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COAS Bajwa confirms death sentence of 14 terrorists: ISPR

04:38 PM | 21 Dec, 2018
COAS Bajwa confirms death sentence of 14 terrorists: ISPR
RAWALPINDI — Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday confirmed death sentences awarded to 14 hardcore terrorists, according to the army’s media wing.

The convicts were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, including attacking the Armed Forces/Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, destruction of communication infrastructure, police station, educational institution and killing of innocent civilians.

On the whole, their terrorist activities resulted into death of 16 persons including 13 Armed Forces personnel and 3 civilians, whereas, injuring 19 others. Arms and explosives were also recovered from their possession.

The convicts were tried by special military courts with 20 convicts being awarded imprisonment, the statement added.

Details of terrorists are as under:

Mohi Ud Din S/O Salah Ud Din and Gul Zameen S/O Shah Kameen Khan: The convicts were members of a proscribed organisation. They were involved in attacking Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of a civilian, three soldiers and injuring five other soldiers. They were also found in possession of explosives. The convicts admitted their offences before the Judicial Magistrate and also while making a statement at their respective trials. They were awarded death sentence.

Fazal Hadi S/O Bakht Rawan: The convict was a member of a proscribed organisation. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of three soldiers. He was also involved in the destruction of Hazara/ Gulibagh Bridge and police station as well as the kidnapping of two civilians for ransom. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and during his statement at the trial. He was awarded death sentence.

Muhammad Wahab S/O Hazrat Buland, Gul Muhammad S/O Ghulam Sardar, Bashir Ahmed S/O Nadir Khan and Afreen Khan S/O Masam Khan: All convicts were members of a proscribed organisation. They were involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of Subedar Awal Khan, Naik Azmat Ullah and injuries to another soldier. They were also found in possession of firearms and explosives. These convicts confessed their offences before the Judicial Magistrate and also while making a statement at their respective trials. They were awarded death sentences.

Barkat Ali S/O Bakht Hazir, Muhammad Islam S/O Muhammad Zada, Rooh Ul Amin S/O Zarin and Shtamand S/O Baishmand: All the convicts were members of a proscribed organisation. They were involved in killing of innocent civilians and attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in death of civilians Muhammad Umar, Mukhtiar Ahmad, Havildar Allah Dita and Sepoy Bacha Hussain and injuries to two civilians. They were involved in the destruction of Government Girls educational institutions in Swat. They were also found in possession of firearms and explosives. The convicts admitted their offences before the Judicial Magistrate and also while making a statement at their respective trials. They were awarded death sentences.

Bacha Wazir S/O Bakhat Nazir: The convict was a member of a proscribed organisation. He was involved in attacking Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of Naik Ghulam Hassan and injuries to another soldier. He was found in possession of firearms and explosives. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and during his statement at the trial. He was awarded death sentence.

Mohammad S/O Abdul Shakoor: The convict was a member of a proscribed organisation. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of Sepoy Sajid Khan and injuries to five other soldiers. He was also found in possession firearms and explosives. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and during his statement at the trial. He was awarded death sentence.

Muhammad Ismail S/O Ibrahim: The convict was a member of a proscribed organisation. He was involved in attacking Law Enforcement Agencies and Armed Forces of Pakistan, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries to two other soldiers. He was found in possession of firearms. The convict confessed his offences before the Judicial Magistrate and during his statement at the trial. He was awarded death sentence.

 

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Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today

On Wednesday, the US dollar moved down and was being quoted at 283.7 for buying and 286.75 for selling.

Euro remained stable at 309 for buying and 312 for selling. British Pound rate increased to 361 for buying, and 364 for selling.

UAE Dirham AED dropped to 77.6 whereas the Saudi Riyal rate stands at 76.

Today's currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 6 December 2023

Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)

Currency Symbol Buying Selling
US Dollar USD 283.7  286.75 
Euro EUR 309  312 
UK Pound Sterling GBP 361  364 
U.A.E Dirham AED 77.6 78.3
Saudi Riyal SAR 76 76.8
Australian Dollar AUD 187.72 188.22
Bahrain Dinar BHD 758.58 766.58
Canadian Dollar CAD 209 211
China Yuan CNY 39.93 40.33
Danish Krone DKK 41.41 41.81
Hong Kong Dollar HKD 36.49 36.84
Indian Rupee INR 3.42 3.53
Japanese Yen JPY 1.49 1.56
Kuwaiti Dinar KWD 923.13 932.13
Malaysian Ringgit MYR 60.97 61.57
New Zealand Dollar NZD 175.89 177.89
Norwegians Krone NOK 26.68 26.98
Omani Riyal OMR 740.01 748.01
Qatari Riyal QAR 78.36 79.06
Singapore Dollar SGD 211 213
Swedish Korona SEK 27.45 27.75
Thai Bhat THB 8.09 8.24

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Islamabad PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Peshawar PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Quetta PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
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Attock PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
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Jehlum PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
Multan PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
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Gujrat PKR 219,400 PKR 2,625
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