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NWFP starts action against 155 officials
Thursday, January 14, 2010
By Riaz Khan Daudzai
PESHAWAR: The NWFP government has initiated action against officials having links to the militants in the Malakand division and other parts of the province.
Briefing the media at the end of the 18th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Wednesday, Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain, who is also the spokesperson for the provincial government, said so far, action had been initiated against 155 officials of different departments.
The lists of these officials had been sent to their respective departments to take action against them under the Removal from Services Act. Mian Iftikhar said the officials having proven links with the militants included 120 from education, 12 from health, six from Levies, four from the police, three from public health and 10 from other departments. The minister, however, did not mention the former commissioner of Malakand Division, Syed Muhammad Javed, who was arrested for his alleged links with the militants but released later.
The minister said the Education Department terminated the services of 11 such officials while show-cause notices were issued to eight others. He said the cabinet took exception to the slow pace of working of the Education Department in taking action against these officials and directed their respective departments to accelerate it.
To a question, he said that majority of the officials having links with militants were below Grade 15 and their involvement may include cooperation, provision of information and collaboration with the terrorists. Majority of them belong to Malakand division, he added.
The minister said the divisional commissioners were directed to furnish the lists of such officials in the last cabinet meeting so that they could be removed from service and their properties confiscated.
About the direct payment of funds to the province, the minister said except for the Rs 360 million provided by the US to the province, the NWFP had got no direct assistance so far. He said only one of the donors fulfilled its promise so far and provided funds for rehabilitation work in Khawas Koroona in Buner.
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
By Riaz Khan Daudzai
PESHAWAR: The NWFP government has initiated action against officials having links to the militants in the Malakand division and other parts of the province.
Briefing the media at the end of the 18th meeting of the provincial cabinet on Wednesday, Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain, who is also the spokesperson for the provincial government, said so far, action had been initiated against 155 officials of different departments.
The lists of these officials had been sent to their respective departments to take action against them under the Removal from Services Act. Mian Iftikhar said the officials having proven links with the militants included 120 from education, 12 from health, six from Levies, four from the police, three from public health and 10 from other departments. The minister, however, did not mention the former commissioner of Malakand Division, Syed Muhammad Javed, who was arrested for his alleged links with the militants but released later.
The minister said the Education Department terminated the services of 11 such officials while show-cause notices were issued to eight others. He said the cabinet took exception to the slow pace of working of the Education Department in taking action against these officials and directed their respective departments to accelerate it.
To a question, he said that majority of the officials having links with militants were below Grade 15 and their involvement may include cooperation, provision of information and collaboration with the terrorists. Majority of them belong to Malakand division, he added.
The minister said the divisional commissioners were directed to furnish the lists of such officials in the last cabinet meeting so that they could be removed from service and their properties confiscated.
About the direct payment of funds to the province, the minister said except for the Rs 360 million provided by the US to the province, the NWFP had got no direct assistance so far. He said only one of the donors fulfilled its promise so far and provided funds for rehabilitation work in Khawas Koroona in Buner.
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Army has done a lot of reconstruction initiatives in Swat Buner Dir and other places. In the end, it is government job to ensure infrastructure projects and reconstruction of institutions as well as running day to day affairs --while it is job of police to ensure law and order.
It should be properly disbursed, not eaten away by certain people
It should be properly disbursed, not eaten away by certain people
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Holbrooke lauds Pak Army | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online
Holbrooke lauds Pak Army
Published: January 15, 2010
SWAT (Online) - US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that US admires the sacrifices rendered by people of Swat and Pakistan Army for peace in the area, saying that we would play our role for the rehabilitation of Swat and Malakand.
Holbrooke arrived in Swat amid tight security on Thursday. Addressing to jirga comprising Nazims and Naib Nazims, Holbrooke said that US admires the professionalism and capabilities of the Pakistan Army who with the support of locals purged Swat of militancy in short period of time and established law and order there. He said the terrorists are friends of nobody rather they are enemies of humanity and Pakistan. He said that we are fully cognizant of the destruction caused by terrorists in the region and funds would be granted for reconstruction and development projects in the region. He added that America would not leave Pakistan in the lurch. He said that we are providing $175 million for the education sector of Pakistan.
