Rawalpindi: Major Sania Safdar of Pakistan Army has received the UN Gender Award in Cyprus. She is the first woman in the United Nations peacekeeping mission to be awarded this honour. This is in recognition of her efforts to promote UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Major Sania's achievement is a testament to Pakistan Army's commitment to maintaining high standards and promoting gender equality.
Harvard Business School delegation meets COAS
Rawalpindi: A delegation of 44 students from Harvard Business School representing 9 different countries, met Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir in Rawalpindi Thursday. The interactive session provided a platform to share perspectives on Pakistan's pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability, its unwavering efforts against terrorism, and commitment to uphold democratic values. Interacting with the students, the Army Chief emphasized the significance of education, critical thinking, and innovation in addressing contemporary security challenges. He highlighted Pakistan's vast potential and encouraged the attendees to form their own opinions based on personal experiences. General Syed Asim Munir cautioned the students against the perils of misinformation and fake news in the digital age, urging them to navigate this landscape with discernment. The students expressed their gratitude to the Army Chief for facilitating a constructive and enlightening interaction. The engagement follows Gene ral Asim Munir's earlier interaction with students from various universities at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Tuesday, thus underscoring his commitment to nurture and inspire the nation's youth.
May 9 cases: Approvers former deputy speaker PA, Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, former MPA, Umar Tanvir Butt back out from confessional statements
Rawalpindi: Judge Malik Ijaz Asif of Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has adjourned till September 12 hearing of 12 separate cases of May 9 violent demonstrations, siege and arson of important installations, public and private properties attack on GHQ and police personnel against 498 accused including Shah Mehmood Qureshi without any proceedings. The alleged approvers of these cases including former deputy speaker Punjab Assembly (PA) Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi and former member PA Umar Tanvir Butt have backed out from their statements. Expressing their ignorance of the statement under section 164 of criminal procedure took the plea before the court the statement under 164 which is attributed to them is fake and they have no relevance with this statement. Former federal minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Azam Swati, Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi, Umar Tanvir Butt and other accused were present on the occasion of hearing of cases in Adiala jail. Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi and Umar Tanvir Butt took the plea in the court that we have not given any such statement in writing or verbal before any magistrate by becoming approvers against PTI former chairman, Former chairman PTI gave lesson of peaceful struggle always and there is no reality of our statements in regard to grave allegations against him. Court made the petition filed through Muhammad Faisal Malik part of record. Following May 9 incident Rawalpindi Police registered case No 708 in RA Bazar police station, case no 563 in police station city, case No 836 in police station cantt, case no 759 in police station 836, case No 759 in police station Race course, case No 2106 in police station New town, case No 2076 in police station Sadiq Abad, case No 981 in police station civil line, case No 914 in police station Morgah, case No 397 in police station Sadar Wah, case No 940 in police station Taxila. Former chairman PTI was arrested on January 8. It is pertinent to mention here that court had already ordered to discharge name of Bushra Bibi, wife of former chairman PTI. Tal king to media men Muhammad Faisal Malik counsel for PTI along with other lawyers said today lawyers were not allowed to go inside jail. Upon it the lawyers told the court after hearing they were not allowed to go inside Adiala jail. Therefore, court should issue detailed order on the attitude of jail administration. New forward movement in May 9 cases is this two accused have backed out from their statements. Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi and Tanvir Butt have expressed their ignorance about their statements taken under 164. The two accused were silent due to fear and harassment so far. Their deviation from their statements will affect cases against former chairman PTI;
COAS General Syed Asim Munir cautions against the perils of misinformation & fake news in the digital age
Rawalpindi: A delegation of 44 students from Harvard Business School (HBS) Trek-2024, representing 9 different countries, met General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the General Headquarters on Thursday. According to the statement issued by the ISPR, the interactive session provided a platform to share perspectives on Pakistan's pivotal role in promoting regional peace and stability, its unwavering efforts against terrorism, and its commitment to upholding democratic values. COAS General Syed Asim Munir emphasized the significance of education, critical thinking, and innovation in addressing contemporary security challenges. He highlighted Pakistan's vast potential and encouraged the attendees to form their own opinions based on personal experiences. The COAS also cautioned against the perils of misinformation and fake news in the digital age, urging the students to navigate this landscape with discernment. The Harvard students expressed their gratitude to the COAS for facilitating a constructive and enlightening interaction. This engagement follows the COAS's earlier interaction with students from various universities at the General Headquarters on 20 August, underscoring his commitment to nurturing and inspiring the nation's youth.
Hearing of 190 million pounds scandal reference adjourned
Rawalpindi: The hearing of 190 million pounds scandal reference has been adjourned without any proceedings till August 23. Judge Nasir Javed Rana of Accountability Court (AC) heard the reference Wednesday. PTI founder and Bushra Bibi were presented in the court Wednesday. The counsels for PTI founder and Bushra Bibi could not appear in the court. Barrister Ali Zafar said that the defence counsels are engaged in high court. He requested the court to adjourn the hearing due to non presence of defence lawyers. NAB team led by Prosecutor General (PG) Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi appeared in the court.
Imran demands open trial of Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed
Rawalpindi: PTI founder Imran Khan while demanding open trial of Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed has said his and Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed matter is not internal affair of army. " the facts will come before the world due to open trial, he said this in an informal talks with the journalists in Adiala jail Wednesday. Terming Gen (Retd) Faiz zero from hero after retirement he said Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed issue is no`t issue of national security. It is local issue. I demand army chief to conduct open trial of Gen (Retd) Faiz because facts will come before the world due to open trial. But I know they will conduct closed doors trial instead of open trial. All the cases against me have collapsed. Neither any contact nor any link remained between him and Gen (Retd) Faiz after his retirement. When some one retires he becomes free. May 9 conspiracy started with my arrest. Ascertain it who gave orders of my arrest. I know who issued my arrest orders. No 1 Badshah who controls Rangers is super king. However he avoided to mention name. Gen (Retd) Faez could give me what benefit after his retirement. They are fools who say that Gen (Retd) Faiz has given me any benefit. I am former civilian prime minister. Pakistan image will be tarnished if they take me to military court, he remarked.