KARAK: At least 12 people were killed and 25 others wounded in a horrible road mishap on Saturday at Ambeeri Chowk in Karak. Karak Deputy Commissioner Shakeel Jan Marwat confirmed the report, saying the accident took place for trailer’s brake failure.

Police said a speedy trailer truck rammed into a passenger coach and other vehicles on Indus Highway.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has taken notice of the incident and sought its details.

He ordered the health department personnel to provide every possible assistance to the injured. Governor Kundi also directed Hilal-e-Ahmar teams to carry out relief activities at the Ambeeri Chowk.

Moreover, the KP governor instructed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) workers as well to execute relief works and give blood donations.

PPP Senator Sherry Rehman expressed grief over the loss of lives and urged the local government as well as district administration to ensure provision of the best possible relief facilities to the victims.

In a similar incident, at least two people were killed and another injured after a heavy tanker ran over their motorbikes on Shaheed-e-Millat road in Karachi on Friday.

Police said the incident happened when a car hit the motorcyclists and the water tanker coming from the rear rammed into the motorbikes.

ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 /DNA/ – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received Mr Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), today at the Prime Minister’s House.

The Prime Minister thanked the OIC Secretary General for his participation in the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities, being organized in Islamabad on 11-12, January 2025. He noted that the initiative was aimed at galvanizing concrete and concerted efforts to further improve quality education and women empowerment in the Muslim World.

Deeply appreciating the Secretary General for his dynamic stewardship of the OIC, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to advancing the Organization’s shared priorities and objectives while making it more effective as a collective voice of the Muslim Ummah.

The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the OIC’s principled position and consistent support for the resolution of Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the UN and the OIC. On Palestine issue, while strongly condemning Israel’s genocidal campaign, he stressed upon the need to to bring an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, ensure unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people and global accountability of Israel for its widely documented war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The Secretary General thanked the Prime Minister for the warm hospitality extended by Pakistan to him and his delegation. He said that the International Conference on Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities exemplified Pakistan’s leadership role on issues of importance for the Muslim Ummah.

The Secretary General reaffirmed OIC’s full support to the Kashmiri people in their legitimate struggle for freedom and self-determination and briefed the Prime Minister about the OIC’s ongoing diplomatic efforts in this regard. The Secretary General agreed with the Prime Minister that the OIC should continue to press upon the international community for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and stressed that addressing the Palestinian Question on basis of the two-state solution was key to ensuring durable peace and stability in the region.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of shared interest, including Afghanistan and the global surge in Islamophobia.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatimi were also present in the meeting.

RAWALPINDI, JAN 10 /DNA/ – On 10 January 2024, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in general area Maddi, Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of khwarij.

During conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij’s location, resultantly, five khwarij including Kharji ring leader Shafiullah@Shafi, were sent to hell.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians.

Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country.

ISLAMABAD, JAN 10 /DNA/ – The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has stepped up to support the crisis-affected communities of Parachinar and Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) by handing over 2000 essential relief items to Pakistan Red Crescent Khyber Pakhtunkhwa branch. Responding swiftly on the request of Governor KP, Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, Honorable Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari ensured the timely provision of non-food items (NFIs) to alleviate the suffering of the affected people.

Keeping in view the harsh winter weather conditions in Parachinar and Kurram, PRCS prioritized the provision of relief items, including Family Tents, Blankets, Tarpaulin Sheet, Kitchen Set, Jerrycan, Hygiene kits, Mosquito Nets and other essential supplies, to alleviate the suffering of families impacted by the crisis. The operation was carried out with the utmost urgency and efficiency, reflecting PRCS’s commitment to its humanitarian mandate.

Honorable Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari said, We remain steadfast in our mission to provide humanitarian assistance wherever and whenever required. The timely support to the affected communities in Parachinar and Kurram exemplifies our commitment to standing with the people during emergencies.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr Faisal Karim Kundi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the PRCS KP branch and the affected people thanked Chairman PRCS Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari and expressed their appreciation for the proactive role played by PRCS National Headquarters (NHQ) in responding with timely support to the crisis.

PRCS as an auxiliary to the government continues to work in collaboration with the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local authorities and stakeholders to assess and respond to the needs of affected communities. PRCS remains at the forefront of disaster response, ensuring relief and recovery efforts reach those in need without delay.

PESHAWAR, Jan 10 (APP):In a heartwarming turn of events, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police facilitated a long-awaited reunion between a Sri Lankan mother and her 25-year-old daughter.

The woman, once married to a resident of district Khyber, was granted custody of her daughter following a decision made in accordance with the girl’s own wishes.

According to a district police spokesman, years ago, the Sri Lankan woman and her former husband, a native of Khyber, had tied the knot in the Gulf, where their daughter was born. However, the father later returned to Pakistan with the child, leaving the mother separated from her daughter for decades.

Fearing for her daughter’s well-being, the determined mother journeyed to Pakistan and sought the help of the district police officer of Khyber.

