Shehbaz Sharif, the president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN), has informed the public that party leader Nawaz Sharif is returning to the nation not to exact “revenge but rather to rescue the country out of crisis.” Shehbaz reaffirmed and confirmed his brother’s return to Pakistan on October 21 while speaking to a political meeting in Lahore on Wednesday. He further stated that Nawaz is returning to serve the people of Pakistan and to once more start the country’s road towards prosperity. Due to health concerns, Nawaz, a three-time prime minister, has been living in self-imposed exile in London since November 2019. Because he failed to disclose a receivable salary, the Supreme Court permanently disqualified him in 2017. Shehbaz stated that the Pakistani people had been “in fact deprived of development” as a result of the ousting of Nawaz and urged party members to prepare to welcome him. Speaking about the performance of the Nawaz-led PML-N administration, the former prime minister claimed that his brother took office at a time when the nation was subject to protracted periods of load-shedding. He said, “Nawaz Sharif eliminated load-shedding in just four years.” Comparing economic statistics and inflation between Nawaz Sharif’s previous and current terms as premier, the PML-N president remarked that “flour was at Rs35 per kilogramme during Nawaz Sharif’s tenure [as prime minister].” “I’ll work with Nawaz Sharif to get the nation back on track for growth and development.”
According to the military’s media affairs division, an Afghan sentry opened “unprovoked and indiscriminate” fire on pedestrians at the Chaman border in Balochistan on Wednesday, killing at least two individuals, among them a 12-year-old child. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that a kid was hurt during the incident. It stated that on October 4 at 1600 hours, an Afghan guard working at the Friendship Gate of Chaman Border Crossing at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Balochistan opened fire without provocation and without regard for target. According to the ISPR, the incident happened at the outgoing gate, which is situated on the zero line. It said that in order to prevent collateral damage, “Own troops exercised extreme restraint and avoided any exchange of fire in the presence of innocent passengers.”
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief’s bail plea hearing in cypher case filed under Official Secrets Act would take place in open court, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared on Wednesday. Earlier this week, the IHC had reserved judgement about the FIA’s request for an in-camera hearing on the PTI chief’s bail request in the cypher case. The IHC stated in its ruling that the bail petition would be heard in open court on October 9. According to the IHC, lawyers’ arguments regarding documents deemed sensitive will be heard behind closed doors. In order to protect Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with foreign nations, the FIA on Monday asked the IHC to hold the former prime minister’s bail hearing behind closed doors.
On Wednesday, the upward trend of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar reached its 20th day in a row. The local currency increased by further Rs1.07 versus the dollar, reaching Rs284.65 in the interbank market, according to data gathered from forex traders. The Pakistani rupee gained 0.36% in the interbank market on Tuesday, continuing its upward trend against the US dollar. The rupee increased by Rs1.04 and ended the day at Rs285.72. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), September’s headline inflation in Pakistan came in at 31.4% on an annual basis. considerably greater than the August reading.
Customs officials informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Wednesday that inspection teams had discovered Rs 69.5 billion in money-laundering that had been committed by 63 people during the previous five years. Zeba Hai, a member of Customs, informed the committee at a meeting presided over by Senator Saleem Mandviwala that nearly seven accused persons associated with the import of solar equipment were among those who smuggled billions of rupees to various nations. Two accused had deposited Rs 26 billion in cash for the import of solar panels, according to information provided to the Senate group that was discussing various allegations on the major money-laundering by solar panel/equipment importers. According to the customs officer, six suspects have had First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against them for allegedly participating in money laundering that damaged the national exchequer. She emphasised that 59 percent of imports took place through green channels, with the majority of the shift being completed by the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Post Clear Audit division. Inayat Hussain, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), stated that the funds of depositors have legal protection worth Rs. 500,000 while providing information on the Deposits Protection Corporation (DPC). Previously, it had a ceiling of Rs. 250,000, which fully protected 94% of depositors under the SBP subsidiary Deposits Protection Corporation (DPC). To ensure that the deposits in these banks are covered by the deposit protection system, he claimed that all scheduled banks operating in the country were needed to be members of DPC. SBP officials said that a focus person had been selected in each bank to assist the Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) in their account opening processes while briefing on the account opening difficulty encountered by the PEP. Additionally, the SBP designated a focal point within the SBP to address inquiries regarding account opening, adding that the SBP also gave banks instructions to expedite this process. According to Senator Kamil Ali Agha, the PEP had issues opening their accounts, which is a breach of Article 10 of the Constitution and fundamental human rights. Action should be taken, he urged, against these officers and anyone else who prevents the establishment of accounts.
