The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested a suspected terrorist in Sahiwal, who is allegedly linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, Fitanh-e-Khawarij. According to CTD officials, the operation was conducted in response to a tip-off about the presence of a terrorist in Pakpattan Garden Town. During the raid, the suspect was found to be in possession of hate material, books, cash, and TTP cards.
The arrested individual, identified as Aga Muhammad, a resident of South Waziristan, was promoting the banned organization and encouraging people to join it. CTD officials have registered a case against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and further investigation is underway.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the implementation of the policy of capping fees in medical and dental colleges across the country. The policy aims to regulate the fees charged by private medical and dental colleges and ensure that they do not exceed the prescribed limits.
In a separate development, the Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema Council (J) has paid tribute to women’s contributions to the country’s history, saying that Pakistan’s history would be incomplete without them. The statement was made on the occasion of a protest rally organized by the Awami National Party (ANP) to mark the International Women’s Day.
In another incident, a dog attacked a student in Liaquatabad, Sindh, on Thursday, prompting the Sindh government to announce that it would seal all high-risk buildings that violate fire safety laws. Karachi has seen over 650 cases of dog attacks this month, with many people suffering serious injuries.
The federal government has constituted a high-level committee to draft amendments to the Pharmacy Act 1967. The committee will review the Act and propose changes to improve the pharmacy regulatory framework.
In other news, the results of the 13th Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh are being announced, with the ruling Awami League leading in several constituencies. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a fine on Mohammad Nabi for breaching the Code of Conduct.
In a separate incident, a social media user has accused the ruling party of trying to rig the elections in several constituencies. The allegations have sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users expressing their concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.
In a move to promote healthy eating habits, the UAE has banned the sale of sweets, chocolates, and potato chips in schools. The decision is part of a broader effort to promote a healthy lifestyle among students.
In Saudi Arabia, a number of new ministers and public prosecutors have been appointed, while several other officials have been dismissed. The changes are part of a broader effort to revamp the country’s administrative structure.
In a separate development, senior Indian singer Aditya Narayan has been accused of new charges in a year-old case, in which his first wife has alleged that he had her uterus removed without her consent. The case is currently pending in court, and Aditya Narayan has been facing numerous allegations of harassment and abuse.
