Teenage maid torture: Doctors conduct plastic surgery of Rizwana

LAHORE: Doctors conducted plastic surgery of the face of teenage housemaid Rizwana Bibi who sustained serious injuries in domestic violence, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Prof. Dr Romana Ikhlaq conducted plastic surgery of Rizwana’s face and the delicate procedure was continued for about three hours. The medics also disinfected and cleaned her head injuries, hospital sources said.

“She was shifted to the ward after applying bandage on her wounds,” doctors said.

“Her injuries still require two to three more plastic surgeries,” doctors added.

The incident

14-year-old housemaid was allegedly subjected to brutal torture by the wife of a civil judge in Islamabad and a case was lodged by the parents of the girl at a local police station.

Somia Hafeez, the wife of civil judge Asim Hafeez allegedly tortured her maid Rizwana after blaming her for stealing gold jewellery.

The family of the affected maid said that the girl was working as a servant at the civil judge’s house in Islamabad for six months and she was subjected to brutal torture by the civil judge’s wife. They added that the owners did not pay a single penny of salary to the girl.

Police said that more than 15 torture marks were found on the affected girl’s face and body. The seriously wounded maid was immediately shifted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital Sargodha for medical assistance.

The doctors of the DHQ Hospital referred the girl to the Lahore Hospital for further treatment.

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PDMA issues medium flood alert for Punjab rivers and nullahs

LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab on Tuesday issued flood alert in off taking nullahs of Chenab River, ARY News reported.

A spokesperson of the PDMA has cautioned against medium flood in nullahs of Chenab.

All dams on Sutlej and Beas in India have been filled to the capacity and more rainfall expected in upper catchment areas of Sutlej and Beas rivers, PDMA spokesman said. “India could release surplus water from its water reservoirs”.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorm is likely in catchment areas of major rivers in next 24 hours, according to the alert.

“The monsoon rain spell will likely to continue till August 23,” according to the PDMA.

“Flooding is expected in Sutlej River at Ganda Singh Wala and low-lying areas,” PDMA stated.

“Divisional Commissioners and respective district administrations have been issued alert with regard to possible flooding,” spokesman said.

Met Office has forecast more monsoon rains in upper parts of the country.

Moderate to heavy falls may increase the water flows in local Nullahs/streams of Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

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Mount Etna eruption forces closure of Sicily’s Catania airport

ROME: The airport at Catania in Sicily, a top Italian tourist destination, has halted all flights after a new eruption at nearby Mount Etna, its operator said on Monday.

“Because of an eruption at Etna… all departures and arrivals are cancelled until 1:00 pm [1100 GMT],” the airport posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

At 3,324 metres (nearly 11,000 feet), Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe and has erupted frequently in the past 500,000 years.

Most recently, Catania airport was closed for a day on May 21 due to an eruption

Around 10 million passengers last year transited through the airport, which services the eastern part of Sicily.

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Police say, recovered 7 abductees in katcha area operation

KASHMORE: Police in an anti-bandit operation in katcha area here recovered seven kidnapped persons including a child, ARY News reported on Monday.

The police operation was continued for seven hours in katcha area.

Police recovered Waqar Abbasi, Ahmed Khan Unar and Asghar Bhatti, who were kidnapped a month ago.

The area facing a serious problem of lawlessness posed by bandit gangs operating from the Katcha area along the Indus River.

Rampant incidents of kidnappings, robberies and killings and honey-trap incidents regularly reported in media despite the police claims operations against the outlaws.

Bandits killed two traders of Dera Bugti in Karampur area of Sindh on Friday night at the Indus Highway. A man was injured, and two others were kidnapped by dacoits in the incident.

A shutter-down was observed in Dera Bugti by local residents against the incident.

In Shikarpur people staged protest at the Indus Highway against killing of three persons in firing by bandits.

Protesters blocked the highway for traffic and chanted slogans against police.

Traffic between Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan, was suspended owing to closure of the Indus Highway.

The bandits had opened fire at a truck and killed three persons on the highway.

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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to take oath as Caretaker PM today

ISLAMABAD: Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will take oath as Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister at the Presidency on Monday (today), ARY News reported.

President Arif Alvi will administer oath to the caretaker prime minister.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will receive the caretaker prime minister after oath taking ceremony. The new PM will be presented the guard of honour.

Later, the outgoing prime minister Shehbaz will inspect a guard of honour.

Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will lead the country through to the general elections due in months.

