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Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Terrorists eyeing Pakistan will face crushing defeat: PM Shehbaz
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to inflict a decisive and crushing defeat on terrorists, ensuring they will never again dare to cast an evil eye on Pakistan. Speaking at a high-level meeting on the country's law and order situation on Friday, he reiterated the government's ongoing commitment to completely eradicating terrorism from the country. "The struggle to eliminate terrorism will continue, and we will defeat terrorists so thoroughly that they will never think of challenging Pakistan again," said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He added that Pakistan's enemies are particularly fearful of the country's economic progress, which is a testament to its resilience. The prime minister commended the proactive measures taken by various institutions and provincial governments in combating terrorism, praising the tireless efforts of security forces. "Our brave officers and soldiers are confronting terrorists day and night, sacrificing their lives for the nation," he emphasised. He assured full cooperation from the federal government to enhance the capabilities of all provinces in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Shehbaz Sharif also mentioned that the federal government, in collaboration with provincial authorities, is strengthening the narrative against terrorism, which has shown encouraging results. Highlighting the importance of unity, the prime minister stressed the need for all provinces and institutions to put aside their differences and work together to eliminate terrorism. He also directed institutions to intensify efforts to combat smuggling and further clamp down on human trafficking networks, ensuring that smugglers are brought to justice. In the ongoing fight for safer cities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for the rapid completion of Safe City projects across major cities. He noted that the National and Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Center has been established at NACTA to improve coordination. Additionally, the Forensic Science Agency in Islamabad is operational, and improvements are underway in Punjab. Participants in the meeting included key federal ministers, provincial representatives, and senior law enforcement officials. He concluded by emphasising that the nation must unite against common threats and work together for peace and security.
Express Tribune
10-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Suspected honour crime shocks Pindi
RAWALPINDI: A 17-year-old first-year student was allegedly murdered in the name of honour and quietly buried within the limits of Rawalpindi's Jatli Police Station. After the case came to light, the victim's exhumation for a post-mortem has been scheduled for Tuesday (today). In another case, five suspects, including the victim's brother-in-law, have been sent to Adiala Jail on judicial remand in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old orphan girl who was sexually assaulted, poisoned, and buried. According to police, on February 4, a DFC officer assigned to security duty at Jatli Police Station filed a report stating that on his patrol at Syed Adda, he received information that 17-year-old student N* had gone missing from her home at 8pm on March 3. Her father and uncle set out to search for her and found her at Syed Adda, after which they took her home. However, the following day, news spread that the girl had passed away and was buried at a local cemetery. Authorities suspect that a family member may have poisoned or suffocated her in the name of honour and buried her to hide the crime. Based on reports and the DFC's complaint, a daily diary entry was made under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and police sought permission for exhumation and post-mortem. The court granted permission for the exhumation, which will take place Tuesday (today). The police and District Headquarters Hospital Rawalpindi have completed the necessary preparations. Officials stated that the post-mortem will help clarify the circumstances of the death. In a separate case in the Natha Chattar area of Jatli, a 21-year-old orphan girl, living at her brother-in-law's house, was sexually assaulted and murdered before being buried. During the investigation, post-mortem findings revealed that the girl was pregnant, leading to the registration of a murder and concealment of evidence case. Police arrested five individuals, including the girl's brother-in-law, Gulfaraz alias Gullo, her aunt, Gulzar Bibi, her cousin, Anila, a neighbour, Rafiq, and Wajahat, who frequently parked his car near the victim's house. DNA samples from three male suspects were sent to the Forensic Science Agency, and evidence including poison tablets, clothing worn during poisoning, mobile phones, and a stick used for assault were recovered. Police officials stated that after the investigation and evidence recovery, the suspects were presented in court and sent on judicial remand to jail. Authorities expect the DNA report to arrive in approximately two months.
