In a shocking turn of events, the police in Islamabad have apprehended an individual impersonating an official of the American Embassy. According to sources, the Afghan national attempted to enter the diplomatic enclave through Gate Number 2 in a vehicle, which was being monitored by the police and intelligence agencies.
The imposter, identified as Haris, was wanted by the police in connection with several fraud cases, and the American Embassy had also lodged a complaint against him. With the help of intelligence agencies, the police successfully detained Haris, who was then shifted to the police station for further investigation.
This incident comes amidst a series of developments in the country, including the release of a CT scan report revealing a significant increase in terrorism incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2025. The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCTC) has highlighted Pakistan’s anti-corruption reforms at an international conference in Doha.
In Lahore, the trial of the Kot Lakhpat Jail attack case has made progress, with a key development expected on May 9. The Karachi Bar Association has held an emergency general body meeting, in which it was decided to hold elections on December 20.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has expressed concern over the orders issued against Justice Qazi Faez Isa, stating that it is a disturbing move that has caused him great anxiety.
In a separate development, a crackdown was launched in North Karachi’s Khayyam Goth against power thieves. Minister for Information and Broadcasting and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party Abdul Aleem Khan has emphasized the need for new provinces to address the problems of the people, stating that it is a part of the party’s manifesto.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to eradicate urban encroachments, while a meeting was held between President Asif Ali Zardari and Bahrain’s Ambassador to Pakistan Muhammad Ibrahim Muhammad Abdelqader.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman has claimed that the PTI has only made a public announcement about heading the negotiating committee, but has not established any contact with them.
In a murder case in Sargodha, the court has sentenced a defendant to death and imposed a fine of Rs 5 million. A video of domestic abuse surfaced, which showed a woman being tortured and beaten up, including being pushed down the stairs. Two police officials were also injured in the incident, and the police have shifted the bodies of the accused to the hospital. A search operation has been launched in the area.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has emphasized the importance of maintaining a dialogue with the federal government to improve the province. He added that the province should not compromise on its rights and should not engage in any talks with terrorists.
The Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has organized a five-day Karachi International Book Fair 2025, which kicked off with great fanfare at the Karachi Expo Center. Thousands of book enthusiasts have attended the event, which has reaffirmed the importance of reading and the role of books in shaping human awareness.
According to the 16th report of the United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, a key ISIS-K leader, Sultan Aziz Azam, has been arrested. Javed Akhtar has emphasized that his clear stance is that any unacceptable behavior towards a woman should not be tolerated.
A US newspaper has reported that the Trump administration has accelerated plans to revoke the citizenship of non-citizen Americans, with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services receiving instructions from the White House.
Germany has decided to bring back 535 Afghan nationals living in Pakistan, who had worked with the German military in Afghanistan before its withdrawal. The Dubai police have advised the public to exercise caution due to maritime hazards.