During his visit, Holbrooke was also given briefing by the high-level military and civil officers. Operation In-charge Maj Gen Ashfaq Nadeem briefed him about results of ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat. Nadeem told him that the region is fully under control of the security forces and civil structure is in place there. Earlier, Holbrooke visited the area on helicopter to have a birds eye view of the destruction caused during the Taliban rule and military operation.
The security was beefed up in Swat and other areas on his arrival. Curfew has been imposed in Saidu Sharif for indefinite period.
Holbrooke lauds Pak Army
Published: January 15, 2010
SWAT (Online) - US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke has said that US admires the sacrifices rendered by people of Swat and Pakistan Army for peace in the area, saying that we would play our role for the rehabilitation of Swat and Malakand.
Holbrooke arrived in Swat amid tight security on Thursday. Addressing to jirga comprising Nazims and Naib Nazims, Holbrooke said that US admires the professionalism and capabilities of the Pakistan Army who with the support of locals purged Swat of militancy in short period of time and established law and order there. He said the terrorists are friends of nobody rather they are enemies of humanity and Pakistan. He said that we are fully cognizant of the destruction caused by terrorists in the region and funds would be granted for reconstruction and development projects in the region. He added that America would not leave Pakistan in the lurch. He said that we are providing $175 million for the education sector of Pakistan.
During his visit, Holbrooke was also given briefing by the high-level military and civil officers. Operation In-charge Maj Gen Ashfaq Nadeem briefed him about results of ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat. Nadeem told him that the region is fully under control of the security forces and civil structure is in place there. Earlier, Holbrooke visited the area on helicopter to have a birds eye view of the destruction caused during the Taliban rule and military operation.
The security was beefed up in Swat and other areas on his arrival. Curfew has been imposed in Saidu Sharif for indefinite period.
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RAWALPINDI, Jan 14 (APP): Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Chakdarra, village Dakorak near Charbagh and apprehended three suspects operation Rah-e-Rast in Malakand division.
Security forces conducted search and clearance operation on a house in Odigram and Nawa Kalle. Huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered.
As many as 29,599 cash cards have been issued to displaced families of Waziristan.
Security forces conducted search and clearance operation on a house in Odigram and Nawa Kalle. Huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered.
As many as 29,599 cash cards have been issued to displaced families of Waziristan.
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KOHAT: Bullet-riddled bodies of five suspected militants were found in the Akhorwal area, Darra Adamkhel, on Friday. Sources said unidentified gunmen had killed and dumped the bodies of the five militants at a deserted area in Akhorwal. They were identified as Imran, Jalal, Sohail, Shoaib and Shahid.
The people of Akhorwal village told security forces about the bodies, which were taken into custody and later, handed over to their relatives. No group or individual claimed responsibility for the killings. However, the sources said they were allegedly involved in militancy in the area.
Our Mingora correspondent adds: Bodies of two militants were found dumped in Khwazakhela Tehsil of Swat, while security forces arrested a suspected militant during a search operation elsewhere in the district on Friday. Sources said the bullet-riddled bodies of alleged militants, identified as Ali Rehman and Raza Khan, were found in the Chankoi area in Khwazakhela.
Meanwhile, security forces carried out a search operation in Charbagh Tehsil and arrested a suspected person whose identity could not be ascertained yet. Arms, including eight mortar shells, rifle and bomb, were also seized. In another action, security forces raided a godown in the Kanju area and recovered five hand grenades and several cartridges.
Bodies of seven militants found in Darra, Swat
The people of Akhorwal village told security forces about the bodies, which were taken into custody and later, handed over to their relatives. No group or individual claimed responsibility for the killings. However, the sources said they were allegedly involved in militancy in the area.
Our Mingora correspondent adds: Bodies of two militants were found dumped in Khwazakhela Tehsil of Swat, while security forces arrested a suspected militant during a search operation elsewhere in the district on Friday. Sources said the bullet-riddled bodies of alleged militants, identified as Ali Rehman and Raza Khan, were found in the Chankoi area in Khwazakhela.
