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Pakistan to free Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Baradar

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has agreed in principle to released former second-in-command for the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Foreign Office spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry said on Tuesday. A foreign news agency quoting Prime Minister’s adviser on foreign affairs, Sartaj Aziz reported that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will be released as soon as this month to help peace efforts in Afghanistan.

Aziz told the news agency that the timing for Baradar’s release was being discussed but he would not be handed over directly to Afghanistan and would instead be released straight into Pakistan. (Thenews) (GNN)

PM terms terrorism as hurdle to economic growth

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that terrorism and extremism were a hurdle to economic growth in Pakistan. Addressing the special federal cabinet meeting held here on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sharif said the country was passing through a difficult phase and it was a priority of the government to make Pakistan economically strong.

The prime minister added that corruption and poor performance was the reason for billions in losses for PIA and other institutions.

PIA incurs a loss of Rs3.3 billion monthly and the prime minister said the national flag carrier was receiving a bailout package worth billions.

Former PML-N MPA arrested from courtroom in fake degree case

GUJRAT: Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA, Haji Nasir Mehmood was arrested from the courtroom here on Tuesday in the fake degree case.

The former MPA was sentenced to 18 months in prison and taken to jail from the court.

Islamabad standoff: Hearing on Akhtar’s bail petition adjourned till Wednesday

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of petition seeking bail of accused Akhtar in the Islamabad standoff case until tomorrow (Wednesday). Accused Akhtar is involved in providing weapon to the main accused Sikandar in the Islamabad fiasco case.

Judge Atiq-ur-Rehman of Islamabad ATC was occupied with the hearing of the case today but he was also due to hear Musharraf’s case at his sub-jail farmhouse.

Therefore, the hearing was adjourned without further progress as Judge Atiq-ur-Rehman left for the farmhouse.

On August 15, main accused in the case Malik Sikandar along with his wife harassed Islamabad city for more than five hours.

Sikander, armed with at least two assault rifles, an AK-47 and a latest sub machine gun (SMG), started shooting at Jinnah Avenue.

The armed standoff, finally came to a heroic end after an unarmed Pakistan Peoples Party leader, Zamarud Khan risking his life attacked the armed man leading to his arrest.

Akhtar is accused of providing arms to the primary accused Sikandar. (Geo) (GNN)

Shah says talks with Pakistani Taliban difficult

ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Khursheed Shah said Tuesday that it was easy to hold talks with the Afghani Taliban but difficult with the Pakistani Taliban. Speaking to the media, Shah said he had given the government mandate to hold talks with the Taliban, adding that the briefing of army officials at the All Parties Conference (APC) was based on truth.

According to Shah, the government had to also establish its writ in Karachi, Balochistan and against sectarianism.

The opposition leader told reporters that priority was given to talks with the Taliban during the APC, but thirteen previous attempts at dialogue had failed.

In reply to a question regarding the appointment of the NAB chairman, Shah replied that the process would be completed by 15-16 September. (Thenews) (GNN)

Reforms in education sector begun in KP: PTI chief

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that his party wants to introduce a uniform educational policy in the country. Speaking at a function here on Tuesday, the PTI chief said that his government has already begun reforms in the education sector in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa.

He said there will be a single and transparent syllabus in the entire province.

Imran regretted that the country could not make progress due to poor and class based educational system.

The PTI chief further said that he would persuade overseas Pakistanis to make investment in education sector.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the most terrorism-hit province of the country, he lamented, adding that his party wanted to bring peace in the province which would help bringing foreign investments. (thenews) (GNN)

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ECP, army agree to hold LB polls in cantonment boards on Nov 3

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan and officials of Pakistan army have agreed to hold local bodies (LB) elections in cantonment boards on November 03. The Election Commission of Pakistan held its meeting here today with acting Chief Election Commissioner Justice Tasadduq Hussain Jilani in the chair.

Provincial Election Commissioners, secretary defence, officials of NADRA and Pakistan army were also present in the meeting.

The meeting reviewed the issue of holding of LB polls in the cantonment boards.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner regretting delay in holding of local bodies polls in the cantonment boards directed the secretary of the commission to seek more time from the Supreme Court. (Thenews) (GNN)

KMC-KESC row over water, electricity bills

KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) dispute over water and electricity bills seemed quite intensified.

KESC over non-payment of dues has disconnected the supply of electricity to KMC, while the KMC staffs have locked the KESC office within the Civic Centre.

This unwarranted action and counter-action by the staffs of the two organizations have created such a law and order situation that police have been called as a preemptive measure. (Geo)

Three anti-Taliban militiamen beheaded at Bara in Khyber Agency

PESHAWAR: A government official says militants have beheaded three members of an anti-Taliban militia in the Bara area of Khyber Agency in country's northwest.

Iqbal Khan says the militants also abducted three other members of the militia on Monday in the Khyber tribal area.

Khan, a government administrator, said on Tuesday that dozens of militants took part in the attack in the Bara area of Khyber. He says authorities are investigating which militant group was behind the attack.

