Death Sentences Endorsed To Retired Brigadier And A Civilian For Leaking Sensitive Information; Shahid Afridi Expresses Pride

On 22nd February media announced that there were two high ranking army officers taken in custody for the espionage, leaking sensitive information to foreign agencies, but there were no further details disclosed of the offenses that were committed by the convicts. This information was later confirmed by ISPR in a video statement released of Major General Asif Ghafoor.

The captures were addressed by Major General Asif Ghafoor as success in the terms that they have been able to identify the convicts and took action against them. He announces the confirmation by saying that two officers with charges of espionage are under military custody and they have been taken under the process of court-martial by the orders of the army chief. Also, stating the fact that there is no link between both cases and they are entirely separate. "and there is no network as such,” said Maj Gen Ghafoor. He added that when the process will be completed, he will share the results with the public.

Following that promise, on Thursday, 30 May, Chief of Army Staff Gen Bajwa endorsed the death sentences to Army Officer ex-brigadier Raja Rizwan and civilian Dr Wasim Akram, and 14-year imprisonment to ex-Lt Gen Javed Iqbal again confirming that all three cases did not have any link with each other, keeping the rest of the information of the treason case confidential. The statement was given out by ISPR saying, ““The officers were tried under Pakistan Army Act (PAA) and Official Secret Act by separate Field General Court Martial (FGCM) for separate cases.” More news and facts about Pakistan Army are here

In a statement DG ISPR said that by the orders of COAS it is seen that Army personnel are answerable to the law. Also adding that the charges on the officials were according to their malpractice. He said, in Army, no one is above the law and the accountability will be held over all security officials. 

Any individual in a government position whether in uniform or civilian is under the obligation of not passing on any secret information according to the Official Secrets Act. Violation and is punishable by life imprisonment or death.

The details of the statement included the names of the traitors and the punishments endorsed by Field General Court Martial (FCGM) to them accordingly:

Retired Lieutenant General Javed Iqbal — awarded 14 years rigorous imprisonment

Retired Brigadier Raja Rizwan — awarded death sentence

Doctor Wasim Akram (Employed at Sensitive Organisation) — awarded death sentence

The ISPR however retained from disclosing the exact nature of the offenses of the officers who were involved in it but it is suggested by certain reports that sensitive information had been passed on to the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Both traitors who had leaked sensitive information to foreign agencies prejudice to the national security now endorsed with death-sentence was at high-ranking positions. According to the reports, Doctor Wasim Akram was employed at a sensitive organization and Lt Gen (retd) Javed Iqbal in his military career has held key posts. While the official endorsed with 14-years rigorous imprisonment General Javed Iqbal was a three-star retired general.

Lt Gen (retd) Javed Iqbal as a brigadier headed the significant 111 Brigade in Rawalpindi. He is believed to have the access gained of the sensitive information in his service as the director of the General Military Operations (DGMO) which he passed on to foreign agencies. Later by General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.

Lt Gen also lead the investigation into the Abbottabad fiasco as an adjutant general. Before he retired in 2016, he last served as the Bahawalpur corps commander.

However, not much information is available about Brig Raja Rizwan. Some of the reports suggest that his service was associated in the Pakistani mission to Germany as defense attaché.

In conversation with The Express Tribune Col (retd) Inam Rahim who has served in the army’s Judge and Advocate General Branch shared that in the history of Pakistan this is the first time a three-star general of high ranking has been sent behind bars and an Army Officer has been endorsed with a death sentence under the Official Secrets Act.

“It’s a good sign that people holding high positions in the army are being convicted,”  said colonel.

Adding that If the sentences of the officials are upheld, they will have the right to file an appeal subsequently before the Supreme Court and before a high court.

This point was seconded by DG ISPR who said in a statement that the disposal of cases by the COAS is a testimony of the Armed forces’ strict across-the-board accountability system. The punishment awarded to the officers in all three cases is of a maximal degree in the corresponding law to their respective wrongdoings.