“I have confidence in the caretaker prime minister’s ability to conduct free and fair elections,” outgoing premier Shehbaz Sharif said in a farewell address to the nation late Sunday.

Kakar’s first task will be to choose a cabinet to run the country as it heads into an election period that could last for months.

The National Assembly was dissolved last week, with elections due within 90 days according to the constitution.

There has been speculation for months that the vote would be delayed.

The election commission needed time to redraw constituency boundaries after the latest census published earlier this month to hold elections according to the new population count.

Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar was named as Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Saturday.

PM Shehbaz and opposition leader Raja Riaz had sent an advice regarding Kakar’s appointment as the caretaker prime minister to President Alvi, which was signed by president.

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وہ مانع حمل دوا جو پیدائش میں وقفہ تو نہ کروا سکی لیکن لاکھوں زندگیاں بچانے میں مددگار ثابت ہوئی

اس وقت چھاتی کے کینسر کا واحد علاج ماسٹیکٹومی تھا جس میں عورت کی چھاتی کے کینسر والے حصے کو سرجری کے ذریعے ہٹا کر کیموتھراپی یا ریڈی ایشن تھراپی کے عمل سے گزارا جاتا تھا تاہم پھر جلد ہی سب بدل گیا۔

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Independence Day: Flag hoisting ceremony held in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The main flag-hoisting ceremony in connection with Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations was held at the convention center in Islamabad, ARY News reported on Monday.

President Arif Alvi, who attended the event as a chief guest, unfurled the national flag, followed by the recitation of the National Anthem.

President Alvi, while addressing the nation, extended heartfelt congratulations on this significant day, commemorating the decades-long struggle that led to Pakistan’s sovereignty. He reminded the audience of the profound history that shaped the nation’s destiny, tracing back to the War of Independence in 1857.

“From the inception of Pakistan, the spirit of sacrifice and resilience has been etched into our national narrative. Our soldiers, civilians, and citizens alike have been the living testament to this ethos,” President Alvi reiterated, acknowledging the unrelenting dedication of the people towards the nation’s progress.

Reflecting on the sacrifices made for the country’s security and stability, President Alvi somberly recalled the toll taken by the war against terrorism. “Our nation lost a hundred thousand lives in the relentless fight against terrorism. Each sacrifice was a step towards the noble pursuit of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law,” he stated, paying homage to those who laid down their lives for a brighter future.

Furthermore, President Alvi underscored that these sacrifices were not in vain, as they were made in the pursuit of upholding the constitution and the rule of law. “Our unity remains our strength. The sacrifices we make today echo the resilience that defines us as a nation,” he asserted, encapsulating the spirit of the gathering.

The ceremony is being attended amongst others by Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf.

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Outgoing PM Shehbaz Sharif to address nation tonight

ISLAMABAD: Outgoing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to address the nation on Sunday night, citing sources ARY News reported.

Sources privy to the development told ARY News that the premier would shed light on the economic performance of the coalition government during the past 15 years.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be presented farewell guard of honour at the Prime Minister House tomorrow, say sources.

The newly named caretaker prime minister Anwarul Haq Kakar would take oath tomorrow at President House.

Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar was named as Pakistan’s caretaker prime minister, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Saturday.

PM Shehbaz and Riaz have sent an advice regarding Kakar’s appointment as the caretaker prime minister to President Alvi, the statement added.

 

The premier thanked the opposition leader for his cooperation in the consultation process for the nomination of the caretaker PM.

Shortly afterwards, the president approved the summary under Article 224 A of the Constitution.

Earlier, the opposition leader confirmed the same development while talking to the media outside Prime Minister’s House.

The decision comes after the second round of consultations between PM Shehbaz Sharif and Raja Riaz. “We decided that the interim prime minister would be from a smaller province,” said Raja, adding that consensus has been reached that Anwarul Haq Kakar will be the caretaker PM.

A day after the premature dissolution of the National Assembly, PM Shehbaz and opposition leader Raja Riaz began meetings to select a candidate for the caretaker premier after the National Assembly (NA) stood dissolved on August 9.

Who is Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar?

Senator Anwar ul Haq Kakar, the nominated new caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, is a political figure from Balochistan and member of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP).

Kakar was elected to the Senate in 2018 and has been a very active politician from Balochistan.

Simultaneously, he served as parliamentary leader for the Balochistan Awami Party — formed in 2018 — within the Senate.

