Day: January 31, 2022

Lahore, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has issued orders to speed up crackdown against kite flying and aerial firing in all districts of province. IG Punjab has directed all RPOs and DPOs to carry out special crackdown on weekends against the accused who endangered the lives of citizens by flying kites and aerial firing. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that strict legal action should be taken against those who make, buy, sell and use kites and metallic strings.

IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan directed that a covert operation should also be launched against those engaged in online business of kites and metallic strings. IG Punjab directed that special announcements should be made in the mosques to prevent kite flying and aerial firing in major cities and special teams should be formed at night to stop kite flying. He issued these instructions to all the supervisory officers of the province on Saturday.

The provincial police chief further directed that special operation be carried out in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Multan against those involved in kite flying and its sale and purchase. He said that parents should keep an eye on the activities of their children and not allow them to be a part of illegal activities. IG Punjab said that citizens should not be that part of any entertainment which infact endangers precious lives of human beings. He requested the citizens to report 15 against kite flying and aerial firing so that such notorious elements could be immediately rounded up.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has taken notice of the murder of a seven-year-old girl after abduction in Sharqpur, Sheikhupura District and sought a report from RPO Sheikhupura. IG Punjab directed DPO Sheikhupura to keep close contact with the family of the girl and directed to take strict legal action against callous accused and ensure provision of justice to the family on priority basis. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that measures should be taken under zero tolerance to prevent crimes against women and children.

Furthermore, IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan also took notice of the murder of a 9-year-old boy after his alleged abduction in Shakargarh. IG Punjab sought report of the incident from RPO Gujranwala and said that strict legal action should be taken against the accused at the soonest. IG Punjab directed DPO Narowal to conduct an investigation into the incident under his personal supervision and ensure justice to the bereaved on priority basis.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that monitoring system is being activated to make the performance of 1787 IGP Complaint Center more efficient. IG Punjab said that if the citizens have any complaint against any police officer or official, they may contact 1787 IGP Complaint Center without any hesitation.

Rao Sardar Ali Khan directed that every application received by call, SMS, e-mail or post on 1787 IGP Complaint Center and Prime Minister’s Delivery Portal (PMDU) should be resolved within stipulated timeline. He also said that the application should not be closed to office until the applicant gets satisfied with legal actions taken on his complaint.

IG Punjab said that immediate action should be taken in redressal of other grievances including delay in registration of cases, change of investigation so that there would be no gap in resolving problems of citizens and timely delivery of justice.

Spokesperson Punjab Police uncovered overall performance of 1787 IGP Complaint Center and Prime Minister’s Delivery Portal in the year 2021. Last year, as per directions of IG Punjab, 1787 IGP Complaint Center has been working for redressal of citizens’ grievances. More than 98% of the complaints have been resolved. He said that from 1st January to 31st December, 1787 IGP Complaints Cell received a total of 125092 calls out of which 122841 complaints were resolved while the remaining 2251 are in final stages of process.

Spokesperson of Punjab Police said that out of total 125092 complaints, 26043 (21%) were proved false after investigation. Regarding the complaints received from the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit (PMDU), the Punjab Police spokesperson said that 87924 complaints were received from PMDU, out of which 81309 complaints have been resolved while the remaining 8% are in the final stages of processing.

Punjab Police spokesperson further revealed that 5103 complaints have been sorted out so far this year, while the remaining complaints will be resolved soon. Punjab Police spokesperson further said that explanatory letters were being issued to the officers who were not interested in resolving the grievances of the citizens.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Police has decided to send recommendations to the provincial and federal governments for banning dangerous video games, which are fuelling the rising trend of firing and incitement to violence, so that the younger generation could be protected from their harmful effects.

Giving details in this regard, spokesperson of Punjab Police said that due to video games like PUBG, several incidents of firing have come to light and that is why the police department has decided to seek help from the government for banning of PUBG.

Spokes Person Punjab Police said that the decision to send recommendations was taken in view of tragic incident that took place in thana Lahore in which the youngest son of a family of four members in a house turned out to be a victim of PUBG game and shot dead his own mother and three siblings.

He further said that PUBG is very dangerous for the mental development of the youth as the players accustomed to the game get involved in violent activities to complete the task. Spokesperson Punjab Police requested the parents to monitor their children and prevent them from engaging in any negative activity.

According to details, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Ahmad Khan Buzdar and IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan had taken notice of the tragic incident in Thana. CCPO Lahore directed DIG Operations and DIG Investigation to take immediate action in this regard.

Spokesperson Punjab Police said that during the preliminary investigation of the incident, along with other evidences, the police came to know that the victim Nahid Mubarak’ son Ali Zain lives in complete isolation in his room and is addicted to PUBG game. On the day of the incident, he went to Jaranwala for his mother’s funeral, but did not return. Ali Zain’s real aunt was refusing to present his nephew and he was hidden in a village near Faisalabad.

The killer Ali Zain got interested to PUBG video game through students living in an educational hostel and he started living an imaginary dual life. Under influence of this game, on 19th January, Ali Zain shot dead his mother, two sisters and one elder brother. After carrying out this bloody game, the killer Ali Zain came out of the house through the roof and hid the pistol. He while eager to complete his task fell asleep in his mother Maternity labour room.

Repeated defeats in the game (PUBG) increased the stress and I fired shots thinking that everyone will come back to life like in the game. Punjab Police Spokesperson said that further investigation into all aspects of the incident was underway and the accused would be severely punished after fulfilling requirements of law and justice.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has taken notice of the alleged murder of a six-year-old girl in Multan and sought a report from RPO Multan. IG Punjab directed to arrest accused at the earliest and take strict legal action against them. IG Punjab has directed CPO Multan to maintain close liaison with the family of the girl child and ensure that justice is provided to the family members on priority basis.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Islamabad, January 31, 2022 (PPI-OT):Please be informed that the SECP has cancelled the license of Trust Investment Bank Limited (TIBL) effective from November 1, 2018 due to its continuous violations of the NBFC Regulatory Framework. The Commission has also filed winding up petition in the Honourable Lahore High Court in January 2019.

Pursuant to cancellation of license and filing of winding up petition, TIBL is not authorized to undertake any form of licensed business as a Non-Banking Finance Company under NBFC Regulatory Framework.

All persons concerned and public at large are hereby warned to be cautious and not to engage in any business relationship with TIBL as an NBFC. Moreover, if anyone acting directly or on behalf of TIBL solicits for provision of any NBFC business activity; it is advised that the matter should be immediately brought into the Commission’s notice.

For more information, contact:
Head, Internal and External Communication
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
NIC Building, 63 Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-9214005 or +92-51-9214009 (Ext. 378)
Fax: +92-51-9206459
Cell: +92-302-8552254
E-mail: shakil.chaudhary@secp.gov.pk
Website: www.secp.gov.pk