In a major crackdown, Islamabad Police and other units have arrested 86 Afghan nationals and 4 suspects involved in organized crime and gangs. The operation, which covered multiple districts, including the capital Islamabad, resulted in the seizure of several motorbikes, cash, mobile phones, and ammunition used in the commission of crimes.
The Islamabad Police operation was part of a broader effort to tackle organized crime and gangs in the city. The police have also arrested several women who were heading to the Women’s March in Islamabad.
In a separate development, Sindh Chief Minister’s Advisor, Murtaza Wahab, announced that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation will complete the construction of the Azam Pora Flyover within 100 days.
PTI leader, Salman Akram Raja, condemned the targeting of women and said that women in the country have made the greatest sacrifices for the party, but are now being targeted and subjected to harassment.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that the number of fatalities in the Iranian attacks on the UAE has risen to 4, with nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh among the dead.
MQM-Pakistan Chairman, Dr. Khalid Mahmood Siddiqui, said that those who have understood politics as a means to an end are now facing the consequences.
Former Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, criticized the government for benefiting oil companies at the expense of the public.
Punjab Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, issued a special message on International Women’s Day, expressing her support for women’s rights.
In other news, the police have recovered 4-5 IEDs and barriers used by foreign terrorists. According to a spokesperson, vehicles will no longer be registered without insurance, and token tax will not be collected.
Despite challenges along the Afghanistan border, counter-terrorism operations are ongoing. The Deputy Commissioner, Naqibullah Kakar, said that the next 24 hours may see dry weather in the city.
In a separate incident, the identity of the deceased fisherman, Tayyab, has been confirmed. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that Iran has not started a war but has taken retaliatory measures against the attacks, targeting US military bases, facilities, and assets in the region.
The UAE Foreign Ministry stated that the country does not want to be involved in any conflict or tension.
Meanwhile, over 1900 people have been injured and hospitalized in Israel since the start of the conflict with Iran.
The Pakistani community in Dubai has been advised to refrain from sharing irresponsible content on social media.
Former Test cricketer, Shahid Afridi, criticized the government for not reducing its expenses, saying that the public is bearing the brunt of the fuel prices, while the provincial government rejects the increase in fuel prices, and the federal government should reduce its wasteful expenditures instead of burdening the public.
