SECURITY
BNP Leader Killed in a Targed Killing Incident in Quetta
Quetta: Malik Naveed Dehwar, a main leader of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), and three others were killed when unidentified person opened fired at him near Arbab karam Khan Road in Quetta city of Balochistan. Dawn, Akhbar-e-Khyber, The News, The Express Tribune
Militant Killed During Search Operation
Quetta: A suspected militant was killed when a gunfight erupted during a search operation being conducted by security forces in different areas of Sui, Sibi, Kahan of Kohli and Dera Bugti districts of Balochistan province. Dawn The Express Tribune
Balochistan Health Minster Survived Rocket Attack
Panjgur: Balochistan Minister for Health Rehmat Saleh Baloch and his aides survived a rocket and gun attack while going to the Prom area in Panjgur district of Balochistan. No one claimed responsibility for the attack. Dawn, Radio TNN , The News
Two Terrorist Arrest in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT: Police claimed to have arrested two people wanted in terrorism-related cases during a raid in Kurrum Par area of Mangala village District Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Dawn
Riwaj Act will Create more Problems in FATA; Says Former Governor KP
KHAR: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Engineer Shaukatullah Khan while addressing media persons after attending Eid Milan Party said that the government`s plan to replace the Frontier Crimes Regulation with Rewaj Act in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas would create more problems for the people. Dawn
65 Percent Seminaries Registered in Punjab; Spokesperson CTD
Lahore: The spokesperson for Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) while speaking in a multi-stakeholder consultation organized by a local NGO in Lahore said that 65 percent seminaries were registered across the Punjab; 3,800 religious persons included in the list of Fourth Schedule while 100 cases were registered against the persons who were involved in terrorist financing and 22 out of the 100 were convicted. The News
Pakistan Ulema Council Devised Mechanism to Eradicate Terrorism
Lahore: More than 28 religious and political organisations of the country under the aegis of the Pakistan Ulema Council devised a mechanism to carry out countrywide campaign for annihilation of terrorism, extremism and sectarian violence from the country. The News
Repatriation of NWA IDPs from Afghanistan to Resume on 12 July
Ghulam Khan: Repatriation process of the North Waziristan Agency’s displaced families from Afghanistan to resume from July 12. This was decided during a successful jirga at Pak-Afghan border in Ghulam Khan between tribal elders, security forces and political administration. Radio TNN
Curfew Imposed in Landikotal
Landikotal: The security forces have imposed a curfew at night times in Kamshalman area of Landikotal tehsil of Khyber Agency. Security sources informed that the curfew was imposed last night due to security threats. Sources said that the curfew would remain imposed from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am. It is pertinent to mention, curfew had been imposed in Godar, Ghundi, Bakarabad, Lashora, Mulagori and other adjacent areas and adjacent areas of Jamrud tehsil from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am for the last the last two days. Radio TNN
POLITICAL
Being Subjected to Fake Accountability; Says Prime Minister
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif while talking to newsmen in his special aircraft during the return journey from Tajikistan in the evening said that he has been subjected to fake accountability in Panama Case. But his confident that he will not only complete his five year tenure as Prime Minster but the masses again vote his party in 2018 General Elections. The News , Akhkbar-e-Khyber
PML-N is the Biggest Hurdle in Implementation of FATA Reforms; Says former MNA
Former Member of the National Assembly from Bajaur Agency, Akhuzada Chattan while addressing a joining meeting of Pakistan People’s Party in Barang Tehsil alleged that the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) government is the biggest hurdle in the implementation of Fata reforms and abolition for FCR law. Radio TNN
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
JICA to Implement Water Supply Project in Mansehra
MANSEHRA: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will execute the Rs 5 billion Gravity Flow Water Supply Scheme in Domail area in Mansehra district. The project will supply clean drinking water to the people of Mansehra and its suburbs. Dawn
NASC Expressed Concerned Over Tranparency of Housing Project
Islamabad: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works during a meeting expressed concerns over alleged lack of transparency in the Thalian Joint Venture Housing Project. The project is located a few kilometres from Islamabad, near the motorway. Dawn
CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
Locals Threatened to Stop Work on CPEC in Battagram
Battagram: The people affected due to a project of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) held a jirga at deputy commissioner`s office, alleging that the deadline set by the government for disbursement of compensation amount expired on July 5, but they were yet to get the amount. They threatened to stop the construction work from Friday (today) as their main demand was not fulfilled. Dawn
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan wants stability in Afghanistan: Janjua
National Security Adviser retired Lt Gen Nasser Khan Janjua during a meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan said that Pakistan supports peace and stability in Afghanistan and stressed the importance of resolving all issues through political means. Deputy British High Commissioner to India Alex also attended the meeting. Mr Janjua appreciated the United Kingdom`s efforts for bringing Pakistan and Afghanistan closer. Dawn
