Karachi, Pakistan – In a significant crackdown on online fraud, authorities have arrested 12 individuals, including 7 Chinese nationals, in a case that has sent shockwaves through the city’s cyber community. According to investigative officials, two of the Chinese nationals are fugitives, and warrants have been issued for their arrest. The court has refused bail to the arrested individuals, who were allegedly involved in running fake investment schemes on social media. The court has also adjourned the next hearing until January 29. Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives in the…
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation with EU High Representative Josep Borrell, welcoming positive developments in Pakistan-EU relations and discussing ways to deepen bilateral cooperation. The two leaders also exchanged views on recent regional and international developments, including the situation in Iran. According to the Foreign Office, the Foreign Minister reiterated the importance of sustained dialogue and engagement while both parties agreed to maintain close communication. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity with the families of the deceased, calling for better medical facilities for the injured. Karachi recorded a minimum temperature…
Article: Punjab Police’s Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Azhar Naveed has been implicated in a fraud case involving 3.4 crores rupees. The inquiry report revealed that the DSP and his son Naeel Khan had taken money from a citizen, Adnan Hassan, but failed to return it. The citizen had submitted a complaint stating that they were threatened with dire consequences if the money was not returned. The inquiry report has held the DSP responsible for the fraud. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Internal Accountability has forwarded the report to senior authorities. Azhar Naveed is posted at the Prime Minister’s…
Pakistani authorities have made significant strides in combating cybercrime, with the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCA) apprehending several members of a well-organized group involved in ATM fraud. The group, which operated ATM booths and changed ATM cards to facilitate transactions, also withdrew cash from victims’ bank accounts. The NCCA has confirmed that the operation is ongoing, with further arrests expected. The agency has revealed that the main suspect, a notorious figure with a history of involvement in multiple cases, was arrested in Chiniot, while other members were detained in Islamabad’s Maharabadi area. The authorities have seized several ATM cards,…
Article: In a stern warning to the ruling party, Opposition Leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai stated that the Constitution is a solemn promise, and if it is broken, relationships will deteriorate. He expressed this sentiment while addressing a gathering in Jamshoro. Mahmood Khan Achakzai emphasized the importance of representation in governance and respecting all languages. He pointed out that Pakistan’s tradition is to criticize outgoing rulers and give them abuses, but this time, the outgoing government should be given the respect it deserves. The Opposition Leader highlighted that small provinces have made the greatest sacrifices, and the first right to resources…
Article: In a dramatic turn of events, the convoy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Saeed Afridi was blocked by local councilors near Havelian, Abbotabad. Led by the chairman of the Havelian Town Committee, Aziz Sher Khan, the councilors protested the lack of funds allocated to the local bodies. Chief Minister Saeed Afridi, who was on his way to Havelian from Haripur as part of the Esstraat Movement, was stopped by the councilors. The councilors have been protesting for four years over the non-allocation of funds to the local bodies, and after being assured by the Chief Minister, they allowed the…
Article: A shocking incident of sibling rivalry has come to light in the Gujarkhan region of Pakistan, where a younger sister was allegedly murdered by her older sibling over a refused marriage proposal. According to the police, the victim’s body has been shifted to a hospital for post-mortem, while the alleged perpetrator is still at large. The motive behind the heinous crime remains unknown at this time. Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased, stating that he stands in equal grief with the bereaved family and hopes that the injured individuals receive better medical…
The White House spokesperson, Caroline Leavy, has stated that US President Donald Trump has kept all options open regarding Iran. In a press briefing, Caroline Leavy said that President Trump is carefully reviewing the situation in Iran, and Trump and his team have warned Iran that the ongoing killings of protesters would have severe consequences. However, before this decision, Iran had already decided to halt the execution of protesters, citing that 800 individuals would be spared the death penalty, and the economic pressure on Iran is still ongoing. On the other hand, the US has imposed new sanctions on 12…
Article: Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Arouni, expressed the country’s desire for de-escalation rather than conflict during a UN Security Council meeting. In his address, Arouni stated that the United States’ decision to hold a UN Security Council meeting on Iran’s case is shameful. He emphasized that Iran faces terrorist threats, citing the recent Daesh-style terrorist attacks on January 8 and 10. Arouni also claimed that the US and Israel presented an agenda in the UN Security Council under the name of Iranian civil society representatives. The Iranian ambassador reiterated that Iran wants to resolve the issue…
The Russian representative has condemned US statements, calling them an attack on the sovereignty of any nation and an attempt to interfere in domestic affairs. As per international media, Mikhail Ulyanov, the permanent representative of Russia to the UN, stated that instead of meddling in Iran’s internal affairs, the meeting should have been convened for global peace. Ulyanov emphasized that the Iranian government’s primary concern is the protection of its citizens and property. The US representative, on the other hand, claimed that the mass killings in Iran should be addressed. Ulyanov revealed that the US has been urging the Iranian…
