Here are seven news stories for an average Pakistani to catch up on.
The police’s interim challan in the Nazim Jokhio murder case was approved by a local court
What happened: The police’s interim challan in the Nazim Jokhio murder case was approved by a local court. The case of Nazim Jokhio’s murder was heard in Karachi’s Malir Court. It reserved its decision on the interim challan submitted by the police which was accepted by the court. Details: The court ruled that the complainant’s counsel’s objections to the challan would be considered after the final challan was submitted. The complainant’s attorney contended that the challan was flawed. The investigation officer attempted to help the suspects. The names of the five suspects who were granted bail were not included in the interim challan, “It is an attempt to provide full benefit to the suspects who have been released on bail,” he explained. Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train has been inaugurated by the Railway Minister
What happened: Railways Minister Azam Khan Swati said on Tuesday that the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train would be a game changer in the region, boosting trade between the three countries. Details: In her remarks at the event, Swati stated that the freight train would not only boost business between the three countries, but would also turn Pakistan Railways into a profitable entity. Pakistan Railways, according to the minister, is also planning to run a passenger train between these countries in the near future, adding, “We have opened our trade routes, and it is a great opportunity for importers and exporters.” PSHD has announced to lift all time-related restrictions on commercial activities in the province amid decrease in Covid-19 spread
What happened: Following a decrease in Covid-19 cases, the Punjab Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department has announced on Tuesday that all time-related restrictions on commercial activities in the province have been lifted. Details: Businesses and markets in the province can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week while adhering to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), which include maintaining social distance, wearing facemasks, and using hand sanitizer. PSHD Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch stated that the notification went into effect immediately in all 36 districts of the province and directed local administration and law enforcement agencies to ensure that the SOPs were followed. Anti-terrrorism court has extended remand for 34 suspects of Sialkot lynching case for another 13 days
What happened: The physical remand of the 34 suspects in the murder of a Sri Lankan citizen at a Sialkot factory was extended for 13 days on Tuesday by a Gujranwala anti-terrorism court. Details: After completing their 15-day physical remand granted by the court, Sialkot police presented 34 suspects in the murder case of Priyantha Kumara, general manager of a garments factory, before the Gujranwala anti-terrorism court. Police requested that the suspects’ remand be extended for another 15 days by the ATC. Judge Natasha Naseem of the ATC extended their remand for 13 days and ordered the police to present them again on January 3. What else: According to police sources, a three-member team from the Punjab Prosecution Department is assisting the Sialkot police department with the investigation. Animal rescue team killed eight venomous snakes which they recovered from a house
What happened: Sheikhupura Rescue 1122’s “animal rescue team” caught eight venomous snakes from a house on Tuesday. However, instead of releasing the reptiles into a zoo or medical facility, they killed them all in a shocking move. Details: According to Mr Shahid, the spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Sheikhupura, the emergency service received a call from Umair, a resident of Burjwala Road Housing Society, who said he saw two snakes enter his house. He added that when the complaint was received, an “animal rescue team” was dispatched to the caller’s address. The rescue: He claimed that when the rescuers went on the hunt, they discovered up to eight snakes in the house. He claimed that after a four-hour operation, the team had captured all of the snakes from various parts of the house, including the kitchen, bedroom, and washroom. The venomous snakes caught in the house ranged in size from two to six feet and were later killed. A woman was subjected to a 3-day remand after her allegation of a civil judge raping her was proved to be false
What happened: On Tuesday, a court in Lower Dir district remanded a woman in police custody for three days following the filing of a FIR against her for making false sexual assault allegations against a senior civil judge last month. Details: The woman, a resident of Rahimyar Khan, claimed that senior civil judge Jamshed Kundi of Lower Dir district raped her in his official residence. Mr Kundi was arrested as a result of the complaint. However, after an investigation, a joint investigation team cleared him of the charge on December 3. A day later, he was granted bail by a local court. The charges: On the basis of Mr Kundi’s written complaint, the woman was arrested on December 19 at the Balambat police station. The FIR was filed under sections 419, 420, 389, and 500 of the Pakistan Penal Code for cheating by personation and fraud, as well as accusing someone of an extortion and defamation offence, and Section 22(2) of the Anti-Rape Act for providing false information to the police. PIA will begin two weekly direct flights between Faisalabad and Quetta in March 2022
What happened: From March of next year, Pakistan International Airlines will begin two weekly direct flights between Faisalabad and Quetta. Details: This was announced by Atif Munir Sheikh, President of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), during a joint meeting of the FCCI’s four standing committees. He stated that a large number of businessmen from Faisalabad travel to Quetta to conduct business and purchase raw materials, among other things.