False rape story: ATC rejects bail application of accused By: APP on December 25, 2024An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday dismissed the bail application of Sarah Khan, accused of inciting public unrest by falsely claiming to be the mother of an alleged rape victim from a private college in Lahore. ATC Judge Irfan Haider heard the post-arrest bail petition of the accused and announced the verdict upon the completion […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan vow to strengthen bilateral ties, regional peace By: agenices on December 25, 2024Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq, met Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqqi in Kabul on Tuesday to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan had been strained due to frequent border skirmishes and Islamabad repeatedly demanding Kabul to take action against the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it says uses […]
Punjab CM orders foolproof security on Christmas By: Agencies on December 25, 2024Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday has ordered foolproof security arrangements across the province on Christmas. The CM directed to further improve the security of prayer ceremonies in churches on Christmas and ordered all district administrations and police officers to monitor Christmas arrangements. She emphasized that no lapses in the security of the Christian […]
PHC seeks response from ECP on senate elections in KP By: inp on December 25, 2024The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to submit its response regarding the conduct of Senate elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The hearing, presided over by KP High Court Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Waqar Ahmed, focused on a petition concerning the holding of Senate elections in the province. […]
Arif Alvi gets 40-day transit bail By: inp on December 25, 2024The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday granted transit bail to former President Arif Alvi and directed him to appear before the respective trial courts. The PHC bench comprising Justice Arshad Ali and Justice Fazal Subhan also granted transit bail to Arif Alvi’s son Awab Alvi in several cases registered against them. The PHC approved […]
Former PTI MNA Bilal Ahmed indicted in GHQ attack case By: agenices on December 25, 2024A Rawalpindi Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) has formally indicted former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Bilal Ahmed in the GHQ attack case. According to reports, ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah indicted the former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Bilal Ahmed in the GHQ attack case, with charges framed through his legal representative. The Rawalpindi court […]
Section 144 imposed in Kiamari By: inp on December 25, 2024Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has imposed various restrictions in the Kiamari district including Section 144. According to reports, the restrictions include a complete ban on dumping debris, garbage, and cutting mangrove forests within the district’s boundaries. To protect mangroves and coastal land from encroachments in Karachi, Section 144 has been enforced, as per the […]
Four people die after jeep plunges into River Neelum By: inp on December 25, 2024Four people died when a jeep plunged into River Neelum near Nagdar Kinari area of Uthmuqam on Tuesday. According to local rescue sources, the jeep sank into the river due to which they were facing problems in their rescue operation. However, the bodies of the victims have been retrieved from the river. They all belonged […]
Cabinet committee paves way for SRBC privatization By: APP on December 25, 2024The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) here on Tuesday reiterated its decision to exclude the Shalimar Recording and Broadcasting Company Limited (SRBC) from the list of strategic or essential organizations, paving the way for its potential privatization or public-private partnership. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the CCoSOEs, according to […]
Social media propaganda: IG Islamabad issues notices to 11 accused By: inp on December 25, 2024Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad served notices to 11 individuals accused of spreading false propaganda on social media to create ‘unrest’ in Pakistan. According to media reports, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has summoned Sabghatullah Virk, Muhammad Arshad, Atta-ur-Rehman, Azhar Mashwani, Uroosa Nadeem Shah, Muhammad Ali Malik, Shahzaib Virk, and Musa Virk. Notices have […]