WASHINGTON — Seven people were briefly hospitalized after opening a suspicious package containing a white powder at Joint Base Andrews, the US military facility near Washington D.C. that houses Air Force One, according to US media reports. Initial tests conducted by a HAZMAT team indicated that the substance was not hazardous, and all seven individuals […]
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Explosion reported at Supreme Court building in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD – An explosion occurred at the Supreme Court building in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to local media reports. Initial accounts suggested the blast was caused by a gas cylinder, though later reports linked it to an air conditioner malfunction. Videos obtained by Dawn showed significant damage inside parts of the Supreme Court, including the […]
CTD officer martyred, two injured in Peshawar blast
PESHAWAR – An officer was martyred and two others injured in an explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Peshawar on Sunday, which officials said resulted from a short circuit. According to police, a section of the building was damaged by the blast. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Saeed confirmed that […]
Two more suspects charged in $102m Louvre jewel heist
PARIS – French authorities have placed a man and a woman under formal investigation in connection with the $102 million jewel heist at the Louvre Museum, bringing the total number of suspects charged to four, the Paris prosecutor said on Saturday. The 37-year-old man, previously known to police for theft, was charged with organised theft […]
Inquiry clears SP Adeel Akbar: Suicide ruled out
Islamabad: The inquiry into Islamabad Police SP Adeel Akbar’s death has concluded. A four-member committee found no evidence of suicide. Authorities confirmed that the report will be submitted to Islamabad IGP Ali Nasir Rizvi today. Later, it will be forwarded to Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with recommendations for further action. The committee reviewed […]
Grenade attack on police patrol injures 13 in Balochistan
A grenade attack targeted a police patrol vehicle in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan, on Tuesday. Police confirmed that 13 people, including two officers, were injured in the blast. The attack took place on the National Highway while police were on routine patrol duty. The attackers escaped soon after the explosion, prompting an immediate security response. […]
Cybercrime mafia under probe in NCCIA
ISLAMABAD — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is bracing for a sweeping overhaul amid reports of a powerful “cybercrime mafia” allegedly operating within the institution, sources revealed on Monday. According to informed officials, senior police officer Syed Khurram Ali is expected to take charge as part of a top-level reshuffle aimed at restoring […]
Mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif passes away
ISLAMABAD – Riffat Ara Alvi, the mother of martyred journalist Arshad Sharif, passed away after a brief illness, as confirmed by Javeria Siddique, the wife of the late journalist. Family sources said that details regarding her funeral prayers and burial will be announced later. Arshad Sharif’s mother had been actively pursuing her son’s case, following […]
U.S. supports Pakistan’s call for investigation into pahalgam incident
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tamie Bruce has said that the United States supports Pakistan’s demand for an investigation into the Pahalgam incident. She emphasized that the U.S. has urged both India and Pakistan to de-escalate hostilities, calling the situation in Kashmir “deeply concerning.” According to the State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke […]
80 best investigation officers of Karachi Police to investigate specific category of cases
KARACHI: Karachi Police has compiled a list of its 80 best investigating officers who are being specially appointed as investigating officers for conducting investigations of 5 categories of specific cases. In this regard Additional Inspector General of Police – Karachi Ghulam Nabi Memon and Sindh Prosecutor General Dr. Fayyaz Hussain Shah held a joint high […]