Wednesday, 1 June 2016

ڈرون حملے خود مختاری کی خلاف ورزی ہیں اور یہ بند ہونے چاہئیں، سربراہ پاک فوج

دہشت گردی کیخلاف جنگ میں ناکامی کی کوئی گنجائش نہیں اورکامیابی کیلئے وسائل کی فراہمی ترجیح ہونی چاہیے،جنرل راحیل شریف۔ فوٹو: فائل

 اسلام آباد: سربراہ پاک فوج جنرل راحیل شریف کا کہنا ہے کہ آپریشن ضرب عضب کو اسی برس مکمل کرنے کا عہد کر رکھا ہے جب کہ ڈرون حملے پاکستان کی خودمختاری کی خلاف ورزی ہیں جسے بند ہونا چاہیئے۔
آرمی چیف جنرل راحیل شریف دورہ ترکی مکمل کرنے کے بعد آج ہی وطن واپس پہنچے اورپارلیمنٹ کے مشترکہ اجلاس میں شرکت کی۔ آرمی چیف نے صدر مملکت ممنون حسین کے پارلیمنٹ کے مشترکہ اجلاس سے خطاب کے بعد میڈیا کے نمائندوں سے بات چیت کرتے ہوئے ان کے سوالات کے جوابات بھی دیئے۔ جنرل راحیل شریف کا کہنا تھا کہ میں نے پہلے ہی کہا تھا یہ سال دہشت گردی کے خاتمے کا سال ہے، آپریشن ضرب عضب کامیابی کی طرف گامزن ہے اوراسے اسی برس مکمل کرنے کا عہد کر رکھا ہے، آپریشن ضرب عضب کی کامیابیاں مستحکم کرنے کا مرحلہ اہم ہے جس میں ناکامی کی کوئی گنجائش نہیں جب کہ دہشت گردی کے خلاف جنگ میں کامیابی کے لئے وسائل کی فراہمی ترجیح ہونی چاہیے۔
سربراہ پاک فوج جنرل راحیل شریف نے کہا کہ شمالی اور جنوبی وزیرستان میں ترقی کا عمل تیزی سے جاری ہے جہاں 56 فیصد متاثرین کی واپسی مکمل ہوچکی ہے، دہشت گردوں کو کسی صورت کلیئرعلاقے میں واپس نہیں جانے دیں گے اور فاٹا کے لوگوں کو یقین دہانی کرائی ہے کہ دہشت گرد کبھی واپس نہیں آئیں گے۔
صحافی کی جانب سے بلوچستان میں امریکی ڈرون حملے سے متعلق پوچھے گئے سوال پر آرمی چیف جنرل راحیل شریف کا کہنا تھا کہ ڈرون حملے ہماری خود مختاری کی خلاف ورزی ہیں اور یہ بند ہونے چاہئیں۔ پاک چین اقتصادی راہداری منصوبے کے حوالے سے آرمی چیف نے کہا کہ سی پیک منصوبے پر کام تیزی سے جاری ہے اور یہ منصوبہ ہر صورت مکمل ہوگا۔ امریکا کی جانب سے ایف 16 طیاروں کی خریداری کا عمل روکے جانے پر آرمی چیف نے کہا کہ پاک فضائیہ کے سربراہ ایئرچیف مارشل سہیل امان ایف 16 طیاروں کی فراہمی کے لئے کوششیں کررہے ہیں۔
آرمی چیف جنرل راحیل شریف نے صدر مملکت ممنون حسین سے ملاقات بھی کی اورانہیں اپنے دورہ ترکی سے متعلق آگاہ کیا جس میں ان کا کہنا تھا کہ ترکی کے دورے میں پاکستانی فوج کی دہشت گردی کے خلاف کارروائیوں کو سراہا گیا جب کہ آرمی چیف نے پاک فوج کی جانب سے فاٹا میں جاری ترقیاتی منصوبوں کی تفصیلات سے بھی صدر مملکت کو آگاہ کیا۔

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Rangers take notice of efforts to spread fear in Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh has taken strict notice of the efforts by some elements to spread fear and panic in Karachi and urged the masses to inform about the paramilitary force about any miscreants, according to a press statement.
A spokesperson for Rangers said in a statement that the law enforcing agencies (LEAs) are fully active in the megapolis and they are fully alert in order to ensure safety of life and possession of the citizens.

