The Islamabad High Court has intervened in the fraud case involving the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and Najaf Hamid, the brother of former Director General ISI, Faiz Hamid. Justice Ijazul Ahsan Manhas, the special judge, has stayed the order to arrest Najaf Hamid and issued notices to both parties, seeking their responses. According to the court order, the trial court had approved Najaf Hamid’s bail on January 16, but without any reason, the bail order was taken back. The order to cancel the bail remains suspended until further notice.
Sources claim that all relevant agencies have been asked to provide details about Najaf Hamid. The FIA Anti-Corruption Cell has initiated an inquiry. It is worth noting that the Special Judge Central had withdrawn the January 16 order approving Najaf Hamid’s bail before arrest. Najaf Hamid had challenged the January 24 order canceling his bail in the Islamabad High Court.
The Ministry of Interior claims that evidence suggests that Daesh (ISIS) planned, trained, and prepared the attack in Afghanistan, with the support of Afghan Taliban, and that this terrorist group continues to pose a significant threat to regional peace. The Counter Terrorism Court has sentenced Iman Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chach, to 17 years of imprisonment each, and they are currently serving their sentence in Adiala Jail. The United Nations (UN) has condemned the suicide bombing at Islamabad’s mosque and expressed solidarity with the Pakistani government and people against terrorism and extremism.
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi stated that the Constitutional Court attempts to make quick decisions on all cases that come before it. The police claim that the detained individual has also been found in possession of arms. Tarique Jamil stated that the loss of innocent lives is a crime against humanity. Former Federal Minister Asad Umar claimed that no steps can be taken in the Ministry of Energy without the government’s consent. The Interior Minister stated that the evidence shows how the attacker was brought, and the facilitators and mastermind have been arrested.
Federal Minister for Privatization, Muhammad Ali, stated that commercial activities are not the government’s business; the Pakistani middle class bears the burden of taxes. American Ambassador Nettie Baker visited Sindh, reaffirming her commitment to economic growth and cooperation. On January 30, PTI parliamentarians gathered before the Supreme Court, and the Registrar of the Supreme Court met with PTI representatives. PTI lawyer Salman Akram Raja was allowed to meet with the Chief Justice.
Former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail stated that Pakistan is facing difficulties due to an incorrect political structure. Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider stated that India cannot subjugate the Pakistani nation through terrorism. Malala Yousafzai stated that spring is a time of joy, bringing people together, reminding us that we can work together to improve Pakistan. Ata Tarar stated that the ultimate goal is to eradicate terrorism from its roots; the terrorist network has been somewhat constrained.
The Pakistan Cricket Board spokesperson stated that the Indian media is spreading false information. A controversy surrounding the upcoming Bollywood film “Ghosh Khor Pandit” (Bribe-Taker Pandit) has spilled onto the streets, with extremist groups protesting in several cities. Bollywood actor Imran Khan targeted three big stars of the film industry, calling them ‘Khans’, in the context of the youth’s admiration for them. In an exclusive conversation with Faisal Raaza Abbasi in Tokyo, he stated that Imran Khan is currently in jail and this is the consequence of his actions. It is worth noting that Afghan cricketer Rahmatullah Gurbaz was signed by Peshawar Zalmi.
According to Deepak, when some members of the Bajrang Dal were asking the shopkeeper questions and inquiring about his name, the name “Mohammad Deepak” suddenly came to their minds.
