He added that if there is a delay in the registration of the FIR then they will take up the case as a problem in the criminal justice system.

“Chief minister’s objections cannot stop the police from registering the case,” said the CJP

“For now, we are not taking suo motu notice but if an FIR is not registered within 24 hours then we will take suo motu notice,” remarked Justice Bandial.

Azam Swati case

During the course of the hearing, PTI Senator Azam Swati also appeared in court.

Upon seeing him, the CJP remarked that what happened to him was “very painful”.

“Your case is ongoing in Human Rights Cell. The court is careful in this matter, the case will be seen according to the law,” said the CJP. He also told the senator that he never stayed at in Supreme Court’s rest house.

“Yes, you’re right I stayed in Quetta federal loges,” told the senator.

The top judge of the country also directed PEMRA and PTA to remove the alleged video of the senator.

SC to summon report from investigators in Kenya

The chief justice also spoke about the letter written by slain journalist Arshad Sharif’s mother to the chief justice.

“HRC is investigating Arshad Sharif’s mother’s letter,” said the CJP. He added that the court will see the fact-finding commission’s report on Arshad Sharif’s murder.

“An Investigation team has gone to Kenya for probe. We are summoning a report from the commission,” said the CJP. He added that once the material comes then it will be easy for them to provide assistance, saying that without evidence the court will keep moving its head here and there. 

The contempt case

The delay in the registration of the FIR on Imran Khan’s attack, Azam Swati’s alleged video and Arshad Sharif were taken up by the CJP during the hearing of the contempt plea filed against the PTI chief.   

On October 13, the federal government filed a contempt of court plea against PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Supreme Court over his long march call to Islamabad.

In its petition, the federal government told the apex court that the PTI chief is making announcements of marching towards Islamabad, which was a violation of a court order.

“Imran Khan is making announcements to attack Islamabad,” says the plea. It urged the top court to direct the PTI chief to ensure the implementation of its orders related to protests and sit-ins.

The petition has been filed by the interior ministry on behalf of the federal government.

BEIJING, Nov.7 (DNA) Afghan and Pakistan pine nuts and dried apricot got wholesale orders at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), it was reported by Gwadar Pro on Monday. 

On the 5th of November, CIIE kicked off in Shanghai. In the food and agricultural products, a special booth in the corner attracted a lot of visitors.

“This is the first time that we’ve participated in the CIIE, and we have already got some wholesale orders on the first day,” said Yousof Sadat, an Afghan exhibitor on CIIE who can speak fluent Chinese. “This year, we brought dried apricot, saffron crocus, pine nut, etc. The most popular products are dried apricot and pine nut. I believe there will be more customers and orders in the next few days.” 

“I think that Afghan products are still not well-known in China, while the CIIE provides us a platform to show our products. Chinese market is gradually knowing and recognizing us. At present, we still have three or four containerized products on the way here.” he added.

“China and Afghanistan have a very good partnership, we will do more business between the two countries.”Nida Mohammad Popal, boss of Yousof and the owner of the dry fruit business, also expressed his appreciation to China’s openness.  “China is a very good market for Afghan products and transportation takes no time. 

In addition, because our government changed, a lot of countries don’t give visas to us. China is still open to us. I also do a lot of import from China to Afghanistan, like fertilizer.” 

In July, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of the Afghan interim government. 

Wang stressed that China is ready to push for dovetailing the Belt and Road Initiative with Afghanistan’s national development strategies, support the extension of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan and share China’s development opportunities.

Pakistan also has a large production of high-quality apricot and pine nut. It is potential that in the future, we will also see Pakistani dry fruit on CIIE. 

ISLAMABAD, NOV 7 /DNA/ – A two-Member delegation of the International Parliamentarians, Congress (IPC) is set to travel to Victoria Falls-Zimbabwe to attend the 44th Conference and 78th Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU)

07th November 2022: In October 2021, International Parliamentarians Congress (IPC) received “Observer Status” in the 76th Session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU) by the Chairperson of APU in Djibouti.

