SECURITY
Three Police Personnel Killed in Attack on Police Van in Peshawar
Peshawar: At least three police personnel were killed and four sustained injuries in the attack on a police van in Chamkani area of Peshawar. The incident took place when unknown armed men opened indiscriminate firing on a police mobile van in the locality. The police retaliated to the attack in which one of the attackers was killed, while others managed to escape after committing the crime. The security forces rushed to the area and started search operation to arrest the culprits involved in the attack. So far no arrest was being made. Radio TNN, Akhbar-E-Khyber
Eleven Suspects Arrested during Joint Operation in Charsadda
Charsada: At least eleven suspected persons including three criminals were arrested during a joint search and strike operation of police and security forces in Tangi and Mandani areas of Charsadda district. They also seized arms included 2 rifles, a Kalashnikov, 42 pistols and thousands cartridges and ammunition. Radio TNN, Dawn
Two Injured in Indian Shelling
Muzafarabad: At least two civilians were injured in shelling by the Indian troops in Azad and Jamu Kashmir in Kutli Gujjran village. The shelling also take place in Darra Sher Khan in Poonch District. Dawn
Search Operation in Mardan
Mardan: The police forces conducted search operation in Mardan. During the operation various weapons and ammunitions were confiscated while three suspects were also arrested. Akhbar-E-Khyber
POLITICAL
Opponents’ Allegations, Conspiracies to End up in Ashes: PM Nawaz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that all the allegations and conspiracies of opponents would end up in ashes adding that he has accounted for every penny today. The Prime Minister further said that he had just presented his stance before the JIT and mentioned that details of his assets and resources had already been submitted with the relevant institutions, including the Supreme Court. The time of hidden hand is long gone and the puppet master can no longer play their games. Radio TNN, Dawn, Akhbar-E-Khyber, The Express Tribune, The News
Assemblies May be Dissolved before Tenure: Sindh CM
Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, said that it was a possibility that the assemblies would not be able to complete their tenure and would be dissolved. While a spokesperson for the Sindh CM later said that the statement by the CM was related to the fiscal year of the provincial government and has nothing to do with the political situation in the country. The News
FATA must be brought into National Mainstream: COAS
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that bringing FATA into the national mainstream through the reforms process has become inevitable. According to him, FATA must be brought into the national mainstream and reforms must be introduced in the region. He further said that Pakistan Army fully supports efforts for reforms. Radio TNN
PTI Leader Slams COAS for ‘Just’ Condemning Drone Strike
A key Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf leader has strongly condemned the first drone attack inside Pakistan under the administration of Donald Trump that Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Qamar Bajwa, takes some action instead of verbally criticizing it. According to Shireen Mazari, the military should defend the country against all attacks and intrusions, including the US drone attack. Dawn
PTI, PPP Rejected Sharif Claim of Long Accountability
The country’s two major opposition parties questioned Prime Minister’s written speech after his appearance before the JIT and refused his claim that the Sharif family had been facing accountability for the long time. According to Imran Khan, it was most shameful that Prime Minister had portrayed the ongoing investigation against him and his family as a conspiracy. Prime Minister blamed army and judiciary of conspiracy against him. Dawn, The Express Tribune
Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan are the Richest Parliamentary Leaders
Prime Minister, Nwaza Sharif, and PTI, chairman, were declared the richest leaders after declaring their assets. Nawaz Sharif has assets worth 62 corers while Imran Khan have 40 corer. Nawaz Sharif did not declare his foreign assets. Akhbar-E-Khyber
ANP and PTI are on the same Page on FATA Merging with KP
ANP along with PTI supported the amalgamation of FATA with KP in KP Assembly. On the other hand, Mulana LAtif ul Rehman of JUI-F, said that before the merging of FATA with KP it is necessary to conduct referendum in order to decide its future status. Akhbar-E-Khyber
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Shortage of Clean Drinking Water Causing Miseries for Jamrud Residents
The residents of Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency are facing severe miseries due to shortage of clean drinking water. Residents of Surkamar, Azghumela complained that a natural water spring is the only source to supply clean drinking water to the area residents. The area residents demanded of MNA Alhaj Shahji Gul and the agency political administration to arrange a water tanker for the affected area to minimize the locals’ problems. Radio TNN
Rs 52.1 billion Budget Announced for Baluchistan
The government of Baluchistan planned to spend Rs 328.5 billion on its operations and infrastructure development in the province during the next financial year while 140.7 billion will be spent on pay and pensions of provincial government employees. 86 billion will be spent on the development social and economic infrastructure. With a view to returning to voters in 2018, the provincial government has announced small soaps for the different segments of the population in the budget. Dawn
Most Shops in Barra Bazar still Closed
Contrary to the claim of government about reviving the lost glory of historic bazar in Barra bazaar, only 745 out of total 9600 registered shop have restarted businesses after reopening of the bazaar. The shopkeepers and traders complained about lack of basic facilities including drinking water and electricity at the bazaar. Dawn
FDMA Stopped Financial Aid to People of North Waziristan
FDMA did not delivered the message of financial aid to the conflict torn people of North Waziristan Agency. People belonged to North Waziristan warned the concern authorities to deliver the message otherwise they will be compelled to stage sit-in. Akhbar-E-Khyber
Our First Priority in Wana is to eliminate Backwardness
Lft Cornel Mehboob Ali, said that it is our first priority to eliminate backwardness from Wana, South Waziristan Agency, in the post-conflict period. We will provide transportation, basic facilities if health and education to the conflict inflicted people of Wana. Akhbar-E-Khyber
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CJCSC Calls on Pakistan, China to Enhance Mitatry-to-Military Cooperation
Hailing the traditional all-weather friendship between China and Pakistan, China’s top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng said that China appreciates the Pakistani government and military’s firm support for China in fighting terrorism. During his meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Gen. Zubair Mahmood Hayat here, he called on both sides to enhance military-to-military cooperation so as to safeguard the security of China and Pakistan as well as regional peace and stability. Khyber News
Putin’s Mediation Offer Hailed
Nafis Zakaria, the foreign office spokesman of Pakistan, welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s offer to mediate between Pakistan and India. He further said that there was a growing realization and concern among the regional countries and the UN on the threat to peace in the region due to Indian unprovoked hostility along the line of control Working Boundary. Dawn, The Express Tribune
Global Polio Watchdog Concerned about Missed Children
The Independent Monitoring Board for Polio has expressed concern over the quality, reliability, capacity, and authenticity of surveillance data in areas across the whole polio programme. It recommended to the countries to revisit the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to identify the gapes. The number of the so called “Guest Children” moving with their families from place to place across Pakistan and Afghanistan was huge. Dawn
Peaceful Afghanistan is in the Interests of Pakistan and the Region
Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly, said that peaceful Afghanistan is in the interests of not only of Pakistan but of the rest of the region is well. According to him, peace and stability in Afghanistan means peace and stability in Pakistan. Without building peace inside Afghanistan the region will not be developed. Akhbar-E-Khyber
Pakistan is a Neighboring Country which cannot be denied
Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, said that Pakistan is our neighboring country. Despite having tense relations we should give priority to peace. Pakistan should fulfill its responsibilities. Peaceful interaction is not possible between them untill and unless they take measures to stop cross border infiltration. Akhbar-E-Khyber
JIT Seeks SC Permission to Visit Qatar
The Jonit Investigation Team has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to seek permission for sending it two member’s team to Qatar to record statement of prince Hamad bin Jasim Althani in the context of panama gate case. The News
