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Committee formed to probe ‘drug peddling, immoral activities’ at Bahawalpur university

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  • Police arrest two university officials for drugs possession.
  • University also begins inquiry in matter.
  • Two officials suspended by university management.

Punjab interim Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi Monday formed a three-member inquiry committee to look into the “drug peddling and immoral activities” at the Islamia University Bahawalpur.

“A high level 3-member team, including a provincial Secretary and two DIGs, will submit an inquiry report within 72 hours. The law will take its course, and all involved in this disgraceful incident will be dealt according to law. Let us strive for a safer and morally upright society,” tweeted Naqvi.

The committee includes Secretary Minerals Babar Aman Babar, along with DIG Amin Bukhari and DIG Raja Faisal, to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the controversy, identify the involved individuals, and present a report to the chief minister.

The issue dates back to the arrest of the university’s Director Finance Mohammad Abu Bakr, who was taken into custody by the police on June 24.

The university official was arrested at a checkpost, where the police found crystal ice and other prohibited drugs in his possession for which he was subsequently charged, Geo News reported.

The university’s chief security officer, Syed Ejaz Hussain Shah, was also arrested by the Baghdad-ul-Jadeed police under the same circumstances three days ago. It was only after the police had confiscated the mobile phones of both the university officials that they later had the forensics done.

The inappropriate videos, images of students and officials, as well as chats, were found in their confiscated mobile phones in the wake of which the police submitted a comprehensive report to the Punjab chief minister.

As per reports, the two arrests were made after the police acted upon internal information. The university has already termed the episode “unfortunate,” stating that the institution has taken action against it.

The university also said that it had received 22 such complaints. Later, however, the Vice Chancellor Dr Athar Mehboob wrote to the Punjab inspector general, mentioning that the police had taken illegal action against the university officials and demanded a probe committee comprising senior officials look into the issue in a transparent manner.

Denying any illegal activity, he added that people who are afraid of the university’s development are trying to defame it.

The university also formed an internal committee to probe the matter ahead of which both the suspects have also been suspended.

The university also announced to conduct a drug test of all its employees, including the VC himself — a decision taken due to the arrest of its officials.

The IUB public relations department, in a press statement, claimed that the university had adopted zero tolerance against drugs on its campus, as per the Higher Education Commission (HEC) directive and guidelines.

Police said that the forensics of the mobile phones have been completed, while records of outgoing and incoming calls made using the phones of the suspects have also been included in the report.

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PTI and JUI (Sherani) decide to proceed by consensus.

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sherani) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have agreed to proceed together.

Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani, the leader of JUI (Sherani), met with Barrister Dr. Saif, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Information Advisor.

The conference also included former senator Aslam Buledi and former federal minister Muhammad Ali Durrani.

The discussion focused on promoting reconciliation, political cooperation, and collective progress in the country. In addition, Barrister Dr. Saif read Fatiha and expressed sympathy for Maulana Sherani’s wife’s demise.

Barrister Saif recognized Maulana Sherani as a respected religious and political person, a senior member of parliament, and an expert in constitutional law during the meeting. He said that Maulana Sherani’s services are greatly valued by PTI founder Imran Khan and the party, and they hope he will play an active role in promoting trust, cooperation, and national reconciliation.

Maulana Sherani was invited to visit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by Barrister Saif on behalf of KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani emphasized the importance of reconciliation in guiding the nation away from conflict and proposed that Muhammad Ali Durrani be instrumental in promoting this process.

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‘Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan’ is a new song teased by ISPR for Solidarity Day

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A new anthem, “Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan,” was issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday (tomorrow) in honor of Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Every year on February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day is commemorated to show solidarity with the people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.

Renowned musician Ahmed Jahanzeb sings the song, which sends a powerful message of solidarity and dedication to the liberation fighters of Held Kashmir.

Imran Raza wrote the words, while Irfan Saleem and Kamran Khan composed the music.

The song was composed especially to commemorate the momentous day and to reaffirm support for the courageous and tenacious people of Kashmir, who are fighting for their right to self-determination, as guaranteed by the documents of united nations

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