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Khawaja Asif to attend SCO FMs meeting, hold bilateral discussions

BEIJING: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will arrive here on Sunday to attend the meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and hold a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.The SCO Council of Foreign Ministers, to be chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will exchange views on cooperation in various fields among the member-states and on major regional and international issues.At the invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif of Pakistan, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj of India, Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov of Kazakhstan, Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldayev of Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia, Foreign Minister Sirodjidin Aslov of Tajikistan, Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov of Uzbekistan, Secretary-General of the SCO Rashid Alimov and Director of the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure Yevgeniy Sysoyev will attend the meeting, according to a top Chinese diplomat here.Maintaining the security and stability of the region and promoting the common development and prosperity of member states are the purposes of the SCO.Since its establishment, the SCO has always put the security field as its key cooperation direction.“We hope and believe that all parties would use this conference as an opportunity to vigorously promote the "Shanghai spirit", consolidate good neighbourliness and friendship, solidarity and mutual trust, gather more consensus on cooperation, and jointly promote the SCO''s new development,” the diplomat added.The council of the foreign ministers meeting will be the first one after the enlargement of SCO which is meant to lay a ground work for the SCO Qingdao Summit in June.During the meeting, the Chinese leadership will have a group meeting with the heads of the delegations.Foreign Minister Wang Yi will witness signing of the outcome documents while a press released based on consensus of the meeting will be issued.The SCO summit will be held in Qingdao, a port city and a famous tourist spot in China in June this year.As the rotating president of the SCO, China will host this year’s summit.President, Mamnoon Hussain is likely to lead the delegation from Pakistan during the summit.Pakistan became a full member of the SCO in June last year and has been playing active role in the organization which was founded at a Summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.The SCO comprises eight member states - China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, India, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.The SCO has four members with observer states, including Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia.

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Punjab's suspended DSP says he was stripped naked, filmed for lodging cases against blackmailers

Punjab police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two members of a gang involved in blackmailing people after filming them nude, according to Geo News.The police said they lodged a case against two members of the 5-men group in Gujranwala.The TV reported that the police have seized mobile phones of the suspects that contained objectionable videos of several people.The report said the Punjab Police IG has ordered suspension of a DSP after pictures and a video showing him nude along with another man emerged.Meanwhile, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Sialkot Rana Nadeem Tariq has submitted a written statement to the police claiming that he was trapped by the suspects whom he had booked in four cases while deputed as Sadar Circle SDPO in Mandi Bahauddin for fraud, deceit and looting people after making their objection videos.After detailing the cases he registered against Shehzad Hassan and unnamed suspects, the DSP wrote the suspects became vengeful after being charge-sheeted by him.He said on February 26 he went to Gujranwala to attend a marriage ceremony with the permission of the DPO.The suspended DSP said from Gujranwala he went to Mandi Bahauddin to offer Fateha at Amanullah Gondal's place.During his stay there, he said he contacted an informant Noman and informed him about his presence in Mandi Bahuddin.He said Noman asked for a meeting during which he promise to pass on some information.Rana Nadeem Tariq said he went to meet Noman on a private car at a venue where he had asked him to come for the meeting.He said after spotting Shehzad Hassan's car at the venue of the meeting, he grew suspicious and expressed his desire to leave.He said Noman insisted on serving him a cup of tea which tested odd."After taking some sips i stopped drinking tea and expressed my desire to leave".Guessing my intention, Noman either called someone or gave miscall after which three men entered the room and overpowered me before stripping me naked".He sid Noman took off his own clothes and garbed him in order to record the video.Rana Nadeems said the incident lasted 40/45 minutes before he was allowed to put on his clothes and leave.The officer said he tried to persuade the suspects to delete the pictures and the videos but failed to bring the incident into the notice of his officers due to the embarrassment it has caused.The suspended DSP said that he was trapped through a well thoughout plan for his courageous behavior and professionalism.Rana Nadeem Tariq said he is innocent and states on oath that he had never met Noman before the incident.

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Mainstreaming of FATA key to prosperity: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday reiterated that the mainstreaming of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) is the key to prosperity, adding that it is time to be aware of ‘inimical forces’ creating uncertainties.DG ISPR, in his tweet, said; “We are through with challenges of ‘clear’ phase after kinetic operations, ‘hold & build’ in progress. It’s our home, by working together we shall gradually bring back complete normalcy.”Major General Asif Ghafoor further said that the affected NWA traders would meet local civil-military and FATA secretariat representatives on April 22 to discuss their genuine issues and way forward, adding; "Economic rehabilitation of tribes takes priority. Mainstreaming of FATA remains key to their empowerment & prosperity.”“Brave tribes of FATA have achieved peace & stability after lot of hardships & sacrifices. Restoration of normal life after kinetic operation is part of ‘clear-hold-build-transfer’ strategy. State including security forces is committed to rehabilitate the affected population.” DG ISPR added.On April 11, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa had also stated that mainstreaming FATA and its merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) according to wishes of tribal people is ‘imperative’ for ‘peace and prosperity’ in the region.

