![]() ![]() The government said at least 30 militants were killed fighting them off. On June 3, dozens of militants attacked a security checkpost in the region, killing six soldiers. The militants are still controlling important mountains and they can stage a comeback," said tribal elder Lal Jan. "The situation is very dangerous in Orakzai. Asfaq Kayani, flew to Orakzai on June 1 and declared victory over the Taliban there, saying it is winding up its offensive there as militants have been driven out of the region.īut just a day later, fierce clashes broke out in which 20 militants were killed. Soon afterwards, the Pakistan army chief, Gen. Security forces last month captured the major militant stronghold of Djabori, some 60 km (37 miles) from Orakzai's main town of Kalaya. The precarious situation in the region highlights the challenges the Pakistani army faces in battling insurgents. Orakzai is one of the major bases of the Pakistani Taliban, which are fighting both the Pakistani state and coalition forces in Afghanistan. "I think it was an honest misjudgement and some unnecessary exuberance." But unfortunately, this was not really the reality and their credibility is now in question. So they probably wanted to give the people some relief," said retired general Talat Masood, a military and security analyst. The public thinks it's an endless thing, especially in Orakzai. "The announcement looks good to the Pakistani public. They said the declaration itself appeared to be an attempt to boost the morale of a public suffering from years of attacks, nearly constant military campaigns and few apparent results. Bush's 2003 "mission accomplished" moment - was based on "miscalculations" as officers thought militants would flee the region after many of their bases were captured. Pakistani military analysts say the victory announcement - much like U.S. PESHAWAR, Pakistan, June 14 (Reuters) - It was a classic case of military hubris: when Pakistan announced it has defeated Taliban militants in one of their major bases recently, it was a far cry from reality in the volatile Orakzai region. (For full coverage of Pakistan and Afghanistan, click on The Mayor said what used to be spent in 75 Wards is now spent on a single Ward and this is the benefit of a Corporation. It was also discussed in the meeting that local contractors be given priority for economy vibrancy in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent economy drain.Īmong other things that came under discussion were that tenders for repair of water coolers in the city should be opened soon so that people may have cold drinking in coming summers. Joint Commissioner Administration read out orders passed by previous Finance and Planning Committee meetings. “Those who raised hue and cry, are members of that Committee,” the Mayor said adding, “How can a member of a Committee be ignorant of what he had approved”. Moreover, majority of these were outsourced for managing Panjtirthi parking which is being auctioned now. It has just outsourced manpower from contractors which are need based and these can be disenguaged any time without notice. The meeting took a strict note of the hue and cry raised by the opposition Councillors of JMC regarding 40 backdoor appointments in the Urban Local Body and cleared that all such allegations were baseless. “This is a big step in itself to bring transparency and accountability in the Urban Local Body,” the Mayor said. He said that the empanelled agencies will submit the panel of NGO/contractual employees needed by JMC and final selection from this panel will be made by this Committee. The Mayor was chairing Finance and Planning Committee meeting of JMC today.įor bringing transparency and accountability in JMC, the Mayor constituted a three Member Committee with Joint Commissioner, Works, Joint Commissioner Administration and Joint Commissioner Enforcement and Revenue as its members. The Mayor also said that if some employee challenges some order of the Executive Committee that shall simply be a challenge to the authority of JMC as the same has been enshrined in JMC Act 2000. one crore etc are vested with the Executive Committee with Mayor at the helm,” Sharma said adding, “Whatever the Executive Committee approves has to be implemented and adopted by the employees of JMC.” “Under Section 40 Sub Section III of JMC Act all powers of establishment, approval of budget, action plans, staffing matters, housing, relief, approval of contracts above Rs. JAMMU, May 6: Mayor Jammu, Rajinder Sharma today said Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) which ceased to be a Department as per new amendment has been elevated to the level of Executive Decision Making Body now. ![]()
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