Karachi: Authorities in Pakistan’s largest city have intensified actions against undocumented Afghan nationals. Police conducted a large-scale search operation in the Sohrab Goth and Al-Asif Square neighborhoods. During the operation, all entry and exit points to the area were sealed off, and a heavy contingent of police participated in the action. According to police officials, 45 Afghan nationals were detained as a result of the operation. The primary reason for their arrest was their failure to provide any legal identification documents. All detained individuals have been transferred to various police stations for further legal processing.
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Karachi: A new weather system has developed in the Southeast Arabian Sea, where a low-pressure area has intensified into what is known as a “depression.” According to the Meteorological Department, this system is currently located approximately 630 kilometers west and southwest of Karachi. It is forecasted to move slowly in a north and northwest direction over the next 24 hours. Most importantly, authorities have clarified that there is currently no threat to any of Pakistan’s coastal areas from this depression. The Cyclone Warning Center in Karachi is actively monitoring the system to track its movement and any potential changes.
The Pakistan Navy has struck a massive blow against international drug networks, seizing narcotics valued at nearly one billion dollars during a high-profile operation in the North Arabian Sea. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Navy ship PNS Yarmook conducted the successful anti-narcotics operation while operating under the Saudi-led Combined Task Force 150 (CTF-150). The operation resulted in the capture of drugs worth approximately $972 million. The military’s spokesperson called this success a clear example of the Pakistan Navy’s commitment to regional maritime security and the collective global struggle against illegal smuggling. The statement noted that PNS…
Citizens across Pakistan are facing severe hardship as tomato prices remain critically high, with no hope for immediate relief this month. According to recent reports, prices are not expected to decrease in October because the new crop from Sindh is not yet ready for the market. The escalating prices have left households struggling, with many kitchens described as “desolate” without this essential ingredient. The current rates are at unbearable levels: in Karachi, tomatoes are selling for Rs. 300 per kg, while in Lahore, the price has hit Rs. 400. Peshawar and Quetta are seeing prices around Rs. 350 per…
Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has presented a clear stance on the role of the establishment in Pakistani politics, stating that cooperation between a government and state institutions is a global reality necessary for any country to function. Speaking to the media, he said, “No government in the world can run without the establishment.” He posed a challenge, asking, “Name one superpower nation that does not have its establishment standing behind it and is still a superpower.” Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attributed the peace and development in Punjab to this very coordination. “Whether it is development or crime control in Punjab,…
Karachi’s Mayor, Murtaza Wahab, visited the historic Old City Area to personally review the progress of ongoing development projects. He expressed a keen interest in resolving public issues during his visit. The Mayor issued clear directives to the relevant officials, emphasizing that all citizen complaints must be addressed immediately and that the development work should be completed as quickly as possible. Murtaza Wahab also made a significant political point. “A TLP representative is elected from this Union Council, but it is the Pakistan People’s Party that is performing public service,” he stated. Reiterating his commitment, he said, “The politics…
Karachi Customs has thwarted a significant attempt to illegally import restricted Indian-made goods into the country, seizing machinery valued in the millions of rupees. The operation was carried out by the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement West. According to FBR officials, the entire attempt was based on deception by misdeclaring the “Country of Origin.” In one case, a shipment of textile machinery, valued at 24.22 million rupees, was declared as being imported from China. However, it was actually manufactured in India. Officials stated that the importers went to great lengths to commit this fraud, erasing the machinery’s original manufacturer plates and…
Islamabad: A tense legal dialogue unfolded in the Supreme Court during a hearing on petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. An eight-member constitutional bench, led by senior judge Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, was presiding over the case. During the proceedings, Khawaja Ahmed Hussain, the lawyer for petitioner Afrasiab Khattak, requested that the bench issue an order to refer the case to a Full Court for hearing. “I am not asking you to make a final decision, just refer the matter to the Full Court. You have the authority to issue that order,” the lawyer argued. This request prompted pointed questions from…
News: In a significant political setback, the lawyers’ panel supported by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has faced a major defeat in the recent Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) elections. The loss was not just at the national level; the panel was surprisingly defeated across all polling stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a province widely considered PTI’s core stronghold. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, sources indicate that party chairman Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated, has allegedly not been fully informed about the scale of this defeat, particularly the complete loss within KP. This is notable given that many of…
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a plan for a new digital identity card, stating that one of its major goals is to maintain “deep monitoring” of the movements of illegal immigrants. The plan is being introduced on a “voluntary” basis, allowing citizens to use it to prove their identity when accessing public services, childcare, and government benefits. However, a key function will also be for individuals to prove their legal “right to work” in the United Kingdom. According to British media reports, Prime Minister Starmer, who announced the plan last month, acknowledges that it currently has…
