Court dismisses bail pleas of accused in APPC’s corruption scam

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Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 6:16 PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): A special court on Wednesday dismissed the bail petitions of three accused involved in a multimillion rupees corruption scam of Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC), the state run news agency.

Special Judge Central heard the post-arrest bail petitions of three accused including Project Director Muhammad Ghawas Khan, former Deputy Director Musawar Imran and Ex-Chief Computer Engineer Saad Mudassar.

During the hearing, APP’s Legal Advisor Sardar Yaqoob Mastoi argued that all the accused were members of the procurement committee and they submitted 60 cheques to Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) through forged signatures. The lawyer said that 124 million rupees of the tax-payers were looted by the accused through corrupt practices in government institution.

The advocate argued that the lower court had terminated the bails of the accused but they managed to escape. The three accused have caused millions of rupees in losses to the national news organization through corruption, he maintained.

After hearing the arguments, the court rejected the bail petitions of the three accused.

It should be noted that the FIA Anti-Corruption Cell has registered a corruption case against the accused including Ghawas Khan, Saad Mudassar and Musawar Imran, Bilal Zafar (Deputy Director Cyber Wing Ministry of Information), Arshad Majeed Chaudhry (Manager Accounts), Ziaullah Bhutto (Director Admin & P&D), officials of M/s Tejari Pakistan Private Limited, M/s New Horizon, M/s Artech System, M/s Media Links under Sections 34.409, 420, 468, 471, PPC r/w 5(2) 47 PCA.

16 shops sealed for decanting

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Imran Munir

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Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 6:14 PM

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FAISALABAD, Aug 21 (APP):The civil defence department sealed 16 shops over illegal decanting in various parts of the city on Wednesday.

According to official sources, cases were also registered against six shopkeepers for running gas decanting business.

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Election Tribunal dismisses Sarfraz Bugti’s competence plea

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Kamran Muraad

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Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 6:09 PM

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QUETTA, Aug 21 (APP):The Election Tribunal of Balochistan on Wednesday dismissed the petition filed against the competence of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.

The Election Tribunal consisting of Justice Rozi Khan had reserved the decision on the completion of the hearing last day.

On behalf of the government, Advocate General Balochistan Asif Ali pursued the case in the Election Tribunal.

Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s eligibility for PB-10 was challenged by Nawabzada Ghoram Bugti.

Pakistani batsman Saim Ayub plays shot during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 6:07 PM

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APP17-210824Rawalpindi — APP17-210824 RAWALPINDI: August 21 - Pakistani batsman Saim Ayub plays shot during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Pakistani batsman Saim Ayub plays shot during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. — APP17-210824
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RAWALPINDI: August 21 – Pakistani batsman Shan Masood plays shot during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Commissioner inspects matriculation supplementary exam centre

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Imran Munir

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Wed, 21 Aug 2024, 6:06 PM

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LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):Lahore Divisional Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood visited the Government Higher Secondary Girls School at Chowburji on Wednesday, which has been designated as a supplementary examination centre for matriculation students.

During his visit, the commissioner noted that 70 examination centres have been established across the board for the supplementary exams. He observed that the morning session featured the English (compulsory) paper and reviewed the lists of examinees, seating arrangements, and attendance sheets.

Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood emphasized a strict no-entry policy for unauthorized individuals at examination centers. He confirmed that, following divisional administration directives, all authorized officers are conducting inspections of the centers. The commissioner also checked student attendance against the photographic roll number lists and ensured that classroom walls were clear of any unauthorized writing.

Additionally, Commissioner reviewed the attendance of the examination staff and issued a warning that any violations of the examination protocol would lead to strict action.

Bangladesh players celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Abdullah Shafique during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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APP10-210824Rawalpindi — APP10-210824 RAWALPINDI: August 21 - Bangladesh players celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Abdullah Shafique during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh players celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Abdullah Shafique during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. — APP10-210824
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RAWALPINDI: August 21 – Bangladesh players celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistani batsman Abdullah Shafique during the first day of the 1st Test cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh teams at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing a conference on “Empowering a Digital Pakistan” organizing by Institute of Regional Studies & COPAIR.

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APP07-210824Islamabad — APP07-210824 ISLAMABAD: August 21- Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing a conference on "Empowering a Digital Pakistan" organizing by Institute of Regional Studies & COPAIR.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal addressing a conference on "Empowering a Digital Pakistan" organizing by Institute of Regional Studies & COPAIR. — APP07-210824
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ISLAMABAD: August 21- Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of IRS, and Ms. Amna Munawwar Awan, President of COPAIR, present a shield to Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, during the conference on “Empowering a Digital Pakistan,” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies and COPAIR.