Pakistan

Ahead of CM elections, govt appoints Faisal Shahkar as new IG Punjab

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2 years ago

Farwa

Faisal Shahkar replaces Rao Sardar with immediate effect.
Transfer comes after the approval of federal government.
Shahkar is a BS-22 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan.

LAHORE: The government Friday appointed Faisal Shahkar as the new inspector general Punjab ahead of the closely watched election for the province’s chief minister.

According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, Shahkar — a BS-22 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan — has been transferred and posted as a provincial police officer with the approval of the federal government.

Shahkar, who was previously serving as the Inspector General of Pakistan Railways Police (PRP), has replaced Rao Sardar with immediate effect. Furthermore, Sardar has taken over his successor’s post at the railways.

Earlier, sources told Geo News that top-ranking government officials — IG Punjab and Chief Secretary Kamran Afzal — sent their transfer requests to the incumbent government a few days back,

Their requests came after PTI Chairman Imran Khan, following the party’s win in the recently-held Punjab by-election, warned that he remembers the name of “every police and government official involved” in activities against his party.

‘Rao don’t run away from Punjab’

PTI leader Shahbaz Gill told media persons that the government hasn’t changed and the incumbent inspector-general has made a “run” for it.

“IG Punjab Rao Sardar sahab, don’t run away from Punjab,” he said, warning that everyone will be dealt with after PTI wins the election.

He also said that the people would deal with those involved in hooliganism.

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PTI presents seven nominations to Imran Khan for the judicial commission.

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13 hours ago

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has proposed seven individuals to its founder, Imran Khan, for consideration as founding members of PTI for membership in the next Judicial Commission.

None of the nominated individuals are attorneys; rather, the roster includes four Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) and three senators.

The proposed MNAs are Umar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Mohammad Khan, and Aamir Dogar, while the senators are Shibli Faraz, Mohsen Aziz, and Aun Abbas Bapi. Sources suggest that the Judicial Commission will include one opposition member from both the National Assembly and the Senate.

The PTI founder will evaluate and endorse two names from the suggested list, which will then be sent to the Speaker for future actions.

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Pakistan’s gold prices are slightly declining.

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3 days ago

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Pakistani gold prices saw a slight decline on Monday, following a significant increase, in line with worldwide market patterns.

According to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs900 in the local market, ending at Rs283,400.

The cost of 10 grams of 24-karat gold also decreased by Rs771, reaching Rs242,970.

On Monday, the price of gold fell by $9 on the global market as well, to $2,739 an ounce, with an extra $20 premium.

However, the local market’s silver prices were stable at Rs3,350 per tola, untouched by the recent fluctuations in gold prices.

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During Punjab’s anti-polio campaign, polio workers will provide drops to children as young as five.

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3 days ago

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During the October 28–November 3 anti-polio campaign in Punjab, polio workers will knock on every house in the province, including those in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.

In Punjab, 20 million youngsters will receive anti-polio drops in total.