Emergency Inter-Provincial Meeting Convenesed By PM Today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has summoned an emergency inter-provincial meeting here on Thursday on the insistence of Sindh and Balochistan governments after Punjab refused to lift ban on inter-provincial movement of sugar, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
The sources said this serious situation has emerged after the Chief Secretaries of both the provinces talked to their counterpart in Punjab for lifting of the ban on sugar movement, but the latter did not agree to relax ban despite Prime Minister’s instructions.
Sugar price in Punjab is below Rs 50 per kg whereas in Balochistan and Sindh prices are Rs 60 per kg and Rs 55 per kg, respectively. The sources said Prime Minister Gilani has also directed the Chief Ministers of four provinces to ensure their presence in the meeting for a consensus decision.
On August 22, 2009, Prime Minister chaired a meeting on sugar crisis, which was attended by the concerned federal ministers, federal secretaries and high officials of the provincial governments. Prime Minister was briefed on the overall situation of sugar price and its availability in the country.
AFTER DETAILED DISCUSSION, THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS WERE TAKEN:
(i) ex-mill price of sugar will be Rs 45/- per kg inclusive of all taxes;
(ii) ex-mill price of Rs 45/- per kg will be applicable through out Pakistan;
(iii) price will be for three months starting from 1st of Ramadan;
(iv) for the next three months government will reduce its taxes including GST by 50 percent ;
(v) Minister for Industries and Production will ensure that the 100,000 tons of sugar will be supplied by TCP during the month of Ramazan and be available to the consumers at Rs 38 per kg;
(vi) TCP and USC will seek assistance from the Provinces for effective monitoring and checking of the sale of sugar through USC outlets; (vi) there will be no restriction on inter-provincial movement of sugar and wheat; (vii) since Balochistan does not have any sugar mills, its needs will be met through the mills located in other provinces without any restriction; and (viii) Prime Minister will invite all the Chief Ministers and other stake-holders within a fortnight to formulate a long term strategy for sugar.
While winding up the discussion Prime Minister had emphasised that the consumers should not face any difficulty in availability of essential commodities particularly sugar during the holy month of Ramazan. He also observed that the above decisions have been arrived at with the consensus of all the provinces and will be implemented.
Emergency Inter-Provincial Meeting Convenesed By PM Today was first posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:06 am.
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Clashes Rocked Swat Ten Militant Killed
MINGORA: At least 10 militants were killed and six captured in an early morning clash with security forces in Swat, reports ARY NEWS.
According to the channel, a group of militants were attempting to enter Mingora – chief town of one-time tourist heaven, by crossing Swat river when they confronted with the security forces.
Ten militants were killed in the exchange of fire while six others were arrested who were later shifted to an unknown location for further investigations.
Clashes Rocked Swat Ten Militant Killed was first posted on September 17, 2009 at 11:11 am.
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Operation In Swat, 15 Militant Killed by Forces
September 1, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
Mingora: Security forces killed at least 15 Taliban militants in clashes scattered throughout the Swat Valley, northwest on Monday.
Soldiers searching for militants after Sunday’s attack in the training center Mingora police claiming 17 lives met resistance in several sectors, and the battles that erupted in early Monday left 30 people dead, reports said.
Army statement said separately Monday, 15 more militants were killed in security sweeps of five other areas in the last 24 hours and two soldiers were killed.
Meanwhile, a major security operation has also been launched against militants in Tehsil Bara of Khyber Agency, the channel said.
Operation In Swat, 15 Militant Killed by Forces was first posted on September 1, 2009 at 11:52 am.
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Clash In Malakand 5 Militant Killed
SWAT: Five militants were killed during a clash between security forces and militants in Malakand.
According to sources, five militants were killed during a clash in Thana area of Malakand Agency on Friday morning. Large arms and explosive cache was also recovered from their possession. The militants were reportedly foreigners whose bodies have been placed in the local hospital for identification.
Meanwhile, Swat media center announced curfew relaxation till 11:00 pm in Mingora, Fizzaghat, Charbagh, Kanju and Kabal whereas curfew will be eased till 6:00 pm in Matta, Khawazakhela, Darashkhela, Madeen and Peochar.
Clash In Malakand 5 Militant Killed was first posted on August 28, 2009 at 11:16 am.
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Encounter In Jammu and Kashmir 3 Militant Killed
DODA: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in a remote village in DodaEncounter In Jammu and Kashmir 3 Militant Killed district on Friday.
On a tip-off, a joint team of Rashtriya Rifle troops and Special Task Force of police launched an operation in Tagan Dhar area, nearly 50 kms from Jammu, police said.
On seeing the security forces, militants opened fire at them and in the ensuing encounter, three militants of the LeT outfit were killed, they said.
The bodies of the militants are yet to be recovered as intermittent exchange of firing was still continuing in the area.
Encounter In Jammu and Kashmir 3 Militant Killed was first posted on June 5, 2009 at 8:05 pm.