Meanwhile, security forces carried out a search operation in Charbagh Tehsil and arrested a suspected person whose identity could not be ascertained yet. Arms, including eight mortar shells, rifle and bomb, were also seized. In another action, security forces raided a godown in the Kanju area and recovered five hand grenades and several cartridges.
Bodies of seven militants found in Darra, Swat
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No 23/2010-ISPR Dated: January 16, 2010
Swat Malakand Operation Rah-e-Rast
Swat Malakand Operation Rah-e-Rast
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Six suspects arrested in Rah-e-Rast
RAWALPINDI, Jan 16 (APP): During last 24 hours, security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Jabrai Chinkolai near Khawazakhela, Gidar Sar near Shangla, Shin Bargane, Shalun near Shalpin, Chungai near Than and apprenhended six suspected terrorists during operation Rahie-Rah-e-Rast in Malakand division.
RAWALPINDI, Jan 16 (APP): During last 24 hours, security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Jabrai Chinkolai near Khawazakhela, Gidar Sar near Shangla, Shin Bargane, Shalun near Shalpin, Chungai near Than and apprenhended six suspected terrorists during operation Rahie-Rah-e-Rast in Malakand division.
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Troops kill 21 Taliban in Swat, FATA
RAWALPINDI/MOHMAND: Security forces on Tuesday killed at least 21 Taliban in various clashes in Swat and FATA, while two soldiers were also martyred.
According to the ISPR, security forces exchanged fire with the Taliban near Kunar Sar area in Admi Kot, Waziristan. They killed 10 Taliban and apprehended another five during a search operation, while six Taliban were killed and five arrested in search operations in various parts of Swat.
In Jandola Sector, two soldiers were martyred in a bomb blast near Janata, where the forces defused three roadside bombs.
Separately, five Taliban – including local commander Hamad – were killed when militants opened fire at members of a peace committee in Baizai tehsil, Mohmand Agency. Two committee members were killed and two others injured in the clash. Separately, law enforcement agencies arrested a suspected Kashmiri woman in a shopping centre raid in Haleemzai tehsil. staff report/app
RAWALPINDI/MOHMAND: Security forces on Tuesday killed at least 21 Taliban in various clashes in Swat and FATA, while two soldiers were also martyred.
According to the ISPR, security forces exchanged fire with the Taliban near Kunar Sar area in Admi Kot, Waziristan. They killed 10 Taliban and apprehended another five during a search operation, while six Taliban were killed and five arrested in search operations in various parts of Swat.
In Jandola Sector, two soldiers were martyred in a bomb blast near Janata, where the forces defused three roadside bombs.
Separately, five Taliban – including local commander Hamad – were killed when militants opened fire at members of a peace committee in Baizai tehsil, Mohmand Agency. Two committee members were killed and two others injured in the clash. Separately, law enforcement agencies arrested a suspected Kashmiri woman in a shopping centre raid in Haleemzai tehsil. staff report/app
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ISPR UPDATE 24 JANUARY 2010
Swat Malakand Operation Rah-e-Rast.
a. Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Doghalgai near Biha, Sambat near Matta, Damghar near Kanju, Zulmkot near Thana Barari near Khawazakhela, Sambat and Bama Khela near Matta, Allahabad near Charbagh, Nagwa near Barikot and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunitions.
b. 3 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Mangaltan near Charbagh and Tighak near Tutan Banda.
ISPR UPDATE 24 JANUARY 2010
Swat Malakand Operation Rah-e-Rast.
a. Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Doghalgai near Biha, Sambat near Matta, Damghar near Kanju, Zulmkot near Thana Barari near Khawazakhela, Sambat and Bama Khela near Matta, Allahabad near Charbagh, Nagwa near Barikot and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunitions.
b. 3 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Mangaltan near Charbagh and Tighak near Tutan Banda.
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MINGORA: A militant commander Sher Alam was killed in an armed clash with security forces in the Swat's Tehsil Bahrain. - AFP
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cant wait till the JF-17 takes over this CAS role!
Myself waiting patiently for it to fly in the sky of Peshawar and bomb the arse out of those Taliban aholes.
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