Wildlife authorities in Pakistan are grappling with an agitated leopard captured five days ago in the Galiyat region with local assistance. The aggressive feline remains unreleased into its natural habitat due to its volatile state, posing a potential risk. Officials confirm the leopard is healthy and receiving a suitable diet, including meat, but will undergo further monitoring. Options for its future include transfer to a safari park or zoo.
In the political arena, Rana Sanaullah, a prominent leader, claimed that national affairs were orchestrated by Faiz Hameed, General Bajwa, and the founder of PTI. Concurrently, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) publicly refuted what it termed as propaganda disseminated by certain political factions.
Security concerns persist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where a recent summary highlighted ongoing threats of bomb blasts and targeted attacks. Despite these challenging conditions, the province’s police force reportedly lacks additional financial incentives. Law enforcement has, however, acted against alleged extortionist groups, apprehending individuals including Wasiullah Lakho and Abdul Samad Kathiawari based on intelligence and technical evidence. Further anti-extortion efforts by Karachi Police led to the arrest of several individuals, notably Jawad Qadri and Shahzeb Mullah, for their alleged involvement in similar illicit activities.
Crime statistics from the ’15’ emergency helpline indicate a 28% reduction in crime-related calls. Separately, Rangers officials reported intercepting suspects smuggling mobile phones from Balochistan, concealed within secret compartments. On the roads, Motorway M1 has been closed from Peshawar to Rashakai, while snowfall threatens to disrupt traffic and close mountain routes in various locations. Police in Kot Samaba are investigating a robbery where Rs 600,000 was stolen from a citizen.
Polling for ongoing elections is set to conclude at 5 PM without interruption. Out of 178 polling stations, 84 have been designated as sensitive, with 54 identified as highly sensitive.
Tragic discoveries include the recovery of a foreign airline station manager’s body from their office at Jinnah Terminal, Karachi Airport. In Orangi Town Sector 11.5, police confirmed the finding of a missing woman’s body. An Islamabad court issued a written settlement order in the case of two scooty riders, Samreen Hussain and Tabinda Batool, who died in a car collision. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi continues its protest sit-in at Numaish Chowrangi.
In international and entertainment news, wrestling icon John Cena symbolically left his signature gear in the ring, hinting at a potential farewell. The Pakistani reality show ‘Lalawaal Ishq,’ inspired by the British ‘Love Island,’ has been removed from YouTube in Pakistan after 50 episodes. Off-field tensions surfaced as England cricket team security staff reportedly clashed with local media in Brisbane and Adelaide. Lastly, Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has drawn media attention for alleged cosmetic procedures amidst her natural beauty.
