Road accident claims life

ATTOCK, May 27: A young man, the son a police official died in a road accident at Attock-Kamra road on Saturday evening.

As per reports, Aftab Khan, the second-year student and son of ASI Mehrab Khan, resident of Syedan village, was on way to Attock along with his uncle on a motorcycle which rammed into a roadside pole at Attock-Kamra road as they tried to save themselves from a dog that suddenly appeared before them.

As a result, Aftab Khan died on the spot while his uncle sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. Later, the deceased student was laid to rest in his native village. — Correspondent

Policeman shot dead

RAWALPINDI, May 27: A policeman was shot dead by unidentified motorbike riders in A-Block, Afendi Colony on Sunday night, police said.

Syed Shahid Zameer Kazmi and Atif Kiani, the members of Muhafiz Squad No. 3 were patrolling in A-Block on their official motorbike when they signaled two persons riding on a motorcycle to stop for checking.

They ignored the police signal and fired gunshots at the two policemen killing Syed Shahid Zameer Kazmi on the spot. However, Constable Atif Kiani who was on driving seat remained unhurt.

The police said that the attackers disappeared taking advantage of the darkness.

The body was shifted to Benazir Bhutto Hospital for legal proceedings. — Staff Reporter

Stray bullet kills passer-by

RAWALPINDI, May 27: A passer-by who was critically injured by a stray bullet fired by one of the quarrelling men in Sadiqabad area on Saturday, died in the hospital on Sunday, police said.

Tehsin Ahmad Qureshi 38, a bank employee was going home on his motorcycle when he was hit by the bullet near Jahaz Ground stop on Saturday night.

Nadeem Ahmad Qureshi, the elder brother of the victim said in his complaint lodged with the police that he was at home when a man named Sajid Mehmood informed him over the phone that his brother was lying injured on the road.

He added that Sajid informed him further that a car rider and a pickup van driver were quarrelling when the former pulled out his pistol and fired a shot that ‘accidentally’ hit and injured his bother.

He further added that he rushed to the spot immediately and found his brother, Tehsin, lying in a pool of blood on the road.

The injured was later removed to Benazir Bhutto hospital where he died on Sunday.

The Investigation Officer in the case, Sub-inspector (SI) Mohammad Riaz said, “Nobody from the surrounding area has so far come forward to help the police in tracking down the shooter.” However, he hoped that the killer would soon be traced.—Staff Reporter

Hotter days coming

RAWALPINDI, May 27: The Met Office predicted severe heat wave in southern parts of the country during next a few days.

According to a spokesman, a severe heat wave is likely to develop over south Punjab, upper Sindh and southern/eastern parts of Balochistan on Monday that would grip most of the plain areas of the country on Tuesday. The severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail for 4-5 days.

The day temperature may rise up to 48-50 C in some parts of south Punjab, upper Sindh and southern/eastern parts of Balochistan. It would be the first severe heat wave of the season.

The Met Office recorded 38 C in Islamabad and 39 C in Rawalpindi on Sunday. — A Reporter

Radio Journalism published

ISLAMABAD, May 27: The National Book Foundation (NBF) has published the second and revised edition of a book named Radio Journalism written by veteran broadcaster and journalist Mahmood Hussain.

It may be recalled that the first edition of the book that was also published by the NBF had exhausted in the market and there was ample demand for the book especially from the students of Mass Communication and those who have adopted radio journalism as profession.

The book is especially useful for graduation and post-graduation level students of Mass Communication and also for on-job training courses and workshops in broadcasting institutions, says a press release issued here on Sunday.

It is being said to be a valued addition to the rare books available on the subject in the market. Spread over 382 pages, the book will prove equally beneficial for those opting Mass Communication as elective subject in the competitive examinations. —A Reporter