Drug reaction: Police, FIA to submit report today

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LAHORE: Authorities have said that a report on deaths in Lahore hospitals caused by suspicious medicines would be presented to Punjab government by this evening, TrendPK reports Wednesday.

The decision emerged at a meeting of police and FIA teams which are investigating into the mystery disease, allegedly spawned by adulterated medicines given to patients at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC), claiming 73 lives in past three weeks.

Two more patients died on Wednesday.

Meantime, Punjab Health Department issued notification regarding the post mortem of the people killed by drug reaction.

The police and district administration are going to each doorstep in entire province to collect back the PIC-offered medicines on directives given by Punjab government. Also, the suspicious medicines are being captured from markets as well.

Sources said Wednesday’s meeting, attended by police and FIA officials, decided to present its detailed report to Chief Minister Punjab and the health ministry by this evening.

A separate report on the medicines recovered thus far has been sent to the commissioner.

The steering committee has been set up to probe the issue under its chairman Khawaja Salman Rafiq. He said the provincial government was forced to buy medicines from the companies listed by federal government.

He said the plan is being formulated for future purchase of the medicines, adding the suspicious have been taken back from 9,000 patients. TrendPK

UK denies Altaf Hussains arrest

 Talking to the media, British High Commissioner in Islamabad Adam Thomson said that there was no truth in reports regarding the attempt made by Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain to move out of UK besides the news of his arrest in London was also unfounded.

He said that investigation into the murder of Dr Imran Farooq was underway, adding that he had no information about the letter written by MQM chief to former British prime minister Tony Blair.

Lahore chamber beats Indian HC in friendly tie

ISLAMABAD: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) thrashed Indian High Commission in a friendly Twenty20 clash in the capital city of Islamabad on Sunday.

Opting to bat first, Indian team was bundled out for 106 in 16.3 overs.

In reply, Lahore Chamber chased down the target in just nine overs at the loss of only one wicket.

Speaking on this occasion, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister’s visit to India to watch the semi-final clash.

He said that cricket would emerge as winner in the much-hyped encounter. TrendPK

Kadhafi seeks UN, AU probe into Libyan unrest

PARIS: Moamer Kadhafi said he wanted the United Nations or the African Union to probe the unrest rocking Libya and promised investigators free access, in an interview published Sunday.

The strongman, making his first such demand since the outbreak of violent protests against his rule and the ensuing bloody riposte, also warned that the unrest would spell disaster for Europe.

“First of all I would like that an investigatory commission of the United Nations or the African Union comes here to Libya,” he told the French weekly Le Journal du Dimanche.

“We will let this panel work unhampered,” he said, adding that he would be in favour of France “coordinating and leading” the probe body.

Shortly after the unrest broke out, Kadhafi”s son Saif al-Islam, long seen as a possible successor, said he wanted an independent domestic probe into the unrest.

On February 22, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Navi Pillay also called for an independent international investigation and an immediate halt to serious abuses committed by Libyan authorities.

Kadhafi underscored that the violence posing the greatest challenge to his more than four decade rule would have serious repercussions for Europe, which has been facing an uphill battle to stem clandestine immigration, especially from North Africa and Asia.

“Thousands of people from Libya will invade Europe,” he said, “and there will be no-one to stop them.”

Kadhafi repeated an oft-repeated charge that the revolt against his regime was being spearheaded by Al-Qaeda. (AFP)

Pakistan hands over another Mumbai Attack dossier to India

Pakistan has handed over the 13th dossier on Mumbai terror attacks case to India, just ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit to India.
Deputy High Commissioner of India in Islamabad, Rahul Kulshreshth had a meeting with Director General of South Asian issues, Afrasayab, at the foreign office. At this occasion a dossier was handed over to the Deputy High Commissioner of India. Pakistan has also sought further information from the Government of India to facilitate the ongoing trial in Pakistan.

Pakistan hands over 26/11 dossier to India

Islamabad: Pakistan has handed over the 13th dossier on Mumbai terror attacks case to New Delhi just ahead of Obama’s visit to India.

Islamabad has also given detailed and formal information on the proposed 26/11 commission and has requested India to facilitate the visit of the proposed commission.

The dossier was handed over to the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Islamabad, Rahul Kulshreshth.

Pakistan has also sought further information from the Government of India to facilitate the ongoing trial in Pakistan. AGENCIES

Pakistan hands over 26/11 dossier to India

Islamabad: Pakistan has handed over the 13th dossier on Mumbai terror attacks case to New Delhi just ahead of Obama’s visit to India.

Islamabad has also given detailed and formal information on the proposed 26/11 commission and has requested India to facilitate the visit of the proposed commission.

The dossier was handed over to the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Islamabad, Rahul Kulshreshth.

Pakistan has also sought further information from the Government of India to facilitate the ongoing trial in Pakistan. AGENCIES

Police torture case: SC told cops, lawyers on patch-up path

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of a suo moto notice of police torture on lawyers in Lahore till last week of November.
During the course of hearing, member of an inquiry committee formed to look into the matter Kazim Khan told the court that a patch-up is expected between both the estranged parties.
Justice Ramday wondered on the remarks by Kazim Khan in which he said that he fell ill during the investigation of the case, saying that how come a small responsibility make you ill? DCO Lahore Sajjad Bhutta, IG Punjab Tariq Saleem Dogar and Commissioner Lahore also attended the hearing as per earlier orders by the SC.

SAMAA reminds PM his promise

By Zakiya Manzoor

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad’s famous place, Aabpara, and during his visit he noticed a poor girl, Shaista, selling shoppers in the market. PM Gilani took the notice of the condition of minor girl and promised her father that Shaista would be provide quality education by the government.

Aftar a month no official visited Shiasta’s home therefore her father lost hope after being promised by PM Gilani.

SAMAA on Sunday (today) aired the news of PM Gilani’s ignored promise and reminded him to fulfill his promise.

PM Gilani immediately took the notice and order Islamabad Chief Commissioner to visit Shaista’s home.

The Chief Commissioner met Shaista’s father and assured him that Shaista will be admitted in the school tomorrow (Monday). SAMAA

SAMAA reminds PM his promise

By Zakiya Manzoor

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Sunday Bazaar in Islamabad’s famous place, Aabpara, and during his visit he noticed a poor girl, Shaista, selling shoppers in the market. PM Gilani took the notice of the condition of minor girl and promised her father that Shaista would be provide quality education by the government.

Aftar a month no official visited Shiasta’s home therefore her father lost hope after being promised by PM Gilani.

SAMAA on Sunday (today) aired the news of PM Gilani’s ignored promise and reminded him to fulfill his promise.

PM Gilani immediately took the notice and order Islamabad Chief Commissioner to visit Shaista’s home.

The Chief Commissioner met Shaista’s father and assured him that Shaista will be admitted in the school tomorrow (Monday). SAMAA

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