LAHORE: The Punjab government has once again extended the province-wide ban on protests, rallies, sit-ins, and public gatherings for another week, citing persistent security threats and concerns over public order. This marks the fourth consecutive extension of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, by the provincial home department. Read More: Section 144 […]
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Security forces defuse 100kg bomb in Balochistan’s Kalat
KALAT – Security forces on Sunday successfully defused a 100-kilogram locally manufactured bomb in Balochistan’s Kalat district, preventing what officials said could have been a large-scale terrorist attack. According to Levies sources, the explosive device had been planted under a bridge in Johan tehsil and was designed to cause massive destruction in the area. Acting […]
Punjab extends Section 144 for seven more days
LAHORE – The Punjab Home Department has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another seven days to maintain public order and address security concerns. According to the notification, all types of protests, rallies, processions, dharnas, and public gatherings will remain banned during this period. Section 144 restricts gatherings of four or […]
CM Bugti vows modern policing, stronger security to defeat terrorism
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday reaffirmed his government’s resolve to modernize the provincial police force and equip it with advanced training and weapons to effectively combat terrorism and ensure lasting peace in the province. During his visit to Sohbatpur, CM Bugti met the families of SHO Lutaf Ali Khosa and Constable […]
Punjab Assembly Speaker meets CM Maryam Nawaz
LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan met Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss the province’s political, administrative, and legislative affairs. The meeting focused on the stages of legislation, proceedings of the House, and maintaining law-and-order across Punjab. Both leaders emphasized taking strict action against individuals disrupting peace and security. Read […]
Punjab hands over TLP-run mosques, seminaries to moderate clerics
LAHORE: Under growing pressure from religious circles, the Punjab government on Wednesday announced that mosques and seminaries formerly run by the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) would now be managed by a group of moderate clerics. The move follows a decision by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to ensure peace and prevent extremist elements from using religious […]
Missing Noshki police officer found dead in Mastung
QUETTA – The body of DSP Muhammad Yousef Reki, a senior Noshki police officer who had been missing for nearly a week, was discovered in the Kirdgab area of Mastung district on Thursday. The officer had disappeared while travelling alone from Noshki to Quetta last weekend. According to police reports, unidentified armed men intercepted DSP […]
Naqvi Vows to Crush “Fitna al-Hindustan”
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday reaffirmed the government’s resolve to eliminate “Fitna al-Hindustan” — Indian-backed terrorist elements — from Pakistan’s soil, saying the nation will only breathe easy once the menace of terrorism is completely eradicated. The statement came during a meeting between Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Minister Naqvi, […]
Kidnapped Son of AC Ziarat Recovered Safely, Father Still Missing
QUETTA – The kidnapped son of Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ziarat, Mustansar Bilal, has been safely recovered after two months, police confirmed on Friday. However, his father, AC Muhammad Afzal Baqi, is still missing. Authorities said efforts are ongoing to find him and bring him home safely. According to police, Mustansar reached the Zardalo area of […]
Punjab Seeks Federal Ban on TLP Across Province
LAHORE: As law enforcement agencies gear up for a large-scale crackdown against Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to thwart its planned protests after Friday prayers, the Punjab government has decided to recommend a fresh federal ban on the hardline religious party. According to officials, the provincial cabinet led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also approved a […]