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NAB approves probe into Musharraf's disproportionate assets

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday approved a probe into former president Pervez Musharraf's disproportionate assets and misuse of authority.The former president also faces high treason charges in Pakistan.The NAB also approved a probe into Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Moonis Elahi's corruption and an offshore company as his name had appeared in the Panama Papers. Earlier, Elahi had appeared before NAB along with his financial records.The NAB also approved inquiry into former CDA chairman Imtiaz Inayat Elahi, Pakistan's Ambassador to Cuba, Kamran Shafi, and Federal Board of Revenue chairman Muhammad Abdullah Yusuf for their alleged involvement in corruption and misuse of authority.The watch dog also initiated probe against politicians whose names had appeared in the Panama Papers after the Supreme Court order in November last year sent notices to it and the federal government seeking reports on action taken against them.The approval was given at the meeting chaired by NAB chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal in Islamabad.

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Why Karachiites suffer from K-electric-SSGC dispute, asks Sindh CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday took stance at the frequent load shedding and questioned public’s fault in the disputes between K-electric and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC).Citing the plague pertaining to the ongoing energy crisis and inconvenience, he asked why the public has to turn victim in the clashes among SSGC and K-Electric.The Sindh CM stressed out that public meetings are being carried out in Islamabad whilst Karachi remains neglected, adding that even the municipal’s financial advisor remains lip-locked on the alarming situation.He suggested that the federal officials may pocket the K-electric and SSGC shares but handover the management of Board of Directors and the outcome will then be evident.He contended that the federals government can surrender the authority to the provincial government if they are incapable of fixing the massive power-outage.

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Hamza Ali Abbasi's take on Meesha Shafi allegations causes social media uproar

The fiasco that broke out after Meesha Shafi accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment has divided the entire Pakistani showbiz industry into two, with some standing in solidarity with Shafi while others defending the accused. Hamza Ali Abbasi on the other hand, has his own distinctive take on the whole debacle.The highly opinionated Mann Mayal actor took to Twitter to share his own stance on the situation, and as always, his comments attracted massive backlash.As per the beliefs of the 33-year-old actor, recurrent incidents of sexual misconduct in today’s society are directly relative to modernism.“With this entire #MeToo global epidemic on the rise, I am beginning to realise that Islam was right all along when it ordains gap between the two genders. So called modernism has brought us to a point where the line between flirting and harassment is insanely blurred,” stated the tweet.He further explained that women speaking out about occurrences of harassment now had previously been entirely at ease with the idea of men flirting.Hamza further stated: “In any case, #MeToo is a very serious issue globally no matter whose side you are on. Ahh, only if we (including me) listen to what [Holy]Quran said 1400-yrs-ago 'Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (not look at a woman with lust) and guard their modesty' QURAN 24:30.”To pacify the upheaval caused by his outlook, the Waar actor ended the contentious twitter thread by adding a cheery note about the freshly-released Motorcycle Girl.

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CJP Nisar orders KP to shutdown clinics of quack doctors in a week

PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Mian Saqib Nisar here Friday ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's Healthcare Commission to shutdown clinics of all quack doctors within a week in the province.The Supreme Court's three-member bench presided over by the Chief Justice, comprising Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took a case against quack doctors operating in different parts of the province and ordered KP Healthcare Commission’s chairman to shutdown clinics of all quack doctors in the province and gave him one week time to take a province-wise action against quack doctors playing with lives of people.The CJP grilled chairman Healthcare Commission for not doing enough work against quack doctors and remarked, “You draw a salary of Rs 500,000 but your output is zero. It is your duty to take action on this important matter as it involves human lives”.The CJP wondered that what kind of a province was this where the Chief Secretary earned Rs 180,000 and chairman Healthcare Commission got Rs 0.5 million.The Chief Justice asked for a comprehensive inquiry report on this key issue after he was told by the chairman that about 1500 quack doctors were operating in KP.The chairman further told CJP that action had been taken against 122 clinics run by quack doctors and all had been sealed.Upon this, the Chief Justice remarked that quack doctors had been ruining lives of people and such unlawful practical could not be allowed.The CJP said if anyone wants a stay order then they should come to the Supreme Court.In another case related to Protocol, the CJP expressed satisfaction over the performance of Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Salahuddin Khan Mehsud with regard to improvement in security situation in the province.While submitting his detailed report in Supreme Court's registry today, IGP KP told CJP that security protocol from 1,769 unrelated persons had been withdrawn on the court's orders.At this, the Justice Saqib Nisar commended the IGP and said "You have done excellent work.Thank you."The Chief Justice also expressed satisfaction over the conduct and good work of chief secretary Azam Khan.The IGP KP told media persons after emerging from the courtroom that CJP had praised his force and said his appreciation by the apex court was in fact appreciation of the entire police force.Salahuddin Masud said police were already working on a plan to withdraw unnecessary security provided to influential and public figures, adding security protocol in the province would also be withdrawn in phases.On Thursday last, the Chief Justice Pakistan had ordered IGPs to withdraw security protocol granted to unrelated persons in all the provinces.