Responding to her plea, the police organized a traditional jirga to mediate the matter.

During the proceedings, the jirga empowered the daughter to choose her guardian. Expressing her heartfelt desire, the young woman opted to return to her mother’s care. Respecting her choice, the authorities handed her over to her mother, marking an emotional reunion.

Before departing for Sri Lanka, the mother shared a heartfelt video message, expressing her profound gratitude to the Khyber police.

She praised their hospitality, fairness, and commitment to justice, hailing their efforts as a testament to their integrity.

In a statement issued here on Friday, the District Police Officer of Khyber emphasized the importance of safeguarding individual rights, declaring that the police were duty-bound to uphold the principles of justice enshrined in the law.

He reiterated that in this case, too, the police acted within the bounds of the constitution and respected the young woman’s wishes, ensuring her right to choose her path.

This act of compassion and justice by the Khyber police served as a reminder of the power of empathy and the rule of law in bridging divides and reuniting families.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Mushaal Hussein Malik, wife of veteran Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik Friday unleashed a scathing indictment of India’s brutal treatment of Hurriyat leaders in jails, slamming the Indian government for its egregious violations of international law and human rights and demanding justice for the Kashmiri people. Talking to PTV news channel, she emphasized that the torture and mistreatment of these leaders are a clear contravention of human rights and international law, highlighting the urgent need for the global community to take notice and act. Mushaal Malik expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in Indian Illegally occupied

Jammu & Kashmir.
She has repeatedly spoken out against India’s actions, including the revocation of Kashmir’s special status in 2019, which she termed as a “biggest violation of human rights”.
Mushaal Hussein Malik also strongly condemned India for torturing Hurriyat leaders, including her husband Yasin Malik, Aasiya Andrabi, Ashraf Sehrai, Shabbir Ahmed Shah and Syed Ali Shah Gilani, who have been subjected to inhumane treatment, including torture, poor living conditions and denial of medical care and legal aid in Indian jails.
Mushaal Hussein Mullick criticize Modi regime for its blatant attempts to alter the demographic landscape of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
She said by grabbing land and properties under various pretexts, the Indian government is settling non-locals in the region, effectively displacing Kashmiris from their ancestral homeland.
This is a clear attempt to change the region’s demography, a tactic reminiscent of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, she mentioned.
She emphasizing that the Modi regime’s actions are a blatant attempt to suppress the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.
The Indian government’s policies, including the revocation of Article 370 and 35-A, have led to widespread human rights abuses, arbitrary detentions and a complete disregard for the Kashmiri people’s aspirations, she added.
The international community must take notice of these egregious human rights violations and pressure the Indian government to respect the Kashmiri people’s rights and resolve the dispute in accordance with UN resolutions, she concluded.

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (DNA): Additional Attorney General Amir Rahman has informed the Supreme Court that around 5000 individuals are accused in May 9 riots. The 105 individuals, tired in the military courts were those whose presence was proven with undeniable evidence at the places attacked.

The seven-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Amin ud Din Khan continued the hearing for the fourth consecutive day and adjourned the proceedings for Monday January 13.

Other Members of the bench include Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Musarrat Hilali, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Shahid Bilal Hasan.  

Counsel for the Ministry of Defense Advocate Khawaja Harris continued to argue before the Court in defense of the Military Courts in the guidance of questions raised by the Court.

Justice Musarrat Hilali asked the Counsel to inform the Court who writes judgements in Military Courts? ‘It is said that the officers who conduct the proceedings, send details to another office for writing a judgement. How can an officer write a judgement when he was not part of the proceedings?

Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan remarked that it is commonly supposed that the procedure of trial in military courts is different. Tell us about the various stages of the trials in military courts with a precedent of some actual trial.

The Defense lawyer Khawaj Haris said that he will explain the procedure of the military courts in the second part of his arguments. However, the JAG Branch of the Army is properly consulted by the Commanding Officer before delivering a judgement. Army Act is a special law and procedure under a special law is different from the common law.

Justice Jamal Mandokhail remarked that there is a difference between the laws of army and the country. The Constitution protects fundamental rights of all citizens and the law has reasonably explained this. Referring to his experience as lawyer in appeals against the judgements of the military courts in Baluchistan High Court, Justice Mandokhail said that military courts allows the accused to appoint a lawyer of his choice and the proceedings are almost the same as in other courts.

Justice Hasan Azher Rizivi remarked that an officer is provided to the accused as friend to guide and facilitate him. Trial includes arguments of the lawyers and cross questioning of the witnesses. The only difference is that the judgement is delivered by an officer instead of judge.

On a question by Justice Musarrat Hilali regarding hijacking of the Army Chief Aircraft in 1999, Khwaja Haris replied that the accused of hijacking was not onboard but still he was convicted.

The court adjourned further proceedings to be held on Monday January 13.