SECURITY
Afghan Based Militants Attacked Three Security Check Posts in Kurram
Kurram Agency: Militants based in Afghanistan attacked Bezo, KhwanaKandao and Katwao check posts with modern and heavy weapons. However, prompt retaliation from the security forces compelled the attackers to retreat. No casualties were reported in the incident. Radio TNN
Two Navy Officials Martyred in Gawadar Attack
Baluchistan: At least two Pakistan navy officials were martyred and three others injured in an ambush in the coastal town of Jiwani in Gawadar district. Dawn, The Express Tribune
23 Arrested in Search Operation in Lahore
Punjab: Pakistan Rangers and Counter Terrorism Department of Police conducted search operation in Lahore in which 2 members of banned outfit organization were killed while 23 others were arrested. Huge cache of weapons and ammunitions were also recovered in the operation. Dawn, Akhbar-E-Khyber
Search Operation in Mardan
Khyber Pukhtunkhawa: Police conducted search operation in Mardan, KP, in which sixty suspected criminals were arrested. Huge cache of weapons and ammunition were also recovered during the operation. Akhbar-E-Khyber
Search Opration at Dera Ismail Khan
Dera Ismail Khan: Search operation was conducted by law and enforcement agencies in D I Khan, KP, in which eleven suspected criminals were arrested while heavy weapons and ammunition were also recovered. Akhbar-E-Khyber
POLITICAL
When IB Men became Private Spies, Asks SC
The alleged surveillance of the members of JIT by the government controlled Investigation Bureau IB was called into question when the Supreme Court sought Attorney General, Ashtar Ausaf Ali’s assistance in determining what legal backing the bureau has to become private sleuths. The three judge Supreme Court implementation bench headed by justice Ijaz Afzal Khan was critical of the agency role in hacking the Facebook accounts of JIT members, loitering around his residence and accusing NADRA system to collect his personal data- becoming private investigators instead of working for the state of Pakistan. The three judgesspecial bench directed FIA Director to launch an inquiry into the allegation that the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan was involved in in tempering with the records of companies owned by Sharif family. Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News, Akhbar-E-Khyber
Senate Body to Probe Land Takeover Armed Forces
The Senate’s defense committee constituted a sub-committee to investigate allegation that armed forces have forcibly occupied lands in Quetta for their projects. Committee Chairman, Mushahid Hussain Syed, set up three member’s sub-committee, which would be led by Senator Abdul Qayum including Senator Farhatullah Babaer and Senator Hadayatullah. Dawn
ECP Gives one more Chance to Respond to Contempt Charge
The Election Commission of Pakistan adjourned the hearing of a contempt case against PTI chairman, Imran Khan, giving him one more chance to file a written response. According to PTI counsel the response was ready Khan has been not able to sign it owing to his busy schedule and visit to Karachi. Dawn
MNA Announced to Launch Drive for FATA Reforms
Haji ShahjiGul, former parliamentary leader of six independent Tribal MNA’s, has announced to launch a campaign in tribal area to pressurize the federal government for introducing FATA Reforms. According to him they will visit all of the seven agencies to muster support for the passage of the proposed recommendations of the FATA Reforms. While on the other armed military establishment also showed their reservation over the delay in implementing FATA Reforms. According to them these reforms will help to bring peace and stability in the region. Dawn, Akhbar-E-Khyber
Bilawl Fired Broadside at Sharif Brothers
Pakistan’s People Party chairman, BliawlZardari, said that the Sharif brothers are trying to protect their offshore assists before the JIT instead of working for the development of the country. According to him they are more interested to protect their own interests instead of protecting the interests of the country. The Express Tribune
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
JI Makes Arrangements for Providing Drinking Water in Lowara Meena
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has made arrangements for providing water to people in Lowara Meena area of Khyber Agency, which is facing acute shortage of drinking water. The JI Nazim for Malagori chapter, Sabz Ali said the area people were facing many difficulties due to shortage of water in the holy month of Ramazan and they were bringing water from far off areas.The local people have appreciated the efforts of JI for serving the people in the time of need.Radio TNN
Women Protection Authority Established
The provincial government of Punjab has established a Woman Protection Authority in Punjab. It has been established under section 3 of the Punjab Women Protection Authority Act 2017. It will safeguard the rights of the women across Punjab. Dawn
BORDER MANAGEMENT
North Waziristan Administration to Reopen To Ghulam Khan Border after Eid
According to Political Agent of North Waziristan, Kamran Afridi, the North Waziristan Agency (NWA) political administration has announced to reopen the Pak-Afghan border crossing at Ghulam Khan for trade activities with Afghanistan after Eid-ul-Fitr. The border crossing was closed by Pak-Army after launching military operation Zarb-e-Azb in the agency in 2014. It would address long standing issues of their business as majority population of North Waziristan was dependent on trade. Radio TNN, Dawn
Pak-Afghan Border in Kurram Opened For Trade Activities
After the announcement of the Foreign Office, the Pak-Afghan border in Kurram Agency has been opened for trade activities. Trade union leader Masoib Hussain said it’s like Eid before Eid for traders with the opening of the border. According to local people our businesses suffered a lot due to closure of the border for the last four months. Now we are thankful to Almighty Allah that our difficulties will finally come to an end. The border opening will create job opportunities for the local people.Radio TNN
CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
Diamir Bhsha Dam likely to be included in CPEC: NA Body Told
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Reforms was informed that China had offered Pakistan to bring Diamir Bhasha Dam project under the umbrella of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Currently no mega hydal project was included in CPEC, therefore governments of both Pakistan and China were seriously mulling over including this project in CPEC.Khyber News
Motorway Police have no Capacity to Patrol all of CPEC
The National Highways and Motorways Police have expressed its inability to police the length of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor with the existing force and resources at its disposal. According to the department it had insufficient manpower and resources to do the job. Dawn
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan can play a vital Role in Bringing Taliban to the Negotiation Table
According to USA, Pakistan can play a very important role in bringing Taliban at the negotiation table. Keeping this thing in mind they will remain engage with Islamabad in the future. Pakistan has vital role in establishing peace, stability, and an environment of peace in the whole region. Akhbar-E-Khyber
