Saudi Arabia makes Covid test mandatory for Hajj

The Saudi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has made it mandatory for pilgrims from all over the world to undergo a Covid test at least 72 hours before departure to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. A new guideline has been issued pertaining to changes in the policy guideline on the coronavirus test for Hajj pilgrims. The Saudi aviation authority has informed PIA and other airlines about the new policy guideline. According to the new policy guideline, pilgrims have to undergo a coronavirus test 72 hours before departure. Earlier, the Saudi authorities had given a timeframe of 48 hours. Violation of the Covid policy guideline will be prosecuted under the rules of the Saudi Ministry of Health. It is pertinent to mention that pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia must be under the age of 65 years.

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Five found dead in mysterious condition

Bodies of five members of a family were found in their house in Alipur Tehsil of Muzaffargarh. Police identified the deceased as Muhammad Imran, his wife Saira Bibi, and their three daughters, two-year-old Hasiba, four-year-old Husna and seven-year-old Haniya. Saira Bibi and her three daughters had their throats slit while Imran was found hanging from the ceiling with his hands tied. Meanwhile, police have registered a case under provisions of murder on the complaint of the father of late Saira Bibi. The burial of the family took place in Alipur on Wednesday. According to the neighbours, Muhammad Imran had married Saira about 10 years ago. They said that their marriage had been marred by frequent fights and quarrels. Muhammad Imran had worked hard to support his family, but despite the hard work they were seemed to be having a hard time having ends meet. People said that the frequency of fight between the couple had increase recently, and the two had had a quarrel a night before their deaths. Family sources also confirmed that the couple had been having frequent quarrels recently. Police are examining the incident from all angles, said a spokesperson. Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif has taken notice of this tragic incident and demanded a report. He said that this tragic incident should be investigated from every angle so that facts could be brought to light. The chief minister said that if it was a case of murder then perpetrators must be brought justice, and if it was a case of suicide facts should be brought to light. As soon as the incident was reported, the DPO of Muzaffargarh and Deputy Commissioner Ali Annan Qamar rushed to the spot. Besides, a heavy contingent of police and rescue teams also arrived at site of the incident. Forensic teams collected evidence from the house of the victims and had the bodies shifted to the THQ Hospital. According to the police, the case appeared to be an incident of murder-cum-suicide in which the man killed his wife and daughters and then had himself hung. However, the case was being examined from all angles. In January this year, Lahore had been shocked by a quadruple murder case. A lady doctor, her son and two daughters had been shot dead at night in their house in Kahna. The victim, Naheed Mubarak, 45, had set up a clinic at her house at LDA Avenue. Naheed, her son, Taimoor, 21, and daughters, Mahnoor, 16, and Jannat Fatima, eight, were found dead at their home in the morning. The victims had bullet injuries from a 30-bore handgun. All the victims were found dead in the bedroom of their house. As the information of the murder was received, heavy contingent of police rushed to the spot. Police teams and forensic experts collected evidence from the crime scene. The SSP (Investigations) had said a police team headed by the Model Town investigations SP had been formed to inquire into the matter. He said police were using technological means to identify the killers. Initial police investigations suggested that the victims were murdered at night and the killer was an acquaintance of the family. Investigators said the police had spotted a grey car being parked outside the house at 12:47am. A person had stepped out of the vehicle and went into the house, after which the car stayed there for about two hours. Police had said they had been analysing the CCTV footage and Punjab Safe Cities Authority cameras to identify the suspect. A neighbor, who had gone to the house to turn on a water pump early in the morning, found the family members dead. He reported the matter to the police on the emergency helpline. The police took the bodies to a hospital for postmortem.   Published in The Express Tribune, June 2nd, 2022.

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PTI not an armed outfit, says Fawad

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was not an armed organisation, nor was it involved in any backdoor contacts with anyone, senior party leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters outside the Lahore High Court (LHC) after hearing of a case, Chaudhry stressed that the National Assembly speaker did not have the authority to review the resignations tendered by the PTI’s lawmakers. “We have resigned. What will our members do after going to the speaker,” he said, while replying to a question about summoning of the PTI National Assembly members by Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf for verification of their resignations. About the PTI’s proposed another long march, the former minister said: “We have come here to start another struggle.” He added: “The Tehreek-e-Insaf is not an armed organisation. We do not have backdoor contacts, we have open contacts, our contacts are for new elections.” About the PTI’s petition, Chaudhry said that the government of Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz was unconstitutional in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling on a reference about interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. “Hamza Shahbaz became the chief minister with the help of 25 votes of turncoats. These votes do not count after the ruling of the Supreme Court,” he said. “The high court does not have the power to [review] a decision of the Supreme Court,” he added. “This is a matter of hours but the debate is still continuing,” he continued. “Punjab is in crisis because of which Pakistan is in crisis. Hamza Shahbaz should either get a vote of confidence or hold a re-election,” he said. The former minister repeated his party’s criticism of the Election Commission of Pakistan, saying that the polls supervisor had practically suspended the Article 224 of the Constitution – the clause about holding elections or by-elections in the country. Speaking about the violence during the PTI’s long march towards Islamabad on May 25, Chaudhry accused the police and other law-enforcement authorities of committee brutalities against the marchers, including women participants. “The marchers were tortured, women were humiliated during the long march. We will take those people to task,” he said. “Let the courts decide the matter in accordance with the law and not by listening to PTI or PML-N [Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz].”