Here, It is relevant to mention that around 400 officers regardless of their rank have been awarded various punishments, including their dismissal from service, in the past two years.

Lately, in the case of Lt Gen (retd) Asad Durrani, former ISI chief, the army had ordered a court-martial on him for jointly writing a book with an ex-RAW chief. Lt Gen (R) M Afzal and Major General Khalid Zahid Akhtar were two other senior officers who in NLC scandal involving an investment of over Rs4 billion in stock market, also faced court-martial.

The analysts had to say that real accountability is that which is visible to all and that whatever was said, has also been acted upon. The military officers come under the ambit of accountability regardless of their rank. Adding that the accountability of Lt Gen (R) Asad Durrani was also conducted under the similar policy and the policy of ‘accountability for all’ will also be followed in the future.

Former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi shared his opinion on the stance saying that he was proud of the Pakistan Army for placing itself first and foremost on the line for accountability.

Pakistan is one of the world's top executing countries, according to the report of rights group Amnesty International.

At least execution of 14 prisoners and more than 250 sentenced to death were taken into action in Pakistan last year, as said by the UK-based group in its annual report released in April.

BJP’s Stupendous Victory: Pakistanis Send Wishes To Major Adnan For His Fortunate Career In Bharat 2.0

This whole week’s headline have been dedicated to Mr. Modi’s victory that has been claimed to be stupendous because of many reasons. The one truly greatest reason is that he knows Indians to the core and he gave them every reason to vote for him.

Coming close the elections he started anti-Pakistan campaigns which turned very fair in his favor. The fire between the Pakistanis and Indians started burning really bright. Pakistanis were having a good time warming their hands over that fire i.e making memes, while Indians were bursting in flames. So, the most anticipated call after his win is in this website.

The whole world including the US figured out how modi started this fire only to benefit his upcoming election campaigns except the Indians. So they helped Modi in his safe landing in Bharat 2.0. Indians are proud to have Modi back in power and these happy souls can’t stop congratulating him on his win.

Anyhow, as much as every little controversy played its role in Modi’s victory, this one person  made sure our Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wish mentioned in his recent statement was met and he now has the heart of all Pakistanis. His commendable act is going viral in Pakistan.

Major Adnan has been standing firm in support of Narendra Modi from the start of his campaign  and has been asserting himself as a proud Indian. In Major Adnan’s recent tweet he mentions Modi’s victory as a “smashing win” and congratulates him with good wishes. His tweet depicted great level of joy and excitement.

He also states the fact that he has been glued to the TV despite being out of country. We know Major Adnan you don’t rely on anyone in that foreign land, proud to hear that you took first hand notes.

All of us have been witnessing the great job Major Adnan has been doing as a spy for Pakistan. He is never on small missions, being one of Pakistan’s greatest spies, Major Adnan insists on going a step ahead, taking on bigger missions and proving himself worth the job. 

Ever since he has been “revealed” as a Pakistani agent, Adnan has been catching major attention and all eyes of Pakistanis are on how smoothly he manages hides his real identity in every statement from the Indians, leading them to believe that he is one of them. Way to go Major!

This time his mission was to make Mr. Modi win the elections with flying colors and he has been far too successful in it. The public is proud and excited to see how he works his game up in Bharat 2.0 and shows his loyalty to Pakistan. 

Major adnan was instructed to be careful while meeting other ISI agents and to remember the given codes. 

Pakistan will never forget the sacrifices made by Major Adnan. The way he proved his Pakistani spirit putting his life on risk and secretly helping Pakistan Navy before the Indian strike will always be admired. 

Australia vs England: A chorus of boos and “cheat” welcome the duo; Warner and Smith

After a year long ban on David Warner and Steve Smith for ball-tampering in a test match against South Africa, they are welcomed by the crowd in the first formally arranged World Cup warm-up match of Australia in England with a loud jeering of boos and chants of “cheater”. The small crowd was vocal enough to attempt the stunt of disdaining the returning stars.