IPC and APU are continuously working towards the development and strengthening of bilateral and multilateral relations among the various countries and to spread harmony and security in the African region through the platform of APU and IPC together.

In the same context, IPC is invited to the 44th Conference of Speakers of National Parliamentary Assemblies and the 78th Session of Executive meeting of APU, which is taking place in Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe on 9th -10th November 2022.

The two-member delegation is attending the conference, ensuring the presence of IPC at the International Forum. The delegation is headed by the Secretary General IPC Senator Sitara Ayaz and also includes Assistant Secretary General IPC Mr. Ijlal Ali Khan.

We are looking forward to a profound conference and further establishing mutual cooperation among the speakers of the countries and their Parliamentarians to collectively work towards a progressive world. DNA

LAHORE – From her comical debut in Khichari Salsa to gaining stardom across borders with “Sanam Teri Kasam”, Mawra Hocane holds a prominent place in entertainment.

Recently, the well-acclaimed “Sabbat” actor bagged eight million followers on Instagram, marking her one of the most sought-after Pakistani celebrities on social media. On Thursday, she broke the exciting news to her fans, thanking them for their endless love and support.

She also announced the launch of a new YouTube channel, “M-LIVE.” The starlet posted a teaser on social media to introduce herself.

In her first YouTube upload titled “30 profound things,” the actress revealed her obsessive love for cricket. Mawra pointed out her continuous support for the Pakistan cricket team, and further highlighted some notable players from the national and foreign teams.

She shared, “Nobody is allowed to tell me in comments or in real life that I’m a wannabe cricket lover. When the world cup arrives, I always act as my guy friends react.”

In the end, Mawra sent out a public service message to men, saying, “You need to stop telling girls that they don’t know anything about cricket because when the world cup arrives, we know everything.”

The video has garnered hundreds of views, becoming a viral sensation online due to the actor’s comment on the misogynist mindset of some male cricket fans. Mawra has promised to release many videos on her channel including skincare advice, yoga routine and snippets from her life.

Mawra has been an avid cricket fan, attending various tournaments, and broadcasting her love for the game on social media. Earlier in 2021, she even publically supported Sohaib Malik after his dispute on a show with anchor Dr Nauman Niaz went viral. In 2022, she praised Pakistan’s win against India at the T20 Asia cup in Dubai.

“Bismillah. Wishing for everything to be prosperous and more for my green, my Pakistan. P.S re-using an outfit from five years ago because it’s green.” she expressed.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 6: The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday issued a rebuttal and denied that PTI Senator Azam Swati stayed at its judicial lodges in Quetta in the wake of his claim that an objectionable video from his stay there was sent to his wife.

A day ago, Swati burst into tears before the media, saying that his wife had received a video featuring him and her and about which he could not share further details because the “daughters of my country are listening”. The senator had blamed the interior minister and two military officers for conspiring against him and said they should be held accountable if something happened to him.

He had said that his daughter had told him that the video was from when Swati and his wife had visited Quetta. Recalling that visit, the senator said Senate Chairperson Sadiq Sanjrani had made arrangements for them to stay at the Supreme Court’s judicial lodges in Quetta.

The development was widely condemned from across the political aisle.

Responding to Swati’s claims, a press release from the apex court clarified that the senator “never used/stayed in Supreme Court Judges Rest House at Quetta”, adding that according to the Balochistan Special Branch, the PTI leader had styed at the Balochistan Judicial Academy (Judicial Complex Quetta), which was not under the apex court’s control.

Soon after, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry appeared to mock the apex court’s statement, saying it was an attempt by the registrar to placate the judges about the security of their lodges.

Meanwhile, the Senate chairman comprised a special committee of 14 senators to probe the matter. The notification from the Senate Secretariat said the committee would present its report within 30 days after its first meeting.