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Two Pakistanis arrested for secretly filming women in Turkey

Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime cell has arrested and registered cases against two Pakistani nationals, who were involved in illegal activities in Turkey. As per details, the suspects were involved in human trafficking and they also used to secretly film women in Turkey and upload these objectionable videos on social media. FIA took action against suspects Mohammad Junaid and Ameer Khan on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Shrif, who is on an official visit to the brotherly country. The shameful act of the suspects brought shame to the entire Pakistani community. Both were deported from the brotherly country. Read more: Pakistan 'genuinely' wants to increase trade relations with Turkey: PM Shehbaz FIA officials said that interrogation of the suspects is underway and further revelations are expected in the case. They said that crackdown has been launched against travel agents involved in human trafficking. An FIA spokesperson said that no one will be allowed to damage the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkey. Earlier, during a joint press conference along with PM Shehbaz, Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his country's support for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Read more: Turkey reaffirms support for resolution of Kashmir dispute President Erdogan said that Turkey supported Pakistan in its effort against all types of terror. "The fight Pakistan has against terrorism, I definitely believe, it will triumph in it..," he added. The Turkish president also said that Pakistan had a critical position with regard to Afghanistan. "We have provided over four tonnes of humanitarian goods and food to Afghanistan. We will continue to cooperate with Afghanistan." He hoped that the fraternal close relations and friendship between both the countries will be further strengthened, adding that his country is ready for it.

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Turkey reaffirms support for resolution of Kashmir dispute

Turkey on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute, saying that it wanted the decades-old issue to settle in line with the resolutions of the United Nations. These remarks were stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Ankara following a one-on-one meeting. President Erdogan said that Turkey supported Pakistan in its effort against all types of terror. "The fight Pakistan has against terrorism, I definitely believe, it will triumph in it..," he added. Live 🔴: Pakistan-Turkey MoU signing ceremony. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan witnesses the ceremony. #PMShehbazInTürkiyehttps://t.co/f5Ec0B2Nul — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2022 The Turkish president also said that Pakistan had a critical position with regard to Afghanistan. "We have provided over four tonnes of humanitarian goods and food to Afghanistan. We will continue to cooperate with Afghanistan." Read more: Pakistan 'genuinely' wants to increase trade relations with Turkey: PM Shehbaz He hoped that the fraternal close relations and friendship between both the countries will be further strengthened, adding that his country is ready for it. Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Turkish Presidential Complex President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warmly receives PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. 🇵🇰 🇹🇷 (1/2)#APPNews #PMShehbazInTurkey @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Marriyum_A @PakinTurkey @MFATurkiye @RTErdogan pic.twitter.com/fHdI4DnlgF — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) June 1, 2022 Welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at Turkish Presidential Complex President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warmly receives PM Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. 🇵🇰 🇹🇷 (2/2)#APPNews #PMShehbazInTurkey @CMShehbaz @PakPMO @Marriyum_A @PakinTurkey @MFATurkiye @RTErdogan pic.twitter.com/uhuvhjoII6 — APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) June 1, 2022 "We have jointly manufactured corvettes, two in Pakistan and two in Turkey. From 2023 onwards, we will be building these ships mutually," he added. Read PM urges businessmen to boost Pak-Turk trade to $5b President Erdogan went on to say that the trade volume between the two countries has exceeded $1 billion for the first time, adding that they aim to take it to $5 billion. "We encourage our business people and investors to invest more in Pakistan." انقرہ، صدارتی محل میں وزیرِ اعظم پاکستان شہبازشریف اور ترک صدر رجب طیب اردگان کے درمیان ملاقات۔ ⁦#PMShehbazInTürkiye⁩ ⁦#PakTürkiye_Friendship_Zindabad⁩ ⁧#پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/TtzVBnb74Z — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 1, 2022 The two leaders during their meeting discussed the regional and international issues in detail. They also reaffirmed to enhance the scope of bilateral ties. President Erdogan resolved that the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries would be further strengthened. PM Shehbaz Sharif, on the occasion, thanked the Turkish president for his country's steadfast support for Jammu and Kashmir dispute. "I apprised about the Indian threat to Erdogan. Pakistan will not abandon its quest for peace. Durable peace in South Asia can only be achieved when the Kashmir issue is resolved as per the UN charter and the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the Pakistani delegation visited Anitkabir, Mausoleum of Mustafa Kamal Atatürk in Ankara, Turley earlier today. #PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/QOueQAcb8l — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 He said that Pakistan also stands with Turkey in its fight against terrorism. "Enemies of Turkey are enemies of Pakistan," he added. The prime minister said that there are very few examples of two nations so closely intertwined as Pakistan and Turkey are. "Our two countries host the largest refugee population in the world. We're hosting them with our own resources. The emotional bond between two countries resides deep in our hearts. This unbreakable bond connects us at all levels... our state, government, institutions and people." Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, pays his respects and places a wreath at the Anitkabir (Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk).#PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/vGQDzEKCq3 — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 PM Shehbaz said that the relationship between the two countries is embedded deep into history and shaped by shared goals. "These ties transcended times and continued from generation to generation." He said this year, the two countries are celebrating the 75th year anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic ties. The prime minister while terming his meeting with President Erdogan very productive, expressed the hope that under the dynamic leadership of the president, the bilateral ties would scale to new heights. Earlier, the two leaders also witnessed the signing of various agreements and MoUs for enhanced cooperation in diverse areas of mutual interests. President of Turkey gives a warm welcome to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. He was also given a guard of honour upon arrival. #PMShehbazInTuerkiye #PakTuerkiye_Friendship_Zindabad #پاک_ترک_دوستی_زندہ_باد pic.twitter.com/5lRzmNnrxc — PML(N) (@pmln_org) June 1, 2022 Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz reached Presidential Palace, Ankara to meet President Erdogan. A smartly turned out contingent of the Turkish armed forces presented a guard of honour to the prime minister, where he was received by the Turkish president. On the occasion, national anthems of both the countries were played. Premier Shehbaz introduced members of his delegation to President Erdogan.