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CJP Nisar orders KP to shutdown clinics of quake doctors in a week

PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Mian Saqib Nisar here Friday ordered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's Healthcare Commission to shutdown clinics of all quake doctors within a week in the province.The Supreme Court's three-member bench presided over by the Chief Justice, comprising Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took a case against quake doctors operating in different parts of the province and ordered KP Healthcare Commission’s chairman to shutdown clinics of all quake doctors in the province and gave him one week time to take a province-wise action against quake doctors playing with lives of people.The CJP grilled chairman Healthcare Commission for not doing enough work against quack doctors and remarked, “You draw a salary of Rs 500,000 but your output is zero. It is your duty to take action on this important matter as it involves human lives”.The CJP wondered that what kind of a province was this where the Chief Secretary earned Rs 180,000 and chairman Healthcare Commission got Rs 0.5 million.The Chief Justice asked for a comprehensive inquiry report on this key issue after he was told by the chairman that about 1500 quakes doctors were operating in KP.The chairman further told CJP that action had been taken against 122 clinics run by quake doctors and all had been sealed.Upon this, the Chief Justice remarked that quake doctors had been ruining lives of people and such unlawful practical could not be allowed.The CJP said if anyone wants a stay order then they should come to the Supreme Court.In another case related to Protocol, the CJP expressed satisfaction over the performance of Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Salahuddin Khan Mehsud with regard to improvement in security situation in the province.While submitting his detailed report in Supreme Court's registry today, IGP KP told CJP that security protocol from 1,769 unrelated persons had been withdrawn on the court's orders.At this, the Justice Saqib Nisar commended the IGP and said "You have done excellent work.Thank you."The Chief Justice also expressed satisfaction over the conduct and good work of chief secretary Azam Khan.The IGP KP told media persons after emerging from the courtroom that CJP had praised his force and said his appreciation by the apex court was in fact appreciation of the entire police force.Salahuddin Masud said police were already working on a plan to withdraw unnecessary security provided to influential and public figures, adding security protocol in the province would also be withdrawn in phases.On Thursday last, the Chief Justice Pakistan had ordered IGPs to withdraw security protocol granted to unrelated persons in all the provinces.

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World's largest plane, Antonov An-225 Mriya, lands in Karachi

KARACHI: The world's largest cargo aircraft, Antonov AN -225 Mriya, made its first landing in Pakistan today at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi for refueling, Geo News quoted sources as saying on Friday.Russian-made wide body aircraft is powered by six turbofan engines and is the longest and heaviest airplane ever built, with a maximum takeoff weight of 640 tonnes.It also has the largest wingspan of any aircraft in operational service.

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Ali Zafar's mother defends son amid sexual harassment allegations

LAHORE: Mother of Ali Zafar has come out in defense of her son amid growing allegations of sexual harassment saying the accusations will be dealt in court of law.Talking to Geo News, Dr Kanwal Ameen, said that “a man also has a family just as a woman does. For me, both genders are equally respectable. Just like a woman, a man also has respect and dignity.”Dr Ameen said that she doesn't want to speak more on this controversial matter in the media.Singer Meesha Shafi on Thursday shocked Pakistan's entertainment industry with allegations of sexual harassment against popular actor Ali Zafar.Following the accusation, other high-profile voices were quick to lend their support and it became a trending topic across social media.Shafi posted a lengthy message on Twitter, accusing Zafar of physically harassing her on "more than one occasion". "This happened to me despite the fact I am an empowered, accomplished woman who is known for speaking her mind!" read the statement.Zafar denied the accusations, threatening legal action against the actress."I intend to take this through the courts of law, and to address this professionally and seriously rather than to lodge any accusations here," he wrote on Twitter.Zafar has dominated the music charts in Pakistan for nearly two decades and has also starred in a number of films including Bollywood satire "Tere bin Laden" which translates as "Your Bin Laden".The #MeToo and #Timesup campaigns have gone global since allegations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein were published last October, sparking an avalanche of accusations against other powerful men.However, the movement has been slow to catch on in Pakistan, where women have fought for their rights for years in a patriarchal society where so-called "honour" killings and attacks on women remain commonplace.In a report released earlier this week by watchdog Human Rights Commission Pakistan, the group said violence against women remained troubling, with 5,660 related crimes reported in the country´s four provinces in the first 10 months of 2017.

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