The committee included a single PTI senator, Mohsin Aziz.

Most shameful thing in country’s history: Imran

Talking on the issue during a press conference in Lahore, PTI Chairman Imran Khan termed the matter as the “most shameful thing in the country’s history”.

Imran said the incident had “shocked the nation” and called on Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial to ensure a full investigation on the matter.

“The usual suspects who are trying to cover this up and my assassination attempt are saying it’s a fake video,” he said, adding that Swati had told him he would be staging a sit-in protest outside the apex court and demanding justice for himself.

Imran said PTI senators would be with Swati as well and called on lawyer organisations for their support too.

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Sector I -9 Dry Port Road is closed every day due to parking of large vehicles on the road, suitable measures should be taken to keep the traffic flow in running: Zikria Akbar Zia.

Police patrol should be increased in industrial areas and markets. “President ICCI Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari

Management committees should be formed in the police stations of the industrial area and separate rooms should be allotted for the committee and the problems can be solved at the police station: M. Akram Farid.

ISLAMABAD, NOV 6 /DNA/ – Inspector General of Islamabad Police (IGP) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan visited Islamabad Industrial Area on the invitation of Islamabad Industrial Association (IIA). In the meeting, President Islamabad Industrial Association Zikaria Akbar Zia, President ICCI Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, Former President IIA Mian  Akram Farid, Senior Vice President ICCI Fahad Waheed and senior members were also attended they have the apprised IG Islamabad about the problems of the industrial area and fruit & vegetable Market.

 President Islamabad Industrial Association Zikaria Akbar Zia has explaned the IG Police that due to the parking of trailers and big vehicles on the road on I -9 Dry Port Road, the road is closed every day and the citizens and visitors have to wait for hours. This issue should be resolved immediately. ICCI President Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari said that police patrolling in industrial areas and markets should be increased to make the capital a crime-free city. ICCI will fully cooperate with the police.

and Islamabad Chamber ready to  provide motorcycles to police for better surveillance/ petrolling and Market and industry. Former President of Islamabad Industrial Association Mian Akram Farid have told to IG Islamabad Police that any measures taken by the police for the improvement of the industrial area should be continued permanently.

He further said that the roads of Islamabad should not be closed due to long march or any political protest in the coming days, and before taking any such steps, the business community of Islamabad should be taken into confidence.  Beggars on the roads, which many times the business community of Islamabad raised their voice against and for remedy, which had ended due to the actions of the Islamabad police, are again on the roads of Islamabad. are also present and are seen demanding on road signals.

Therefore, Islamabad police should take steps to remedy this immediately. And in the police stations of industrial area, the maintenance committees should be formed and every room within the police station should be allocated for the committee, ex. Vice President FPCCI Karim Aziz Malik said that check dis In the case of FIR registration takes a lot of time, so the FI of check dishonor should be registered immediately. There is a lot of problem.

And Afghans from Rawalpindi come to the vegetable market and its adjacent areas and commit various crimes in the vegetable market and industrial area and go to Rawalpindi. Actions should be taken to remedy them. G. Islamabad Police Akbar Nasir Khan while addressing the business community at the office of Islamabad Industrial Association said that cameras installed in commercial areas and industrial areas will be linked to the Safe City project to ensure maximum vigilance in the city.

can be made The installation of new cameras will increase the coverage of important locations and help improve the law and order situation in the city.

He said that this initiative will improve the security of the city. All markets and commercial areas should try to install security cameras that will be linked to the Safe City project to ensure better surveillance of business areas.

Regarding the rising crime situation, he said, “In the society. Intolerance is one of the reasons for the increase in crime and better education is necessary to improve tolerance in society which will reduce crime. Former presidents of ICCI Sheikh Tariq Sadiq, Mian Shaukat Masood, Nasir Khan, Mohsin Khalid, Sheikh Atif Ikram, Council Member Founder Group Chaudhry Waheed- ud Din and other seniors present in the meeting.