Tension prevails in Rawalpindi after firing incident

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RAWALPINDI: Tension prevailed at Adiala Road of the city after exchange of fire between two rival groups, TrendPK reported on Saturday.

Eye witnesses told media that some people, both from rival groups started firing on each other from top of buildings.

The road was closed for traffic after the incident and nearby markets were also closed.

One laborer became hurt in the incident that was taken to a hospital for treatment. TrendPK

Rawalpindi: Suspect held with shotgun in Milad procession

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RAWALPINDI: Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested a suspected person with weapon at a religious procession taken out to observe Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him), TrendPK reports.
 
Police said the suspect, dressed in security guard uniform, was arrested while he was walking along the procession carrying a shot gun in his hand.

“He has been arrested and weapon is seized…we are further investigating if he was really a security guard,” an official told TrendPK, sans revealing identity of the suspect.
 
The Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) is being celebrated across the country on Sunday with great reverence and religious zeal. Special security arrangements have be made to maintain law and order across the country on the occasion.

It’s a public holiday today.

Rallies, conferences and other special programs are being arranged by religious parties in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other cities, with TV channels and radio stations arranging especial transition on the day. TrendPK

Pak girl student makes world record in O-Level exams

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KARACHI: A brilliant Pakistan girl student Sumbul Syed has made world record after taking nine As and getting top position in English literature globally, TrendPK reported on Friday.

Sumbul Syed is a resident of Karachi and she has obtained 9 As out of eleven papers while secured first position world over in O-Level’s exams of English literature.

The proud of Pakistan student Sumbul said while commenting on her achievement that she never thought it before that not only in Pakistan but she will get top position in entire world. TrendPK

Protests in Rawalpindi, Islamabad as CNG strike continues

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Rawalpindi: The CNG dealers continued their strike in Punjab, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday, triggering protests in various cities, TrendPK reports.

Chairman CNG Owners Association accused government of unfair distribution of the fuel while Secretary Petroleum Ministry claims petroleum prices were raised after consultation with CNG dealers.

The dealers rejected raise in gas prices, saying it would put an extra burden on the masses who were already groaning under inflation.

CNG dealers in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad went on an indefinite strike on Sunday at the end of the three-day weekly closure, shutting down filling stations in Punjab and Potohar region.

The strike was observed against latest increase in prices and ban on provision of CNG to public transport vehicles with kits installed on the rooftops or beneath the seats.

The closure multiplied miseries of commuters as they were faced the worst situation, prompting protest demonstrations in Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and other cities.

Hundreds of protestors, including transporters and traders, gathered at Adiyala road of Rawalpindi and staged protest demonstration, shutting down markets and business activities.

In Islamabad, the trader community suspended business activities in the federal capital where hundreds of people took to roads in protest against the CNG closure. They urged the government to withdraw the recent increase in prices for both CNG and domestic consumers.

Long queues of vehicles were seen outside filling stations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with local residents criticizing both the government and filling station owners for closing supply for five days running.

The government has directed CNG station owners in Punjab to shut down filling stations for six hours a day.

Sources said the decision was taken by Sui Northern Gas Company. In the first phase, they said, it would be implemented in Lahore and Sheikhupura where the fuel supply to gas stations would be suspended for three hours in morning and evening, 6 pm to 9 pm. — TrendPK

Commanders call for end to anti-Pakistan diatribe

The Chief of the Army Staff called the Corps Commanders  Conference at the GHQ in Rawalpindi Saturday morning.

The commanders held a marathon session at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and discussed the security situation threadbare in the wake of strained Pak-US ties and aggressive statements by the US civilian and military leadership against Pakistan.

The military brass discussed the matters related to national security and the regional situation.

US Central Command chief General James Mattis met COAS Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the General Headquarters the other day. General Kayani expressed grave concern over infiltration of militants from the Afghanistan side and made it clear that Pakistan would not tolerate any such incursions in the future. He asked General Mattis to make sure that the Afghan soil is not used against Pakistan.

The COAS also lodged strong protest with Gen Mattis over the statements of US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta and Admiral Mullen calling the statements contrary to ground realities. He said the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the war on terror demonstrated Pakistan’s commitment to eliminate militancy.

Shawal moon likely to be sighted today: Met Dept

According to a statement issued by the Metrological Department, environment would be clear and candid in mostly Sothern parts of the country due to which the there is dominant possibility of moon sighting.

However, the moon would not be sighted in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

According to scientific approach, the age of new moon should be 31 hours and at present, the age of moon is more than 34 hours. After the sunset, the duration of moon sighting should be, at least, 41 minutes and it would be approximately 40 minutes along with the coastal areas.

According to the Met Department, there are other angles which may helpful for moon sighting.

Trains failing to catch up with schedule

In the holy month of Ramzan, the faithful suffered at Peshawar Railway Station due to the late arrival of Khyber Mail from Karachi. Quetta Express going towards Quetta from Peshawar was cancelled due to unavailability of engine.

People protested against non-provision of locomotives to Awami Express and Khyber Mail at Peshawar Railway Station. Jaafar Express, from Quetta to Rawalpindi, reached Multan after 9 hours delay. People suffered a lot in the hot weather. The timely departure of number of trains from Lahore Railway Station could not be made possible. People are forced to stay at railway stations during Sehr and Iftar.

Heavy rain drowns many areas of Lahore

Heavy rain hit Lahore and its suburbs which gave relief to the citizens from hot and humid weather.

The heavy rain also caused problems for the citizens as rainwater accumulated in the low-lying areas while heavy showers also created traffic problems as roads remained submerged in water, suspending routine life for quite some time.

Most streets and roads in the city were inundated with rainwater, exposing the planning of the departments concerned.
According to the Met Office the city received about 81mm rain.

Rain also showered in different cities of the province including Gujranwala, Kasur, Faisalabad, Gujrat, Sialkot, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Heavy rains spark flood warning

According to the Met Office, recent spell of rains will continue for the next 24 hours.

Heavy rain in Rawalpindi caused Nala Lai to swell. Warning of middle and high level flood in Nala Dek, Aik, Bhaid, Basntar, Palkho and Hisri has also been issued.

BB murder case: ATC receives orders to grant bail to Saud, Shehzad

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) hearing Benazir’s assassination lawsuit has received orders to grant bail to Saud Aziz and Khurrum Shehzad against bail bond, TrendPK reported.

It should be mentioned here that Rawalpindi’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Saud Aziz and former Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Shehzad are accused in Benazir Bhutto’s murder case. TrendPK

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