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In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police has finally solved the mystery behind a high-profile rape case in Qasur district, Punjab. The prime suspect, the victim’s maternal uncle, was arrested after DNA matching confirmed his involvement in the heinous crime. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Qasur, Isaa Khan, the 17-year-old victim’s father had filed a complaint against police officer Rafeeq in 2022.
During the investigation, the accused was found guilty and removed from his job. However, on December 5, 2025, the court acquitted Rafeeq due to lack of DNA evidence. The victim, who had been traumatized by the incident, took her own life by setting herself on fire in protest of the court’s decision.
Following the incident, a special team was formed at the behest of the Chief Minister to investigate the case. The team sent 5 suspected individuals, including the victim’s real uncle, Zaid, to the forensic lab for DNA testing. The DNA results confirmed that Zaid was the real culprit, and he was subsequently arrested.
In other news, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has released a report on terrorist activities in the region. The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) has highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency. In a separate development, a trial is underway in the Lahore High Court in connection with the attack on the Club Chowk GOC Gate in Kot Lakhpat Jail.
The Karachi Bar Association has convened an emergency general body meeting to discuss the upcoming elections. Chairman PTI, Barrister Ghulam Ali Khan, has expressed concern over the recent move to remove Judges from their positions.
In a crackdown on power thieves, the police in North Karachi’s Khayyam Goth have launched an operation. Minister for Communications and President of the Pakistan Institute of Industrial Relations, Abdul Aleem Khan, has emphasized the need for new provinces to tackle the country’s problems.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to eradicate street crimes in cities and towns. In a separate development, Bahrain’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Abdul Qadir, met with President Asif Ali Zardari.
Jamaat-e-Islami’s leader, Maulana Fazlur Rahman, has accused PTI of making a false claim about leading the negotiation committee. In a separate development, a murder case was heard in the Session Court in Sargodha, where the accused was sentenced to death and fined Rs. 5 million.
The Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has organized a five-day Karachi International Book Fair, which began on Thursday at the Karachi Expo Center. Thousands of book lovers attended the event, which has become an annual tradition.
The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has released its 16th report, which reveals that the former spokesperson and media wing founder of Daesh-Khorasan, Sultan Aziz Azam, has been arrested.
In a related development, Javed Akhtar has expressed his clear stance that it is not acceptable to justify any form of harassment. In the US, preparations are underway to revoke the citizenship of foreign-born Americans.
Germany has decided to bring back 535 Afghan nationals who worked with the German army in Afghanistan before its withdrawal. The Dubai Police have issued a warning to the public to take precautions against sea threats.
In another development, Governor KP has emphasized the need for the province to maintain good relations with the federal government for its betterment.
