Karachi, Pakistan – In a shocking turn of events, the owner of the building that collapsed in Karachi’s Soldier Bazaar area after a gas leak explosion has been arrested. The police have registered a case against him under various sections, including murder, property damage, negligence, and dereliction of duty. According to the police, the case has been registered under the government’s supervision and includes charges related to the explosion that led to the collapse of the building, resulting in the deaths of 16 people and injuring 14 others. In a related development, a CCTV footage of the explosion has surfaced,…
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The anti-terrorism court in Karachi has granted bail to 30 workers of Jamaat-e-Islami who were arrested for staging a protest and creating a ruckus outside the Sindh Assembly. The court ordered each accused to post a surety bond of Rs. 30,000. The police had seized a sound system belonging to the Jamaat-e-Islami and arrested 10 of its workers. All the accused were arrested on Monday night and were in judicial remand. It is worth mentioning that workers of Jamaat-e-Islami clashed with the police in Karachi, and when the workers tried to reach the Sindh Assembly, Rangers officials were summoned. The…
The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has stated that the eradication of exploitation and promotion of social justice are the responsibilities of the state. In his message on the occasion of World Social Justice Day, he emphasized that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees social justice, and the protection of vulnerable classes is the top priority. President Zardari stated that the budget for the Benazir Income Support Program has reached 71.6 billion rupees, providing financial assistance to one million households. The President also emphasized that efforts are being made to make the Kashmiri people helpless in their own homeland. To…
Pakistan and the US-International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) have agreed to increase investment in the country, with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of IDFC, Benjamin Blak. The meeting between the Prime Minister and the IDFC CEO was attended by the Investment Conner of IDFC, Conor Colm, and other senior leaders of the agency. The Prime Minister praised IDFC for its efforts to increase economic collaboration and activate joint projects of private institutions. The Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Mohamad Ishaq Dar, stated that Pakistan has become a secure country for foreign investment.…
Article: In a joint letter to the media, leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have condemned the harsh statements made by President Asif Ali Zardari against the party’s founder, Imran Khan. The letter, signed by PTI leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Yasmin Rashid, Aijaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mahmood Rashid, highlights the PTI leaders’ concerns over the government’s treatment of Imran Khan in Kot Lakhpat Jail. The letter calls for the government to stop politicizing Imran Khan’s health and to allow his sisters and personal doctors to visit him. The PTI leaders also demand that the government should focus on…
Pakistan’s Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has revealed that 90% of the people being deported are due to medical reasons. Screening will be conducted for those being deported through the Border Health Services. During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Health in Islamabad, the Health Minister was briefed. The Minister stated that based on assumptions, there are 300,000 HIV patients. The Global Fund is allocating 25% of the funds to the government and 75% to NGOs, and more cases are expected to emerge. Under the chairmanship of the Health Minister Mustafa Kamal, a meeting was held in Islamabad…
Article: Pakistan is grappling with a growing concern as fresh evidence emerges of Afghan soil being used in terror attacks within its territory. According to security sources, the bomber who attacked a militant post in Bajaur on February 16th was a foreign Afghan citizen. The identified individual, known as Ahmed alias Qari Abdullah Abu Dhar, was a resident of the Afghan province of Balkh. Pakistan has expressed concern over the presence of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan. Sources reveal that Ahmed alias Qari Abdullah Abu Dhar was also a part of the Taliban’s special forces. Security sources suggest that the…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has filed a case against two immigration officials and four passengers for allegedly accepting bribes to clear immigration. The case was registered by the Anti-Corruption Wing. The FIA arrested two officials and four passengers in various areas of Karachi as part of the operation. According to FIA sources, a statement was made by one of the FIA officials during the investigation that they had accepted money from 12 passengers in a week to clear immigration. DG FIA Usman Anwar said that illegal activities would not be tolerated, and there was no room for corrupt elements…
The Punjab Home Department has released a list of 89 banned organizations and unregistered charities operating in the province. According to a spokesperson, any form of assistance to banned organizations is considered a crime under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997. The Home Department has advised citizens not to donate to unregistered and banned charities, warning that those who provide aid to state-opposed banned organizations will face legal consequences. The spokesperson emphasized that registration with the Punjab Charity Commission is mandatory for charities in the province, and citizens should donate to only registered charities. The move is seen as an effort to…
The video of Islamabad police officers physically abusing a couple has surfaced, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for accountability. According to the police, the officers had stopped the couple and their spouses outside their house in F-10, Islamabad, and asked for their identification cards. However, things took a turn for the worse when the officers and the couple allegedly engaged in a heated argument, which ultimately led to the officers resorting to violence. In response to the incident, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad has taken notice and suspended the police officers involved in the abuse. Opposition leader and…