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Court orders registration of case against Sanaullah for ‘thrashing’ of lawyers

A sessions court in Lahore has ordered registration of a criminal case against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and police officials for the alleged torture of lawyers during PTI’s long march on May 25. The order was issued after Haider Majeed Advocate filed a petition in the court following the release of former ruling party’s long march video. The petitioner maintained that the police tortured lawyers on the orders of Sanaullah and sought registration of a case against the interior minister, CCPO Lahore, DIG operations Lahore, SP Esa Sukheri (North Cantt Lahore), SP Waqar Azeem Kharal, DSP Akber Ali, SHO Asad Abbas and others. Also read: Rana Sanaullah to be indicted in drugs case on June 25 After hearing the arguments, Additional Sessions Judge Mian Mudassar Umar Bodla ordered the relevant SHO to register a criminal case under Section 154 (information in cognisable cases) of the Code of Criminal Procedure and process the matter "in accordance with the law". The court order stated that the petitioner and his colleagues were boarding their vehicle when they were pulled over by the police. It further noted that the petitioners were "baton-charged, humiliated, disgraced and their vehicle was damaged badly" even though they were cooperating with law enforcers. The court asked the petitioner to approach the relevant SHO with a copy of the court order to proceed with the matter.

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Ex-IHC judge tells CJP he’s facing ‘financial constraints’

Former Islamabad High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on Tuesday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, requesting that his case be disposed of as quickly as possible as he was facing “financial constraints”. “I hope to see a verdict in my case during my lifetime,” he added. Siddiqui had moved the Supreme Court against his removal from the post of an IHC judge. President Arif Alvi had ousted Siddiqui as a judge on Oct 11, 2018 after the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) recommended his removal for being guilty of misconduct over a speech he delivered in July that year before the Rawalpindi District Bar Association. While speaking at the Rawalpindi bar, Siddiqui had reportedly claimed that personnel of the country’s premier intelligence agency were manipulating judicial proceedings. In November last year, the enrolment committee of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), led by Justice Qazi Faez Isa and comprising Syed Qalb-e-Hassan and Azam Nazeer Tarar, considered the application of Siddiqui and decided that the applicant was entitled to have his licence restored. According to a letter written to Siddiqui, the committee had noted that the former judge was not removed by the SJC on account of corruption or an offence involving moral turpitude, which might have disentitled him from the restoration of his licence. It noted that Article 18 of the Constitution also guaranteed that every citizen had the right to enter any lawful profession or occupation. “Therefore, the licence of Advocate Supreme Court of Mr. Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui is restored with immediate effect," the committee’s letter had read. Siddiqui wrote in the letter to the CJP that his case should be heard on a daily basis. Also read: PBC restores practising licence of ex-justice Siddiqui “It is painful for a person, who spent his whole life for court and advocacy, to approach the judiciary time and again for justice.” The former IHC judge noted that his petition had been pending for a long time. “Delay in justice is justice denied. If I am not receiving justice, then what will happen to the common man?” He added that he also facing financial difficulties. Siddiqui pointed out that courts were having a summer vacation from June 13, during which two judges would retire, resulting in the dissolution of the bench. “I wish that the oppression and abuse that happened to me in my life would be remedied.” The former judge wrote that he sought justice so that he could rid of himself of the misery that had been going on for four years. In June last year, Siddiqui had told the apex court that the objective behind his controversial speech – which led to his sacking – was to remove the “undue pressure” from the security establishment on the judiciary. “Through that speech, I wanted to remove the security apparatus’ pressure on courts. However, my dilemma was that two senior Supreme Court judges – Mian Saqib Nisar and Asif Saeed Khosa – were against me since 2015.”

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