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Security personnel in Balochistan were praised by the President and the Prime Minister for removing 17 terrorists.
- President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, thanked the security forces for conducting successful intelligence-based operations in various regions of Balochistan and expressed their gratitude for their professionalism and bravery.
The President Secretariat Media Wing said in a press statement that the president appreciated the effective counter-terrorism operations in Mastung, Noshki, Zehri, Khuzdar and Kech districts that led to the elimination of 17 terrorists.
He reaffirmed that the total elimination of the menace of terrorism, sponsored and backed from outside, was a major priority.
President Zardari said that the malicious objectives of Fitna al-Hindustan and its sponsors would never succeed.
The prime minister lauded the security forces for murdering 17 terrorists linked with Fitna al-Hindustan and working under Indian patronage, the PM Office Media Wing said in a news statement.
The sacrifices and services offered by the military forces and law enforcement agencies in safeguarding the country’s security and stability were highly treasured by the nation, he said.
The prime minister said the accomplishments made by the security forces in the fight against terrorism were a reflection of the collective commitment and solidarity of the whole nation.
He reiterated that the malicious goals of terrorist elements acting under Indian backing would be prevented at all costs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif further emphasised that counter-terrorism operations would continue until full eradication of terrorism from the country. He reaffirmed that the administration was standing shoulder to shoulder with the security forces and law enforcement authorities to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
Prime minister pledged to decisively combat every conspiracy hatched to undermine Pakistan’s peace, stability and development.
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.
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