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<p>Pakistan's aviation authority has suspended 15 more pilots for possessing dubious licenses, taking the number of those taken off duty for flying with fake credentials in the country to 93, according to a media report on Saturday.</p>

<p>They were suspended by the Aviation Division on Friday. These are among the 262 pilots, who were grounded and put under investigation by the aviation ministry last month, for possessing suspicious licences, according to a Pakistani newspaper. The licences of 28 other pilots have already been cancelled.</p>

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<p>Abdul Sattar Khokhar, Spokesman for the Aviation Division, said a total of 262 pilots were identified as possessing fake licences by the Board of Inquiry and grounded immediately after identification on the instructions of the government.</p>

<p>He said out of these 262 pilots, the federal Cabinet had approved cancellation of the licences of 28.</p>

<p>These 28 pilots will not be able to undertake any flying duty and their licences have been cancelled after proper legal procedures under which the pilots were given an opportunity of hearing.</p>

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<p>The matter was twice deliberated by the Cabinet before the decision. The process of verification of licences of 93 pilots has been initiated, while the investigation of the remaining 141 cases is expected to be completed within one week.</p>

<p>Khokhar, who is also the senior joint secretary, said the entire process of scrutiny and validation followed by necessary disciplinary action was being closely monitored and personally supervised by Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Serene Air, a private airliner, has stopped paying salary to its pilots and first officers who have been identified as possessing fake licences.</p>

<p>The human resource department of the airline informed them that they would not be paid from June 29 till the issue was resolved.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Aviation Division had provided a list of 10 pilots of the private airline having fake licences.<br />
Of the 10 pilots, three had already left the airline, while the remaining have been grounded, the report said.</p>


Pakistan's aviation authority has suspended 15 more pilots for possessing dubious licenses, taking the number of those taken off duty for flying with fake credentials in the country to 93, according to a media report on Saturday.

Pakistan's aviation authority has suspended 15 more pilots for possessing dubious licenses, taking the number of those taken off duty for flying with fake credentials in the country to 93, according to a media report on Saturday. They were suspended by the Aviation Division on Friday. These are among the 262 pilots, who were grounded and put under investigation by the aviation ministry last month, for possessing suspicious licences, according to a Pakistani newspaper. The licences of 28 other pilots have already been cancelled. Also read: European Union bans Pakistan International Airlines from flying to Europe for six months Abdul Sattar Khokhar, Spokesman for the Aviation Division, said a total of 262 pilots were identified as possessing fake licences by the Board of Inquiry and grounded immediately after identification on the instructions of the government. He said out of these 262 pilots, the federal Cabinet had approved cancellation of the licences of 28. These 28 pilots will not be able to undertake any flying duty and their licences have been cancelled after proper legal procedures under which the pilots were given an opportunity of hearing. Also read| Pakistan lost $50 million from airspace restrictions: Aviation minister The matter was twice deliberated by the Cabinet before the decision. The process of verification of licences of 93 pilots has been initiated, while the investigation of the remaining 141 cases is expected to be completed within one week. Khokhar, who is also the senior joint secretary, said the entire process of scrutiny and validation followed by necessary disciplinary action was being closely monitored and personally supervised by Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan. Meanwhile, Serene Air, a private airliner, has stopped paying salary to its pilots and first officers who have been identified as possessing fake licences. The human resource department of the airline informed them that they would not be paid from June 29 till the issue was resolved. Earlier, the Aviation Division had provided a list of 10 pilots of the private airline having fake licences. Of the 10 pilots, three had already left the airline, while the remaining have been grounded, the report said.

Pakistan aviation authority suspends 15 more pilots having fake licenses

<p>Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution against the alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The resolution, moved by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan, also expressed the resolve to extend diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiris.</p>

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<p>India has told Pakistan that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is and shall continue to be an integral part of India. Issues related to Jammu and Kashmir are internal matter to India.</p>

<p>The House called upon the United Nations and the international community to play their role in resolving the Kashmir issue.</p>

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<p>Prime Minister Imran Khan also took to Twitter to express his solidarity with the people of Kashmir.</p>

<p>Separately, the Foreign Office in a statement said Pakistan would continue to support the Kashmiri people.</p>

<p>Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5 last year and bifurcating it into two union territories.</p>

<p>India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution against the alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution, moved by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan, also expressed the resolve to extend diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiris.

Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution against the alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution, moved by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan, also expressed the resolve to extend diplomatic and political support to the Kashmiris. Also read: Pak denies unfreezing of Hafiz Saeed, five other terrorists' bank account India has told Pakistan that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been, is and shall continue to be an integral part of India. Issues related to Jammu and Kashmir are internal matter to India. The House called upon the United Nations and the international community to play their role in resolving the Kashmir issue. Also read: Pak reopens more trade routes with Afghan after months-long closure of border Prime Minister Imran Khan also took to Twitter to express his solidarity with the people of Kashmir. Separately, the Foreign Office in a statement said Pakistan would continue to support the Kashmiri people. Pakistan has been unsuccessfully trying to drum up international support against India for withdrawing Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5 last year and bifurcating it into two union territories. India has categorically told the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution was its internal matter. It also advised Pakistan to accept the reality and stop all anti-India propaganda.

Pak National Assembly passes resolution condemning alleged human rights in Jammu and Kashmir

<p>The US&nbsp;Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded&nbsp;Pakistan's air safety rating after the agency raised concerns about pilot certifications.</p>

<p>The decision, disclosed on an FAA spreadsheet dated July 15 that was posted on an agency website and confirmed by an agency official, means the US&nbsp;air safety agency determined&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;does not achieve international standards and now has a Category 2 rating.</p>

<p>Pakistan&nbsp;last month grounded almost a third of its pilots after discovering they may have falsified their qualifications. The&nbsp;Pakistani embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>The new rating means&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;airlines could be subject to additional inspections at US&nbsp;airports and could not add additional flights.</p>

<p>A company spokesman told Reuters last week the airline was planning to expand the current special flights arrangements to re-initiate a regular schedule from&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;to the United States to provide direct flights.</p>

<p>On Friday, the US&nbsp;Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to the United States.</p>

<p>The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has suspended PIA's authorization to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier's operations.</p>

<p>Pakistan's grounding of pilots with dubious credentials followed the crash of a PIA jet in May that killed 97 people.</p>


The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Pakistan's air safety rating after the agency raised concerns about pilot certifications. The decision, disclosed on an FAA spreadsheet dated July 15 that was posted on an agency website and confirmed by an agency official, means the US air safety agency determined Pakistan does not achieve international standards and now has a Category 2 rating.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Pakistan's air safety rating after the agency raised concerns about pilot certifications. The decision, disclosed on an FAA spreadsheet dated July 15 that was posted on an agency website and confirmed by an agency official, means the US air safety agency determined Pakistan does not achieve international standards and now has a Category 2 rating. Pakistan last month grounded almost a third of its pilots after discovering they may have falsified their qualifications. The Pakistani embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The new rating means Pakistan airlines could be subject to additional inspections at US airports and could not add additional flights. A company spokesman told Reuters last week the airline was planning to expand the current special flights arrangements to re-initiate a regular schedule from Pakistan to the United States to provide direct flights. On Friday, the US Department of Transportation said it has revoked permission for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct charter flights to the United States. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has suspended PIA's authorization to fly to the bloc for six months in a blow to the carrier's operations. Pakistan's grounding of pilots with dubious credentials followed the crash of a PIA jet in May that killed 97 people.

US regulators downgrade Pakistan's air safety rating

<p>Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh.</p>

<p>Informed sources have revealed that the Foreign Office has told Imran Khan's PMO that unless Pakistan did a quick course correction on its China relationship, it would face the wrath of the world`s major economic powers who were determined to isolate China consequent to the clash with India and China's behaviour during the Covid pandemic.</p>

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<p>The first indication of what awaits Pakistan for its blind support to China was the manner in which the European Union banned the national airline PIA from landing in Europe. Pakistan has made all-out efforts to convince the EU that only internationally qualified pilots would fly those routes but the EU refuses to listen.</p>

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<p>The European nations are moving to isolate China at the diplomatic level for its aggressive stance against India and here Pakistani sources believe that Islamabad could face collateral damage.Already there is great anger against China in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and in Gilgit Baltistan at the manner in which Pakistan's resources are being exploited by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC to the detriment of local people.</p>

<p>The Baloch and the people of Gilgit Baltistan are denied local jobs, as Chinese companies prefer to bring in cheap Chinese labourers to do the tasks.</p>

<p>Moreover, the Chinese companies are unmindful of local customs and traditions and have kept themselves aloof from local people and are, therefore, viewed with suspicion.</p>

<p>The word has also spread that China has usurped land in India and could do the same in forward areas in Pakistan. Getting swamped by Chinese culture is a definite fear among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, who have expressed their concern to several officials.</p>

<p>News reports of the cruel treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government are also the topic of conversation in many religious WhatsApp groups.</p>


Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh.

Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh. Informed sources have revealed that the Foreign Office has told Imran Khan's PMO that unless Pakistan did a quick course correction on its China relationship, it would face the wrath of the world`s major economic powers who were determined to isolate China consequent to the clash with India and China's behaviour during the Covid pandemic. Also read: After US attack, Pakistan, China defend CPEC project The first indication of what awaits Pakistan for its blind support to China was the manner in which the European Union banned the national airline PIA from landing in Europe. Pakistan has made all-out efforts to convince the EU that only internationally qualified pilots would fly those routes but the EU refuses to listen. Also read: Pakistan's global image continues to worsen, PIA suspension in EU latest fallout The European nations are moving to isolate China at the diplomatic level for its aggressive stance against India and here Pakistani sources believe that Islamabad could face collateral damage.Already there is great anger against China in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and in Gilgit Baltistan at the manner in which Pakistan's resources are being exploited by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC to the detriment of local people. The Baloch and the people of Gilgit Baltistan are denied local jobs, as Chinese companies prefer to bring in cheap Chinese labourers to do the tasks. Moreover, the Chinese companies are unmindful of local customs and traditions and have kept themselves aloof from local people and are, therefore, viewed with suspicion. The word has also spread that China has usurped land in India and could do the same in forward areas in Pakistan. Getting swamped by Chinese culture is a definite fear among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, who have expressed their concern to several officials. News reports of the cruel treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government are also the topic of conversation in many religious WhatsApp groups.

Pakistan government under pressure to review China Policy

The Balochistan Liberation Army attacked the Pakistan stock exchange today. The group is known for targeting Chinese interests in Pakistan.

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The FATF on Wednesday decided to keep Pakistan in the “grey list” for failing to check the flow of funds to terror groups

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A sex scandal has rocked Pakistan. A former Prime Minister has been accused of assault.

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<p>In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. &nbsp;In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Pakistan's Samaa TV, a raid was conducted in the city of Raheem Yaar Khan situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. The police arrested eight people along with the donkey. The authorities seized a sum of Rs 120,000 after the raid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police, a case was filed against the accused and the donkey, in fact, the SHO said that donkey's name was mentioned in the FIR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the video, netizens have been ruthless in trolling this news. Here are some of the best reactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused.

In a bizarre incident, a donkey in Pakistan has been arrested for "participating" in gambling. In a video shared by journalist Naila Inayat the animal was seen along with the accused. Donkey arrested for participating in a gambling racing in Rahim Yar Khan. Eight humans also rounded up, Rs 120,000 recovered. https://t.co/RIULiecduw pic.twitter.com/1FipntTR60 — Naila Inayat नायला इनायत (@nailainayat) June 7, 2020 × According to Pakistan's Samaa TV, a raid was conducted in the city of Raheem Yaar Khan situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. The police arrested eight people along with the donkey. The authorities seized a sum of Rs 120,000 after the raid. According to the police, a case was filed against the accused and the donkey, in fact, the SHO said that donkey's name was mentioned in the FIR. Since the video, netizens have been ruthless in trolling this news. Here are some of the best reactions. Poor donkey by this time he is on his way to China..lets hope it is for a noble task..PPE suits, ventilators etc.. — Satyam Dutta (@songofkali) June 7, 2020 × Riyasat-e-Madina will averse impact on GDP if donkey is arrested like this. — Sandip Jha (@Sandipkumarjha) June 7, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/hzExIMougG — Pro दिप (@Pradip20201) June 8, 2020 ×

Watch: Donkey arrested in Pakistan for 'participating in gambling'

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<p>Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday. Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to offer his condolences while praying for those affected in the crash.</p>

<p>As per reports, the PIA flight had 98 passengers on board and crashed in Karachi’s suburb destroying several houses, damaging cars and properties. The flight captain had informed about a ‘technical snag’ before it crashed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. &nbsp;May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi &amp; crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon," Akhtar tweeted.</p>

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<p>According to PTI, the flight PK-303 from Lahore was supposed to land in Karachi when the crash happened at the Jinnah Garden area nearby Model Colony, Malir. &nbsp;It added that the crash took place minutes before the landing of the PIA aircraft, damaging scores of houses in the area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As per reports Army Quick Reaction Force and Singh Pakistan Rangers have arrived at the crash site and an emergency has been declared in all Karachi hospitals in the wake of the crash.<br />
As per officials, as many as 98 people were on board including 91 passengers and seven crew members.&nbsp;<br />
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Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday.

