Islamabad: During the hearing of an intra-court appeal against the military trials of civilians, Supreme Court Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan remarked that military courts’ trials of civilians are not explicitly prohibited under international law. The seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan, listened to arguments in the appeal against the military trials, with senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja representing Arzam Junaid, a convicted defendant. Background on Military Trials In 2023, the apex court’s constitutional bench allowed conditional permission for military courts to announce verdicts in cases related to 85 suspects involved in the May 9 riots. However, the court…
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Karachi: In a significant turn of events in the high-profile murder case of Karachi’s young Mustafa Amir, the police have successfully obtained the physical remand of the prime suspect, Armughan, after facing considerable challenges. The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) remanded the youth, accused of murdering Mustafa and disposing of his body, into police custody for four days. This development followed a directive from the Sindh High Court (SHC), instructing the police to present Armughan before ATC No. 2 to secure his remand, after ATC No. 1 had initially denied it. The police had faced difficulties in acquiring the remand for interrogation…
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is once again attempting backchannel talks with the establishment, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reportedly playing a key role in the effort. According to sources, Gandapur is leveraging his connections to revive dialogue. However, PTI Information Secretary Waqas Akram Shaikh has denied any such initiative. PTI’s Interest in Negotiations Despite the denial, sources insist that PTI is keen on restarting negotiations, viewing Gandapur as the central figure in making this happen. So far, there are no signs of interest from the establishment. The military has maintained its stance of non-involvement in political matters,…
Islamabad: The National Assembly has passed three crucial bills aimed at curbing human trafficking and ensuring the protection of vulnerable Pakistani migrants. The bills approved on Tuesday include: Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill 2025 Emigration (Amendment) Bill 2025 Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Bill 2025 These bills were introduced by Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazir Tarar. The law minister highlighted that the rising number of deaths among illegal migrants in recent months has necessitated tougher laws. Key Amendments: Stronger punishments for those involved in human trafficking. Sentences increased from 3 to 5 and 7…
Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has urged politicians to come together and engage with the establishment to resolve the ongoing political tensions and polarization in the country. Speaking in an interview with a British news outlet, Umar, a former close aide of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, stressed the need for a “new charter of democracy” to navigate Pakistan’s current political turmoil. His remarks come at a time when negotiations between PTI and the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have stalled. Despite three rounds of dialogue and PTI presenting its demands in writing, no progress…
Hyderabad/Sehwan: The 773rd Urs celebrations of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA) are in full swing in Sehwan, where thousands of devotees have gathered to pay their respects to the revered Sufi saint. The festivities commenced on Monday at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA), with Sindh’s Acting Governor Syed Owais Qadir Shah laying a ‘chadar’ (sheet) at the saint’s resting place and offering Fateha. He was accompanied by Sindh Minister for Auqaf Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi, Auqaf Secretary Sibghatullah Mehr, and Hyderabad Divisional Commissioner Bilal Ahmed Memon. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ghazanfar Ali Qadri presented a commemorative…
In another tragic terrorist attack, a police mobile was targeted with hand grenades by terrorists in Kohat’s Shadipur area, the regional police officer (RPO) confirmed on Tuesday. One police officer was injured in the attack, while the police retaliated by killing one terrorist. Several militants were also arrested during the counter-operation, the officer stated. The RPO further revealed that hand grenades and other weapons were recovered from the arrested terrorists. A search operation is currently underway in the area to track down any other individuals involved in the attack. Rise in Terror Attacks in the Country In light of this…
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated during an interview with German television at the Munich Security Conference that Pakistan has the potential to act as a bridge between the United States and China. “Going forward, we’d like to see ourselves as a country that can bridge that gap rather than increase that division,” said the PPP chairman. Bilawal emphasized Pakistan’s longstanding role in fostering diplomatic ties and noted that some nations were exploiting the competitive relationship between Washington and Beijing. “There are some countries that are profiting or benefiting from the fact that the United States and…
Tensions flared in Karachi late Monday night when a speeding water tanker struck and killed a motorcyclist near Jail Chowrangi, once again raising concerns over road safety in the metropolis. The accident sparked public outrage, with enraged citizens setting five water tankers on fire near the crash site. However, firefighters responded promptly, extinguishing the flames and preventing further damage. Taking immediate notice of the situation, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar directed police officials to submit a detailed report on the accident and the ensuing violence. The minister also stressed the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and additional…
A fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday at a shopping centre near Teen Talwar in Karachi’s Clifton area. Firefighting officials confirmed that the blaze had been contained, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building. According to sources, the affected shopping centre houses multiple clothing stores. Fire brigade officials reported that the fire originated on the first floor of the building. This incident comes nearly two months after a massive overnight fire at a furniture market in the port city, which gutted over 30 shops before being brought under control. Upon receiving reports of the…
