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Islamabad: One passenger was killed, and as many as 4 injured in a collision between a bus and a car in Tabbshah Bahlool near Hafizabad on Saturday.
According to private news channels and rescue officials, the accident occurred due to fog and zero visibility.
Rescue officials confirmed that the injured were shifted to the nearby hospital.
Further investigation was underway.
Islamabad: The role of media in shaping society by informing the public, analyzing events, and holding authorities accountable was underscored by Nasir Mehmood Chaudhry, Acting Senior Vice President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), during an interactive session with media personnel at the Chamber House in Islamabad.
He highlighted that through investigative reporting, journalists have the ability to uncover hidden truths, ignite public debate, and drive legal and social reforms that benefit society at large.
Chaudhry stressed that the business community currently faces numerous challenges, including bureaucratic hurdles, regulatory inefficiencies, and economic barriers that hinder the ease of doing business.
These challenges are not only stifling business growth but are also adversely affecting the national economy. He urged the media to consistently spotlight these issues, ensuring that policymakers are aware of the difficulties and can take swift action to resolve them.
He stressed the need for improved coordination between the media and the ICCI to more effectively address these issues.
Zafar Bakhtawari, former President of ICCI and Secretary General of the United Business Group, expressed optimism regarding the government's ongoing economic initiatives. He emphasized that these efforts will enhance the nation's economic stability. Bakhtawari also advocated for the need to highlight the success stories of business leaders, inspiring the youth to consider entrepreneurship and become job providers rather than job seekers.
Chaudhry Nadeem Ahmed, acting Vice President of ICCI, also spoke on the critical role of the media in ensuring accountability. He pointed out the importance of media in addressing instances of power misuse, especially within government institutions, which can have a far-reaching impact on both public trust and the economy.
He further discussed the obstacles faced by local industries that impede business growth, urging the media to bring attention to these issues for the greater economic good.
Naeem Siddiqui, Special Advisor to the ICCI President, raised concerns about the inefficiencies within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and its tendency to make decisions without engaging with business leaders. He criticized this approach, claiming that it harms businesses and creates barriers to their development.
In his welcome address, Ghulam Murtaza Siddiqui, Secretary General of the ICCI, praised the media for its vital role as a pillar of the state.
He acknowledged the global recognition of the media's contribution to uncovering real issues and fostering nation-building.
The session concluded with a renewed commitment to strengthen the collaboration between the media and the ICCI.
Both sides recognized the importance of working together to address the barriers to business expansion and contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the country.
Karachi: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has vehemently condemned an incident of firing on a convoy of vehicles in Lower Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).
He prayed for the recovery of Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud and officials, who were injured in the firing.
He said that it is the responsibility of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to maintain law and order in the entire province including Kurrum Agency.
Bilawal said that the establishment of law and order in Kurram agency should be ensured at all costs, and no excuse is acceptable.
He said that the entire nation is united against the evil elements, and determined to end extremism and terrorism.
Faisalabad: City Police Officer (CPO) Kamran Adil suspended two police officers including the Station House Officer (SHO) City Tandlianwala police on charges of poor performance and abuse of powers.
A police spokesman said here on Saturday that the CPO received complaints against Inspector Basharat Ali, SHO City Tandlianwala, and Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Nasir Hussain that they were abusing their powers and defaming the police department whereas during inspection, their performance was also found very poor.
Taking notice, the CPO immediately suspended both police officers including Inspector Basharat Ali and ASI Nasir Hussain and directed them to report to the police lines while a departmental action against them is under progress, he added.
Karachi: The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Saturday condemned an incident of firing on the convoy of the official vehicles in Bagan area of the lower Kurraam.
The Governor of Sindh instated on taking strict action against the involved accused.
He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured persons including Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud.
The Governor Tessori said that it is a conspiracy to thwart peace efforts. This conspiracy will never succeed, he said adding that all conspiracies will be thwarted with the cooperation of stakeholders.
Islamabad: A 20-year-old young man was killed on Saturday while resisting a robbery in Karachi's Bheens Colony.
According to a private news channel, the victim, identified as Athar, was shot in the chest by two unknown robbers when he resisted being searched near Street No. 10.
According to police, he was a resident of Sukkur and had been married for a year.
The rescue team reached the spot and shifted to Jinnah Hospital, where the injured Athar succumbed to his injuries.
Police filed an FIR, started investigating the incident, and searching for the suspects.