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Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Alleged misbehaviour: NA body recommends suspension of police officer
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, unanimously, recommended suspension of the Station House Officer (SHO), Crime Control Department (CCD), Gujrat. The committee met with MNA Muhmmad Afzal in the chair at Parliament House on Thursday. The committee discussed privileges motions of various MNAs and proposed amendments in the Rules of Business and Conduct in the National Assembly. The committee discussed the privilege motion moved by Chaudhry Naseer Ahmad Abbas regarding alleged misbehaviour, manhandling and arrest of his security officials and initiating false media campaign against him. The Regional Police Officer (RPO), Gujrat, however, assured the committee to conduct departmental inquiry into the matter and disciplinary action against the said SHO under report to the committee. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on the amendments proposed by Syed Rafiullah, MNA, to the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007. On the request of the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, the matter was referred to the House Business Advisory Committee for further deliberation among the representatives of all political parties. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
‘Sudhra Punjab' programme launched: IK's sons will not be allowed to create unrest: Azma
LAHORE: Without naming anybody, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has warned that instigators will not be allowed to use children to spread unrest. Azma remarked that Jemima has reportedly barred her sons from visiting Pakistan, but a daughter has every right to meet her father. While addressing at a news conference, here on Thursday, Azma also criticised some YouTubers for promoting an anti-state narrative through vlogs, emphasising that such content harms the country and encourages extremism. Announcing the launch of the 'Sudhra Punjab' programme following the success of the 'Suthra Punjab' campaign, she said this initiative aims to eradicate crime from the province. Highlighting the performance of the Crime Control Department (CCD), she stated that its efforts have become the centre of attention across social media. Within days, 1,509 wanted criminals were apprehended and 600 missing children were recovered. Crime rates in Lahore have dropped by 68%, and districts like Chakwal, Bhalwal, and Gujrat have reported zero robbery incidents, she claimed. She explained that CCD is modelled after the US FBI and functions as a provincial agency handling major crimes and complex investigations with an effective strategy. She emphasised the chief minister's clear instructions: no criminal should block the roads of Punjab. All highways have been cleared, and many criminals are now begging for forgiveness on video, swearing on the Quran, she said. 'Those who once roamed as thugs are now seen on camera, apologising,' she remarked. She issued a warning to Kacha area dacoits, stating that the Punjab Police now have modern weapons and strategic capacity. 'They should be concerned for their safety,' she added. Azma also praised the Punjab government's exemplary and well-coordinated arrangements during Muharram. She said that despite the sensitive global environment, Ashura passed peacefully thanks to a strong strategy, the guidance of religious scholars, and public cooperation. She noted that the atmosphere of religious harmony was commendable, and the nomination of the Chief Minister for an award by scholars is proof of that success. About recent audit reports, she said that propaganda is being spread about a specific report, which contains 12 questionable paragraphs related to the 2021–2023 period. These involve placing public funds in commercial banks and loans secured against wheat stocks, all of which are tied to the eras of Buzdar, Pervaiz Elahi, and others. These matters have already been transparently resolved under Maryam Nawaz's leadership, she said. She further announced the provision of transport in all government schools of Punjab. Over 60,000 new jobs have been created in the School Education Department, and more than 90% attendance has been recorded in outsourced schools. Teacher numbers have increased by 114%. Under the 'Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar' initiative, she said, loans for 50,000 houses have already been issued. The KP government has now adopted this model. Punjab allocated Rs 50 billion for the Ehsaas Ghar Program, while KP allocated only Rs. 4 billion. The launch of the Haari Card following the Kisan Card in Sindh was also appreciated. Speaking about monsoon preparedness, she said that both district and provincial administrations are fully active. Dozens of water tanks have been installed across Lahore, and drainage work is ongoing. She stressed that every step taken by the Punjab government is for transparency, the rule of law, and public service. 'There is no space for gangsters or pseudo-intellectuals in the vision of a 'Sudhra Punjab,' she asserted. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Suspected car thief killed in police 'encounter'
A suspected car thief was killed while two of his accomplices managed to escape during an alleged police encounter within the jurisdiction of Morgah Police Station, police said on Friday. The deceased, identified as Alamzeb Khan, had previously been arrested and formally charged in over a dozen criminal cases in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A stolen vehicle was also recovered from his possession. According to police, personnel from the Crime Control Department (CCD) were conducting snap checking when three suspicious individuals in a car opened fire on the officers. In the retaliatory fire, one suspect was killed and two others fled the scene. The deceased was identified as Alamzeb, a known offender with a criminal record related to vehicle theft in the twin cities. According to police records, Alamzeb had nine cases registered against him in 2023 alone, in Islamabad's Ramna, Nilore, Karachi Company, Kohsar, Shalimar, and Noon police stations. All cases were registered under Section 381-A, pertaining to vehicle theft. Additionally, four more cases were filed against him at Sadiqabad Police Station in Rawalpindi. Despite multiple arrests and formal charges being submitted, the suspect had repeatedly secured release on bail. The police said that that Alamzeb's body has been moved to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. Efforts are underway to apprehend the two fleeing suspects.
