Baloch News: 02/24/15

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

SHC directs Sindh Govt to provide security to schools

KARACHI (baloch News) – A two-member bench including Chief Justice Sindh High Court Justice Faisal Arab heard a petition filed against Sindh Government for not paying attention for schools’ security, despite terrorist threats.

The court ordered Sindh Government to immediately provide security to schools. The SHC ordered the provincial government to ensure raising of school buildings’ walls in height, installation of walk-through gates.

The court asked Sindh Government to provide a report in this regard on March 4 and also warned that no negligence will be accepted.

IHC adjourns drone attack case till Feb 25

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday adjourned the plea seeking registration of first information report (FIR) against former station chief Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Jonathan Banks over deaths of civilians in US drone attacks.///...

A one judge bench of Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui resumed hearing of a contempt of court petition filed by Haji Abdul Karim Khan of North Waziristan, pleading that the Secretariat Police Station had not registered the FIR against the accused despite the order passed by the said bench on June 5 in 2014./

During the course of proceedings, petitioner’s counsel Mirza Shahzad Akber pleaded for contempt of court proceedings against the Station House Officer (SHO) Secretariat for not complying with court’s order despite lapse of six months./

He also requested the court to direct the Secretariat Police Station for registration of the FIR without any delay./

Meanwhile, a representative of the government appeared and apprised the bench that there are some legal complications in filing the FIR, Advocate General would appear before the bench to argue the legal points Subsequently, the bench adjourned the case till February 25

Bomb defused at Hangu

HANGU: Security forces Tuesday foiled a bid of terrorism by defusing a fifteen kilogram bomb in Spina Khawra area of the district.

Acting on a tip off regarding presence of a bomb on a road side in Sirk Dana, security forces rushed to the spot.

After recovering the explosive device successfully, forces later defused and explosive material of fifteen kilogram was found.

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

KARACHI: (baloch news) Two persons were arrested and four inter-city passenger vans were impounded on installation of sub-standard CNG cylinder and unavailability of emergency exit gate in the vehicles, by the officials concerned in a raid at inter-city bus stand at Saddar here./

The action was taken on directives of Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi, said a statement on Tuesday.;

The Commissioner has directed Secretary RTA Manshad Ali to expedite the steps against substandard CNG Kits in public transport including inter-city buses and vans.;

He expressed deep sorrow over loss of lives in a recent road accident caused due to CNG cylinder explosion on Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway.;

He said that the use of substandard or expired CNG cylinders is a high risk and no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.;

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

The action was taken on directives of Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi, said a statement on Tuesday.;

The Commissioner has directed Secretary RTA Manshad Ali to expedite the steps against substandard CNG Kits in public transport including inter-city buses and vans.;

He expressed deep sorrow over loss of lives in a recent road accident caused due to CNG cylinder explosion on Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway.;

He said that the use of substandard or expired CNG cylinders is a high risk and no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.;

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

The action was taken on directives of Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi, said a statement on Tuesday.;

The Commissioner has directed Secretary RTA Manshad Ali to expedite the steps against substandard CNG Kits in public transport including inter-city buses and vans.;

He expressed deep sorrow over loss of lives in a recent road accident caused due to CNG cylinder explosion on Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway.;

He said that the use of substandard or expired CNG cylinders is a high risk and no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.;

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

Vehicles impounded on use of substandard CNG cylinders

The action was taken on directives of Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi, said a statement on Tuesday.;

The Commissioner has directed Secretary RTA Manshad Ali to expedite the steps against substandard CNG Kits in public transport including inter-city buses and vans.;

He expressed deep sorrow over loss of lives in a recent road accident caused due to CNG cylinder explosion on Karachi-Hyderabad Super Highway.;

He said that the use of substandard or expired CNG cylinders is a high risk and no negligence will be tolerated in this regard.;

Moin called back from World Cup

KARACHI: Chief selector Moin Khan has been called back from ongoing World Cup in Australia and Newland, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday./?

“As a follow-up of yesterday’s decision to probe the matter of the visit of Chief Selector PCB to a casino in Christchurch, the PCB has instituted an inquiry into the incident”, a statement said.?

Moin Khan was found ahead of Pakistan match against West Indies on Saturday./

“Today, consultations have taken place over telephone with Chief Selector Moin Khan, Pakistan team management and media personnel currently in Australia and with other sources”, it said.

“While there are widespread allegations into the conduct of the Chief Selector having brought the image of Pakistan and PCB into disrepute, there is no concrete proof available to substantiate the allegations against Moin Khan, it added.

“Considering the sentiments of the public, media and various other stakeholders, Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan has ordered Moin to return home immediately to explain his position vis-a-vis his visit to the casino”, it elaborated.

The Tour Selection Committee will now be comprising Naveed Akram Cheema (Chairman), Waqar Younis and Misbah-ul-Haq

Petitions against military courts: Matter sent to chief justice for larger bench

ISLAMABAD (baloch News) – The Supreme Court three-member bench headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali sent the matter of petitions against military courts to Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk for the establishment of a larger bench.

Hearing the petitions on Tuesday, Justice Jamali said that they will first hear all the petitions regarding the 18th amendment,,,,

Nisar meets Kim Darroch, asks UK to serve as bridge in fight against extremism

LONDON –(baloch news) Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan held a meeting with UK National Security Adviser Kim Darroch at 10 Downing Street and discussed matters of mutual interests, reported 92 News.

