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In Abyei, a Pakistani peacekeeping team was ambushed, killing a soldier.

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Two officers also injured when convoy of Pakistani peacekeepers ambushed in disputed region, says ISPR

A Pakistani soldier of peacekeeping mission was martyred and two officers were injured in Abyei — disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

It said a convoy of Pakistani peacekeepers was ambushed in Abyei while escorting two local patients to a hospital on January 28.

“Pakistani peacekeepers responded effectively and forced the militants to retreat. However, during exchange of fire, Sepoy Muhammad Tariq (resident of Badin, Sindh) embraced martyrdom while four individuals including two officers were injured,” it added.

According to the military’s media wing, Pakistan’s peacekeeping forces have always stood out for their professionalism and commitment to duty.

Up to 181 Pakistani peacekeepers are said to have lost their lives up to this point while defending international peace.

“Under the auspices of the United Nations, Pakistan remains committed to its role as a responsible member of the international community and will continue to contribute towards global peace and stability.”

António Guterres expressed his “deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ghana and Pakistan, as well as to the families of the deceased civilians” in a statement released by UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric.

The UN stated on Monday that fighting between competing communities in a disputed area that is claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan has killed 54 people, including two UN personnel, and it is asking for calm.

Local authorities report that fighting started over the weekend in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich region that borders both countries.

According to a statement from UNISFA, the organisation “strongly condemns these attacks against civilians and peacekeepers.”

“Currently, according to local authorities, 52 civilians have lost their lives, while 64 others are said to be gravely wounded,” said the statement.

According to the report, on Sunday, “while transporting affected civilians from a UNISFA base to a hospital,” troops were fired upon.

There was a martyred Pakistani peacekeeper and “four uniformed personnel

The UN demanded calm on Monday after 54 people, including two UN staff members, were murdered in violence between rival communities in a disputed region that is claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan.

Fighting broke out over the weekend in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich territory that borders both countries, according to local authorities.

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President and Prime Minister Offer Condolences for Lives Lost in Multan Tanker Explosion

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Following an LPG-supply truck explosion in Multan that claimed five lives and injured numerous more, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have offered their condolences.

The President prayed for the deceased souls and expressed sympathy to the families in a statement.

The prime minister offered up prayers for the departed and asked the grieving family to have patience.

He hoped for the injured people’s quick recovery as well.

Prime Minister Shehbaz ordered the investigation of the truck explosion’s cause and the implementation of preventative steps to ensure that similar occurrences do not occur in the future.

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The National Minority Commission Act 2024 is approved by the federal cabinet.

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On Tuesday, the National Minority Commission Act 2024 was adopted by the federal cabinet.

An eight-point agenda was discussed at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, which was presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

There were presentations of the Rightsizing Committee’s recommendations regarding federal institutions. There was also discussion about combining the Narcotics Division with the Ministry of Interior and putting the Aviation Division under the Ministry of Defense.

Decisions made by the preceding Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) meeting were approved by the government.

Speaking at the gathering, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged proactive measures to tackle the issues facing the education system.

“This will be a major national service,” he said, urging the Education Minister to work closely with the provinces to promote education.

The prime minister noted that the bulk of Pakistan’s 22.8 million unschooled children are girls.

The prime minister called the restart of PIA flights to Europe a significant accomplishment. In order to simplify travel for Pakistani passengers, he expressed optimism that flights to Britain would also restart.

Shehbaz Sharif announced the opening of a new crossing point at Panjgur on the Pakistan-Iran border, claiming it will encourage lawful trade and aid in the fight against smuggling. He praised Iran for helping to open the new crossing point.

The prime minister was pleased to see Kurram’s situation return to normal. According to him, the region was receiving food supplies and medications. “I am confident that all parties involved will work together to maintain peace,” he said.

According to the prime minister, the security forces are still fighting terrorists. In Balochistan, he claimed, 27 terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation.

He paid homage to security personnel’s sacrifices, saying they would live on in memory. He pledged to eradicate Fitna al Khwarij completely and emphasized that peace would be restored in the nation, just as it had been in 2018 under Nawaz Sharif’s leadership.

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GHQ Attack Case: Hearing Postponed Until January 6; ATC Indicts Former MNA Bilal Ijaz

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The hearing in the GHQ attack case has been postponed to January 6 after the Anti-Terrorism Court charged former MNA Bilal Ijaz.

The hearing in Rawalpindi was presided over by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah.

The decision to release the PTI founder’s and other people’s video was also postponed.

For lack of specifics, the court also denied former MPA Latasab Satti’s request to proceed with umrah.

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