Karachi, Pakistan – In a significant development, Rangers have apprehended a Bajaur resident, Dost Mohammad, who is wanted for his alleged involvement with the banned outfit, Fidayeen-e-Khawarij. According to a spokesperson for the Rangers, the suspect was involved in the 2020 assassination attempt on Assistant Commissioner, Nowagai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The arrest was made in the Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi. The suspect has also been linked to an incident where government machinery was set on fire. The case has been registered under terrorism charges at the CTI Malakand police station. A few of the suspect’s accomplices managed to flee the scene,…
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The Punjab government has directed the enhancement of security measures across the province during the holy month of Ramadan. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the fulfillment of fool-proof security at mosques, Imam Bargahs, and prayer grounds, along with the deployment of additional personnel at markets, bazaars, and public places. The CM has also directed the installation of barbed wire fences at sensitive locations for Friday prayers and taraweeh. According to the Home Department, the security of mosques, religious sites, and Ramadan bazaars will be given top priority. The Chief Minister has also ordered the intensification of police patrols, checking,…
The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has accepted the bail pleas of Eman Mazari and Haday Ali Chatha. The case was heard in the Anti-Terrorism Court, where Judge Abul Hassanat Muhammad Zulqarnain presided over the proceedings. The case pertained to a controversial tweet that sparked a dispute between the police and the accused couple. The court accepted the bail pleas of Eman Mazari and Haday Ali Chatha, who were ordered to pay a bond of 10,000 rupees each. The couple’s lawyer, Riasat Ali Azaad, argued that the case was baseless and that they were unaware of the FIR against them. The lawyer…
The Supreme Court bench, led by Justice Malik Shahzad, engaged in an interesting dialogue with a lawyer during the hearing of appeals against the convictions of notorious Chotu gang members and other accused. The two-member bench, headed by Justice Malik Shahzad, conducted the hearing. At this occasion, Justice Malik Shahzad made remarks, saying that a capital punishment case cannot be heard by a two-member bench. Prosecutor Raee Akhtar Hussain said that this is a case of the famous Chotu gang. Justice Shahzad Ahmad Malik said, “The Chotu gang was quite famous in Punjab, but now the CTD has wiped them…
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on a crucial diplomatic visit to Russia in the second week of March. Sources close to the government have confirmed that the preparations for the visit are in full swing, with the Prime Minister scheduled to hold high-level meetings with Russian officials. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations and exploring areas of cooperation. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet with representatives of the Russian business community, as well as the Pakistani expatriate community in Russia. The Prime Minister will also participate in…
In a major crackdown, Pakistan’s Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has destroyed over 1.1 million liters of liquor and more than 18 tons of various types of narcotics in Sheikhupura. The ANF, which is fighting against the smuggling of narcotics, has seized over 88 kilograms of narcotics during 7 operations and arrested 9 suspects. The destroyed narcotics include heroin, hashish, opium, and bhang, besides over 1.1 million liters of liquor. ANF officials said that they have arrested 590 narcotics smugglers this year and registered 463 cases. In a related development, Speaker of the Sindh Assembly, Rana Iqbal, has suspended an MP, Usman,…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a devastating incident, a two-story building collapsed in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf have expressed their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the government’s support in the rescue efforts. The President has directed the authorities to provide the best possible medical assistance to the injured and has also asked the provincial government to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. He has emphasized the need for a prompt and effective rescue operation to ensure the…
Article: Islamist party leader Liyaqat Baloch has warned that the government and the opposition party, PTI, are locked in a cat-and-mouse game, with neither side willing to give in. In a statement, Baloch stated that PTI leaders, Imran Khan and Raajj Nisar, are unable to form a coherent political strategy, as their leadership in the National Assembly and Senate is at the mercy of PTI. Baloch has called for the establishment of a council of senior political leaders to resolve the ongoing political crisis, which he believes is further empowering the military establishment. He also criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a recent development, the Judicial Commission of Inquiry formed to investigate the tragic Gl Plaza fire in Karachi has issued a questionnaire to the Director General of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The commission’s meeting, led by Justice Agha Faisal, was attended by Deputy Commissioner South, Police Surgeon Dr. Sammia, DG SBCA, CEO Water Corporation, and President of the Gl Plaza Association, Tanveer Pasha. Justice Agha Faisal expressed disappointment over Tanveer Pasha’s absence, but he eventually attended the meeting. The CEO of Water Corporation informed the commission that an emergency situation was in place for…
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport has completed the upgrade of its main runway, number R-25, which is now ready to receive the world’s largest commercial airliner, the Airbus 380. The upgrade was completed within the scheduled 18 months, and the runway has been upgraded to Category 4F, making it suitable for large cargo aircraft. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) successfully conducted a test landing on January 3, 2026, after which the first commercial flight was given clearance to land. The main runway at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport is now ready to receive the Airbus 380, a significant milestone for the…
