CNews RAWALPINDI: On the third day of anti‑militant operation being carried out jointly by FC and Pakistan Army, more areas in Buner have been got evacuated from the militants while life is returning to normalcy in Deer, top army spokesman said here Thursday.Addressing a media conference, Director General ISPR Major General Athar Abbas said a large number of militants have been killed during the operation in Buner as so far 14 militants have been reported killed.He said that four of the two explosive laden vehicles approaching towards troops were targeted and destroyed in Deer while the other two fled from the scene causing no damage to the troops. FC has established its Headquarter at Daggar, he informed.“People of Deer area have been fully backing the troops and have taken a sigh of relief where the situation is well in control,” he said.He said the troops in Buner re‑launched operation in the early hours on Thursday and regained the control of Balandari Pass and Ambala heights after facing a strong resistance from the militants.Meanwhile, he said, the militants attacked post in Jawari Pass area and were given an exemplary response whereby killing four militants while rest others fled from the scene. During the cross fire with the attackers, he said, one FC personnel received wounds.He said the Daggar area is also being swooped to get full control besides ensuring that no militant is in control of any area.He said that on Wednesday late the militants set the Pir Baba Police station ablaze. Militants are present in high number in Sultan Pass and Pir Baba Ziarat areas, he said. He said that the operation was at slower pace due to the laying of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the area.Giving update on situation in Swat, he said that the government and security forces have been exercising maximum restraint despite clear violations of the peace deal by Taliban.Major Gen Athar Abbas said Taliban are carrying out armed patrolling besides setting up of check posts, kidnapping for ransom, killing and damaging the private properties, in clear violation of the peace deal.He said despite all odds the government has been sincerely working for implementation of the peace deal in letter and spirit to achieve peace by avoiding any colossal damage to life and property.Answering a question, he said that the government had already condemned and rejected the “drone attack policy”. “It hurts more than it helps,” he said.He dispelled the impression that the ammunition available with the militants could harm the fighter aircraft. However he said the helicopters used for engaging militants were fired upon. He disclosed that weapons were reaching militants through Afghanistan.In reply to another question he said, “We need to have modern gadgets and weaponry to effectively deal with the militants.” The list of demand includes, he said, fast moving helicopters, surveillance aircraft, better Night Vision Devices, and attack helicopters.
CNews Karachi. July 05: A Pakistani Scientist in Britain has invented a new chemical for processing plastic (polythene) bags which has the quality of dissolution after its use in 105 days.A manufacturing unit for these plastic bags was being set up in Turkey while interest has been shown in the setting up of a big unit and manufacturing firm’s head quarter in Karachi which will be used to supply such dissolvable polythene bags to Asian countries. The Director of UK based firm Bio Plast Biodegradable Plastics GL Punn while leading a 15 member delegation called on EDO Municipal Services City Government Masood Alam. The Executive Director of Bio Plast Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Awan and M. Sultan Mehmood Awan was also present on this occasion. The Director of Bio Plast informed the EDO Municipal Services about the characteristics of new chemical. He said that the firm was going to set up its first plant in Turkey which will be operative in next two months. The delegation also praised the vi