Pakistan has urged the international community to work together to tackle transnational organised crime, which continues to undermine the rule of law, economic growth, and the realisation of the sustainable development goals. The Third Committee of the General Assembly, which deals with social, humanitarian, and cultural issues, heard remarks from Ambassador Aamir Khan, the deputy permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, that in order to effectively combat organised crime, a holistic approach must be used that addresses the causes at their source, encourages social inclusion, and ensures equal access to justice for all. In a discussion on crime prevention and criminal justice, he said that the devastating effects of climate change give organised crime groups new opportunities to infiltrate weak legal systems. He also spoke against the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes. The Pakistani ambassador noted that other types of transnational organised crime, especially money-laundering, cybercrime, corruption, human smuggling, and trafficking, continue to provide difficult problems for the nations. In addition, Aamir Khan expressed concern about the rise in hate crimes, Islamophobia, and other provocative acts that promote hatred and violence on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or belief. We place a strong emphasis on the value of respecting one another’s religious and cultural views. The use of ICTs (information and communications technology) for criminal activity promotes and encourages a variety of other crimes, such as corruption and illegal financial flows, which poses a serious threat to international security, according to him.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made the decision to write to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to invite foreign observers to the next general elections. The choice was made during a Commission meeting on Tuesday in Islamabad, which was presided over by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja. Additionally, it was determined to accelerate the cases of any foreign observers who have previously requested permission to watch the election. The Commission further ordered that an interministerial meeting be held on this month’s 16th, at which a course of action will be decided. The code of conduct for international observers received clearance from the Election Commission, and it was also given permission to be published with priority. Matters related to the upcoming general elections were also discussed in the meeting and directives were issued to finalize...
Gen. Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), declared his intention to take all necessary measures to establish the writ of state throughout the nation. During a meeting of the top committee in the federal capital, which was presided over by acting prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, the army chief voiced these opinions. He referred to the current conference as “historic” because it brought together the leaders of all federal and provincial LEAs. All major and minor institutions in charge of the nation’s security were presumably present at the conference for the first time, according to Gen. Asim Munir. COAS said the life of every Pakistani citizen was more valuable than anything else, adding that Pakistan had only one option...
Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf was appointed on Tuesday to serve as the new Chief of Naval Staff (CNS). According to a Pakistan Navy spokeswoman quoted in the article, the ceremony to shift command will take place in Islamabad on Saturday, October 7. In 2020, Vice Adm Ashraf succeeded current Naval Chief Adm Amjad Khan Niazi as commander of the Pakistan Navy. In 1989, Vice Adm. Ashraf received his commission in the Pakistan Navy’s Operations Branch. He holds degrees from the US Naval War College, the Royal College of Defence Studies in the UK, and the National Defence University in Islamabad. Vice Adm Ashraf has extensive experience working in key command and staff positions. He is currently...
The caretaker government has given illegal immigrants living in the nation until November 1 as a deadline, warning that action will be done against them after that date. This move is intended to tighten the noose around illegal “foreigners” Sarfraz Bugti, the interim interior minister, stated during a news conference that the top committee meeting on the National Action Plan (NAP) on Tuesday set November 1 as the deadline for the unlawful “aliens” to voluntarily depart the country. Top civil and military officials gathered in Islamabad for a high-level meeting, which was presided over by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. Speaking at the event, the interim interior minister disclosed that 14 of the nation’s 24 suicide attacks this year were carried out by Afghan citizens. He issued a threat that they will be forcibly expelled from Pakistan if they didn’t leave by November 1. Additionally, Bugti stated that beginning November 1st, all state law enforcement authorities would be mobilised to take action against illegal foreign nationals. Additionally, he stated that beyond the deadline’s expiration, all properties and enterprises owned or operated by these illegal aliens will also be seized.
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