SECURITY
Seven People Injured in IED Blast in Mamond, Bajaur Agency
Bajaur Agency: At least seven people were injured in a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The incident took place in Dabar area of Mamond Tehsil. Soon after the blast, security forces reached to the spot, cordoned off the area, and mounted search operation in the area. Radio TNN, Akhbar-E-Khyber, Dawn
IS Men Arrested in Sialkot
Sialkot: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police claimed to have arrested five alleged militants of banned IS in Sialkot. The police team also recovered explosives and maps from them. A CTD spokesman said a Gujranwala police team got information that five militants belonging to proscribed IS were present in an area near Gohdpur Chowk and were planning to attack sensitive installations in Sialkot. Dawn
Cross Border Fire from India in Leepa Valley
Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Four members of a family were injured in Leepa valley of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in an overnight exchange of heavy fire across the Line of Control (LoC). Initially, Indians used small arms but later resorted to use of heavy arms, targeting both the army posts and civilian populations in Union Council Naukat. Dawn
Man Awarded 14 Years of Imprisonment for Involvement in Terrorism
Peshawar: An anti-terrorism court here convicted a man of smuggling explosives device for a terrorist activity, and sentenced him to 14 years rigorous imprisonment. The judge observed that the prosecution`s arguments and evidence on record proved the charge against the accused, Mohammad Farooq, a resident of Khyber Agency. Dawn
Attackers of Haideri Killed in Mastung Operation: ISPR
Rawalpindi: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that, in the Mastung operation, the terrorists involved in the attack on Senate Deputy Chairman Abdul Ghafoor Haideri were also killed. The successful operation conducted by the security forces in Siplinji near Mastung on June 4. The News
POLITICAL
NA Speaker not allowing Fata Lawmakers to Participate in Budget Debate: Shahabuddin
Shahabuddin Khan, Member of National Assembly from Bajaur Agency has alleged that Speaker Ayaz Sadiq is not giving him opportunity to participate in budget debate. The MNA further said that the government has allocated Rs 26 million for Fata in budget; however, this amount would never be spent on tribal areas. He alleged that SAFRON Minister Abdul Qadir Baloch had asked him to leave PML-N if he talked about reforms. Radio TNN
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Massive Decline Witnessed in Movement across Torkham Border during Ramazan
A remarkable decline has been witnessed in movement of people across the Pak-Afghan border at Torkham during the month of Ramazan. The movement of people decreased after possession of visa was declared mandatory for crossing the border. The administration sources said at least 4,500 people crossed the border from both sides on daily basis in April and May. However, they said, up to 750 people now cross the border in a day during Ramazan. Radio TNN
We will facilitate the People of Bara: Khalid Mehmud
Khalid Mehmud, political agent of Khyber Agency, said that every type of help would be extended to the conflict inflicted people of Bara in the post-conflict period. He encouraged tribal chief to play a role in establishing peace, security and in development of Bara. According to him, basic facilities of life to people of Bara would be provided on priority bases. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Implementation of Sales Tax is not acceptable in FATA
Senator Hadayatullah from Bajaur Agency said that imposing sales tax on the conflict inflicted people of FATA would not be accepted in any case. According to him, war on terror destroyed everything in FATA. Since military operations, there was no business activity in the region. While on the other hand, Provincial president of PML-N, Ameer Muqam, instructed concerned authorities to complete developmental projects in FATA as soon as possible. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Senators Demand Increase in FATA Funds
Senators belonging to different parties demanded increase in FATA funds. According to them, five percent should be allocated for FATA in NFC Award. Developmental projects of various natures should be started in FATA so that the whole region should come at par with the rest of the country. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Federal Government should Provide Modern Tools of Mining
Officials of FATA Secretariat made a demand from federal government to provide modern tools and machinery of mining to FATA so that natural resources could be exploited for the development of the region. According to them, rescue centers should be established in Dara Adam Khel and Orakzai Agency. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Notice Issued to Authorities for Evacuating IDPs Camps
Peshawar High Court issued Notice Chief Secretary FATA, Bajaur Political Agent, and Director General of FDMA to appear before the court for evacuating Benazir IDPs camp at Risalpur. Some 150 families from Bajour were living in the camp. Akhbar-e-Khyber
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan Urges Arab States to Negotiate
Islamabad: The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia as well as Qatar to show restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue. The resolution also called on Pakistan to forge unity in the Ummah. Leaders of opposition parties urged the government to revisit its foreign policy, especially with regard to neighbouring countries. Dawn
Pakistan Ready for Mediation in Qatar Crisis
Kazakhstan: Pakistan is all set to mediate among the Gulf countries and is going to undertake a multi-pronged diplomatic initiative for resolving the crisis in the Arab world. Islamabad will put up efforts to stall escalation of tension between the brotherly countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as the first step. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has planned to visit Saudi Arabia on June 22 and before that he would also dash to Kuwait and Qatar as part of his reconciliation efforts. The News