He said that England should play the role of a bridge in the fight against extremism.

Pakistan and the UK have always enjoyed cordial relations, but these relations attained a new level during the tenure of present governments in both countries, he added.

Kim Darroch said that the UK attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and the two countries share commonality of views and objectives on many global issues.

Gas pipeline blown up in Dera Bugti

DERA BUGTI (baloch News) – A gas pipeline was blown up by unknown miscreants in Dera Bugti on Tuesday.
The gas supply to several areas of the country was suspended after the incident.
Rescue teams reached the scene soon after the blast.

Pakistan fret over non-performing asset Younis Khan

BRISBANE (baloch news) – Speculation is rife that Younis Khan will quit one-day cricket after the World Cup and chances are it would be far from a fairytale farewell for one of Pakistan’s modern batting greats.

Runs have dried up, his team’s World Cup campaign is in disarray, fans back home are fuming and pundits, including some of his former team mates, consider him a burden on a team beset with many other problems.

The 37-year-old was not considered an automatic choice for the World Cup but a century against New Zealand in Abu Dhabi in December and the experience of 250-plus ODIs earned him a place in the 15-member squad.

The former captain, so far, has failed to justify his selection for a fourth World Cup appearance, managing six runs against arch-rivals India and being out for a golden duck against West Indies.

“I beg of Younis. Thank you for your services to Pakistan cricket but please leave this ODI side now,” former test captain Rameez Raja said. “I think Younis should tell the management he should be rested.”

Younis’ former team mate Shoaib Akhtar has also joined the chorus demanding his retirement but the batsman with more than 15,000 international runs against his name can also blame his blip on a gamble that backfired on Pakistan.

Against India, Younis was asked to open the innings, just the third time in his 263-match ODI career and his struggle against the new ball was evident in the way he was dismissed.

Younis could neither duck under Mohammed Shami’s bouncer nor could he pull it as the ball hit his glove and lobbed up for wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to take the catch.

ROCKET SCIENCE//.

Batting great Javed Miandad was among those furious with the experiment.

“What’s the rocket science of promoting Younis Khan as an opener?” Miandad wrote in his column for the International Cricket Council (ICC) website.

“If you are not an opener you tend to struggle against the new ball and if you are not in form, it only compounds your problems,” said the former Pakistan captain.

Against West Indies, Younis batted at number three but the Pakistan innings was just two-balls old when he had to walk out to join Ahmed Shehzad after opener Nasir Jamshed fell for a duck.

A laden-footed Younis nicked the first ball he faced from Jerome Taylor behind as Pakistan slumped to 1-4 before succumbing to their second successive defeat in the tournament.

As Misbah-ul-Haq and his men prepare for their next match against Zimbabwe on March 1, Miandad perhaps has the best suggestion how to make the best use of cricketer who led Pakistan to their Twenty20 World Cup triumph in 2009.

“The top four batting spots are specialists’ slots and those who are in form should raise their hands for it.

“If Younis has to be slotted in the playing XI, then he should come down the order when the ball gets a bit old.,,

Two minor girls poisoned to death in Sheikhupura

SHEIKHUPURA (baloch News) – Two minor girls, out of three who were poisoned, died on Tuesday.

Seven-year-old Laiba and five-year-old Maryam died, while three-year-old Sidra was shifted to DHQ Hospital in a critical condition.

The bodies have been shifted to Children Complex for autopsy.

Advocate General Punjab Hanif Khatana resigns

LAHORE (baloch News) – Advocate General Punjab Hanif Khatana has resigned on Tuesday.

He sent his resignation to Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, saying he could not continue his work for personal reasons.

Khatana has also asked the chief minister to accept his resignation

PM, COAS discuss Zarb-e-Azb & National Action Plan

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and discussed the Zarb-e-Azb operation with him.

A spokesman for the Prime Minister House said that Nawaz Sharif and Raheel Sharif discussed security situation and establishment of military courts.

Both the civil and military leaders agreed on prompt implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP).

COAS General Raheel Sharif briefed the prime minister about the Zarbe-e-Azb.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction over the development in the operation against terrorists.

FC official killed, 3 injured in Balochistan blasts

QUETTA (baloch News) – An official of the Frontier Constabulary was killed while three others injured in bomb blasts in Quetta and Chaman on Tuesday.

In Quetta, a vehicle of the Frontier Constabulary was patrolling in the Mawrar area when the bomb planted along the road exploded. As a result, the FC official was killed and the vehicle was badly damaged.

After the incident, the security forces launched the search operation after cordoning off the area. However, no arrest could be made so far.

In Chaman, three people were injured and several vehicles were damaged in the blast.

Man, grandson among three crushed to death in Lahore

LAHORE (baloch news – Three people, including a man and his grandson, were crushed to death by an oil tanker on Kacha Road on Tuesday.

Nasser Ahmed, 70, of Islampura was taking his 12-year-old grandson Awais and 13-year-old neighbour Shoaib to the examination centre for the Class 5 paper on a bike when an oil tanker hit them. As a result, all the three died on the spot.

Police have arrested driver Ashraf and two helpers. Bodies have been handed over to their families.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced Rs 500,000 as compensation for the families of each victim...