When Warner entered the field to bat and arrives at the crease, amid the scattered boos, one spectator was heard shouting: “Get off Warner you cheat.”

Hard luck for Warner he was dismissed at 43 on a catch by Jonny Bairstow, and was replaced by former Australian captain Smith. As Warner walks out of the field the booing continues. However, Smith became the headline of the match with a smooth century.

A few chants of “cheat, cheat, cheat” were reported by the BBC, although a lone shout, “Get ’em Stevie!” was heard from an Australian fan in the crowd of thousands.

Right-hander Smith managed to score his century with 116 runs on 102 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes. The milestone was achieved with a big grin on his face in the 48th over of the match, he received an applause from the crowd but between the celebration he was still being greeted with a couple of boos. It was like he came prepared for the welcome.

While the commentator Michael Clarke spoke to him after the inning’s, he was asked how prepared is he to deal with the boos in the coming matches, Smith gave a pretty well-sorted response.

“I’m pretty chilled, everyone’s entitled to their opinions and I’m just happy to be playing and trying to do a job for my team,” said Smith. ““Fortunately I was able to contribute today with a few runs and hopefully I can take this form into the World Cup.” After that tidy response, the crowd will have to get their heads to figure out new ways to get Smith worked up.

Throughout the match Smith received astonished remarks from the commentators.

“Unbelievable from Steve Smith, how does he get it there?” Nicholas said. “That’s an unbelievable stroke.” More cricket news on this website

Smith also became second top scorer of Australia as he hit 43 on 55 balls while he bat alongside Australian captain Aaron Finch.

Despite the crowds efforts to bring the spirits of Smith down he played a splendid inning and lead Australia towards the win with 9/297 to 50 overs. 

The duo also played an unofficial hastily arranged warm-up match before England vs Australia against West Indies in England as well. But only a small number of around 30 spectators were present there to watch the fixature. So the duo didn’t catch much attention and managed to slide by safe. Whereas in the match of England vs Australia on Saturday had a several thousand spectators present there.

Smith was unstoppable and the fans are still positive to see him put up a winning play in the later matches of World Cup 2019 and Ashes.

Confirmed John Wick Just Hunt Down Avengers End Game In Opening Weekend

LOS ANGELES: Avengers set up an excellent fight, but John Wick put at end to the three-week box office reign of Avengers: Endgame.

Pushed by positive reviews, John Wick: Chapter 3-- Parabellum beat assumptions with a launching of $57 million from 3,850 North American areas. That was enough to nab package workplace crown from Avengers: Endgame, Wonder's newest juggernaut that accumulated $29.4 million throughout its 4th weekend of launch.

Parabellum, the third installation of the action franchise, opened up well above its predecessors 2014's John Wick ($14.4 million) as well as 2017's John Wick: Phase 2 ($30.4 million). John Wick 3 also hit a franchise document overseas, bowing with $35 million from 66 international markets for an international start of $92 million.

John Wick chapter has broken all the records in its first weekend and 

Pakistani Entertainment news has confirmed all the rumors of cinema and its finally official, Keanu Reeves has now also reached top 11 Hollywood actors list again.

Supreme Court Orders Very Early Disposal Of Meesha Shafi and Ali Zafar Instance

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday got the very early disposal of the top Pakistani celebrities Meesha Shafi harassment instance and also specified that no unnecessary adjournments will certainly be approved.

The two-member SC bench even more instructed that the order of the high court passed previously in April, will certainly be complied with. It additionally bought Meesha Shafi and also Ali Zafar's counsels to cross-examine the witnesses on the exact same day.

The bench better kept in mind that the sworn statements of the witnesses should be filed within 7 days and an advance copy needs to be sent out to the respondent for prep work.

The witnesses will certainly after that be produced on the very same day as well as the interrogation will commence.