Israel’s military campaigns after October 2023 were part of a broader strategy to advance the Greater Israel project, but Pakistan’s diplomacy literally frustrated that Israeli strategy. For decades, the idea of Greater Israel remained largely confined to ideological circles within Revisionist Zionism and sections of Israel’s religious nationalist movement. The upheaval that followed the Hamas […]
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Pakistan, UK to expand cooperation on counterterror, illegal migration
Pakistan and the United Kingdom on Wednesday agreed to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism, combating illegal migration and human smuggling, institutional collaboration and police training. The understanding was reached as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met British Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the UN Hamish Falconer. According to the interior ministry, Falconer […]
Punjab approves Rs 50,000 fine for illegal dumping of animal waste
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a Rs50,000 fine for people found dumping sacrificial waste and animal remains in streets and neighbourhoods during Eidul Azha. A vigilance squad has also been constituted to prevent and monitor the dumping of animal waste and remains at prohibited places, while a comprehensive public awareness campaign has been […]
Saad Edhi arrives in Karachi after release from illegal Israeli detention
Humanitarian worker Saad Edhi, who was illegally detained by Israeli forces during the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters earlier this week, arrived in Karachi on Saturday. Saad was detained by Israeli forces on Monday along with around 100 other members of the humanitarian flotilla, after at least 10 boats were intercepted […]
Karachi commissioner orders closure of illegal cattle markets
Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi has taken notice of illegal cattle markets (maweshi mandis) across the city and directed all district deputy commissioners (DCs) to take strict action against them. The Commissioner stated that only 21 designated cattle markets have been authorized across the city, in addition to the central maweshi mandi. He emphasized that unauthorized […]
NCCIA busts foreigners’ illegal call centre network in Karachi; 34 arrested
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has busted an “international cartel” involved in cyber fraud amounting to $60 million, arresting 15 foreign nationals and recovering 10,000 international SIMs during a raid in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Sindh home minister revealed on Thursday. Addressing a press conference in Karachi along with NCCIA Additional Director […]
PM Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects ‘illegal’ demands
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that he was reiterating his offer for talks with the opposition but also emphasised that dialogue between the two sides could only proceed on “legitimate matters”. The proposition by the premier was made during a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, where he referred to news reports of the […]
At UN, Pakistan demands Israel end illegal settlement activity
Pakistan Tuesday called for a halt to the dramatic increase in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016). “Any attempt to alter the demographic, legal or historical character of the occupied territories, including around Al-Haram Al-Sharif, is illegal and must be reversed,” Ambassador Asim Iftikhar […]
Police deport over 31,000 illegal foreign nationals
Punjab Police have deported over 31,000 illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, as part of a province-wide operation to remove unauthorised residents. Currently, 165 illegal foreign nationals are being held at various designated holding points. According to the Punjab Police spokesperson, of those deported, 11,362 were men, 6,426 women, and 19,366 children. The deportees included […]
SC terms illegal detention grave misconduct, upholds dismissal of 3 cops
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed petitions filed by three police officials from Dera Ghazi Khan against their dismissal from service, ruling that illegal detention, torture and endangering the lives of citizens constitute “grave misconduct” in the police force and cannot be condoned. According to the court’s officially approved detailed judgment on Friday, a […]