SECURITY
Hand Grenade Shell Recovered
Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi police have recovered a hand grenade shell near a school on Indus Road in Lal Kurti. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and Civil Lines police officials rushed where the shell was found and took it into custody. Children playing near the Federal Government Boys Technical School spotted the hand grenade and informed law enforcers. Dawn
Man Hurt in Indian Shelling
Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Another victim of Indian shelling on a passenger coach in the Neelum valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir succumbed to his wounds, raising the death toll in the incident to 12. Dawn
Rangers’ Policing Powers in Karachi Extended for 90 Days
Karachi: The Sindh cabinet extended the special policing powers granted to the Rangers under Section 4(2) of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 within Karachi division for 90 days from April 16. Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News
Three Camps of Terrorists Destroyed
Quetta: The FC (Frontier Core) and intelligence agencies in their action in the Marget area in the outskirts of Quetta destroyed three camps used by terrorists. Three suspects were also nabbed during the action. They also recovered from their possession detonators, communication equipment, three kilograms of explosive material and other subversive material during the operation. The News
30 Held during Raids in Panjgur
Panjgor: In the Gachk area of Panjgur, 30 suspects were rounded up for their linkages with a banned organization. Two SMGs and 200 live rounds were recovered from their possession. The News
POLITICAL
FATA Political Alliance to Launch Campaign against Delay in Reforms Implementation
The FATA Political Alliance has expressed concern over the government’s apathy in implementation of FATA reforms package and decided to start a mass contact campaign to speed up the process. The alliance leaders formed a committee headed by Sardar Khan to contact parliamentarians in this connection. Seminars will be also be organized on 01 May and 24 May. Radio TNN
Federal Government is not sincere to Merge FATA with KP: Sikander Sher Paao
According to Sikander Sher Paao, Provincial Chairman of Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), conflict torn people of FATA and KP have come to know the real intentions of federal government. According to him, the federal government is not sincere to amalgamate FATA with KP in the post-conflict period. He further said that the region was full of natural resources but the people were still compelled to live below the poverty line. Akhbar-e-Khyber
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
The Process of Conducting Census in Wana Will Start on April 25
According to political administration, census in South Waziristan will be kicked off from April 25. All the security measures will be kept in mind while conducting the census. The census will be conducted by teachers to whom security will be provided by Khasadar, and armed personnel. Zahid Younas, Tehsildar of Wana, requested the local people to cooperate in holding transparent and clear census in the area. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Census Staff in Bajaur to get Fool Proof Security
Fool proof security measures have been taken for smooth conduct of 6th population and housing census in Bajaur Agency beginning from April 25. According to Amjad Ali Khan, In-Charge of Census Operation in Bajaur, the census activity will be conducted in two phases – first phase will start from April 25 and end on May 10, while the second phase would commence from May 11 and continue till May 25. Dawn
Return of Orakzai TDPs Continue at Slow Pace
Of the 23,939 internally displaced families from Orakzai Agency registered by Sarhad Rural Support Program for issuance of voluntary return form (VRF) only 5,500 have returned to their respective hometowns due to inadequate cash compensation. The number of people being repatriated was low because the tribesmen considered the compensation insufficient for reconstruction of their houses and starting small businesses in their hometowns from a scratch. Dawn
TDPs’ Return from Afghanistan to NWA Continues
The repatriation of the North Waziristan Agency’s temporary displaced persons from Afghanistan continued on second day as well. According to political administration the repatriation of TDPs from Sadgai area would continue till April 29. The officials further said that 800 families would return to Bakakhel camp from Afghanistan and then they would be repatriated to their homes in North Waziristan Agency. Khyber News
Ramazan Bazaar to Open in Advance
Lahore: The Divisional Administration directed the deputy commissioners of Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana to make all the planned Ramazan bazaars functional from May 24 before commencement of the holy month. Dawn