Anwarul Haq Kakar also worked as chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, and as a member of the Business Advisory Committee, Finance and Revenue, Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology.

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22 قدم: ’سکرپٹ پڑھتے ہی یہ کردار کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا، اس کے لیے کرکٹ کی باقاعدہ ٹریننگ لی‘

پروڈیوسر اور اداکارہ حریم فاروق کہتی ہیں کہ ’ڈرامہ ریلیز ہونے سے پہلے میں بہت نروس تھی کیونکہ اس پروجیکٹ میں اتنی دل و جان لگی ہوئی ہے۔ تو جب بھی کچھ اچھا پڑھتی ہوں تو میری آنکھوں میں آنسو آجاتے ہیں۔‘

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‘Awaz Khazana’: PM launches Radio mobile app

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the Radio App named ‘Awaz Khazana’ during a ceremony regarding the revival of Pakistan film industry in Lahore.

Addressing the Awaz Khazana app launching ceremony, the prime minister appreciated the services of Pakistani film actors to the film industry.

He said the artists and directors inspired the timeless lyricism and the actors have done their services well.

The prime minister also issued the regular release of film policy, music policy, radio archive policy and distributed health cards and awards to the artists.

Earlier, the federal cabinet approved first-ever music policy of Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, the former information minister said that the new music policy will address the problems related to piracy copy rights and others facing the music industry.

Public performance production distribution duration mechanical and communication rights are being integrated into legal structure.

The main features of Pakistan music policy are:

• Preservation of Pakistan’s rich musical heritage
• Promotion and development of the present music landscape
• Protection of musical works through legal framework that is convenient for artists to use and comprehensive in its implementation

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Man arrested for sexually harassing girl in Lahore

LAHORE: The Punjab police have arrested a man for harassing a girl in Lahore, ARY News reported on Sunday.

According to police, a video of a man harassing a girl in Lahore’s area of Lohari Gate went viral on social media. The SSP city took notice of the matter and ordered the immediate arrest of the man.

The arrest was made within an hour after the video of harassing a girl went viral on social platforms. The police said the man arrested was habitual of harassing passerby females in the area.

Read more: Sexual assault in Karachi: police to reward citizen assist in arrest of culprit

Separately, on July 3, a man in Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Juahar tried to sexually assault the woman by removing his shorts on the road.

In the video, the suspect in a red shirt and white shorts was seen stopping in front of a house in a red-colored motorcycle, the individual can be seen removing his shorts.

The perpetrator, attempting to sexually harass the passing by woman, faced resistance from his intended victim. In response, he swiftly retrieved his shorts and fled the scene.

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Malir expressway construction: SHC adjourns hearing till August 23

KARACHI: An application, challenging the Sindh Environmental Tribunal ruling regarding the Malir Expressway, was heard in Sindh High Court (SHC), ARY News reported on Saturday.

According to the details, the petitioner filed a case against the construction of the Malir Expressway, claiming that this project will damage the natural environment and demanding to declare the permissions for the construction of the Malir Expressway ‘illegal’.

The Government Advocate stated that the appeal is understood to be filed against the judgment of the Sindh Environmental Tribunal ruling but the judgment against which the plea has been filed has not been mentioned.

The petitioner sought time to amend the appeal, after which the court adjourned the hearing of the case till August 23.

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Balochistan CM signs advice for dissolution of provincial assembly

QUETTA: Balochistan CM on Saturday signed advice to the Governor for dissolution of the provincial assembly, ARY News reported.

Balochistan CM Abdul Quddus Bizenjo’s advice will be forwarded for approval to the provincial governor today.

Like the National Assembly, both Sindh and Balochistan assemblies held their inaugural sessions on August 13, 2018, following their election in the July 25 polls.

The National Assembly was dissolved on August 9, three days before completion of its term.

Governor Kamran Tessori dissolved the Sindh Assembly at the advice of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday, a day before completion of its five-year term.

However, Balochistan Assembly is completing its five-year tenure on Saturday, August 12 (today) and the chief minister has signed the summary of dissolution on the last day of the five-year term of the legislature.

If the assembly completes its term, the next general election would be held in 60 days according to the Constitution. But if the term is not complete, even by a single day, the elections would be held in 90 days.

It is to be mentioned here that the assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were dissolved in January this year. However, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) did not hold the election in the provinces in 90 days.

The elections for these two provincial assemblies also expected to be held along with the other assemblies in the next general election.

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