*** The political and security landscape in Pakistan witnessed significant developments, dominated by the formal confirmation of the court-martial sentence against former Lieutenant General Faez Hameed, alongside ongoing political maneuvering by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government. ### Military Justice: Confirmation of Faez Hameed’s Conviction The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) officially confirmed that former Lieutenant General Faez Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment. The sentence is slated to commence on December 11, 2025. According to the ISPR, the Field General Court Martial proceedings against the former officer, conducted under the Pakistan Army Act, spanned a meticulous 15-month…
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The Pakistani government has announced a significant restructuring of the judicial infrastructure in Islamabad, coinciding with widespread severe weather that has brought major national thoroughfares to a standstill. ### Judicial and Administrative Restructuring President Asif Ali Zardari has formally approved a major relocation plan affecting the capital’s court complex. Under the approved directive, the Federal Constitutional Court is scheduled to move into the building currently housing the Federal Sharia Court (FSC) in Islamabad. Concurrently, the FSC will be transferred to a designated section within the Islamabad High Court (IHC) building. The Ministry of Law subsequently issued the official notification formalizing…
*** ## Pakistan Issues Formal Demarche to Norway Following Ambassador’s Presence in Judicial Proceedings The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) today summoned the Norwegian Ambassador to Islamabad and issued a formal diplomatic *démarche*, expressing grave concern over the envoy’s unauthorized participation in a recent court proceeding. According to the MoFA Spokesperson, the Ambassador’s presence at the judicial hearing was deemed an “unwarranted participation” and a “clear violation of diplomatic norms and international law.” The Spokesperson emphasized that the action created an impression of interference in the internal affairs of Pakistan, which is unacceptable under any circumstances. The official notification delivered…
A collection of disparate national developments highlights ongoing challenges in security, governance, and infrastructure across Pakistan, according to recent statements and police reports. ### Security and Urban Crime Mitigation Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho announced an 18 percent reduction in mobile phone snatching incidents, though he emphasized that the crime remains the most frequent offense and is typically accompanied by violence. In related law enforcement action, police confirmed that suspect Bilal Abbas was killed during an exchange of fire, and his body was subsequently transferred to a local hospital. Concurrently, Pakistan Customs reported a significant achievement in anti-smuggling operations,…
*** ### Nationwide Digital Reforms and Governance Initiatives The Punjab Examination Boards have commenced a comprehensive rollout of digital reforms aimed at modernizing the assessment and attendance processes across the province. According to a spokesperson in Lahore, all educational system analysts in Punjab have been summoned for a specialized training and briefing session scheduled for December 13. The new system will mandate ‘E-marking’ to significantly enhance the accuracy and reliability of examination results. Furthermore, a Digital Attendance Management System (DAMS) is being implemented to streamline and improve the efficiency of employee and student attendance tracking. In a related move towards…
*** Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, delivered an aggressive statement on national accountability, asserting that the recent severe action taken by the military against its own top personnel proves that the era of institutional immunity is over. Speaking to the media, Chaudhry declared that the consequences of this internal punishment will extend widely, signaling that figures like former Chief Justice Saqib Nisar and the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will also face the law. **Demand for Comprehensive Accountability** Responding to a query from Geo News regarding whether former Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa should also be…
*** ## Pakistan National News Digest ### Security & International Cooperation: Crackdown on Human Smuggling Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration in Brussels to discuss strengthening collaborative mechanisms against illegal immigration and transnational crime. The two officials focused on strategies to curb human trafficking and enhance mutual cooperation. Minister Naqvi highlighted the significant domestic law enforcement success, noting that **1,770 human smugglers and their agents** have been arrested in Pakistan this year alone. Both sides agreed to fortify their joint operational strategy specifically targeting illegal migration, human trafficking, and narcotics smuggling.…
*** The nation faces a challenging confluence of security, infrastructure, and political crises, headlined by a shocking incident of familial violence in Punjab. ## Security Crisis: Alleged Honor Killing on Wedding Day In a brutal case of alleged honor killing, a bride in Bahawalpur district’s Basti Sakheel was fatally assaulted by her father and brother on her wedding day. Police reports confirm the victim was tortured and murdered because her father and brother disapproved of her marriage. The victim had been adopted in childhood by her paternal aunt, a factor cited in the family’s extreme resentment toward the union. Following…
*** ## Pakistan-Turkmenistan Vow to Forge Deep Economic Ties Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif recently held a pivotal bilateral meeting with Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedow in Ashgabat, leveraging the platform to articulate Pakistan’s strategic commitment to enhanced regional connectivity. During the discussions, PM Sharif underscored the profound historical and fraternal relations shared by the two nations, emphasizing a mutual resolve to significantly strengthen bilateral ties, particularly focusing on expanding commercial and economic linkages. A core component of Pakistan’s diplomatic pitch involved strategically positioning its maritime infrastructure. PM Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s keen desire to bolster land and sea connections with Turkmenistan,…
*** ### **Explosive Allegations Rock Islamabad: Former Army Chief Accused of Threats and Subverting Authority** Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has leveled grave accusations against former Army Chief General (R) Qamar Javed Bajwa, alleging that he exerted undue pressure and issued threats to prevent the government from exercising its constitutional prerogative in military appointments. Appearing on Geo News’ program ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath,’ Minister Asif claimed that historically, the government’s power to appoint the Army Chief was never contested. However, General Bajwa reportedly pressured and threatened the administration to block the proposed elevation of General Asim Munir to the…