The government has long encouraged local tribesmen to set up militias to fight against the Taliban and other militant groups. But many of the militiamen have been killed in attacks.

The attack in Bara took place as Pakistan's major political parties passed a resolution in support of holding peace talks with militants fighting in the country. (Thenews) (GNN)

Five killed in Karachi firing, violence

KARACHI: Five persons lost their lives in firing and violent incidents in the city on Tuesday here. One person wounded in firing at sector 11 in Orange Town was shifted to hospital for medical aid, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased was identified as Rashid, a former office bearer of a political party.

In other incidents of firing, one person was gunned down and one wounded at Chakiwara in Lyari Town and one person shot dead at Malir Halt, one person killed in Sohrab Goth firing, while one wounded in firing at Majeed Colony, Landhi.

Police said that in a fight over personal enmity one person lost his life on Jigar Muradabadi Road near Guru Mandar. (Geo) (GNN)

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IDB to extend $850mn project assistance to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A five-member delegation led by Mr.Birama Boubacar Sidibe, Vice President (operations) Islamic Development Bank (IDB) called on Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar at his office.

Mr Birama said that Pakistan is an important member country of the IDB and he assured the Finance Minister for Bank's support in the implementation of the plans and priorities set by the government of Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif, says a press release.

The Vice President Islamic Development Bank informed Senator Ishaq Dar that he expects the project Pakistan plans to undertake in future would make IDB one of its largest operations "Your priority is our priority" said Mr. Birama.

Mr Birama who held meetings with senior officials of Economic Affairs Division and Planning Department said that he was impressed with the resolve of the government and was optimistic that the initiatives and economic measures taken by the government of Pakistan would put the macro-economic indicators banks to green.

The Vice President informed the Finance Minister that International Rating Agencies had rated IDB as AAA and that the Bank counted on Pakistan support which was one of its founder member to maintain its ranking.

Mr Biama conveyed the good wishes of President IDB Dr Mohammed Ahmad Ali and assurances of his continued support.

Senator Ishaq Dar said that he was thankful to the President of Islamic Development Bank Dr Ahmad Mohammed Ali who met him on August 2 ,2013 on a short when he was visiting Saudi Arabia for performing Umra.

He said that IDB not only readily agreed to a loan of 750 million Euros and a trade facility of 150 million but also released the first tranche by August 15, 2013.

Mr. Birama also informed the Finance Minister that IDB was prepared to disburse an additional 850 million dollars in the next three years for project assistance to Pakistan.

The Finance Minister also thanked IDB for financing Nelum Jhehum Hydropower Project and hoped that the project whose cost had tripled due to neglect of the previous government would be completed by 2016 as Prime Minister Nawaz Shraif was taking personal interest.

Similarly, work on Nanidpur Project which had been delay for over three years had been started in full swing. (Thenews) (GNN)

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Shahzeb family denies any deal behind pardon

KARACHI: The family of slain Shahzeb Khan denied media reports of striking a settlement deal worth Rs350 million with the his murderers.

Earlier in the day, Shahzeb Khan’s heirs dropped the murder charges against Shahrukh Jatoi and three other defendants. Afterwards, it was reported by the media that an out-of-court settlement worth Rs350 million that was struck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led to Shahzeb family’s decision of letting the murderers off the hook.

Sources privy to the matters informed Geo News that Shahzeb’s family members had also been issued residency visas for Australia and were expected to depart for the country soon.

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) had sentenced the prime suspects namely Shahrukh Jatoi and Siraj Talpur to death, while two other accomplices were awarded life terms.

Shahzeb's father DSP Aurangzeb Khan, mother, and two sisters submitted separate affidavits in the SHC on July 17 formally pardoning the killers in the name of Allah. (Geo) (GNN)

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Family pardons Shahzeb's killers after Rs350mn deal: sources

KARACHI: An out-of-the-court settlement worth Rs350 million was struck in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before Shahzeb Khan’s family pardoned his murderers.

Sources privy to the matters informed Geo News that Shahzeb’s family members had also been issued residency visas for Australia and were expected to depart for the country soon.

Earlier, Shahzeb Khan heirs dropped the murder charges against Shahrukh Jatoi and three other defendants.

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) had sentenced the prime suspects namely Shahrukh Jatoi and Siraj Talpur to death, while two other accomplices were awarded life terms.

Shahzeb's father DSP Aurangzeb Khan, mother, and two sisters submitted separate affidavits in the SHC on July 17 formally pardoning the killers in the name of Allah. (Geo) (GNN)

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Sindh CNG stations closed for 24 hours

KARACHI: CNG stations would remain closed across Sindh during the next 24 hours as part of gas load management plan.

According to schedule, the CNG stations were closed Tuesday (today)at 8:00 am across Sindh. The CNG retail pumps would reopen on Wednesday 8:00 am after 24 hours shut down. (Geo) (GNN)

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