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In a significant development in the Karachi Airport bombing case, the investigators have made a breakthrough in the funding of the terror group involved in the attack that took place in October 2024. In a bold move, the anti-terrorism court has summoned the accused, Saif, who was released on bail earlier. The court also summoned the co-accused, Bilal, a manager at a private bank, who was also released on bail.
The court has charged both accused with the offense, but they have denied the allegations. The court has issued a notice to the witnesses in the case to appear on January 10. The prosecution has alleged that the accused were involved in buying a car used in the bombing and providing financial support to the terrorists involved in the attack.
It is worth mentioning that the court has also ordered the authorities to declare the absconding accused as proclaimed offenders. The accused include Bashir Zeb and Gul Rehman, who are believed to be linked to the outlawed BLA.
Meanwhile, the Federal government has reiterated its policy of repatriating all foreign nationals who are living in the country illegally. The spokesperson of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has said that the agency will provide security to the witnesses in the case.
In another development, the police have arrested two dacoits in a shootout in the Orangi Sector of Karachi. The police have also killed four dacoits in a gunfight in the outskirts of Rawalpindi.
The severe fog in Punjab has affected the daily life of the people, and several motorways have been closed due to the poor visibility. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the severe fog.
In a significant statement, the Pakistan cricket team’s former captain, Shahid Afridi, has said that he is willing to engage in a dialogue with the establishment to resolve the provincial issues. He also praised the government’s efforts to improve the relations with the provinces.
In a related development, the Pakistan embassy in the US has said that Pakistan has earned a new respect in the international community after its victory in the war. The foreign minister has reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only ways to resolve the issues.
In a separate incident, the police have discovered the bodies of three women who were allegedly abducted by the militants. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.
According to a report by the statistics authority, the digital connectivity in Pakistan has shown a significant increase in the year 2024-2025. The report says that 96% of the households in Pakistan have access to mobile or smartphone.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about the severe fog in the country. The authority has advised the people to take necessary precautions to avoid any accidents.
In a related development, the Pakistani showbiz industry’s famous actress, Bushra Ansari, has expressed her concern about the increasing trend of comedy shows that are promoting obscenity. The actress has said that people are now laughing at the obscenity rather than comedy.
In a separate incident, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Nawaz, has issued a statement on the controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