The paramilitary force appealed ‘peaceful citizens’ of Karachi to have confidence in LEAs and to immediately inform about any suspected person or activity on Rangers’ helpline 1101 through call or sms.
The citizens can also visit nearest Rangers headquarters in this regard, read the statement.

Afghan military delegation visits Quetta


RAWALPINDI: A delegation of Afghan National Army visited headquarters of southern command in Quetta to discuss border security and the matters of mutual interest, a statement of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Nine- member delegation of the Afghan Army headed by Corps Commander Lt. General Mohammad Munin Faqir called on Lt. General Aamer Riaz, commander Southern Command.
The delegates discussed matters pertaining to mutual interests and security arrangements at Pak-Afghan border. Both commanders agreed on better coordination and enhancing security measures at both sides of the border, the ISPR said.
Earlier on arrival, the Afghan delegation laid floral wreath at the monument of martyrs and appreciated the sacrifices of Pakistan Army in fighting terrorism, the statement said.
The visit of Afghan National Army delegation is follow up of the last visit of Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to Afghanistan in which it was decided that Corps Commanders of the two sides will hold meetings for better border management.

Islamabad draw Lahore out of PSL, Karachi make it to playoff stage



DUBAI: Karachi Kings qualified for the play off stage of the inaugural edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) as Islamabad United defeated Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in Dubai on Wednesday evening, ARY News reported.
Lahore Qalandars had to overcome Islamabad United in order to qualify for the play off stage of the competition following Karachi Kings’ loss to Peshawar Zalmi earlier.
Lahore Qalandars scored 150 in 20 overs at a loss of five wickets.
Islamabad United achieved required 151 runs target in the 19th over drawing Lahore out of T20 league.
It should be noted that Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars, before their matches, were at fourth and fifth place at the points table respectively.
If Kings had beaten Zalmi, they would have progressed to the play off stage regardless of the result of the match between Lahore and Islamabad.
The Karachi side could not defeat Peshawar and their fate rested on the result of tonight’s match.
However, Karachi qualified as they had beaten Lahore in the round robin stage of the competition.
Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will play the first playoff match on Friday.
The second playoff match will be held between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United on Saturday.

Terrorists kill 9 Khasadar officials, destroy girls school in Mohmand Agency



MOHMAND AGENCY: In two separate attacks, terrorists killed nine Khasadar officials and bombed a girls school, ARY News reported.

According to details, terrorists laced with sophisticated weapons attacked a Khasadar force check-post in Mohmand Agency. Several officials were killed in the attack and multiple were injured, as attackers ran away. The injured and dead bodies were shifted to a nearby hospital.
Before this, during the night terrorists had also targeted and killed two officials at Ekka Ghund area of Mohmand Agency. However, the attacks did not stop there as terrorists made the Girls Primary School in Ekka Ghund area a target of another attack and blew up the school using explosive material.
After the attack, security forces started gathering evidence and initiated an investigation. A large-scale search operation is being conducted in order to apprehend the absconding militants.
Last month, terrorists had also attacked the Bacha Khan University in Charsadda and killed as many as 21 people. Multiple people had been injured during the attack on the university and all militants who had carried out the massacre, were killed by security forces.

Kate Middleton tackles children’s mental health as HuffPo editor

Kate Middleton tackles children’s mental health as HuffPo editor


LONDON: Prince William’s wife Kate guest-edited the British edition of news website The Huffington Post on Wednesday to help raise awareness of the “devastating” issue of children’s mental health.
The mother-of-two launched a new global initiative, “Young Minds Matter”, as she took over the site, writing: “For too long we have been embarrassed to admit when our children need emotional or psychiatric help.”
Kate said that she and William, the second in line to the British throne, “would not hesitate to seek help” for their children, adding that they hoped “to encourage George and Charlotte to speak about their feelings”.
The Duchess of Cambridge became involved with children’s charities shortly after her 2011 wedding, work that has touched on issues such as addiction and family breakdown.
“I often heard some heart-breaking stories about lives that had been torn apart, with devastating impacts for all involved, particularly children,” the 34-year-old wrote.
“What I did not expect was to see that time and time again, the issues that led people to addiction and destructive decision making seemed to almost always stem from unresolved childhood challenges,” she added.
The Huffington Post published data showing that one in three parents worry that they will look like a bad mother or father if their child has a mental health problem.
She called it “a privilege” to guest-edit the site, vowing to tackle the “taboo” of mental health problems and “to celebrate the amazing work being done to improve and understand the mental health of young children”.