Express Tribune
02-07-2025
- Express Tribune
TikToker held for brandishing arms
A TikToker, Kashif Zameer, has been taken into custody for brandishing firearms in videos and glorifying the gangster culture. According to police sources, the arrest was made on the orders of Additional IG Sohail Zafar Chattha of the Crime Control Department (CCD). Officials alleged that the suspect was also contributing to Pakistan's negative image internationally. A team seized firearms from his possession and registered two FIRs against him at the CCD police station. Zameer had previously made headlines for various legal troubles, including fraud and public misbehavior. Police say investigations against the suspect are under way and his accomplices would also face legal proceedings. The police warned other social media influencers against promoting illegal or harmful behaviour, stating that they would continue to monitor online platforms to protect public order and social values. According to an FIR registered at the CCD III police station, a police team had received an information about the presence of suspects sitting in a car. As the team approached to check them, they offered resistance and tried to flee. The police followed and intercepted them and upon checking found the suspects carrying automatic rifles and a handgun. They could not present any licence. An arrested suspect was identified as Zameer. The social media figure had been arrested in 2021 on charges of duping Turkish mega-hit Ertugral Ghazi's hero Engin Altan into becoming the brand ambassador of his fake firm.
Express Tribune
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Rs300 billion set aside for law and order maintenance
The Punjab government has allocated Rs300 billion for law and order in its budget for the fiscal year 202526. The announcement marks one of the largest-ever investments in internal security in the province's history, with emphasis on technology-driven policing, prison reform and the establishment of specialised crime-fighting institutions. More than Rs200 billion of the total allocation has been reserved for non-development expenditures, primarily covering operational costs and salaries for police across Punjab. Meanwhile, over Rs10 billion will be spent on development schemes in the police, prisons and Rescue 1122 sectors. A highlight of this year's budget is the establishment of the Crime Control Department (CCD) tasked with investigating heinous and organised crimes across the province. The CCD will be headquartered in Lahore and will receive a total Rs6.54 billion. This includes Rs3.24 billion under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the construction of its state-of-the-art headquarters and investigative facilities, while another Rs3.3 billion is earmarked for staffing, logistics and operations. The government has rolled out a plan to upgrade police infrastructure, with Rs600 million allocated for the renovation and modernisation of police stations across all districts. Additionally, Rs734.7 million has been allocated to bolster the Police Training School in Rawalpindi, while the Specialised Protection Unit (SPU) headquarters in Lahore will receive Rs797.2 million. To improve crowd control and tactical response capabilities, Rs382 million has been approved for the establishment of an Anti-Riot Headquarters in Lahore. Meanwhile, construction of new administrative facilities and residences is under way, including Rs450 million for the DPO office and residence in Murree, Rs350 million for investigation offices in Mandi Bahauddin and Rs280 million for officers' residences in Lahore. Emergency services under Rescue 1122 are set for expansion, with Rs508 million allocated for current and new initiatives. The Emergency Services Academy in Lahore will undergo a Rs352 million upgrade to improve training capacity, while two new rescue stations will be developed in Gujrat's Mangowali and Kathala Chowk areas at a cost of Rs291.8 million. Furthermore, Rs50 million will support Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTS) in rural areas, aiming to bridge emergency response gaps in under-served regions of Punjab. The government plans to significantly invest in the surveillance and command-and-control systems through its Smart Safe Cities and Tehsil Project. The Lahore Safe City initiative will be revamped with Rs1.2 billion to install high-resolution cameras and AI-based threat detection tools. To complete Smart Safe Cities in 19 additional districts, Rs2.54 billion has been earmarked, while Rs5.8 billion will fund the CM's Tehsil Project, which brings surveillance infrastructure to high-crime divisions across the province. The flagship Lahore Prisons Complex will receive Rs6 billion for construction of a modern correctional facility featuring vocational training, rehabilitation programmes and high-security zones. Another Rs4.8 billion will go toward building a new district jail in Sialkot with a capacity of 1,500 inmates. For ongoing prison infrastructure improvements, Rs674.5 million has been allocated for staff accommodations and inmate reintegration initiatives. Additional funds include Rs65.6 million for the expansion of Child Protection Units in eight districts and Rs1.17 billion for establishing inter-provincial joint checkpoints at key locations like Attock and Bhakkar to counter crime and smuggling across the provincial border.