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar extended his deepest condolences after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Lahore to Karachi crashed near Karachi airport in a residential area on Friday. Akhtar took to social media platform Twitter to offer his condolences while praying for those affected in the crash. As per reports, the PIA flight had 98 passengers on board and crashed in Karachi’s suburb destroying several houses, damaging cars and properties. The flight captain had informed about a ‘technical snag’ before it crashed. "Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi & crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon," Akhtar tweeted. ALSO READ: 'Unbelievable effort' - BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hails Kolkata Police as restoration process begins in West Bengal after cyclone Amphan Just heard the devastating news of PIA plane crash. May Allah bless every soul we lost in this. It was flying Lahore to Karachi & crashed just before landing. Inna lillahi wa inna elaihi rajaoon.#PIAplanecrash — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 22, 2020 × According to PTI, the flight PK-303 from Lahore was supposed to land in Karachi when the crash happened at the Jinnah Garden area nearby Model Colony, Malir. It added that the crash took place minutes before the landing of the PIA aircraft, damaging scores of houses in the area. × ALSO READ: On a scale of 10, chance of India touring Down Under is 9: Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts As per reports Army Quick Reaction Force and Singh Pakistan Rangers have arrived at the crash site and an emergency has been declared in all Karachi hospitals in the wake of the crash. As per officials, as many as 98 people were on board including 91 passengers and seven crew members.

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Aeroallergen from soybean dust was found in blood samples collected from people who died after the suspected gas leakage in Pakistan's city Keamari. Compiled by the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at Karachi University, the report was released after a blood analysis was conducted on samples obtained from the deceased.

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<p>A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-how-karachis-fatal-gas-leak-exposes-a-deepening-crisis-281235">mysterious toxic gas</a> has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night.</p>

<p>The source of a toxic gas leak remained unclear on Tuesday. Officials said 14 people have been killed so far, Dawn newspaper reported.</p>

<p>Ziauddin Hospital spokesperson Amir Shehzad told the newspaper that nine deaths took place at the hospital's Keamari Campus over the course of the past two days.</p>

<p>According to the police, two other deaths were reported at the Kutiyana Hospital.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/breaking-news-update-at-least-six-dead-in-gas-leak-in-Karachi">At least six dead in gas leak in Karachi; Pakistan navy launches investigation</a></strong></p>

<p>Dozens of others have been hospitalised in various medical facilities across the city.</p>

<p>"We are still clueless about the possible cause of the incident," Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon said.</p>

<p>Residents of the area protested in Keamari's Jackson Market, demanding answers from authorities on the deaths that have been caused from the mysterious gas.</p>

<p>Memon said that senior police officers in coordination with the doctors are trying to determine the exact nature of the incident.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani said that a ship that was offloading soybean or a similar substance could be the probable cause of the toxic gas.</p>

<p>"When offloading from this ship is halted, the smell too diminishes," he reasoned.</p>

<p>Maritime Affairs Minister Ali Zaidi rubbished the report that it was caused by a soybean ship as the crew and the vessel were fine.</p>

<p>Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered the Commissioner of Karachi police to submit a report on the matter on a priority basis, ARY News reported.</p>


A mysterious toxic gas has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday. Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night.

A mysterious toxic gas has killed at least 14 people and sickened several others in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, police said on Tuesday. Authorities were alerted to the incident when the residents of Karachi's Keamari area began rushing to nearby hospitals with severe breathing problems on Sunday night. The source of a toxic gas leak remained unclear on Tuesday. Officials said 14 people have been killed so far, Dawn newspaper reported. Ziauddin Hospital spokesperson Amir Shehzad told the newspaper that nine deaths took place at the hospital's Keamari Campus over the course of the past two days. According to the police, two other deaths were reported at the Kutiyana Hospital. Also read: At least six dead in gas leak in Karachi; Pakistan navy launches investigation Dozens of others have been hospitalised in various medical facilities across the city. "We are still clueless about the possible cause of the incident," Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon said. Residents of the area protested in Keamari's Jackson Market, demanding answers from authorities on the deaths that have been caused from the mysterious gas. Memon said that senior police officers in coordination with the doctors are trying to determine the exact nature of the incident. Meanwhile, Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani said that a ship that was offloading soybean or a similar substance could be the probable cause of the toxic gas. "When offloading from this ship is halted, the smell too diminishes," he reasoned. Maritime Affairs Minister Ali Zaidi rubbished the report that it was caused by a soybean ship as the crew and the vessel were fine. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has ordered the Commissioner of Karachi police to submit a report on the matter on a priority basis, ARY News reported.

Pakistan: Toxic gas kills 14 people in Karachi; source of leak remains unclear

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