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A man who prevented a suicide attempt has been nominated for the highest civil prize.
A railway worker who lost his life while thwarting a suspected suicide attack along the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border has been nominated for Pakistan’s highest civilian award.
Muhammad Liaqat Ali was celebrated as a national hero after he allegedly thwarted a suspected suicide bomber near a police checkpoint in Jand tehsil of Attock district on Monday, preventing a significant terrorist incident.
Local residents reported that Liaqat Ali was tending to animals near the checkpost when he observed suspicious behavior and challenged the assailant. His prompt intervention allegedly averted significant casualties, albeit he perished in the incident.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz honored the deceased, stating that his sacrifice exemplified remarkable bravery and patriotism. She declared that Liaqat Ali would be proposed for the nation’s highest civilian honor in acknowledgment of his valor and dedication to the country.
The chief minister stated, “Individuals such as Liaqat Ali are the genuine heroes of Pakistan,” noting that he exemplified the utmost sacrifice by giving his life for the safety of others.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the valor of the deceased railway employee, asserting that the entire nation honors his bravery and sacrifice in the struggle against terrorism.
The funeral prayers for Liaqat Ali were conducted at Police Lines Attock, attended by numerous top officials, police officers, and local citizens. A police unit provided a guard of honour at the funeral ceremony.
The Federal Minister for Railways, Hanif Abbasi, sent sympathies to the grieving family and pledged them of governmental assistance. He declared a financial settlement of Rs8 million for the family and stated that the railway government will support them.
The dead is survived by his wife, two boys, and one daughter.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started on a bullish note on Tuesday as the benchmark index regained the 179,000-point level in early trade.
Market statistics showed the KSE-100 Index jumped over 900 points in early trade to 179,405 points.
Market observers said the move was buoyed by restored investor confidence after last session’s turmoil.
The index had closed lower on the last trading day, down 450 points to 178,471 points.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a comeback in market confidence as trading started for the second business day of the week with early gains.
KARACHI: The former director of the Karachi BRT Yellow Line project, Zameer Abbasi, was detained on Monday over financial violations.
Details said that Anti-Corruption Establishment Karachi has detained Zameer Abbasi from Lahore in an intelligence-based operation.
Anti-corruption officials said a complaint was lodged against him on June 10. They added that efforts were being made to shift him from Lahore to Karachi.
It is worth mentioning here that allegations have been made against the project director of illegally releasing over Rs 7 billion to contractors and this led to the inquiry and his detention.
— Security forces stopped a major terrorist conspiracy in Balochistan’s Panjgur district in a timely and information based response, security sources said.
The operation was undertaken in the Jirak area on the basis of secret information and a considerable quantity of weapons and communication equipment was recovered, security sources said. During the operation, the police seized 4 rocket fuses and many improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a vehicle.
Security officials stated the explosive supplies were intended to be used in a possible large-scale terrorist attack, which was being prepared in the region.
They noted that the prompt and professional action by the security forces had prevented serious destruction and protected the area from a possible catastrophe.
This successful operation is a clear sign that the security forces are still a formidable barrier against the anti-peace groups in Balochistan, claimed the security forces.
PSX starts on a positive note, KSE-100 index reclaims 179,000 mark
Former Karachi BRT Yellow Line project director Zameer Abbasi detained.
Security agents avert big terror plot in Panjgur
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