Islamabad: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sentenced Islamabad Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Muhammad Jawad Tariq to one month in prison and imposed a fine of Rs100,000 for failing to submit the challan in a case related to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest held on October 4, 2024. The order was issued by ATC Judge Tahir […]
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Ali Zafar reacts after winning defamation case
Internationally acclaimed singer Ali Zafar has shared his first public statement after winning a defamation case against fellow artist Meesha Shafi. Taking to Instagram, Zafar expressed gratitude and reflected on the legal battle that spanned several years. Read More: Ali Zafar wins Rs5m defamation case against Meesha In his post, Zafar thanked God and all those […]
UK court convicts Afghan man in child raping case
A UK court on Tuesday convicted an Afghan man of raping a 12-year-old girl in a case that drew widespread attention after police initially withheld details about the suspect’s asylum status, triggering protests and political debate. Read More: Jamshedpur child rape case — Anushka calls for ‘severe Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, was found guilty at Warwick Crown Court […]
Japanese court sentences Abe assassin to life over 2022 shooting
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, concluding a case that shocked a country where violent political attacks are exceptionally rare. Public broadcaster NHK reported the verdict from the Nara District Court, more than three years after Abe was fatally shot […]
Court hands life sentences in May 9 digital terrorism case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday awarded multiple life sentences to several individuals, including Adil Raja and Moeed Pirzada, in a high-profile case related to what authorities described as “digital terrorism” linked to the May 9 attacks on state institutions. Read More: Omar Ayub, Zartaj, Shibli sentenced to 10 years over May 9 violence The verdict was […]
Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student
RAWALPINDI: An Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a teacher to life imprisonment for assaulting a student, marking a strong precedent against abuse within educational institutions. Judge Afshan Ijaz Sufi announced the verdict, handing down a life sentence to Muhammad Afzal, along with a fine of Rs200,000 and Rs500,000 in compensation to the victim. Read […]
Meera challenges court verdict declaring her Ateequr Rehman’s wife
Actress Meera Ji has challenged family court’s decision declaring her as the wife of Atteeq-ur-Rehman. Meera in her petition stated that she did not marry Atteeq-ur-Rehman, adding that the family court decision was contrary to facts. The hearing of the case has been adjourned till April 15. A family court had in May, 2018 declared […]