SECURITY
Fugitive among 18 Suspects Arrested
Peshawar: A fugitive and 18 suspects were arrested during search operations in Nasir Bagh and Mathra areas of Peshawar. Local police said that four pistols, SMG and bullets were also recovered in the search operations. Nearly 100 houses were searched in the operation, the police added. Khyber News
19 Suspects Arrested in Different Areas of Punjab
Lahore: The Pakistan Rangers (Punjab) claimed to have arrested 19 suspected terrorists in joint search operations in different areas of the province. They also claimed to have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from them. The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) conducted joint intelligence-based search operations in Dera Ghazi Khan, Rojhan, Lahore, Narowal, Rawalpindi, Attock and other cities of the province. Dawn
POLITICAL
Strike against Profiling of Pashtuns in Quetta
Quetta: A strike was observed in Quetta on the call of the Awami National Party (ANP) against the arrest and torture of Pakhtuns in various cities of Punjab and in Karachi. Shops, markets, shopping plazas and business centres remained closed in main areas of the city. Dawn
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Tribal Youths Reject Fata Reforms, Suggest Formation of Council
Peshawar: The Fata Youth Grand Alliance on Saturday rejected the Fata reforms committee recommendations approved by the federal government and demanded of the government to revisit its decision in this regard. They suggested that tribal people should be made answerable to the council instead of governor and political agents. Radio TNN
Fata Grand Jirga Rejects Fata-KP Merger
Peshawar: The Fata Grand Jirga on Saturday rejected merger of tribal belt with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said there were contradictions in the federal cabinet decision regarding Fata reforms. Radio TNN
Quick Response Force Raised in Bacha Khan University to Thwart Terrorists’ Attack
Charsadda: To thwart any possible terrorists’ attack in future, the Bacha Khan University has raised a six-men quick response force comprising retired personnel of the Pakistan Army. Col. (retired) Jan, the chief security officer of the university, who is heading the force told on Friday. He further added that the security personnel are capable enough to cope with any emergency like situation. Radio TNN
Central Gate of Ghallanai Headquarters Reopened after 24 Days Closure
Mohmand Agency: The central gate of Ghallanai, headquarters of Mohmand Agency, has been reopened for general public 24 days after a terrorist attack in the area. Radio TNN
FATA Livestock Department Launch Activities in Mohmand Agency
Mohmand Agency: The Fata Department of Livestock and Dairy Development has initiated several programs to promote livestock in Mohmand Agency. The Fata Livestock department on Friday held a free veterinary camp in Kasai Kalay of Haleemzai tehsil to provide medical treatment to animals. Free medicines, dry straw and grasses were also provided to farmers free of cost. Radio TNN
Govt Urged to Consult Women in Fata Reforms Process
Peshawar: Representatives of various civil society organisations have urged the federal government to ensure participation of female stakeholders in the Fata reforms process to make the Fata-KP merger plan a success. Dawn
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan Termed an Untrustworthy Ally by the US
Washington: A US Congressman, known for his dislike for Pakistan, introduced a strongly worded bill in Congress to declare Pakistan an “untrustworthy ally” a “state sponsor of terrorism”, media reports said. The News
